Date set for Stoney tugboat sinking

The inland dive site says that the vessel, a 17m-long, 25-ton, steel tugboat called Defiant, will be sent to the bottom on Thursday, 17 September.

"There will be an evening event with fireworks to which all divers are invited," said Stoney Cove director Martin Woodward.

He added that visitors should check before travelling in case of unforeseen problems with transport of the tugboat to the site on the Wednesday.

At the bottom of the flooded Leicestershire quarry the Defiant will join another steel tugboat, the 71-ton Stanegarth, which has proved a major attraction at Stoney since its sinking at a depth of 20m in June 2000.

To check on timing, contact Stoney Cove on 01455 273089.