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The flat lies partly submerged towards the west end of Sutton Lock, with part of the hull above the water line. The barge measures 17.5 metres (57.4 ft) long by 4.88 metres (16.0 ft) long. The hold, about 9 metres (29.5 ft) long, is full of water. Also partly submerged, about 9
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