Famous Southampton garden boat being dismantled

It's been in Midanbury for decades

Author: Jo RawlingsPublished 22nd Jun 2022
Last updated 22nd Jun 2022

An iconic boat in Southampton is being dismantled.

The catamaran has been in the back garden of a house in Avon Road in Midanbury for decades, with locals often using it when giving directions.

It's rumoured the owner built it after he had an application for an extension to his house rejected.

Boat being dismantled

It's never been in the water.

It's believed it's being broken up as the man has passed away.

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