InQuinte.ca | Brighton Marine Rescue Brings House on a Barge Safely to Shore After It Loses Its Tow

Brighton Marine Rescue tows house on barge safely to shore

A houseboat lost its tow in waters off Prince Edward County Sunday and was helped to shore by Brighton Marine Rescue. In a Facebook post, BMR reports it responded south of Nicholson Island where officials saw flares and found the large house on a barge being towed/pushed by undersized boats. Winds had shifted from the northeast and were pushing the barge toward the centre of the lake. BMR was asked to complete a tow back to Brighton by Joint Re…

InQuinte.ca | Brighton Marine Rescue brings house on a barge safely to shore after it loses its tow

Brighton Marine Rescue crews were able to secure a house floating on barge after it lost its tow south of Nicholson Island in Prince Edward County on Sunday. The large vessel was visible to many on the water. When approaching, Marine rescue officials saw flares and quickly found the large house on a barge being towed and pushed by undersized boats. Winds had shifted from the northeast and were pushing the houseboat towards the centre of the lake…