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Guyzance Tragedy Memorial and Weir

Guyzance Tragedy Memorial and Weir

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Guyzance Tragedy Memorial and Weir

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Location: Acklington, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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David Murray

September 1, 2023

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On 17 January 1945, ten soldiers drowned while taking part in a military exercise at Guyzance, on the River Coquet, in Northumberland. The river was in full flood and their boat was swept over the weir and capsized. The men, all aged 18, were weighed down by full combat gear and drowned.

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Elevation 80 m

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Thursday 18 June

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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