Storm Ciaran

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27th October Mamhead Slipway before the approaching storm
1st November Temporary works to protect the sea wall opposite SideShore in front of the approaching Storm Ciaran

1st November recovered sand from beach opposite The Pavilion being hauled to SideShore to protect the temporary works to the sea wall

1st November 20.30 high water, Storm Ciaran overtopping Smeaton sea wall at Mamhead Slipway

1st November 20.30 high water, Storm Ciaran overtopping Smeaton sea wall at Mamhead Slipway wind direction South/South Westerly

2nd November 08.30 high water, Storm Ciaran overtopping Smeaton sea wall at Mamhead Slipway, wind having moved round to Westerly direction reducing impact on front

2nd November 08.30 high water, Spinnaker Beach wind Westerly across the Estuary, just starting to overtop the access ramp