A canal boat record shop which sank after travelling through Oldham has celebrated re-opening.

Rubber Ducky Records filled with water in the space of 90 seconds after its propellor hit a ‘rug or mattress’ near Failsworth last spring.

In April, shop owner Myles Greenwood said around 1,000 records were damaged as a result of the incident, with water up to his ankles.

Turntables, amplifiers, and electronics were also damaged during the doomed trip to Manchester from Hebden Bridge.

Following the damage, Myles has raised more than £10,000 in a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign to restore the boat – with the shop needing a full refit, new engine, new stock, and new equipment.

The shop owner said the Failsworth portion of the canal was one of the dirtier areas, echoing concerns shared by boater Daniel Farnworth, who said he would not attempt to navigate the canal again.

Those looking to make the journey now are out of luck, with the Oldham portion of the Rochdale Canal currently closed to boaters due to ‘substantial subsidence’ at a Failsworth lock.

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Posting on Instagram at the end of last month, the shop owner said: “WE ARE OPEN AGAIN!

“I am so unbelievably thankful for all the support and generosity since the sinking whether it was a message, a go fund me donation or a hug thank you so so much humanity really is incredible.

“I can finally say the sentence RUBBER DUCKY RECORDS IS OPEN AGAIN! What a crazy journey!

“The fire will be hot the baileys is on ice so get booked in if you want a cosy dig in Manchester through the 3000 new tunes!”

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Those looking to visit the re-opened canal boat shop, which is currently moored near New Islington, Manchester, can book sessions online.

Customers were ecstatic at news of the shop’s reopening. 

Commenting on Instagram, Liam Beckett said: “Chuffed for you Myles pal will be down soon!”

Helen Marriott commented: “Fabulous news and what an achievement. Hope 2024 is your year.”

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