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The result was: promoted by Allen3 talk 12:01, 31 October 2013 (UTC)

Boom (navigational barrier)[edit]

Detail of boom defence in Siege of Londonderry

  • ... that heavy chains (pictured) were used to block rivers and harbours in order to keep enemy ships out or collect tolls?
  • Alt 1: ... that chain booms (pictured) were used to block rivers and harbours in order to keep enemy ships out or collect tolls?
  • Comment: If the hook isn't juicy enough (I think most people are unaware that booms exist at all so will find it juicy) I can go for something else, possibly about the breaking of the chain at Vigo Bay.
  • Reviewed: Edward of Norfolk

Created/expanded by Oreo Priest (talk). Self nominated at 05:02, 21 October 2013 (UTC).


  • This article is new enough and long enough. The image is in the public domain. The hook is interesting and well sourced. No copyvios found. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:02, 22 October 2013 (UTC)