'I'm too upset to speak. It is likely the storm damaged it. We heard it was sinking around midday, one of the crew rushed down but it was too late - the boat couldn't be saved. It was always my dream to own a boat like this in London. It was successful I put all my savings and energy into it. But I'm not the owner of the boat so I don't get any insurance [payout]. I'm going to need help. Now I'm a single parent with a seven-year-old daughter and no income. I feel terrible.'
Sad to see Wilfred sunk today. Let's hope this historic sailing barge can be restored and back again soon!
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