A newly refurbished barge called Valerie has fallen victim to the spring tide on the Barrow this morning.
The vessel was moored in St Mullins overnight and was spotted by the owner of the Mullichain cafe as it started submerging this morning.
Quick thinking Martin O Brien ran first to see if there was anyone on board and then put a picture on facebook as they tried to track down the owner.
Martin told KCLR news the man was distraught.