Hi my name is michael mcdonald.

My mother passed last year and left me some money which i purchased my house boat horizontal.

I was due to move on her on the first week of febuary after much refirbishment.

On the 11 feb i woke up at 4.40 am the boat half under water. I waded out above my knees frightened to watch it disappear.

I contacted a man called max from runnymead marine services who came three times to get her up with pumps which he succeeded. That is all paid.

However i lost all my clothing furniture and everything you would have in a home.

Horizontal the name of the boat is a 34foot wide beam boat and i seek only to refit my home as i ran out of money retreaving her back up.

The support will be documented in a detailed spreadsheet to ensure any gifts or funds are registered to give me a second chance and recognise the kindness you can provide.

I am 60 years old born 12 03 1966.

I would like to say thank you to my close friends that helped and tbe enviroment agengy river team for there trust in me.

Kind regards

Michael mcdonald

Horizontal moored at caversham bridge