What we know about the journey of the Portsmouth migrant boat

What we know about the journey of the Portsmouth migrant boat

A wave of protests erupted in Portsmouth following the arrival of migrants who traveled from France on a small vessel, completing a notably longer journey than typical crossings. This incident sparked local unrest as the migrants reached the English coast.

To better understand the circumstances surrounding this crossing, BBC Verify utilized ship-tracking platforms to observe movements in the English Channel at the time the migrant boat crossed on 6 September. Merlyn Thomas, a BBC Verify correspondent, provided detailed reporting on this activity.

The production of this investigation was managed by Sophie Bott and Jenna Abaatouk, with graphic support from Sally Nicholls. Barbara Metzler contributed to the verification process, ensuring the accuracy of the findings presented.

This analysis offers insight into unusual migration patterns across the Channel, highlighted by the extended duration of this particular journey compared to previous crossings

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