Northumberland County has removed three abandoned vessels thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. The boats—a 20-foot sailboat, a 57-foot Chris Craft, and an 82-foot Navy vessel—were taken out of local waterways over the past five months. The largest removal, on Bridge Creek, cost $255,000. With cleanup complete, the county will return the remaining $64,500 from the grant by the end of May. Officials say the effort improves both navigation and environmental safety.