THERE are desperate attempts tonight to salvage businesses and marina equipment in Bridlington's harbour.
The harbour has been evacuated of all personnel, although fishermen are desperately trying to secure their craft from the predicted sea surge.
At the harbour side there are reports of businesses two feet under water.
Along South Pier, staff at RAGS restaurant are sweeping out water, in a desperate battle against the sea.
Jenni Hird, from the Independent Shellfishermen's Cooperative (Bridlington) Ltd, said: "I'm nearly 30 and have lived in Bridlington all my life and this is the worst I have seen it at the harbour.
"We were evacuated at 4.10pm and have been working to lift equipment from the floor.
"A 4x4 was waiting outside to take us to somewhere safe."
