Small leak at Forge lock

Some of the locks on the Leeds and Liverpool canal are diabolical. This picture was taken at Forge staircase lock after we had descended to cill level. As you can see the leakage was horrendous and both Dennis, who was in the lock with "Icing" and myself knew that we were in for a soaking. I didn't realise just how much though until I had to reverse back to allow the gate to be opened so I could exit the chamber. There was nothing that I could do except try to shut the back doors quick. Unfortunately the force of the water was so great that it came in under the doors and into the engine compartment. Both Judy and Jade had their beds here as they liked to lay where it was warm and also to keep an eye on us. The surprise they must have had when the water came pouring in must have been priceless, but all I was concerned with was grabbing the camera to record it so we could send a report into British Waterways show our disgust at the state of there locks. What happened to all the maintenance they were supposed to be doing?