News about Richard Montgomery

There is a sunken WW2 vessel near my house that is filled with explosives. What are my rights if it does blow up and cause property damage?

The SS Richard Montgomery sank in the Thames Estuary near Sheerness, Kent, in August 1944, taking some 1,400 tons of WW2 explosives to the bottom. Her masts still loom above the water line, and plans are in place to remove them, lest they collapse on to the wreck and trigger an explosion - but experts say it's not enough. With a new survey revealing the main body of the ship is collapsing, the government has been urged to go further, and remove the bombs themselves before it's too late.

The SS Richard Montgomery sank in the Thames Estuary in August 1944, coming to rest at a depth of roughly 49ft, about a mile-and-a-half from Sheerness, Kent. Her masts still loom above the water line and plans are in place to remove them, lest they should collapse on to the wreck and trigger an explosion. But now a new survey of the vessel has revealed 'concerning' signs of decay in the body of the ship, all observed in the year since the last survey.

A 'Doomsday wreck' stuffed with 1,400 tons of WW2 explosives is collapsing, a sobering new survey of the ship has revealed, threatening the Thames with a tsunami. The SS Richard Montgomery sank in the Thames Estuary in August 1944, coming to rest at a depth of roughly 49ft, about a mile-and-a-half from Sheerness, Kent.Her masts still loom above the water line and plans are in place to remove them, lest they should collapse on to the wreck and trigger an explosion. But now a new survey of the vessel has revealed 'concerning' signs of decay in the body of the ship, all observed in the year since the last survey.

The Sussexes (right, in Germany) touched down in Abuja this morning for their 72-hour whistle stop tour after flying in together following a secret reunion in London. The visit is primarily to promote the Invictus Games, but many observers have noted its similarity to a traditional royal tour. But given the couple are no longer senior royals, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery (left), is keen to dispel any illusions that they are in any way on official business.

Bombs Away UXO's Marc Owen told MailOnline that one out of ten bombs dropped during World War II failed to detonate. The overwhelming majority of attacks took place in London, although widespread bombing campaigns took place across the region. In St Michael's Avenue in the city, Ian Jary, 57, discovered the massive 500 kg bomb while digging out foundations for a rear extension for his daughter's house. It was taken from the house's back garden and disposed of at sea.

Richard Montgomery's ship sank in the Thames Estuary in August 1944, bringing her to a stop at a depth of 49 feet with 1,400 tons of explosives still in her hold. Her three masts still loom above the surface, and attempts have been made to eliminate them, fearing that they will fell on top of the deck and spark a blast. However, after a new report revealed that the masts are worse than expected, further action must be taken. Lydia Hyde, a Southend Labour councillor who is familiar with the latest findings, said that acting is better than doing nothing. An explosion, according to a Ministry of Defense study in 2021, could cause a 15-foot tsunami and cause "mass destruction and loss of life."