News about Richard Montgomery

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."