Masts removed from SS Richard Montgomery shipwreck moved to Chatham dockyard
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Masts removed from SS Richard Montgomery shipwreck moved to Chatham dockyard

1 hour ago · Originally published 19 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Masts from SS Richard Montgomery taken to Chatham dockyard
Engineers have successfully removed the three masts from the SS Richard Montgomery, a shipwreck in the Thames Estuary carrying 1,400 tonnes of explosives. By taking the masts to the Historic Dockyard Chatham, the project has reduced the risk of the poles toppling and potentially detonating the munitions remaining on board.
Source: BBC News UK Kent
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