Ship with 1500 tons of explosives sparks Thames concerns
The British government is working to remove parts of the American military cargo ship SS Richard Montgomery, which has been submerged in the Thames River since 1944 and contains approximately 1,500 tons of ammunition and explosives. Authorities fear that the rusting structure of the ship could collapse, potentially causing large explosions—especially since three masts protrude above the water's surface and could fall onto the unstable ship, igniting a major blast. Rescue teams are using specialized saws to reduce vibrations and cut the masts, relying solely on precautionary measures and strict monitoring, without attempting to extract all the explosives due to the dangerous nature of the operation.
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