The SS Richard Montgomery, which sank in the Thames Estuary in 1944 carrying 1,400 tons of explosives, is facing critical structural failures as a recent survey reveals significant hull deterioration. The ship's front is tilting, and the second cargo hold has cracked severely. The back half of the wreck is also reported to be breaking. The deteriorating conditions have led to the implementation of a no-fly zone overhead, highlighting the potential for an environmental disaster if the wreck collapses and triggers an explosion or tsunami.
This new survey of the SS Richard Montgomery reveals alarming hull deterioration, indicating the wreck is closer to collapse, posing a significant safety threat.
The front half of the ship is tipping over and splitting, while the rear section shows similar signs of breaking, raising concerns about an explosion.
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