https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-finally-removes-masts-from-sunken-wwii-bomb-ship-and-leaves-the-explosivesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-finally-removes-masts-from-sunken-wwii-bomb-ship-and-leaves-the-explosiveshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-finally-removes-masts-from-sunken-wwii-bomb-ship-and-leaves-the-explosives#u184858Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:58:14 +0000British engineers have removed the masts from the SS Richard Montgomery, a World War II ship wreck in the Thames Estuary, to prevent potential collapse and triggering an explosion. However, approximately 1,400 to 14,000 tons of unexploded ammunition remain on board. The ship sank near Sheerness in 1944.Why it mattersThe SS Richard Montgomery is considered a time bomb due to its massive explosive payload. The ship's deteriorating condition posed a risk of a potential tsunami if the explosives were to detonate. The UK's delicate operation aimed to mitigate this risk by removing the mas