SS Richard Montgomery That Could Flood London

If the explosives inside are activated The ship that will create a huge earthquake effect, It has been lying where it washed ashore since August 1944. Even after all these years, no steps have been taken to remove the debris.

Of course, there are some reasons for this. Even though there are some differences of opinion after research and necessary studies, if you pass through that region You can still see the masts of the ship.

A huge stockpile of explosives lies within close proximity to one of the world’s capitals.

If something goes wrong it will cause hundreds of deaths and incalculable damage SS Richard Montgomery, II. It was built to transport vital supplies in World War II. Ship that aided the war effort It could carry approximately 10 thousand tons of cargo.

However, due to the shipping losses of the period, ships were built very quickly and cheaply. Due to financial difficulties ships were cracking. Not figuratively, but literally.

On the ship sent to support the American Air Force 6,250 tons of high explosive was located. What happened when he had to stop by England to join the ammunition convoy.

The place assigned to him on the River Thames was his end.

The place mentioned for the ship was quite shallow. The harbor master did not listen when he said he should change to a ship in deeper water, and during a strong storm the ship was destroyed. It broke free from its anchor and ran aground.

Due to the tide, the ship’s plates began to bend and crack. Crew immediately abandoned ship and after inspection the next day, it was reported that the cargo sections were intact.

With rescue operation half of the deadly cargo was unloaded. As the cracks progressed, things started to get worse and the ship sank under the water. Thus, the rescue operation came to a complete end.

Since then the ship has remained where it was with its deadly cargo.

In 1999, to reduce the stress on the structure and prevent the danger of falling on the ship. The hardware on the poles was removed. That was all that was done. Moreover, some fishermen climbed on the poles and they are fishing or some boats were going here for the Instagram photo.

There are some conclusions that emerge from regular research on the wreck. While the results were clear that the wreck had been exposed to the prevailing environmental conditions and was slowly deteriorating, the UK government has made a major claim for the SS Richard Montgomery. risk of explosion is remotesays caution is in order.

What could 1,400 tons of explosives cost?

A 3 thousand meter high column made of water and debris and A 5 meter tsunami may occur. It is certain that the situation will not be very encouraging for the town 2.5 km away. In addition, an explosion that could reach nearby petrochemical facilities would bring disaster.

Also, the waves move along the River Thames and It could also flood large parts of London. According to experts, this explosion may be the largest non-nuclear explosion ever seen in the world.

So why isn’t anything done?

Because no one knows what to do. II. Although disposing of World War II bombs is now routine There are still elements of risk. Of course, in order to carry out these operations, nearby workplaces and houses must be evacuated.

No one can predict exactly what will happen when 1,500 tons of explosives are safely removed or detonated one by one. Even if remote-controlled robots are used, a small explosive can cause another explosion. There is also a risk of triggering.

The deliberate detonation of another ship, which had less than one-tenth of the explosives of the SS Richard Montgomery, is also frightening.

In 1967, another sunken ship full of ammunition exploded on the seabed. A 6 meter deep crater was formed, It created a tidal wave and exploded with a force equivalent to a 4.5 magnitude earthquake, bringing chaos with it.

It is unknown when the end will come.

Unfortunately, not starting the rescue operation for one reason or another does not seem to be enough to prevent the feared end. Rapidly worn poles pose a risk, possibility of falling on debris Although it is scary, the government does not seem to have a permanent solution to this issue.

Even if this problem is not solved, the United Kingdom will with a devastating explosion never experienced before The possibility of being confronted is very real.

When it comes to ships, we have a lot of content: