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WWII munitions shipwreck called a ticking time bomb near London
Original: U.S. shipwreck, laden with World War II munitions, is a time bomb near London https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/
A sunken American World War II cargo ship packed with thousands of tons of unexploded munitions is sitting in the Thames estuary near London, and a Washington Post report warns it could pose a catastrophic risk if it deteriorates further. The wreck has long worried local residents and officials, who fear a blast could damage nearby homes.
Why now: New reporting on the deteriorating SS Richard Montgomery wreck has renewed public concern about its potential explosion.
SS Richard MontgomeryThames estuaryLondonWashington PostUnited States
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