Render safe, or remove wreck of liberty ship SS Richard Montgomery of the coast sheerness Kent England

Responsible department: Department for Transport

Render safe, or remove wreck of liberty ship SS Richard Montgomery of the coast sheerness Kent England.
The ship sunk 67 years ago 20 august 1944 containing 1400 tons of high explosive some still in primed condition and libel to explode without warning. The wreck also may contain mustard gas or other chemical agents the existence of which cannot be confirmed or denied under a freedom of information enquiry.
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http://www.ssrichardmontgomery.com The Richard montgomery matter