UNEXPLODED · public companion
A naval diving survey reported that both halves had sunk bodily into the mud and that heavy silt probably engulfed the remaining cargo.
Chronology record EVT-0016.
1965 - Survey
Location: SS Richard Montgomery wreck site | Status: official_position
A naval diving survey reported that both halves had sunk bodily into the mud and that heavy silt probably engulfed the remaining cargo.
Surveys are critical for monitoring the condition of the wreck over time, helping authorities understand structural degradation and assess the ongoing risks.