The Government received a US Department of the Army report concluding that the remaining cargo could technically be salvaged, then reassessed the option in the United Kingdom.

1967-06 - Report_and_review

Location: United Kingdom; United States | Status: official_position

The Government received a US Department of the Army report concluding that the remaining cargo could technically be salvaged, then reassessed the option in the United Kingdom.

Each event in the 80-year history of the SS Richard Montgomery adds a layer of complexity to the story of this WWII munitions ship.

Sources

• s.s. Montgomery Wreck (Explosives) — oral answer

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