The Department for Transport published its minded view that London Gateway approach-channel deepening would not affect the wreck, which it described as about 2.4 kilometres from the proposed channel.

2005-07-20 - Decision_review

Location: London Gateway; SS Richard Montgomery wreck site | Status: official_position

The Department for Transport published its minded view that London Gateway approach-channel deepening would not affect the wreck, which it described as about 2.4 kilometres from the proposed channel.

Government and policy decisions reflect the difficult balance between the risks of intervening and the risks of leaving the wreck undisturbed.

Sources

• Minded view letter on proposed London Gateway port

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