DfT publicly disclosed that the 2022 surveys had identified challenges to the preferred mast-removal method and that alternative solutions were under review.

2023-06-15 - Policy_review

Location: SS Richard Montgomery wreck site | Status: official_position

DfT publicly disclosed that the 2022 surveys had identified challenges to the preferred mast-removal method and that alternative solutions were under review.

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

Sources

• The SS Richard Montgomery: Information and survey reports — archived 15 June 2023 edition

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