Peel Ports issued a revised notice authorising the Port of London Authority and vessel Maplin to survey the wreck and immediate seabed during 30 March-20 April.

2026-03-26 - Survey_notice

Location: SS Richard Montgomery wreck site | Status: verified

Peel Ports issued a revised notice authorising the Port of London Authority and vessel Maplin to survey the wreck and immediate seabed during 30 March-20 April.

Surveys are critical for monitoring the condition of the wreck over time, helping authorities understand structural degradation and assess the ongoing risks.

Sources

• NtoM 19-2026 updated 27 March: Approaches to Sheerness, SS Richard Montgomery Wreck — Hydrographic Survey Work

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