Tor Boreas was documented beside the exposed wreck masts carrying out cone-penetration tests of the seabed within Peel Ports' authorised 22 July-2 August window.

2026-07-26 - Site_investigation

Location: SS Richard Montgomery wreck site | Status: verified

Tor Boreas was documented beside the exposed wreck masts carrying out cone-penetration tests of the seabed within Peel Ports' authorised 22 July-2 August window.

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

• NtoM 37-2026: SS Richard Montgomery
• SS Montgomery seabed surveys begin near Southend coast
• Tor Boreas beside the wreck during the CPT campaign — image 3F3YDPE
• Tor Boreas beside the wreck during the CPT campaign — image 3F3YFDT
• Tor Boreas beside the wreck during the CPT campaign — image 3F3YDPG

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