DfT later said the Expert Advisory Group recommended removal of the three masts to reduce structural stress and avoid heavy material collapsing onto the munitions cargo.

2018 - Policy_recommendation

Location: SS Richard Montgomery wreck site | Status: official_position

DfT later said the Expert Advisory Group recommended removal of the three masts to reduce structural stress and avoid heavy material collapsing onto the munitions cargo.

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

Sources

• SS Richard Montgomery: Masts — Commons Adjournment debate

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