Pilot J Newall boarded Richard Montgomery; Willecke then anchored outside the boom gate for the night because he and the pilot considered low-water entry unsafe.

1944-08-15T14:02:00 - Arrival_and_interim_anchoring

Location: Southend boom gate | Status: verified

Pilot J Newall boarded Richard Montgomery; Willecke then anchored outside the boom gate for the night because he and the pilot considered low-water entry unsafe.

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

• F Willecke report on Richard Montgomery arrival, anchoring, grounding and first response

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