The 1972 Chamber study says Rochester stevedores began discharging cargo at about 10:00 using the ship's gear powered by steam from a vessel alongside.

1944-08-23T10:00:00 - Cargo_discharge

Location: Richard Montgomery / Southend | Status: corroborated

The 1972 Chamber study says Rochester stevedores began discharging cargo at about 10:00 using the ship's gear powered by steam from a vessel alongside.

Salvage operations and cargo assessments form the backbone of understanding exactly what explosive material remains within the sunken ship.

Sources

• The explosive cargo of the SS Richard Montgomery: a study into the developing hazard from a marine wreck

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