The 1972 Chamber study says the hull cracked at the forward end of No. 3 hold and flooding extended through Nos. 1 and 2 holds.

1944-08-24T15:00:00 - Progressive_flooding

Location: Richard Montgomery / Southend | Status: corroborated

The 1972 Chamber study says the hull cracked at the forward end of No. 3 hold and flooding extended through Nos. 1 and 2 holds.

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

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

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