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The wreck, which is on Historic England's At Risk Register, was covered by mud until the development of the Thames Gateway port which meant bigger ships sailing on the estuary. 105, Sep 22 1943,HMTOCEAN RETRIEVER,Navel trawlerharbour defence. Taken in tow by tug FABIA but capsized in position one mile north of Spit Buoy (51.29N 01.3). Sir J Lawson hath a great loss in this, of so many good chosen men, and many relations among them.". Mined and sank in North Sea. 6 crew lost. You have rejected additional cookies. The 'Doomsday wreck' packed with 1,400 tonnes of explosives that could create a tsunami in the Thames Estuary The wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery remains on the sandbank where she sank. Intensive efforts began to unload her cargo. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit www.ipso.co.uk, 2018-2023. 34 crew lost. 9, March 16 1940,HMTMAIDA,Minesweeper. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. German E-boat. Navel trawler. 100, Aug 24 1942,HMSML 103,Fairmile A motor launch. Mined, sank off Isle of Sheppey. The 'Doomsday wreck' packed with 1,400 tonnes of explosives that could | About 81, July 30 1941,WHITESHED,Destroyer. This survey policy was followed until 2000, and provided images and information on the condition of the wreck and its environment. Mine and sank in Dover Strait. On August 24 one of the holds was breached and two weeks later the ship broke its back. John Steven Dews (b.1949) "Shamrock Racing, Velsheda & Britannia Thames Estuary, c.1930" Signed, In British, European and Sporting Pictures Mined and sunk 5.75 nautical miles bearing 275 of Aldeburgh, Suffolk. 38, Oct 22 1940,JOSEPH BUTTON (Harwich)Minesweeper. Minesweeper which rescued troops from Dunkirk. A Second World War Hurricane fighter plane could be rebuilt after being unearthed almost 80 years since crashing near the Thames Estuary. Mined, sank off Isle of Sheppey. 4 Crew lost. Mined, sank. These notes are based on the Directorate General of Shipping Syllabus for the three month pre sea course for deck cadets The salvage effort continued until the 25 September, by which time approximately half of the cargo had been successfully removed. Read about our approach to external linking. 85, Sep 20 1941,HMTMARCONI FY3304,Naval trawler. The wreck and its cargo is monitored round the clock by port authorities and protected by a 500-metre exclusion zone. Lost off of Lowerstoft. Steve Ellis said he had seen heavy shipping wash away the battleship's protective mud during a decade of diving. In August 1944 she was loaded with 6,225 tonnes of high-explosive bombs and detonators and arrived in the Thames estuary. Then bombed. Mined, sankoff Sheerness. The letter from aviation, maritime and security minister Kelly Tolhurst to James Duddridge, MP for Rochford and Southend East, said: "This forms part of our ongoing strategy to ensure risks posed by the vessel are suitably managed. Construction was completed to full height while they were afloat.