An important stage of the project to reduce risks associated with the sunken vessel SS Richard Montgomery has been completed. All three masts of the ship, which has lain at the bottom off the British coast with a cargo of explosives from World War II, have been successfully dismantled by specialists. After extraction, the structures were transported to Historic Dockyard Chatham, a historic dock complex where they will undergo conservation and preservation as objects of historical heritage. SS Richard Montgomery has long been considered a potentially hazardous site due to the explosive cargo that has remained on board since 1944, when the ship ran aground and sank in the Thames estuary. The work to remove the masts is viewed as part of broader measures to minimize risks associated with the condition of the vessel and ensure safety in the area where it is located. The transfer of the masts to Chatham Dockyard will allow the preservation of the ship's historical elements and their use for museum and educational purposes, serving as a reminder of wartime events and the importance of ongoing work to manage risks associated with sunken vessels.