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The US military vessel 'SS Richard Montgomery' sank in the Thames Estuary in 1944. The masts will be removed to prevent a collapse causing a detonation. Photo: Getty Images
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The US military vessel 'SS Richard Montgomery' sank in the Thames Estuary in 1944. The masts will be removed to prevent a collapse causing a detonation. Photo: Getty Images
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