15/04/2023 Islanda
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance”.
By Tom Dunlop
In the first week of April, NATO minehunters searched a 20-nautical-mile area off Iceland’s coast for unexploded ordnance. The five ships of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) possess specialised equipment and personnel to carry out this crucial operation. Icelandic waters contain a significant number of sea mines and other ordnance remnants from two world wars, posing risks to the environment and civilian shipping. The Historical Ordnance Disposal Operation (HODOPS), conducted between March 31 and April 5, aimed to reduce the dangers associated with sea mines for maritime communities and other traffic in Icelandic territorial waters.
Photo-Source: ukdefencejournal.org.uk
If you find anything that appears to be an explosive device, do not touch it, leave it where it is and call the police. We will contact the appropriate agencies to properly dispose of the item.
Biography of a Bomb
Dear editors, Biography of a bomb is aimed at highlighting the danger caused by unexploded bombs. Moreover, the most important aspect is that we work completely non profit, what drives us is raising awerness about this topic. We make use of your pictures and articles, but we need them to put a context in how findings are done. We trust in your understanding. We will (and we always do) cite the source and the author. We thank you for your comprehension.
