28/02/2021 Regno Unito, Inghilterra, West Sussex, Chichester, Selsey
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law enforcement agency for assistance”
The EOD team went aboard, and after clearing away sand, they determined that it was a non-explosive solid shot projectile – a “solid lump of lead” fired by a WWII-era shore battery or naval gun. They lowered away the 12″ projectile into their boat and made ready to depart at about 1745 hours.
Foto-Fonte: maritime-executive.com
Artificieri della Royal Navy intervengono a soccorso della draga olandese “Mellina” ancorata al largo della costa del Selsey. Motivo della missione: rimuovere un residuato bellico da 300 mm, dragato con altri materiali del fondale marino. La forte nebbia ha reso più complicate le operazioni previste.
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.
