WWII Bomb Disposal Drama Rocks Portsmouth Harbour!
An unexploded 500kg German bomb from World War II was found lurking in the seabed of Portsmouth Harbour yesterday (Sep 29). Royal Navy bomb disposal experts were on high alert as they prepared for a controlled explosion.
Bomb Found During Dredging Ahead of Navy Giant’s Arrival
The device was discovered by a dredging barge clearing the way for the Navy’s new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, set to arrive next spring. The Royal Navy planned to tow the bomb into open waters, 1.5 miles east of the Isle of Wight, for a controlled detonation between 10:00 and 11:00 today.
Explosion Carried Out Earlier than Expected – But No Plume Seen
In a twist, a dive at 11:30 confirmed the bomb had already been detonated at 07:00 this morning. However, there was no visible plume at the time, leaving the bomb squad on edge.
Second Controlled Explosion Likely
The absence of a plume led the Royal Navy bomb disposal team to believe a follow-up explosion might be needed to ensure the device was fully neutralised.
