WWII Bomb Halts Cross-Channel Ferries at Vital Port
The Royal Navy has thrown a 500-metre exclusion zone around a deadly World War Two bomb discovered in a busy harbour. This explosive relic has brought ferry traffic to a grinding halt, with cross-Channel vessels banned from entering or leaving the port.
Ancient Bomb Found During Harbour Work
The old device was unearthed by a dredging barge prepping the area ahead of the arrival of the colossal HMS Queen Elizabeth. The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier is set to dock at the naval base next spring, but the discovery has put plans on ice for now.
Naval Forces Guard the Danger Zone
Three fast 1 launches are patrolling the cordoned-off waters, turning away ships and keeping the public safe. Meanwhile, local businesses have been warned they might have to relocate to avoid any risk.
Ferries and Hundreds of Passengers Stranded
Three cross-Channel ferries, carrying around 1,300 passengers in total, remain stuck outside the port, waiting for the all-clear. Delays look set to continue as experts work to deal with the ticking time bomb.
