Bomb-Filled ‘Doomsday Wreck’ in Thames on Verge of Collapse, Could Trigger Tsunami

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00:00Bomb-filled doomsday wreck in Thames on verge of collapse could trigger tsunami.

00:09Since 1944, a shipwreck's deteriorating hull poses potential threats,

00:14prompting the Department of Transport to ban civilian flights overhead

00:18due to tipping and significant buckling concerns. The deck is collapsing into the hold,

00:23with hatch supports dropping by 17 centimeters annually. The rear section,

00:28unsupported since 1944, is collapsing. Erosion threatens the bow and stern as sediment erodes,

00:35risking further structural instability.

00:41The Royal Military College of Science warned in 1970 of a potential 5-meter tsunami from explosives,

00:48yet the Department for Transport maintains the wreck's stability and prioritizes public safety.

00:53Experts monitor the stable wreck, advising authorities on risk minimization and pilots to avoid flying over the site.

01:04Despite authorities' reassurances, concerns persist about the doomsday wreck's dangers.

01:09Continuous monitoring is essential, but experts argue passive oversight isn't enough.

01:15Marine engineers advocate detonating or removing explosives, acknowledging significant risks.

01:21The wreck isn't a ticking time bomb yet, but remains a loaded threat.