A World War II mine has been detonated off the coast of Kent after it was caught up in a fishing vessel’s nets. The controlled explosion about 1.2 miles (2km) from Margate was felt ashore and registered with the British Geological Survey (BGS) in Edinburgh.
Green Marine
about 19 years ago
Mine sea detonation felt onshore
A World War II mine has been detonated off the coast of Kent after it was caught up in a fishing vessel’s nets. The controlled explosion about 1.2 miles (2km) from Margate was felt ashore and registered with the British Geological Survey (BGS) in Edinburgh.
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