May 2006 > Tuesday 16th May 2006

Ferries caught in WWII bomb alert

About 250 passengers and crew are stranded on ships after an unexploded bomb is found in the River Mersey.

About 250 ferry passengers and crew are stranded on ships after a 500lb (227kg) bomb was found in the River Mersey....more

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Royal Navy

Published10:48:05 on Tuesday 16th May 2006
International Date:2006-05-16
UK Full Date:16/05/2006
UK Short Date:16/05/06

WWII bomb alert in Liverpool

About 250 passengers and crew are stranded on ships after an unexploded bomb is found in the River Mersey.

About 250 ferry passengers and crew are stranded on ships after a 500lb (227kg) bomb was found in the River Mersey....more

Related Links

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Royal Navy

Published10:48:05 on Tuesday 16th May 2006
International Date:2006-05-16
UK Full Date:16/05/2006
UK Short Date:16/05/06

Ferries in WWII bomb alert

About 250 passengers and crew are stranded on ships after an unexploded bomb is found in the River Mersey.

About 250 ferry passengers and crew are stranded on ships after a 500lb (227kg) bomb was found in the River Mersey....more

Related Links

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Royal Navy

Published10:48:05 on Tuesday 16th May 2006
International Date:2006-05-16
UK Full Date:16/05/2006
UK Short Date:16/05/06

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