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SS Richard Montgomery Masts Removed Ahead of Schedule, Under Budget

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC · How we work

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Maritime minister Keir Mather oversaw removal of the SS Richard Montgomery’s three masts.
The masts were taken down in September 2026 and moved to Historic Dockyard Chatham.
The £9.5 million project finished ahead of schedule and under budget.
An exclusion zone and a no-fly zone, in place since 2025, continue to be monitored.

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Story summary

Maritime minister Keir Mather oversaw removal of the SS Richard Montgomery’s three masts.
The masts were taken down in September 2026 and moved to Historic Dockyard Chatham.
The £9.5 million project finished ahead of schedule and under budget.
An exclusion zone and a no-fly zone, in place since 2025, continue to be monitored.