WW2 bomb safely removed - case study

In the early hours of Friday 16th January, Carter Plant Hire supported Royal Navy bomb disposal specialists in the safe removal of a 250kg German WWII bomb from the Mannin dredger at Exmouth Marina in Devon.

Following its removal, the device was transported and safely detonated offshore near Ladram Bay. The operation was completed successfully thanks to the coordinated efforts of all agencies involved:

HM Naval Base Devonport, Devon & Cornwall Police, RNLI Exmouth, Devon County Council, East Devon District Council

Here are a few behind-the-scenes images from the operation:

Arriving at Exmouth Marina

Sitting on the dockside preparing to lift the bomb

The bomb itself

The view from the cab of the crane