Bomb disposal experts from HMNB Clyde near Helensburgh were called into action yesterday (Tuesday) after a Second World War mine in “pristine” condition was discovered in waters around the Firth of Clyde.
The team of explosive ordnance disposal experts from Northern Diving Group (NDG), based at Faslane, were called after the Maritime and Coastguard Agency was alerted to the situation around 11.20am on December 1.
Seven crew members were evacuated by Troon Lifeboat and Rothesay Coastguard Rescue Team while the vessel, with the suspected ordnance onboard, was sailed to Ettrick Bay on the Isle of Bute to meet with Northern Diving Group.
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Source: Helensburgh Advertiser