Unexploded Second World War bomb detonated off Falmouth

Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:26 · Archive

An unexploded Second World War bomb discovered in Falmouth docks has been safely detonated at sea.

An unexploded Second World War bomb discovered in Falmouth docks last week has been safely detonated at sea. The discovery of the device led to approximately 2,000 people being evacuated from their homes in the area. The Royal Navy released images of the ordnance before proceeding with the controlled detonation.

The underwater explosion created a plume of sea foam visible from the shore, marking the end of the evacuation that had disrupted hundreds of Falmouth residents. The detonation took place approximately six days after the bomb's initial discovery in the docks.

How it is being reported

• Navy divers release photos of WW2 bomb discovered in Falmouth docksFalmouth Packet · 30 Sept, 15:42
• The massive WW2 bomb that saw hundreds of Falmouth homes evacuated - in picturesCornwallLive · 30 Sept, 10:36
• We asked wildlife experts what true cost of Falmouth bomb could be on natureFalmouth Packet · 30 Sept, 10:18
• Falmouth bomb safely detonated at sea a week after discoveryCornwallLive · 29 Sept, 19:27
• Unexploded WW2 bomb detonated at seaBBC Cornwall · 29 Sept, 17:58
• Falmouth bomb detonates underwater after six-day waitFalmouth Packet · 29 Sept, 17:35

In this story: Falmouth · Royal Navy · Falmouth docks

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