WW2 Bomb Removed from Near Boat Race Route

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Ordnance safely removed with no impact on the event


Fulham shoreline as seen from Putney - twitter.com/AndrewPics

The police have confirmed that World War II ordnance discovered yesterday (1 April) on the Chelsea shoreline by Putney Bridge was assessed and has been removed by specialist officers today.

Chief Inspector Tracy Stephenson said,"I'm very happy to update that the ordnance has now been safely removed and the race will be going ahead as planned. We have been working very closely with the organisers of the boat race to plan this event which is eagerly awaited by spectators and supporters alike."

The discovery of a suspected unexploded bomb dating from the Blitz had raised a question mark over the University Boat Race.


Course map shows the race starts west of Putney Bridge

April 2, 2017