UXO Site selected: Gulf of Mexico, LA-X01 (Braithwaite), LA

General Area: Gulf of Mexico, LA

Site Type/Program: Sea Disposal (U.S.)

Location: Exact location unknown - listed as less than 1 mile from shore (off Louisiana)

Brief History: History of the underwater munitions disposal site is largely unknown. Reported as 1 mile from shore at a depth of 50 feet.

Range / Site Description: Known items dumped include 20 Mustard filled 100 pound bombs for a NCAW of 1 ton and 2 bombs with unknown agent filler.

Associated Munitions: CWM Munitions (H)

Activities Completed: Archive search of records. DoD has only released minimal data on the site in the Annual Reports to Congress.

Issues:

Other Information: No cleanup or assessment planned.

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