UXO Site selected: Pacific, AK-03 (Attu Island, Chicago Harbor), AK

General Area: Chicago Harbor, AK

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

Location: Located 10 miles from Attu Island in Alaska in the Chicago Harbor.

Brief History: History of the underwater munitions disposal site is largely unknown. Reported as 10 miles from shore off Attu Island at a depth of greater than 1,500 feet.

Range / Site Description: Known items dumped at the site include Lewisite Ton Containers - Qty 887 for a total NCAW of 843 tons and Mustard Ton Containers - Qty 61 for a NCAW of 55 tons.

Associated Munitions: CWA

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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