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General Area: Dutch Harbor, AK Site Type/Program: Water Range Location: Brief History: Local divers working on the former Captains Bay ammunition dock in January 1987 discovered four metal containers washed up on the shore, each about 5 inches in diameter and 30 inches long, containing a total of 44 glass vials. The containers were turned over to the Unalaska Police Department, which notified the 176th Explosive Ordnance Detachment (EOD), Fort Richardson, Alaska. Ordnance specialists identified the vials as elements of the Ml War Gas Identification Set. This was a World War II training kit used to teach soldiers how to identify chemical warfare agents by odor and immediate effects. EOD repacked the 44 vials and transported them to the disposal facility at Johnston Atoll. The Technical Escort Unit conducted an additional underwater search and shoreline survey at the ammunition lock dock in February 1987. More containers with vials were found in the water and on the shore. A total of 469 additional vials were found, repacked, and transported to Johnston Atoll. |
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Range / Site Description: The site is a water site located in Dutch Harbor - Site investigated in June and July 1987. Found to have chemical agent identification
sets dumped in shallow water. All visible items removed. Associated Munitions: Chemical agent identification sets vials loosely strewn on sea floor. Activities Completed: An ASR was completed in October 1993, and a Phase 1 engineering evaluation/cost analysis (EE/CA) was awarded in June 1994. The Phase 1 prioritization report was received in October 1994. Field activities in support of the EE/CA has been completed. Issues: Other Information: |
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