CHAPTER IV, SECTION 2 For submarine cable-laying operations, two LCMswerefitted with cable doilies and handling gear in a manner similar to that used in Operation CASTLE. The shallow draft of these boats permitted the very close inshore work required. Cable laving was a continuous operation throughout the build-up phase. The submarine fuel lines at Fred had badly deteriorated, and required continuing underwater repairs. Therefore, the existing mogas and diesel lines were replaced. A jet fuel line was also added. This improvement involved laying and anchoring 3,130 feet of 6-inch steel pipe and 600 feet of 6-inch flexible hose. A total of 206 vessels, excluding combattype, entered Eniwetok during the period from December 1954 through 1956. Services made available to ocean-going vessels were as follows: (1) tug boats; (2) transportation of liberty parties; (3) docking instructions; (4) limited fresh water and fuel; (5) stevedoring and lighterage; (6) minor repairs; (7) diving inspection. On several occasions the catwalks were damaged by vessels in making their approach to the deep water pier. In order to facilitate docking, moorings were placed and information of the prevailing local conditions were made available to the masters as indicated in Chart 4-10. Figure 4-15. Page 4-26 Figure 4-16. LCM and Sea Mule Used in Salvage of Helicopter New Sea Mule Nearing Completion