eee eo at Huron, Ist try May 22 Arrived PPG June 27 Barge taken to Bikini by LSD duns 28 Barge anchored at Bikini July 2 Aborted during gas pressure run 3 mid before firing , July 2-3 July 4 July 5 Secured device for safe transport Barge returned to Eniwetok by LSD Barge returned to slip, device unloaded, disassembly started ” Navajo April 10 July 5 Arrived PPG Barge loaded cn LSD and taken to Bikini July 9 First scheduled date July 6 Barge anchsred at Bikini July il July 20 July 22 . 2 ¢- : : : Navajo detonated Huron July 10 July 17 ' , > _ New pit arrived PPG Barge moved to location in Mike crater First scheduled date Huron detonated - *Recommendations are as follows: > cote - ~~ 1. The use of mobile workshop equipment for the various teams operating at Zero sites should be considered wherever possible. The W-~7 trailer [_ _] which was used very effectively, proved the value of the mobile unit. ‘ 2. In the future, it is recommended that the task unit consider purchasing good handling equipment, such as fork lifts and box movers, and not count on saving them between operations. All packaging of devices and gear should be designed around the existing handling equipment for ease of han-~ dling. . 3. If barge shots are included in future operations, all barge construction and ballasting should be done either prior to the start of the active Task : Unit work at the PPG or at a location other than the Assembly Area. 4. All permanent buildings and equipment at the Assembly Area re- quire repairs and maintenance. A program of repair followed by constant preventive maintenance should be initiated at once. - 157 - ‘deme caren wenet oar RAMI eee ee ee 5. In order to facilitate handling of devices and equipment into the magazines, large level concrete pads in front of each magazine are needed.

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