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MISSOURI being turned in channel off Old Point Comfort. Bow twisting unit is maneuvering to towing position.
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43
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MISSOURI headed for Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Hampton Roads.
OPPORTUNE (ARS41) towing and YTBs standing
by to clear ASRs from alongside.
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44
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MISSOURI approaches Norfolk Naval Shipyard under control of YTBs. OPPORTUNE (ARS 41) has just cast off.
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45
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MISSOURI enters dry dock at Norfolk Naval Shipyard about six hours after being refloated.
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46
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UEB in center had been prepared for placing under MISSOURI stern to add to buoyancy if 1 February pull had
not succeeded.
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47
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Breach in MISSOURI hull that opened three fuel oil tanks to sea and required maintaining 12.2 pounds of air
pressure on these tanks to force the water out.
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48
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Close up view of damage to MISSOURI hull. Object which caused damage has not been located although search
for it was conducted by divers.
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49
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Visual aides were used extensively to keep staff members informed.
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50
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Press representatives complete their notes on the final preparations for refloating MISSOURI.
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51
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RADM MILES swears in witness for the Court of Inquiry into the circumstances concerning MISSOURI stranding.
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52
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The members of the Court of Inquiry consult with the judge advocate during the month-long hearings.
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53
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. . . . Even the Flag Steward.
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