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U.S. Navy Demonstrates Measure To Protect Against Radioactive Fallout
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keywords: cold war, nuclear warfare, us navy, ship radioactive decontamination
Synopsis: In the hostile environment of a nuclear war zone the US Navy demonstrates decontamination system of giant sprinklers and directional water cannons that use sea water to quickly wash radioactive particles overboard before they can contaminate the ships paint and metal to much to be operated safely...(read more)
- Date: 1954
- Duration: 00:00:32
- Sound: No
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States









US Navy Demonstrates Measure To Protect Against Radioactive Fallout
The Navy reveals a unique protective measure against radioactive fallout. Huge sprinklers bathe the entire weather surface of a cruiser and carrier in a moving mist of seawater, washing “hot” particles overboard before they can contaminate paint and metal.
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- Newsreels: 1954 - July 8