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Naval History and Heritage Command

Port Chicago Naval Magazine Explosion on 17 July 1944: Court of Inquiry

Finding of Facts, Opinion and Recommendations

Contents:

Finding of Facts: General Findings

Factual Detail Prior to Explosion

The Explosion

Identified Dead

Unidentified Dead and Missing

Naval Personnel Injuries Probably Resulting in Disability

Naval Personnel Injuries Probably Not Resulting in Disability, A-J

Naval Personnel Injuries Probably Not Resulting in Disability, K-Y

Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Maritime Service Casualties

Civil Service Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Damage to Government Property

Damage to Vessels Owned by Private Interests

Opinion

Recommendations

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Published: Mon Feb 29 15:20:07 EST 2016