Re: Accidents At Sea

[JMT <GAMMAT@swbell.net>]

bbailey@handrtech.com wrote:
> 
> Radsafers,
> 
> My present project requires research of ship accidents involving radioactive
> materials.  Accustomed to shipments by truck or train, I am having difficulty in
> finding such references.  Can anyone help?
> 
> Many thanks,
> 
> Brian Bailey
> H&R Technical Associates, Inc.
> (423) 483-0248
> bbailey@handrtech.com
> 
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BRIAN,

CHECK WITH THE NRC OFFICE OUT OF KING OF PRUSSIA.
ABOUT MID-JANUARY 1991, THERE WAS AN INCIDENT ABOARD THE "MERKUR AFRICA"
OFF THE EAST COAST.
IT INVOLVED A SHIPMENT OF RADIAOCTIVE SEALED SOURCES AND ONE HELL OF A
STORM.

CHARLIE GALLAGHER
GAMMATRON, INC
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