US Army Corps 
of Engineers 
HUNTSVILLE ENGINEERING 
ANO SUPPORT CENTER 
Defense Environmental Restoration Program 
for 
Formerly Used Defense Sites 
Ordnance and Explosives 
Chemical Warf are Materials 
ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT 
VOLUME I 
(FINDINGS-SECTION 2 OF 2) 
WATER ISLAND (FORT SEGARRA) 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
PROJECT No. I02VI097701 
MARCH2002 
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      FORMER FORT SEGARRA
        Project Number - I02VI097701
      FINAL - 11 MARCH 2002
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-FORMER FORT SEGARRA 
-PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
-JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
-U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
Ordnance and Explosive Waste (OEW) Program 
Former Ft. Segarra Project 
Water Island, st. Thomas, us Virgin Islands 
Project No. I02VI097701 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
A. 
Work Scope 
B. 
Work Breakdown Structure 
C. 
Organizational Responsibilities and Authorities 
D. 
Responsibilities Assignment Matrix 
E. 
Schedule 
F. 
Budget and Cost Estimates 
G. 
Resource Allocation Plan 
H. 
Local Cooperation Plan 
I. 
Acquisition Plan 
J. 
Real Estate Plan 
K. 
Total Quality Plan 
L. 
Value Engineering Plan 
M. 
Safety Plan 
N. 
Security Plan 
o. 
Cultural Resource Plan 
P. 
Environmental Plan 
Q. 
Management Control Plan 
R. 
Reporting Requirements 
S. 
Change Control Plan 
T. 
Property Management Plan 
U. 
Annex A (Work Breakdown Structure) 
V. 
Annex B (Responsibilities Assignment Matrix) 
W. 
Annex C (Current Project Schedule) 
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-PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
-1. 
WORK SCOPE. 
-A. 
-Background. 
In June 1963, the US Army initiated a program with the express 
purpose of excessing us Government property (no longer beIng used 
for defense related purposes) owned by the Department of Defense. 
Recipient of the property at the former Ft. Segarra is the US 
Department of Interior. 
The Comprehensice Environmental Response, 
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), originally enacted in 
1980, was amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization 
Act (SARA) of 1986 and mandated that property containing hazardous 
and toxic wastes or ordnance was the responsibility of the entity 
contributing to the contamination. 
Even though DOD no longer has 
title to the properly, CERCLA and SARA define the US Government as 
a potential responsible party, provided that the US 
Army was 
determned to be at least partially the source of the contamination. 
Under 
the 
Defense 
Environmental 
Restoration 
Program 
for 
Formerly Used Defense Sites (DERP-FUDS), the former Fort Segarra 
has been identified as as site requiring OEW clean-up support. 
USAHND was assigned the Mandatory Center of Expertise (MCX) and 
Design Center for Explosive Ordnance (EXO) on 5 Apr 90. 
EXO has 
now been designated has Ordance an Explosive Waste (OEW). 
All work 
at the former Fort Segarra will be performed in accordance with the 
Management Plan for Ordnance and Explosive Waste (OEW) Mandtory 
Center of Expertise and Design Center (CEHND 1105-3-9). 
Insert role of USACMDA. 
Insert role of Center for Disease -Control -(CDC), National 
Environmental Health Center (NEHC). 
Insert role of Army Technical Escort Unit (TEU) 
The Commander, South Atlantic Division (CESAD) has determined 
that Jacksonville District (CESAJ) will be responsible for Project 
Management for the project. In this regard, CESAJ will correlate 
the requirements of all responsible organizations and develop the 
FFS Project Management Plan. 
A comprehensive network of all 
program activities to be performed by CEHND, USACMDA, CESAJ, TEU, 
NEHA, and others. primary responsibility for matters relating to 
Public Affairs will be CESAJ. In addition, the CESAJ Antilles Area 
Offive in San Juan, Puerto Rico will be the primary point of 
contact for any matters involving the coordination and input of the 
local governmental agencies in st. Thomas, USVI. 
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B. 
Site History and Description. 
(1) 
The former Fort Segarra is located on Water Island. 
Water Island is located in the st. Thomas Bay, between the East and 
West Greggerie Channels, south of the city fo Charlotte Amalie, st. 
Thomas, 
US Virgin Islands. 
The former Fort Segarra site has 
historically been stated as being approximately 500 acres which was 
acquired from the East Asiatic Company/West Indian Company through 
condemnation in June 1944. Water Island was acquired for a coastal 
defense installation known as Fort Segarra. 
The Department of the 
Army (DA) was constructing the coastal defense installation when 
World War II ended and construction was halted. 
(2) 
The Army's Chemical Corps moved its San Jose Project 
(tropical test site) from Panama to the Virgin Islands in 1948. 
Between 1948 and 1949, the Chemical Corps upgraded the previously 
constructed facilities. 
A review of lists of approved test plans 
shows that early tests on Water Island focused primarily on blister 
(mustard) and choking (chlorine, phosgene, and cyanogen chloride) 
agents, and that later tests were planned to shift to captured 
German munitions and nerve agents. 
In 1949, the US Army Technical 
Escort unit (TEU) brought unidentified chemical munitions to the 
Virgin Islands. 
By late 1949, the Chemical Corps was dissatisfied 
with the virgin Islands and decided to shift operations to Dugway 
Providing Ground, UT even though chemical testing was ongoing. 
In 
1950, the Virgin Islands project was terminated and chemical 
munitions removed by TEU. 
The items removed were E46 chemical 
bombs (modified 115 lb. M70 bombs filled with nerve agent GA or 
possibly GB) and E52 bombs (modified T3E1 125 lb. bombs filled with 
GA or possibly GB) . 
(3) 
The following sites are known or thought to have 
been used for ordnance and chemical weapons testing activities: 
-(a) 
Test Area 1. 
This area is located on the 
northwest shore of Water Island on Ruyter Bay, just north of 
Carolina Point. 
The area is currently occupied by a home and small 
parking garage. 
Two ammunition bunkers are located nearby. 
(b) 
Test Area 2. This area is located on the north 
side of Providence Point adjacent to Phillips Landing. 
The Test 
Area was dredged out several years ago in preparation for a small 
harbor, but was subsequently filled in again. 
(c) 
Test Area 3. This area is located at the point 
of Druif Bay, and is just east of the Water Island Hotel beach 
area. 
It has been reported that this area was excavated for fill 
in 1981 and subsequently refilled with soil from another location 
on the island. 
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(d) 
Test Area 4. This area is located to the south 
and southwest of the Flamingo Bay Harbor. 
The site straddles the 
road from the deep-water dock. 
The area north of the road is 
relatively clear of debris however, the area south of the road is 
the island junk yard with about 50 abandoned vehicles. 
(e) 
Test Area 5. 
This area is located south and 
southeast of the Flamingo Bay Harbor and is south of the road from 
the deep-water dock. 
This area was used to accumulate and burn 
debris from Hurricane Hugo in 1989. 
There is a substantial aount 
of metallic debris on the ground. 
(f) 
Test Area 6. 
This area is located on the 
eastern shore of the southern part of the island, due east of 
Flamingo Bat. 
This site has been extensively developed along the 
ridge line, and the lower parts of the site are along a rocky 
shore. 
(g) 
Test Area 7. 
This area is located on the north 
part of the island and extends from the point of Sprat Bay 
northeast to East Grefferie Channel. 
The northern part of the Test 
Area is covered with a pond of red-colored water. 
{h) 
Test Area 8. 
This area is now covered by the 
Water Island Hotel. 
The hotel has not been repaired or occupied 
since its destruction by Hurricane Hugo. 
(i) 
Flamingo Bay Landfill and Warehouse Area. 
A 
metal warehouse was constructed by the Water Island Hotel near the 
deep-water dock for storage of vehicles and materials. 
The 
warehouse was constructed on an area filled in for this purpose. 
The are south of the warehoused was the site where chemical bombs 
were discovered in 1966. 
The bombs were discovered while a 
dragline was removing "Elephant Muck." 
After this discovery, the 
site was filled in and covered with borrowed soil to a depth of 
about three feet. 
Debris, abandoned vehicles, and scrap now cover 
the site. [The DOI, as owner, may be liable for the costs of 
removing the scrap and debris from this site (and other sites) 
prior to commencing OEW remediation. 
USAEHD provided DOI with an 
estimate of $145,000 to remove this debris.) 
(j) 
In addition to the Test Areas and the landfill 
site, salt water tidal pools around Water Island are a primary 
potential target for dumping of OEW and chemical agent filled 
ordnance. 
(4) 
The Army turned over Water Island to the Department 
of the Interior (DOI) by an indefinite revocable permit. 
The DOI 
assigned the permit to the St. Thomas Development Authority 
(STOA) 
in 1951. 
The STOA then leased Water Island to Water Island, Inc., 
a local development corporation. 
On 11 Jul 1952, Public Law 511 
(82nd Congress) authorized the transfer of Water Island from the DA 
to the DOI. 
On 10 Dec 1952, the DOI executed a new lease to the 
Water Island, Inc., which proceeded to develop the Island into a 
resort with many subleases. 
This lease expired on 31 December 
1992. 
The Island is currently the site of a large tourist resort 
hotel and is also inhabited by about 300 people during the winter 
season. 
Many cruise ships call in St. Thomas with many docking 
near Water Island. 
(5) 
In 1966, during the construction of the Flamingo Bay 
warehouse, a crew employed by the lessee, Water Island, Inc., 
uncovered several large objects that resembled bombs. 
An EOD team 
rom Roosevelt Roads Naval Base(San Juan, Puerto Rico) identified 
the objects as M-70/M-78 series chemical ordnance bombs. 
The EOD 
team indicated that this site had been used by the Army as a 
chemical ordnance disposal area. The EOD team vented the bombs and 
warned the construction crew not to excavate in this area again. 
The lessee notified the DOI 
of the problem but no further 
investigations have been performed. 
No known injuries or other 
problems have occurred at this site. 
The site is on the southwest 
part of the Island near Flamingo Bay along the seashore and is 
known locally as the Flamingo Bay Landfill. It is an unstable area 
subject to storms and high tides. 
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c. 
Status Update. 
(1) 
In October 1985, the DOI sent a memo to Mr. Lewis D. 
Walker (DA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and 
Occupational Health) requesting that the Army determine if Water 
Island was ever used for chemical warfare testing or similar 
activities. 
No correspondence can be found of Mr. Walker's reply, 
but subsequent to this DOI memo, Fort Segarra was added to the FUDS 
Inventory for a future Preliminary Assessment (PA). 
(2) 
In the spring of 1989, Congressional Delegate 
Ron de Lugo of the Virgin Islands and Chairman of the House 
Interior 
Subcommittee 
on 
Insular 
and 
Internation 
Affairs, 
introduced 
legislation 
(HR 
1345) 
which 
would 
authorize 
the 
Secretary of the Interior to transfer title of Water Island to the 
Government of the Virgin Islands. 
Status of this legislation is 
unknown in January 1993. If this legislation were not to pass, the 
DOI, at the expiration of the lease (Dec 1992), will be required 
under current law to declare Water Island excess to its needs and 
turn over the Island to General Services Administration (GSA) for 
disposal pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative 
Services Act (40 use 471). 
(3) 
In the summer of 1989, Jacksonville District (CESAJ) 
commenced work on the Fort Segarra Inventory Project Report (INPR) . 
The draft INPR was completed by CESAJ in Dec 1989. 
The final INPR 
was completed in June 1990, and forwarded by CEHND to HQUSACE for 
approval. 
On 20 Aug 1990, HQUSACE approved the INPR and authorized 
CEHND to proceed (subject to availability of funds) with the 
removal action. 
On 24 Oct 90, 
CESAJ informed DOI of the approval 
of the INPR and the fact that the corps would be commencing cleanup 
operations in the near future. 
(4) 
CEHND personnel met with TEU and Department of the 
Army (DA) on 19-20 Dec 90, concerning their need for TEU assistance 
at Fort Segarra. 
LTC Doc Bishop, Director of the CWM Program at 
the DA, indicated that the TEU unable , at this time, to provide 
transport and storage services for any 
CWM recovered at Fort 
Segarra. 
The reasons for this are very complex. 
Recently within 
DA and AMC, the policy seems to have shifted to calling recovered 
CWM a hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) under EPA regulations. 
This 
policy shift creates many complex problems. 
First, by calling CWM 
an HTW item, CWM must be transported by an EPA licensed transporter 
and manifested as HTW. 
The TEU is not an EPA licensed transporter 
and private contractors are not allowed by Army regulations to 
transport CWM. 
Simply put, this means that any CWM recovered in 
the future must remain on-site where discovered. 
Second, there are only seven installations in the CONUS that 
are authorized to store CWM. 
However, the commanders of these 
seven installations refuse to accept any CWM manifested as HTW as 
this would violate their EPA Part B permits concerning the storage 
of HTW generated from off their installations. 
Third, the EPA would be the lead agency, not DOD, concerning 
the statutes governing transport and storage of CWM-HTW. 
DOD would 
no longer control the CWM whih is contrary to Army regulations. 
Fourth, LTC Bishop stated that the above seven installations have 
nearly reached their physical capacity to store recovered CWM even 
though AR-50-6 says they must accept the CWM. 
These installations 
will remain at or near capacity until such time as the Chemical 
Demilitarization Program reduces the CONUS unitary stockpile. 
Finally, Johnston Island (JI) can no longer accept CWM for 
storage and demilitarization from any areas of the world other than 
the Pacific Basin. 
This is a result of the "Venatu Agreement" 
where President Bush agreed with the Government of the Solomon 
Islands not to accept at JI any CWM found outside the Pacific 
Basin. 
The first three issued create "administrative gridlock" 
since the requirements of the Army's CWM program and the EPA's HTW 
statutes cannot be met concurrently. 
(5) 
On 9 Jan, 1991, CEHND formally requested in writing, 
with a 28 Feb 91 suspense date, Commander Army Material Command 
(AMCCOM) 
and TEU support to cleanup Fort Segarra. 
AMCCOM was 
provided all of the pertinent background information and the 
reasons for the urgency. 
(6) 
CEHND and CESAJ briefed the Virgin Islands Governor, 
Alexander Farrelly, on 21 Mar 91, concerning the status of the Fort 
Segarra (Water Island) project and the U.S. Government's plans for 
eventual remediation of the site, as necessary. 
An overview of the 
CEHND 
Ordnance 
and 
Explosive 
Waste 
(OEW) 
Program 
was 
also 
presented. 
Governor Farrelly requested that a search of military 
records be performed on all Formerly Used Defense Sites in the 
U.S. Virgin Islands. 
(7) 
On 12 April 1991, CEHND, contracted with Ebasco, 
Inc. to perform an Archives Search of Fort Segarra and all other 
FUDS located within the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
The Archives Search 
Report was completed on 3 Jul 91. 
The history of Fort Segarra and 
the nature of the testing conducted there are contained in the 
Archives Search Report. 
The report provided a Risk Assessment Code 
(RAC) of 1 for the Flamingo Bay Landfill area. 
Based on the RAC 1 
scoring, CEHND awarded a contract to install a fence around the 
Flamingo Bay Landfill. 
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(8) 
On 
18 
Jul 
91, 
CEHND 
and 
HQUSACE, 
briefed 
Congressional Delegate Ron DeLugo on the status of the Water Island 
project. The findings of the recently completed Archives Search of 
the Former Fort Segarra and other FUDS in the U,S. Virgin Islands 
were discussed. 
The primary concern emphasized by CEHND was the 
RAC 1 (Flamingo Bay Landfill) site on Water Island. 
(9) 
On 14 Aug 91, the Governor was briefed by CEHND and 
CESAJ on the results of the Archives Search. 
A press release was 
issued to the public advising of the issuance of the Archives 
Report. 
Later that day representatives from CEHND and CESAJ held 
a public meeting on Water Island and briefed the residents on the 
Report. 
They were also informed on the plans to fence the Flamingo 
Bay Landfill area and to complete topographic surveying of Water 
Island. 
(10) 
The contract to fence the Flamingo Bay Landfill and 
to perform topographic surveying was awarded on 14 Aug 91. 
The 
contract was awarded to Ebasco, Inc., the same firm that performed 
the Archives Search. 
Installation of the fence was completed on 
4 Oct 91, and topographic surveys were completed on 14 Nov 91. 
The 
Flamingo Bay Landfill and Test Areas 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 were mapped 
at a scale of one inch equals 30 feet (1"=30'). 
In addition, the 
entire Water Island was planimetrically mapped at a scale of one 
inch equal 200 feet (1"=2000 
(11) 
Another contract was awarded to Ebasco, Inc. on 
27 Sep 91, to prepare concept ordnance remediation work plans. 
The 
final concept work plans were completed on 16 Mar 92. 
Ultimately, 
these work plans will be provided to the remediation contractor to 
finalize. 
(12) 
The Governor's Press Secretary, Mr.James O'Bryan, 
was briefed by CEHND and CESAJ on 4 Dec 91 regarding the status of 
Water Island project. 
On the same day a meeting was held with the 
residents of Water Island. For the benefit of the island residents 
that were not at the 14 Aug 91 meeting Archives Search Report was 
discussed. 
Status of CEHND remediation contracting action was 
discussed. 
The public was given an opportunity to obtain copies of 
the recently completed topo and planimetric maps. 
(13) 
On 3 Feb 92, CESAJ briefed the CESAJ Commander, 
COL Salt, on the history and status of the Water Island project 
{ 14) 
Insert CEHND and CESAJ July 1992 trip to Water 
Island for pre-proposal site visit with MTA, Inc. Meetings with Mr. 
James O'Brien, 
DOI representative Mr, 
Robert Bunn, 
and local 
officials. 
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2. 
WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS). 
The WBS is furnished at Annex 
A. 
3. 
ORGANIZATION, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY. 
A. 
Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS): 
100 
Department of the Army 9DA) 
200 
US Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters (HQUSACE) 
300 
US Army Engineering Division, Huntsville (CEHND) 
310 
Commander (CEHND-DE) 
320 
Deputy commander Programs and Technical 
Management (CEHND-DC) 
330 
Assistant Division Commander (CEHND-AD-M) 
340 
Directorate of Programs and Project 
Management (CEHND-PM) 
350 
Directorate of Engineering (CEHND-ED) 
351 
Systems Engineering Division (CEHND-ED-SY) 
352 
Design Engineering Division (CEHND-ED-CS/ 
CEHND-ED-ME) 
353 
Cost Engineering Division (CEHND-ED-ES) 
360 
Directorate of Resource Management (CEHND-RM) 
370 
Directorate of Contracting (CEHND-CT) 
380 
Office of Counsel (CEHND-OC) 
390 
Public Affairs Off ice (CEHND-PA) 
400 
U.S. Army Engineering Division, South Atlantic (CESAD) 
410 
Commander (CESAD-
) 
420 
Directorate of Programs and Project 
Management (CESAO-PM) 
500 
U.S. Army Engineer District, Jacksonville (CESAJ) 
510 
Commander (CESAJ-DE) 
520 
Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project 
Management (CESAJ-DP) 
521 
Individual Project Manager (CESAJ-DP-I) 
530 
Deputy District Engineer 
Antilles Area Off ice (CESAJ-DS) 
540 
Public Affairs Off ice (CESAJ-PA) 
560 
Chief, Planning Division (CESAJ-PD) 
561 
Chief, Environmental Branch (CESAJ-PD-E) 
562 
(CESAJ-PD-EE) 
563 
(CESAJ-PO-
) 
564 
(CESAJ-PO-
) 
570 
Chief, Construction Operations Division (CESAJ-CO) 
580 
Chief, Contracts Division (CESAJ-CT) 
590 
Chief, Safety Office (CESAJ-SO) 
600 
U.S. Army Chemical Material Destruction 
Agency (USACMDA) 
610 
Non-Program Stockpile Program Manager (USACMDA 
) 
700 us Army Technical Escort Unit (TEU) 
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B. 
Responsibilities: 
DA 
HQUSACE 
CEHND 
CE SAD 
·cESAJ 
USACMDA 
EPA 
CDC 
TEU 
Definition of required work 
Top-level funding and scheduling for DERP-FUDS 
Detailed scheduling, budgeting and cost control 
Progress and financial reporting 
Execution and review of required work 
CO and COR designtation 
contractor selection/award 
Work plans and field work 
Ordnance QA 
Assist in project QA oversight 
OEW report 
Coordinate with HTW plans 
Coordination 
and 
rview 
of 
required 
work 
and 
coordination of HTW interface 
overall Project Management 
Coordination and review of required work 
On-site participation in execution (COR) 
Project QA oversight 
Budget and cost control 
Progress and financial reporting 
Historical data 
Obtaining Rights-of-Entry 
Media interaction 
Environmental review 
Coordinate with HTW plans 
on-site participation in execution 
Coordination and review of required work 
Regulators Coordination 
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c. 
Authorities: 
DA 
HQUSACE 
CEHND 
CESAJ 
USACMDA 
TEU 
Approve/provide funding 
Approve/provide funding for FUDS 
Define scope of work 
Approve work, budget, and schedule 
Allocate resources to perform work 
Contracting Officer 
On-site project management 
CWM regulations 
4. 
RESPONSIBILITY 
ASSIGNMENT 
MATRIX. 
Assignment Matric is furnished at Annex B. 
The 
Responsibility 
5. 
SCHEDULE. 
A. 
Period of Performance. 
TBD. 
B. 
current Project Schedule. 
furnished at Annex c. 
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Current Project Schedule is 
6. 
BUDGET AND COST ESTIMATE 
A. 
Program Budget. 
The Program Budget is generated through 
funding Work Plans that are established for the overall DERP-FUDS 
program related to OEW. 
Funds of $ 
are expected to be 
dedicated to Fort Segarra for the remainder of FY-92. 
These funds 
will be used for site investigations. 
) 
(B) 
CEHND. 
(a) 
FUDS Contract Funds (To Date $379,000) 
(b) 
FUDS Contract Funds (Remainder of FY-92 -
$_ 
(c 
FUDS Contract Funds (FY93 -
$ 
(d) 
FUDS Contract Funds (FY94 -
$ 
Organizational Cost Estimates. 
CEHND. 
(a) 
FUDS In-House Labor (To Date $ 
(b) 
FUDS In-House Labor (Remainder of FY-92 -
$_ 
( c) 
FUDS In-House Labor (FY93 -
$ 
(d) 
FUDS In-House Labor (FY94 -
$ 
) 
(2) 
CESAD{CESAJ: 
(a) 
FUDS In-House Labor (To Date $~~~~~ 
(b) 
FUDS In-House Labor (Remainder of FY-92 -
$_ 
(c) 
FUDS In-House Labor (FY93 -
$~~~~~~ 
3) 
USACMDA: 
(a) 
In-House Assistance (To Date $~~~~~~-
- (b) 
In-House Assistance (Remainder of FY93 -
$_ 
4 
TEU. 
(a) 
·FUDS In-House Assistance (To Date $ 
) 
(b) 
FUDS In-House Assistance (Remainder of FY92 -
$. 
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7. 
RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN. 
The following in-house resources 
will be required to support this project: 
Engineering Directorate: 
Civil/Structures Division: 
Site Development Branch 
Geotechnical Branch 
Environmental Protection & Utilities Branch 
cost Engineering Division: 
Cost Engineering Branch 
Service Branch 
Systems Engineering Division: 
Analysis Branch 
System Safety Section 
Program & Project Management Directorate: 
Ordnance & Technical Programs Division 
A-E Contracts Division 
Resource Management Directorate: 
Program Budget Division 
Finance and Accounting Division 
Contracting Directorate: 
Environmental Acquisition Division 
Public Affairs Off ice 
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8. 
LOCAL COOPERATION PLAN. 
Rights-of-Entry 
and 
site clearance 
activities will 
be 
coordinated through CESAJ with property owners and federal, state, 
and local regulators. 
CESAJ will develop necessary plans and 
coordinate with CEHND for approval. 
Plans may include Local 
Cooperation Agreement (LCA) package in accordance with 
ER-1165-2-131. 
9. 
ACQUISITION PLAN. 
A 
Project Definition. 
The project has been adequately definitized by the 
previous Archives Search. 
B. 
Interim Removal Actions. 
Contracting action is underway 
to obtain a remediation contractor. 
This contractor will perform 
sweeps 
of 
areas 
with 
the 
lowest 
potential 
for 
chemical 
contamination. 
As part of the sweeps, the contractor will obtain 
and analyze soil, sediment, and water samples for HTW and chemical 
agent. 
C. 
Studies. An Environmental Assessment (EA) may be required 
prior to commencing full-scale remediation on Water Island. 
D. 
Removal Actions. 
TBD. 
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REAL ESTATE PLAN. 
No real estate will be required. 
On 3 Jan 91, CEHND received 
from CESAJ the Rights-of-Entry 
(ROE) 
to enter DOI and lessee 
property to perform site investigation and clean-up work. 
The ROE 
was to expire on 14 Sep 1991 but was re-executed by CESAJ on 
20 Aug 91 with a new expiration date of August 1993. 
TOTAL QUALITY PLAN. 
Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) plans have 
been developed and will continue to be developed insite work plans. 
CEHND is responsible for OEW QA. 
The contractor is responsible for 
QC. 
12. 
VALUE ENGINEERING (VE) PLAN. 
The VE program will be administered by CEHND VE Office (CEHND-
ED-SY). 
For the most part, this will consist of evalaution of 
removal action efficiency. 
SAFETY PLAN 
Site Specific Health and Safety Plans (SSHSP) are developed 
for this project by the contractors performing the work. 
CEHND 
Safety Office (CEHND-ED-SY) 
approval of the plans is necessary 
before 
commencement 
of 
investigation or 
removal 
activities. 
Contractor and corps personnel must follow the requirements of 
Corps of Engineers manual EM 385-1-1. 
14. 
SECURITY PLAN 
Since this project contains properties owned or leased by 
various entities, security (safety related) will be provided as 
called for in work plans with CESAJ providing coordination. 
15. 
CULTURAL RESOURCE PLAN. 
A Cultural Resource Plan may be required. 
If so, CESAJ will 
be responsible for preparing the plan. 
This plan may be required 
due to the existence of two pre-Columbian sites, the ruins of two 
plantations dating from the 17th century (one on Carolina Point and 
one on Sprat Bay), at least two 19th century shipwrecks, and World 
War II military fortifications. 
None of the sites have been 
nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. 
However, 
the Territorial Archaeologist points out that three sites have not 
yet been systematically excavated, and that the Elephant Bay site 
may be of considerable importance. 
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16. 
ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN. 
A. 
Environmental Assessments CEA) 
EA's, if necessary, will be performed by CESAJ and coordinated 
with CEHND with resulting Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), if 
nay, also being coordinated through USAEDSA. 
The rumored existence 
on Water Island of two endangered species (the leatherback turtle 
and the brown tree boa) must be further investigated. 
B. 
Environmental Permits. 
Environmental Permits are not necessary for CERCLA actions. 
CEHND is responsible for resolving any permit issued with the 
Territorial and Federal regulators. 
MANAGEMENT CONTROL PLAN. 
Life Cycle Project Management (LCPM) procedures will be used 
in the management of this OEW project. 
They will be integrated nto 
and used for OEW where imminent safety hazards exist. 
CEHND is the 
Mandatory Center of Expertise (MCX) for OEW. 
CEHND is responsible 
for planning, design, and removal of OEW. 
CESAJ will serve as the 
Project Manager and provide Contracting Officer Representative 
(COR) support with on-site control of removal contracts. 
CEHND is 
responsible for monitoring ordnance efforts. 
TEU is responsible 
for CWM removal and safety. 
USACMDA is responsible for the 
destruction CWM. 
REPORTING REQUIREMENT 
Quality Assurance Report (QAR) 
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Daily Log of OEW Removal 
(CEHND), Fact Sheets (CEHND and CESAJ), Weekly Progress Reports 
(Contractor), Weekly/ Monthly cost Reports (Contractor), and the 
LCPM Reporting System (LRS), ER 5-2-1, will be used for project 
control. 
CHANGE CONTROL PLAN. 
Work will be performed in accordance with Approved Work Plans 
with any deviation to be approved by CEHND. 
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20. 
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP). 
For CPFF and T&M contracts, the Contractor will be required to 
prepared a detailed PMP describing the equipment to be employed to 
perform all necessary operations. 
The PMP shall describe and 
quantify both field equipment (such as site trailer, track hoes, 
back hoes, 
trucks, 
bulldozers, 
front-end 
loaders, 
chainsaws, 
magnometers, etc.) and office equipment (such as computer, printer, 
FAX, 
copier, 
2-way radios, 
camcorder, 
telephones, 
etc.) 
and 
consumable supplies (both office and field) intended to be used. 
The Contractor will be required to describe in the PMP the source 
and rental/acquisition costs for all field and office equipment and 
consumable supplies. Three quotes must be obtained and provided in 
the PMP for each piece of field and off ice equipment and the PMP 
must indicate that the vendor with the lowest price quote was used 
for rental/acquisition. 
The Contractor will indicate in the PMP 
when rental costs exceed acquisition costs for a particular piece 
of equipment over the life of the project. 
In these instances, the 
Contracting Officer may direct the Contractor to purchase that 
equipment. 
After Contracting Officer approval 
of the 
Work 
Plans/Property Management Plan, additional field/office equipment 
and consumable supplies in excess of $100 (aggregate total) may not 
be rented/acquired without Contracting Officer approval. 
At the conclusion of all work at Fort Segarra, all consumable 
supplies (such as shovels, chainsaws, trimmers, chains, lumber, 
office supplies, etc.) will be turned over to the nearest Defense 
Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) for ultimate disposal. 
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WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE 
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SITE NAME: 
PROJECT FACT SHEET 
FOR.MER.LY USED DEFENSE SITES (FUDS) 
09 May 94 
Former Fort Segarra 
SITE HUMBER: 
I02VI097700 
LOCATION: 
Water Island 
Virgin Islands of the United States 
PROJECT NUMBER: 
I02VI09770l 
CATEGORY: 
-CWM 
2. 
POC'S: 
PROJECT MANAGER: 
Bridgers, Robert 
CESAJ-DP-I 
904-232-3085 
DIVISION POC: 
Ernst, Sharon 
CESAD-PM 
404-331-2495 
TECHNICAL MANAGER: 
Fitzpatrick, Roger A. 
CEHND-PM-OT 
205-955-1297 
PUBLIC AFFAIRS (AREA OFFICE): 
Jimenez, Elsa 
CESAJ-DS 
809-729-6876 
HEADQUARTERS POC: 
Coppola, James 
CEMP-RF 
202-504-4992 
-PROPERTY OWNER: 
Bunn, Robert 
Department of Interior 
Territorial Affairs 
809-774-1190 
WATER ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION 
Auer, John (President) 
8 Water Island 
St. Thomas 
U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 
809-774-2017 
3. 
SITE DESCRIPTION: 
The former Fort Segarra is located on 
Water Island, the fourth largest of the US Virgin Islands. 
The 
former fort site comprises the entire island of approximately 500 
acres. 
a. 
Geological Conditions: These islands were formed during 
the Cretaceous by volcanic action on the northern margin o! the 
Caribbean plate. 
The island is characterized by steep, rocky 
slopes and a highly indented coastline with numerous narrow bays 
and beaches. 
A pronounced central ridgeline runs the length of the 
island from northeast to southwest, with elevations reaching 290 
feet. 
b. 
Hydroloqic Conditions: 
There are no permanent streams; 
fresh surface water occurs only intermittently in runoff channels. 
Salt water is present in brackish ponds near the coast. 
Shallow 
wells dating from the eighteenth century tapped the limited, 
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potable, unpalatable ground water as a source for resupply of 
sailing ships, giving the island its name. 
Permanent settlements 
used catchment and cistern systems for fresh water, as are used 
today. 
c. 
Meteorologic 
Conditions: 
The 
prevailing 
maritime 
tropical conditions maintain the average daily temperature within 
the eighties (Fahrenheit) throughout the year. 
Rainfall averages 
44 inches per year with the first seven months appreciably drier 
than the others. Typically, February and March are the driest with 
September and October the wettest months. 
Evaporation rates are 
high and droughts are common: conditions of mild to moderate 
drought are typical. Easterly trade winds provide constant breezes 
averaging 5-15 mph daily. 
Hurricanes occur about once every 
decade. 
Tidal variation averages 10-11 inches with severe tidal 
flooding/storm surges up to 12 feet occuring about once every 30 
years. 
One high maqni tude storm with extensive damage can be 
expected each century. 
d. 
Population: The island is currently populated by several 
hundred residents. 
Separated from the mainland by about 2000 feet 
of open water, Water Island is a major feature defining the modern 
port of St. Thomas. 
Approaches to the harbor, including to the 
major docking facilities at Crown Bay, occur on both sides of the 
island through East Gregarie and West Greqarie channels. 
In 1862, 
a channel was cut through Hassel Island linking Crown Bay and St. 
Thomas Harbor, faci1itating movement throughout the harbor area, 
and reducing siltation in the port. 
Contact with the mainland, 
both in the past and present, is accomplished by boat. 
Since the 
demise of the hotel during hurricane Hugo, 1982, there is very 
little visitation of the island by other than residents, since if 
bas no 
commercial facilities. 
The northwest shore provides 
protected anchorage for numerous pleasure craft in all seasons. 
e. 
Archeoloqical: There are 11 recorded archeological sites 
on the island, 8 of which have been proposed for inclusion in the 
National Register of Historic Places. 
None of these coincide with 
portions of the site identified for our investigations. 
f. 
Ecological: 
There 
are 
three 
Federally 
and 
two 
Territorially Listed endangered species confirmed to be on the 
Island. 
There are two additional Federally Listed species could 
potentially be on the Island, but have not been observed. 
There 
are also three identified poisonous plants and five varieties of 
cactus on the Island. 
(1) Endangered Species: 
(a) Federal: 
1) Observed: 
.a)Green 
Sea 
Turtle 
(Chel.onia 
Mydas] 
b)Hawksbill Turtle [Eretmochelys Imbricata] 
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2) Potential: 
a)Virain Island Tree Boa [Epicrates MonensisJ 
b)St.Thomas 
Prickly 
Ash 
(Zanthoxylum 
'lbomasi.anum] 
(b) Territorial (Observed): 
1) White-cheeked Pintails 
2) Malpighia Wooburyana 
(2) Endangering Species: 
1) Poisonous: 
a) 
Pencil Bush [Euphobia Tirucalli] 
b) 
Dumb Cane [Diefenbachia] 
c) 
Manchioneel Tree [Hippomanae Mancinella] 
2) Perforation: 
5 varieties of cactus 
4. 
SITE IUSTORY: 
a. 
THE FORT: 
The United States military departments have 
maintained a predence in the U.S. Virgin Islands since they were 
purchased from Denmark in 1917. 
In 1944, the U.S. Army installed 
coastal artillery as a portion of the harbor defense facilities for 
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station. Coastal artillery gun emplacements 
were condtructed to defend the Port of Charlotte Amalie and the 
Submarine Base, and a number of observation posts were established 
on St. Thomas. 
The main defensive battery was located with the 
artillery headquarters on Water Island. 
The facilities on the 
island were designated Fort Seqarra in honor of U.S. 
Army 
Lieutenant 
Colonel 
Rafael 
Anfel 
Segarra. 
Approximately 
33 
structures were constructed before the end of the war canceled the 
need for the installation before it became operational. 
Upon 
termination, no armaments had been installed and no ammunition 
delivered. 
b. 
THE CHEMICAL CORPS: 
(1) THE PROJECT: 
During World War II, the U.S. Army 
initiated a project to determine the effectiveness of chemical 
munitions and defenses in junale terrain, and the effects on 
chemical munitions in storaae in tropical climates. 
This project 
was initiated in 1943 on the Panamanian Island of San Jose and was 
named the San Jose Project. 
The project continued with success 
after the 
end of 
world 
War 
II until 
December 
1947, 
when 
negotiations fot extenaion of the lease on San Jose Island from 
Panama failed. 
By the end of January 1948, the San Jose Project 
had been completely withdrawn from 
San Jose Island and was 
temporarily quartered in the Panama Canal Zone. 
By May 1948, the 
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Thomas, 
which were formerly known 
as 
the 
Submarine Base and Fort Segarra, were taken over for use in 
continuing the tropical testing of chemical weapons systems. 
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(2) THE MOVE: 
Toxic chemicals and CW munitions were 
towed over on two 500 ton ocean-going barges arriving at St. Thomas 
on 21 May 1948. 
The explosives arrived on 27 May. 
Quarters, 
administration, shops, and laboratory were set up on St. Thomas at 
the former Submarine Base. Approximately 2, 095 acres consisting of 
the entire west end of St. Thomas and the Cays to the west were 
condemned and siezed for test sites and down wind exclusion zone. 
The only test reports relating to testing on St. Thomas indicate 
only non-persistent choking agent was used there. Eight test areas 
were designated on Water Island, but due to the need to revise test 
plans for the new loaction and obtain Chief, U.S. Army Chemical 
Warfare Service approval, only four of the test areas were used. 
The headquarters buildinas and surroundina area of the incompleted 
Fort Segarra were adapted as the toxic storage yard. 
Serveillance 
tests of stored munitions were continued after relocation from San 
Jose Island, however, extensive testing of persisnent or lethal 
agents appears to have been frustrated by shortages of time, 
equipment, funds, and/or approval. 
(3) THE TERMINATION: 
The San Jose Project continued 
to operate until May 1950, when the project was canceled. 
By 
September 1950, all testing was concluded and the project closed. 
All remaining requirements for testing were transferred to Dugway 
Proving Grounds, Utah. 
Disposition of inventory was directed to 
Dugway, Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland, or disposal. 
Sea dumping was 
an accepted disposal practice at the time and particullarly 
convenient at this location. 
The Virgin Islands Basin between 
St. Thomas and St. Croix has depths of 4,500 meters; immediately 
north of St. Thomas is the Puerto Rican Trench, the deepest area in 
the Atlantic, with depths to 9, 710 meters. 
All Leases were 
terminated and the properties which were owned in fee by the U.S. 
Army were declared excess and transferred to the Department of 
Interior for use or disposal. 
c. 
THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR: 
In 1950, the Army granted 
a permit to use the island to the Department of Interior (DOI) • 
In 
1952, permanent control of the Island was transferred to the DOI 
which subsequently leased the Island to Water Island, Incorporated 
for development as a resort area. In 1965, Water Island, Inc. sold 
its rights in the lease to Water Isle Hotel and Beach Club, which 
retained the master lease when it expired on 31 December 1972. It 
was subsequently renewed for another 20 year term. 
Upon approach 
of the expiration date without hope of renewal, the master lease 
holder terminated the lease on 28 December 1992. 
The master lease 
holder had extensively subdivided 
and 
sublet the property. 
Numerous homes have been constructed or created by conversion of 
military buildings. 
Under the master lease, Water Isle Hotel and 
Beach Club constructed an approximately 100 room hotel on Rainbow 
Point, north of Flamigo Bay. 
The structure was substantial.ly 
damaged by Hugo in 1982. 
Attempts to reconstruct were thwarted by 
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disagreement of applicability of code and permit authority. 
The 
structure and support facilities have since deteriorated to ruin. 
The DOI and master lease holder are under litigation to resolve the 
current relationship and that of sublettors. 
d. 
THE INCIDENT: 
In 1985, a representative of the master 
lease holder related the following to the DOI: 
In 1966, during the 
construction of a warehouse, a crew employed by Water Isle Hotel 
and Beach Club, uncovered several large objects that resembled 
bombs. 
An EOD team from Roosevelt Roads Naval Base identified the 
objects as M-70/M-78 series chemical ordnance ~Jllbs. 
The EOD team 
indicated that this site had been used by the Army as a chemical 
ordnance disposal area. 
The EOD team vented the bombs and warned 
the construction crew not to excavate in this area again. 
No known 
injuries or other problems have occured at this site. The site of 
this find is on the southwest part of the island near Flamingo Bay 
along the seashore. 
The Terri tori al Affairs desk reported the 
incident through DOI headquarters to the Department of Defense. 
e. 
THE CORPS: An Archive Search was completed in July 91 
(EBASCO $98,032). 
Topographic Mapping (RD) and isolation of the 
area where objects were found by fencing CIA) was accomplished in 
October 91 CEBASCO $232, 349). Evaluation and recommendation "Draft 
Work Plan" was completed March 92 (EBASCO $52.197). 
The original 
intent to proceed with emergency removal has been overtaken by 
events. 
On 30 September 92, a contract was awarded for RI/FS (sba} 
and DO issued for data review. land classification, non intrusive 
RI Work Plans and costing (MTA $80,000). 
The draft Work Plans and 
supporting documents were submitted 7 December 92. 
A conference of 
reviewers from USACMDA, USTEU, CESAD, CESAJ. and CEHND met with MTA 
on 14-15 January 93. 
New requirements concerning CWM safety, 
evaluation of RI environmental impact, and areas to be investigated 
were identified. 
The SOW for Work Plans was revised in August and 
September with a new Work Plan submitted on 10 Dec 93. 
Extensive 
revision took place in Jan 94, resubmission in Feb and Mar 94 with 
final approval on 11 Mar 94. The contractor mobilized on 14 Mar 94 
to execute the initial non-intrusive phase of investigation . 
. 5. 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 
FLAMINGO BAY LANDFILL AND WAREHOUSE AREA: 
SIZE: 
USE: During the period of Chemeical Corps proprietorship, a salt 
water pond occupied the center of this site. 
Interviews of the 
first 
civilian 
residents 
on 
the 
island 
purport 
"empties" 
(demilitarized munition casings) were left in this area by the 
Army. During Water Isle Hotel and Beach Club's construction of the 
hotel and support facilities, this pond was mucked out and filled 
in with any solid material available. 
A manufactured steel 
building used as a warehouse and a small packaged sewage treatment 
plant have been erected on site by the club. 
The remainder of the 
area, including the find location, has been used for general open 
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storage/surface disposal. 
ORDNANCE FOUND: 
The 1966 find occured during mucking with a dragline at a 
depth of approximately 12 ft. 
According to a 
Club employee 
present, the location was subsequently filled with stable material 
to an elevation of approximately 12 ft above grade, rendering the 
find location 24 ft below the present surface. 
One resident reported filling an "empty" with concrete for use 
as a mooring. 
It is still on site and has been identified as an 
ANM-79, lOOOlb bomb. 
Fuse ports contained transport plugs. 
The 
casing had been vented by shape charge, a common demilitarization 
technique used at the time. 
The most likely fill from archives 
would have been cyanogene chloride (CK). 
An examination is being 
made during the non-intrusive phase to determine if the booster 
and/or burster tube still contain explosives. 
On 11 Apr 94, the contractor found a Chemical Corps one ton 
storage 
container 
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the 
surface 
during 
non-intrusive 
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Area Analysis 
St. Thomas & Vicinity 
Virgin Islands 
b:y 
Mary D. Sitton, Imagery Analyst 
The Bionetics Corporation 
Warrenton, Virginia 
22186 
Contract No. 68-03-3532 
Project Officer 
Gordon E. Howard, Jr. 
Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center 
Environmental Monitoring systems Laboratory 
Warrenton, Virginia 
22186, FTS 557-3110 
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEMS LABORATORY 
OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 
89193-3478 
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July 1991 
DISCLAIMER 
The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this report 
are those of the author{s) and should not be construed as 
official Department of the Army positions, policies or decisions 
unless so designated by other documentation. 
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ABSTRACT 
This report presents an analysis of aerial photography from 
1948 to 
1958 of three areas on and in the vicinity of St. 
Thomas, Virgin Islands. 
The analysis was performed to support 
the U.S. Army Toxic & Hazardous Materials Agency (USATHAMA) in 
the environmental evaluation and identification of potential 
contamination sources within the study areas. 
Collateral data 
from USATHAMA indicates that this area was used on a limited 
scale from 1948 to 1950 as a tropical field testing center (as 
part of the San Jose Project) to collect data on the behavior of 
U.S. Army chemical agents and munitions. 
The aerial photographic analysis revealed very few potential 
contamination sources within the three areas. 
The features 
annotated and discussed in the report may also indicate test 
activity. 
The following potential contamination sources/test 
activities were observed: 
open storage areas with containers, 
excavations and pits, submerged barges, disturbed and/or cleared 
areas, debris, drums, and mounded material. 
A field check of the areas was conducted between May 4-7, 
1991 to verify activity that may or may not have occurred in 
potential contamination areas that were observed on the 
historical photography. 
Only one photo identified area was 
determined to be used as a test and disposal area (see analysis 
section, Photo Area B, for details). 
The combination of results from the aerial photographic 
analysis, field work, and review of collateral data revealed very 
few potential contamination sources. 
Further investigation and 
testing (i.e., subsurface) would be necessary to definitely 
verify any further sources. 
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Abstract. . . 
Introduction. 
Methodology . . 
Aerial Photo Site Analysis: 
CONTENTS 
Page 
iii 
1 
3 
September 8, 1948 & January 29, 1954 (Photo Area A). 
4 
January 29, 1954 (Photo Area B, Sections Bl & B2). . 
5 
October 28, 1958 (Photo Area B, Sections Bl & B2). . 
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References. . . . . . 
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2A. 
2B. 
3. 
4. 
Location Map . . . . . 
Aerial Photos: 
FIGURES 
September 8, 1948 (Photo Area A) 
January 29, 1954 (Photo Area A). 
January 29, 1954 (Photo Area B, 
October 28, 1958 (Photo Area B, 
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Sections Bl 
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INTRODUCTION 
An analysis of aerial photography was performed on three 
areas on and in the vicinity of st. Thomas, Virgin Islands. 
The 
analysis was performed to support the U.S. Army Toxic & Hazardous 
Materials Agency (USATHAMA) in the environmental evaluation and 
identification of potential contamination sources in this area. 
A field check was conducted in May 1991. 
Results of the aerial 
photographic analysis and field work are included in the analysis 
section of this report. 
Figure 1 shows the area locations (Areas A, Bl and B2), 
keyed to a photocopy (reduced) mosaic of two U.S. Geological 
Survey (USGS) 1:24,000-scale topographic maps. 
Site boundaries 
or areas used in this analysis were determined from collateral 
data provided by USATHAMA and do not necessarily denote legal 
property lines or ownership. 
Black and white aerial photography of the study areas was 
obtained for 1948, 1954 and 1958. 1 
The 1948 photography only 
covered Area A. 
Its large scale (1:6,000) created report quality 
reproduction problems; therefore, an overlay for 1948 is included 
over the 1954 photography for Area A. 
Collateral data from USATHAMA indicates that these areas 
were used on a limited scale from 1948 to 1950 as a tropical 
field testing center to collect data on the behavior of U.S. Army 
chemical agents and munitions. 
The test program was designated 
as the San Jose Project and was originally established in 1943 on 
San Jose Island, 96 kilometers (60 miles) south-southeast of the 
Panama Canal. 
Upon expiration of the lease on San Jose Island in 
1948, the San Jose Project was relocated to St. Thomas, Virgin 
Islands. 
The project was terminated in 1950. 2 
1A complete listing of maps and photography used in this 
report is provided in the References section. 
2Collateral data provided by USATHAMA. 
This information 
will be denoted throughout this analysis by an asterisk 
( *) • 
1 
The San Jose Project was transferred to St. Thomas on 14 
April 1948. 
Toxic chemicals were transported on barges and 
arrived at St. Thomas on 21 May 1948. 
Explosives arrived on 27 
May 1948 and completed the movement of the San Jose Project from 
the Canal Zone. 
Activities of the project were reportedly 
located in three areas on St. Thomas and vicinity. 
Barracks, 
administration buildings, shops, etc. were located on the main 
post, a former U.S. Navy Submarine Base just west of the town of 
Charlotte Amalie on st. Thomas (see Photo Area B, Section Bl). 
Secondly, an area of over 2,000 acres comprising the western end 
of St. Thomas (and possibly a much larger offshore area to the 
west) was used for test areas (see Photo Area A). 
Thirdly, the 
whole of water Island, a former Army cantonment, was used as a 
test area (see Photo Area B, section B2). 
A toxic storage yard 
was reportedly located on Water Island.* 
No definite evidence of 
a storage yard was noted on the aerial photography, although 
containers were noted stored in a cleared area in 1958. 
The EPA's Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center 
in Warrenton, Virginia, a branch of the Advanced Monitoring 
Systems Division of the Environmental Monitoring Systems 
Laboratory in Las Vegas, Nevada, performed this analysis at the 
request of USATHAMA, located in Aberdeen, Maryland. 
This 
analysis covers the period from 1954 to 1958, and this report was 
completed in July 1991. 
2 
METHODOLOGY 
A search of government and commercial sources was undertaken 
to obtain the best available aerial photography of the site 
spanning the desired time frame. 
The photography and other 
sources of information used in this report are listed in the 
References section. 
The analysis was performed by viewing backlit transparencies 
of aerial photography through stereoscopes. 
Stereoscopic viewing 
creates a perceived three-dimensional effect which, when combined 
with viewing at various magnifications, enables the analyst to 
identify signatures associated with different features and 
environmental conditions. 
The term "signature" refers to a 
combination of visible characteristics (such as color, tone, 
shadow, texture, size, shape, pattern, and association) which 
permit a specific object or condition to be recognized on aerial 
photography. 
Photographic prints were made from those years of aerial 
photographic coverage that reveal significant information about 
the site. 
The analyst's findings are annotated on overlays to 
prints and/or base maps and described in the accompanying text. 
Site boundaries or areas used in this analysis were determined 
from collateral data supplied by USATHAMA and do not necessarily 
denote legal property lines or ownership. 
Due to factors inherent in the photographic printing 
process, prints do not exhibit the level of detail that is 
visible in the original aerial photography. 
Therefore, some 
features identified from the aerial photography may not be 
clearly discernible, or even visible, on the photographic prints 
presented in this report. 
The terms "possible" and "probable" are used to indicate the 
degree of certainty of signature identification. 
"Possible" is 
used when only a few characteristics are discernible or these 
characteristics are not unique to a signature. 
"Probable" is 
used when incrementally more characteristics are discernible. 
No 
qualifying terms are used when the characteristics of a signature 
allow for a definite feature identification. 
AERIAL PHOTO SITE ANALYSIS 
SEPTEMBER 8, 1948 & JANUARY 29, 1954 -
AREA A (FIGURES 2A & 2B) 
Area A consists of the majority of the area covered on the 
USGS 1:24,000 scale topographic map for Western St. Thomas; 
however, the photo enlargement only covers a portion of this area 
(see Figure 1). 
Only a small cleared area, possibly a natural 
feature, was noted on Cockroach Island in 1954. 
No other 
significant activity or features were noted within the area not 
covered by the photo enlargement. 
Two pits are visible on the 1954 photography at the center 
of Dutchcap Cay along the top of a ridge. 
A small trail or 
access road (not annotated} leads toward the pits. It could not 
be determined if the pits contained any materials or liquids. 
No 
1948 photography was available for this area. 
The majority of the features noted on the western tip of st. 
Thomas in 1948 and 1954 consist of cleared (CA) and disturbed 
areas (DA). 
Features such as this could represent 
testing/training activity or residential/agricultural activity. 
The buildings (B) which are annotated do not appear residential. 
Two large gun emplacements, each containing a gun, appear at the 
east end of the photograph. 
only the emplacements remain in 
1954. 
A probable storage silo is located southwest of the gun 
emplacements in both 1948 and 1954. 
Field work conducted in this area revealed that many of the 
cleared areas are now revegetated or are residential areas. 
Some 
of the areas were inaccessible (private property). 
One clearing 
near the center of the Area A was noted as cleared during the 
1991 field investigation. 
This large, circular cleared area is 
located at the top of a hill and possibly contains fill material. 
A 360-degree view is seen from the top of this cleared area. 
A 
series of FAA towers/structures are located just northwest of 
this cleared area (these towers were not present on the 1948 or 
1954 photography; however, an access road leading to this area 
was present in both years. 
4 
JANUARY 29, 1954 -
PHOTO AREA B, SECTIONS Bl AND B2 (FIGURE 3) 
Area Bl covers the area reportedly formerly used as a U.S. 
Navy Submarine Base. 
Area B2 covers Water Island. 
Area Bl - Several storage (S) buildings are present within 
Area B. 
An open storage (OS) area of crates and/or containers is 
also found here. 
A large pit, apparently empty, is present at 
the south end of Area B. 
An extraction (EX) area, possibly 
containing liquid (LQ), and an empty extraction area are visible 
southeast of the pit. 
Area B2 - Approximately 12 poles are located just off the 
northwest shore of Water Island. 
The poles are likely for 
docking and boat protection. 
A large submerged barge is visible 
east of the poles. 
Southwest of the poles, submerged barges and 
debris are visible along the shoreline. 
A ship, apparently 
abandoned, is also present here. 
Per a conversation with William 
Couter, Water Island Administrator, this material was removed 
from the area sometime in the mid-1960's. 
The barges were 
reportedly empty. 
A tower and a building foundation (BF) are located near the 
center of the island. 
An access road leads to a disturbed area 
along the western shoreline. 
Field check indicates this 
disturbed area is now Honeymoon Beach, a popular recreation area. 
The southwest corner of the island contains a low, wet area 
and possible scattered debris. 
According to a conversation with 
William Couter, this area was formerly used as a dump. 
The low, 
wet area was filled sometime after 1965 and is now used as a 
parking area for vehicles and equipment. 
A disturbed area and a 
cleared area are visible east of the low wet area. 
A channel was 
cut through the disturbed area during the mid-1960's. 
Reportedly 
this disturbed area was used as a test area. 
Field check 
indicates the cleared area remains and is currently used as a 
junkyard. 
A depression is located farther east. 
Field check 
indicates this area was used as a borrow pit sometime after 1954. 
Debris is currently scattered in this area. 
William Couter 
indicated this area was used to dispose of residential and 
5 
commercial debris from all parts of the island as a result of 
Hurricane Hugo damage. 
A tower and a pit are visible at the south end of the 
island. 
Field check and conversation with William Couter 
indicates these features represent a pillbox (gun 
emplacement/defensive position), remnants of Fort Seggaro. 
6 
OCTOBER 28, 1958 -
AREAS Bl AND B2 (FIGURE 4) 
Area Bl -
Storage areas, open storage areas, vehicles (V) 
and equipment (E) appear within Area Bl. 
Drums, possible drums 
and other unidentifiable material are visible within the open 
storage areas. 
A stain (ST) or area of wet ground (WG) appears 
to emanate from a storage building in the central part of Bl. 
The pit remains to the south and now has vegetation growing 
within it. 
The excavations are no longer visible. 
Area B2 -
The poles and the barge noted in 1954 are no 
longer visible. 
The submerged barges and debris as well as the abandoned ship 
remain. 
The tower and the building foundation also remain; 
however, the building foundation is now covered with vegetation. 
A possible submerged barge is visible farther west. 
Three cleared areas are located near the center of the 
island. 
The southern cleared area contains mounded probable 
earthen material (MM). 
A possible trench (TR) is noted north of 
this cleared area. 
Several cleared areas appear where a 
disturbed area was noted in 1954 along the western shore. 
All of 
these features likely represent residential/recreational 
development. 
Probable containers (C) appear where debris was noted in 
1954 at the southwest corner of the island. 
The low, wet area 
appears ponded at this time. 
The cleared area east of the ponded 
area now appears very wet; five probable containers appear here. 
The disturbed area noted here in 1954 is now a cleared area. 
An 
access road (not annotated) leads to a pit within the depression. 
This may indicate disposal/test activity or the beginning of 
borrow activity. 
The tower and pit (pillbox) remain at the south end of the 
island. 
7 
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 
Date 
September 8, 1948 
January 29, 1954 
October 28, 1958 
MAPS 
Source 
USGS 
USGS 
USC&GS4 
Agency 
DIA1 
USGS2 
Name 
.REFERENCES 
Mission 
Agency 
Code 
Frame # 
506 
1-87 
YM 
1:159-166; 
167-172; 
21,22 
58L 
7338-7341 
7348-7368 
7456-7464 
7301 
Western St. Thomas, VI 
Central st. Thomas, VI 
St. Thomas, West Indies, ·vI 
Orig. 
Scale 
1:6,000 
1:28,000 
1:14,000 
·scale 
1:24,000 
1:24,000 
1:40,000 
EPIC 
Frame # 
18723,32969, 
32970,33633-
33645 
32986-32989; 
32669-32699 
Date 
1982 
1982 
1922 
.1Defense Intelligence Agency, U.S. Department of Defense 
2u.s. Geological survey, u.s. Department of the Interior 
3National Ocean Survey, U.S. Department of Commerce 
"u.s. Coast & Geodetic Survey, U.S. Department of Commerce 
8 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
SA VAH1'4All DISTIUCT. CDal'S CW IMGIND'.ltS 
l'.O.IOX.., 
SA VAJIOIAa. GU>11C14. >141:l-411!t 
8 February 1994 
MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, South Atlantic Division, ATI'N: CESAD-
PD-R (Mauldin) 
SUBJECT: DERP-FUDS Inventory Project Reports (INPRs) for Site No. 
I02VI097702, Fort Segarra, Water Island, VI, Site No. 
I04FL027502, Opalocka Army Air Field, Miami, FL, and Site No. 
I02Fl002300, Fort Dade, FL 
1. 
We have reviewed the subject Inventory Project Reports 
(INPRB) and have technical comments as follows. 
Enclosure 1 
contains technical comments for the Fort Segarra INPR. Enclosure 
2 contains technical comments for the Opalocka Army Air Field 
INPR which are outstanding from an initial review. Enclosure 3 
coJ)tains technical comments for the Fort Dade INPR which was 
returned for revision. In addition, the District Office of 
Counsel has conducted a legal sufficiency review of these three 
INPRB, as required by current policy (CEMRD-ED-BT memorandum 
dated 15 July 1993), and concurs with their findings and 
recommendations. 
3. 
We recommend that you forward these INPRs to HQUSACB with the 
recoaaendation to approve the projects for further study, subject 
to the enclosed comments. 
If you have any questions, contact 
David Roulo at (912)652-5945. 
FOR THE COMMANDER: 
Enc ls 
CF: 
CESAJ -PD-EE 
CEMRD-MD-HA 
_ FRED KITCHENS, P.E. 
Deputy District Engineer for 
Project Management 
Ja.r- Ot/of 01-tJo h 
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Date: 
6 Jan 94 
PROJECT REVIEW COMMENTS 
Page 1 of 
1 
To: 
CESAJ-PD-EE 
From: (Section) 
CESAS-EN-GH 
(Reviewer) 
John Roberts 
Project: 
-
Fort Segarra 
Year: 
DERP-FUDS Project 
No.:102VI097702 
Location: 
Water Island, Virgin Islands 
FY-94 
Type of Action: 
(Check Appropriate 
boxes) 
Item 
No. 
1 
2 
3 
4 
Drawing No. 
or Par. No. 
Project 
Summary 
Sheet 
General 
General 
Project 
Planning 
Sheet, 
Para. 8 
SAO Form 3058-R 
· u Preliminary 
0 Final 
0 Concept 
U Geology and Hydrogeology 
181 Hazardous and Toxic Waste 
0 Site Development 
0 Other _________ _ 
Comments 
The first two paragraphs contain spelling and 
grammatical errors which should be corrected. 
0 Soils 
The proposed HTW and OEW projects should be 
addressed separately. 
There are references to the need for a Site 
Investigation and a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility 
Study throughout the INPR. The phase of the HTRW 
project should be referred to consistently. 
As stated in this paragraph, the HTRW project cannot 
be addressed until the OEW/CWM issues are 
resolved. Actions such as the establishment of a 
Community Relations Plan and geophysical 
investigation should be accomplished during the 
OEW/CWM investigations. 
Review Action 
1 Mar 81 
. PREVIOUS EDITION MAY BE USED UNTIL SUPPLY EXAUSTED 
[/vCL I 
SITE SURVEY SUMMARY SHEET 
FOR 
DERP-FUDS SITE NO. I02VI097700 
FORT SEGARRA, WATER ISLAND 
16 March 1993 
SITE NAME: 
Fort Segarra 
LOCATION: 
St. Thomas and Water Island, Virgin Islands (see site 
map as attachment 1) 
SITE HISTORY: 
The site consisting of approximately 500 acres 
was acquired in 1944 for use as a coastal defense installation. 
The Army utilized the property until 1950 when it was turned over 
to the Department of Interior (DOI) by an indefinite, revocable 
permit. 
The DOI, assigned the permit to the St. Thomas 
Development Authority (STOA) in 1951. 
The STOA leased Water 
Island to Water Island, Inc., a local development corporation. 
On 11 July 1952 Public Law 511 (82nd Congress) authorized the 
transfer of Water Island from the Army to the DOI. 
On 10 
December 1952 the DOI executed a new lease to Water Island, Inc., 
which proceeded to develop the Island into a resort, with many 
subleases. 
Water Island, Inc., is still the lessee of the DOI. 
SITE VISIT: 
Mr. Ivan Acosta, CESAJ-PD-EE conducted a site visit 
of the former Fort Segarra on 17 December 1992. 
The areas of 
concern remain undeveloped and are under investigation by 
Hunstville Division for the OEW/CWM portion. 
CATEGORY OF HAZARD: 
HTW, OEW/CWM 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 
There are 2 potential projects in the area 
(one HTW pr.oject, and one OEW/CWM project). 
a. 
HTW. 
Probable hazardous and toxic waste contaminatfon· pf 
soils and groundwater at a landfill, in the area. 
A Site 
Investigation Feasibility Study to characterize the extent of 
hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) contamination is recommended. 
c. 
OEW/CWM. 
Records indicate that a chemical/ordnance 
testing existed within the facility. 
There is evidence that 
explosive/chemical devices may still remain. 
This requires 
investigation beyond the scope of this preliminary assessment. 
The site is presently under investigation by the Huntsville 
Division which is the design facility for OEW/CWM. 
AVAILABLE STUDIES AND REPORTS: 
PA POC: 
Ivan Acosta (904 
232-1693 is CESAJ district POC. 
DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM 
FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES 
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY 
Fort Segarra (Water Island) , USVI 
Site No. I02VI097700 
FINDINGS OF FACT 
1. 
The United States of America acquired fee title to Water 
Island, consisting of approximately 500 acres, more or less, by 
condemnation action in 1944. 
Water Island was acquired for an 
Army coastal defense installation known as Fort Segarra. 
2. 
The Army constructed 53 structures, including barracks, gun 
emplacements, watch towers, underground bunkers, and other 
military facilities on Water Island. 
The Department of the 
Army's Chemical Warfare Division utilized the island to conduct 
secret experiments with poison gases until 1950. 
3. 
The Army determined the property was surplus to their needs 
and turned it over to the Department of the Interior (DOI} by an 
indefinite, revocable permit in 1950. 
DOI, assigned the permit 
to the St. Thomas Development Authority in 1951. 
The St. Thomas 
Development Authority leased Water Island to Water Island, Inc., 
a local development corporation. 
On 11 July 1952, Public Law 511 
(82nd Congress) authorized the transfer of Water Island from the 
Department of the Army to DOI. 
On 10 December 1952, DOI executed 
a new lease to Water Island, Inc., which proceeded to develop the 
Island into a resort, with many subleases. 
Water Island, Inc. is 
still the lessee of DOI . 
. DETERMINATION 
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, Fort Segarra (Water 
Island), USVI, has been determined to be formerly used by the 
Department of Defense. 
It is therefore eligible for the Defense 
Environmental Restoration Program - Formerly Used Defense Sites 
established under 10 use 2701, et seq. 
DATE 
ROGER F. YANKOUPE 
Brigadier General, USA 
Commanding 
'-:;; 
PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET 
FOR 
DERP FUDS HTW PROJECT NO. I02VI097702 
FORT SEGARRA, WATER ISLAND, VI 
SITE NO. I02VI097700 
17 March 1993 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 
The project is on the former Fort Segarra. 
There is one suspected site of possible contamination. 
It is 
suspected to be former landfill area. 
The waste disposed of in 
the area could have contained hazardous and/or toxic material 
since records are neither specific or complete. 
The area is 
shown in attachment 1. 
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY: 
The area in question is probably a resu1t 
of DOD use of the base as the site was built and utilized by the 
Army. 
It is estimated that these area was the only disposal area 
used by the base which had over SJ buildings, was used over 6+ 
years, and may have housed tenths of hundreds of Army. 
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: 
The area is eligible for DERP-FUDS if 
they pose a hazard. 
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES: 
Site investigations comprising of 
geophysical surveys, soil gas surveys, soil sampling/analysis, 
confirmatory test pits, and ground water sampling analysis should 
be performed. 
Information gathered from these investigations can 
be used to assess potential remedial alternatives necessary for 
proper remediation or closure. 
This INPR should be referred to 
CEMRD or the currently designated design District for SAD for a 
determination of further details. 
A planning project sheet and 
project cost estimate are included as attachment J. 
FORM 1391 AND EPA FORM 2070-12: 
Attachment 2. 
PA POC: 
Mr. Ivan Acosta 904-232-1693 is the district POC. 
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PROJECT PLANNING SHEET 
1. INSTALLATION NAME: 
Former Fort Segarra 
LOCATION: 
Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands 
SITE IDENTIFICATION: 
DERP-FUDS Site No. I02VI097700 
PROJECT TYPE: 
HTW, OEW/CWM 
PROJECT PHASE: 
Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study 
(RI/FS) 
2. DESIGN DISTRICT PROJECT MANAGER: 
TBD 
3. SITE DESCRIPTION: 
The site in question is an approximately 
one-acre landfill located near the southwest end of the island, 
on the south side of Flamingo Bay, and known as the "Flamingo Bay 
Landfill". 
The existence of this landfill was discovered in 
1966, when dredging uncovered several chemical bombs. 
After the 
discovery, the.site was filled in and covered with an additional 
three feet of soil. 
Debris, abandoned vehicles, and scrap now 
cover this area. 
4. 
SITE HISTORY: 
a. The former Ft. Segarra site was approximately 500 acres 
in size and was acquired from the East Asiatic/West Indian _ 
Company through condemnation in 1944. It was intended to be •. 
developed as a coastal defe~se installation, but construction was 
halted before completion when World War II ended. 
b. In 1948, the Army's Chemical Corps moved its project for 
testing chemical warfare agents in a tropical environment (known 
as the San Jose Project) from Panama to Water Island. 
Between 
1948 and 1949, the Chemical Corps upgraded the facilities 
_ 
previously constructed for Ft. Segarra, and began testing blister 
and mustard agents. 
Test plans indicate that later tests were to 
be conducted on captured German munitions and nerve agents, and a 
number of unidentified chemical munitions were brought to the 
island. 
c. The Chemical Corps became dissatisfied with this site in 
late 1949 and decided to move operations to Dugway Proving 
Ground, Utah. 
In 1950, the property was turned over to the 
Department of the Interior by an indefinite, revocable permit. 
The Department of the Interior assigned the permit to the 
J\fTA, INCORPORATED 
2225 Draue Am1ue, Suite 8 
Huntiiville, AJabRma 
3580~ 
WATER ISLANn PUBUC MEETrNG 
111ursdny, 10 F4"brunry 1994 
Contr11ct No. DACA87-92-D-0147, Delivery Order 003 
Atttchcd ;s a complete transcription of the Corps of Engineers meeting that took place on Water Islr..nd, 
U. ~- Virgin Islands, Thur1:day, 10 Febrnary 1994 scheduled for ISOO hours in the afternoon. 
The mc:.dng wa., called to order at 15!0 houu by John Aver, a resident of Water Island 
Johm Anr: 
LTCBenton: 
May I have your attention for just a minute. I am pleased to present to you l t. 
Col. (LTC) Benton, who Is certainly well versed at what h()
18 going ~J do her~ 
today. 
Thank you. l would like to welcome everyone here this afternoon. I was telli11~ 
John and 11 few other people a little bit wller, my expectation of !he quantity of 
people that would be here was definitely down. 
Everybody hpl saying, irs 
Thursday afternoon, 1500 hours, no~ay real!y wants to show up. So, Ehl\ 
J irncnez, who a lot of you know, v ,.-_, r.eally dampened by my expcctatlnm. So, 
I was joking that If we had W'f. one of these little pools, about how nm:y 
people \'\lould have be~n here, I \ ould have lost royally, hut I am ple.1~ed. : am 
very glad that &o many of yr J all dedded to come, b~ause I hopo t> 1! is a 
subject of interest to you, of r. teresc to the Corps and I know of lntere:;t ;o the 
government.al officials here tuday. Again, I want to thank you for coming, I 
espedally appreciate the different centers here •his afternoon and represennt!ves 
from the territorial government. Also from th Department of Interior, Carol, 
I appreciate you showing up and all of the r. \idents here on Water lslDnd. 
Before I start, I'd lilce to take a moment to introduce, some of the member! cf 
our staff. A few of them are going to talk with us this afternoon, hopefully nt•I 
too long, and at the end, what I would lilce to do is go through It and then we 
will have an opportunity for you to ask any questions. you might have. We will 
5tay as long as you have questions, and If we don't have the answers, you can 
expect we will try to get hack with a.n answer expt.ditlou~ly. So, without further 
ado, let me introduce the people from San Juan. I am !he Deputy District 
Engineer for the Antllles, I live in San Juan, so I live in the Islands and came 
over here for the day, but the people out of my office, pre.sent with me today Is 
Elsa Jimenez, a., many of you know, Is our Public Affairs Spedaliat In San Ju:in. 
From our headquarters In Jaclcsonville, my district he.adquarters, we have Mr. 
Robert Bridges, the Project Manager out of Jaclcsonvllle, Florida. Alright, we 
also have from llunLwille Division, Corp~ of Eniinocr~, who support.' u~ bcca11sc 
the projoct we are working on i5 of n chemlclll nature, Mr. Ro1ter Fltzi1atrlck. 
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L TC. Henton: 
Roger Fitzpatriclc.: 
Wo have SFC Rubinson, whu work& also ln Huntsville. Let me run down t11e 
li!:I to make ~urc I didn't forget anynne. We also have from thri Technical F.scort 
Unit, Cpt. Martinez. 
We have from the U.S. Anny Chemical Materiel 
De.c:t.ructlon Agency, Mr. Vern Skinner, Mr. Steve Bird, Senior Engineer, an<l 
Louise Oy.!on, who is Public Affairs. We have from our contractor, MTA, 
Incorporated, which is based In Huntsvllle, Alabama, who will bt'l working on 
the first portion of this job. We have two representative&, one of them, Mr. Jack 
Thomas, had difficulty coming out of the east coast with all the bad weather. 
Also from MTA, we have Mr. Frank Smith and Gloria Smith, who rs also down 
here helping. Let me very quickly tell you, early this morning we stopped by 
and briefed the territorial officials, Mr. O'Bryan, and gave hlm an update on 
what we were doing this afternoon. I expect that I'll tell some me<ll~ people 
what we did today. What we plan to do this afternoon, are my quick remark.ct 
that we have here, tum lt over to Mr. Roger Fitzpatrick: to talk: to you a little bit 
about th~ overall work plan. We will then talk about what MTA is aoing to be 
doing. At the conclusion of that, Mr. Thomas from MTA, if he shows up here. 
he will have a pre.5entation, otherwise we wlll then go Into questions you have 
and close at that time. As you are aware, this project has been going on for a 
while, and to a lot of residents, probably the only thing you have seen otJler than 
people coming down to visit here on the Islands and asking questions, doing 
some investigations, looking at different things around the Island, Is the 
construction of that fence over there on the other bay". We are now at the point 
where we arc getting ready to, at the end of thi' month come In and go into what 
we call the next step, which is, I would say, probably a more formal site 
characterization. And in your handouu that we presented to you, It gives you 
the details, telling ·you what we are basically ttylng to do is CClme in and u~lng 
magnetometers, we will take down to six inches in depth, take some soil samples 
that will allClw us to understand what's at some of the different sites u shown on 
the map. Based upon that infonnation, we wlll then decide what we do next. 
Theoretically, it will be all the wager, as to a do nothing approach, there h 
nothing here, there's nothing to be done, there ls risk, to wo have a big tlmt-
problem. We arc going to have to do some other type Clf worlc and do something 
else, we got to do it tomorrow, or we can put off for a while. Tilere Is a whole 
magnitude o( things that can happen, but this ls a very critical staae thal we are 
entering Into because this is going to give us more deailed information over wh~t 
we already have; and 10 that Is ba.c;icafly what we are doing and what wil1 happen 
here during the next month, and again for, approximately two months at the 
late.~t. So without further ado, I will turn It over to Roger Pit71>alrlclr1 who will 
go through and talk to you, give an overview of the work. 
The Huntsvllle Division of the Corps of Engineers as the Center of Expertise for 
the Department of Army, b~amc involved In this proj~t In the !lummer of 1991. 
Jt hM hecn on the books, but there wrui no rea.,on to ~ui;pect anyrhlng ~etlously 
wrong, until there was a report of two chemical items being found during the 
Bridging Operations in 1966. That's tl1e area that ws.s fenced off during the 
Interim removal action, to make sure that no further excavation t.alce placr.. An 
archive swch wa.~ started Scptemher of 1991, the record$ were searched for 
Pnge 2 or 9 
Ro~cr Flt:tpatrlck: 
opcratloru provided under the Corps while they were on t11e Island. Au aerlal 
photograph 11urvey was dono Inter on that year (1991) In the winter and a c:ouple 
graphic surveys were romplcted, that were Identified at the test area provided at 
that time. Since that time, a plan has been developed and reviewed, commented 
on and re-<ieveloped on a method o( Investigating for chemlca.l conditio~. 
developed in fields that are new, has been done before items that wert' deposed 
of, in what was then a proper manner. 
By direct burial, other means of 
disposing of decontamination of Items, deeply Involved some of the other 
agencies that have to be coordinated with, has taken this long to come up with 
.a plan that is acceptable to everyone, In beginning an initial investigation and 
characterization. At this point, I would have turned it over to Jack Thomas, who 
WM here in August, some of you met him, who developed the plan for this phase 
of the investigation. He is more knowledgeable in lt than I am. But I can give 
you a brief overview o( the plan and we hope he will arrive soon. The areas that 
we found .sufficient evidence to investigat.o are ahown on the map: The Flamingo 
Bay and Landfill & Warehouse Area, we tallced about earlier, a fence was put 
up. We will be look.Ing for magnetometers to locate magnetic anomalies within 
the warehouse area and back. behind it, to see whether it may have been used for 
temporary storage during off loading operations of chemical munitions. while the 
San Jose wa' in effect on the island. 
The portion that fe fenced ha~ been 
continually observed but, we really don't expect to find any, but we will go in 
and try to locate magnetic anomalie.s, to confinn thelr identity. We suspect that 
the old swabbing materiel that was In there was removed to a depth of about 22 
feet deep and replaced with stable materiel, so it could be really nothtni further 
lef\ from the time they were recorded ln the island. 
We will loolc at the 
periphery of that area to Insure that things that might have been missed by those 
operations, wlll be located. Soil samples wltl be taken in that area although no 
chemical tests were actually done. The next area we have on our list is the 
Tamarind Bay area which is just south of the Marina, up the Northwest coast of 
the l1;Iand. According to the archives and records from the San Jose Project, 
there were no actlvitie.<1 that took place In that area. But In 1992, when the Corps 
did an archaeological survey of the Island, it noted some susplcloU! areas where 
vegetation was stressed. They found a piece from a 1943 quarter master plate in 
that area Indicating ell.her during the construction of Port Segarra or during 
chemical corps operations, it may have been used as general dump ground. So 
we will be loolciog In that area to seek and gather &oil samples to see what 
contamination has occurred. The next area we will bd look.Ing at ls Area 4, Test 
Area 4, In which three chemical t~ts were conductrd betwetn Novemhor ancl 
Decemher of 1949. That'& the area whore mostly Non-DoD debris ls local~, 
and we wlll be se:ircbing from the lagoon side, tho Flamingo side of the road 
where the area extended out onto the land where It has since been excavated and 
removed from Flamingo Bay. A test was conducted In that area. We took soil 
samples and removed dcbri~, under covor aroM for f\lrther !lllrvcy and certain 
soil sample.~. The next area we will investigate le Test Area 5, and that's the 
area against the mountain where I think there used to be a high type asphalt plant 
in operation. It is fairly clear of any debris or vegetation, we will cover that 
entlrely by magnetometer surveys ro look About 4 feet and by surface soil 
sample..i;. It Is :a.lito the area we inl<!nd to prepare for relocated dohris tJ1at has to 
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Roger Fitzpatrick: 
Warren A. Pord: 
LTC Benton: 
Warren A. Pord: 
Roger Fitzpatrick: 
Warren A. Pord: 
Roger Fitzpatrick: 
Warren A. Pord: 
be moved in order for us to do work In other area!, ospeclally In Area 4. Tho 
next area that will bo lnves!iiated Is Test Area 6. TI1ere were two chemical test\ 
conducted in that area. I think that wlll be east of the intersection of the paved 
road at the east ond of Flamingo Bay. Other than the test that was done on the 
surface, there is no other activity in that area that we know of, so there will be 
baslcaJly a test of soil samplos and some magnetometry work In the ditch that we 
dug during the investigation in that area. The last area we have for investigation 
is the Test Area Number 8 the Hotel location. This ls the east end of the parking 
lot of the hotd. Two chemical tests were conducted In that area on the surface, 
and some magnetometry work to try and locate the remnants of the test i!Belf. 
That will complete our operations. 
All during the testing and sampling, a 
technical escort unit will be in support providing real-time monitoring of low 
level of agent and agent brealcdown. That Js basically what the work plan will 
be. Are there any questions? 
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD 
When you first proposed to ... 
Will you state your name when you have a question? We want to malce sure we 
lcnow who you are. State you name please. 
My name ls Warren Pord, lam a sub-lessee to this island. When you first came 
here to tell us that you were going to investigate the dump there, we pointed out 
that there were probably anywhere from aix to 20 feet deep worth of vehicles, 
smashed up and squashed down and everything else. The Initial response we got 
from you people was that you were going to remove that stuff from the island. 
If I read correctly, what you give us today and what you have said, you don't 
plan to take it out of here rather dig It up and just put lt some place else, It that 
correcl? 
Actually, we don't really intend to do any excavation anywhere excepc for 
identification and exploration. That wlll take plac~ In the next pha.'le. Those 
items that were put in the landfill, that are JdentJfied as later than tho era in 
which we ace c()ncemed with, (the operations in 1949 of the chemical corps), we 
will probably not go any deeper than that. 
Does the magnetometer tell you the age of a piece steel? 
No, however; durini our activities In about September, when we identify areas 
we need to excavate, we will probably do some Identification in that area. 
I mean the whole purpose of this thing was to see if there were some buried 
munitions here, is that corret."t? 
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Roger Fittpatrkk:: 
That's right. 
Warren A. Pord: 
If it is buried under six feet of buses, bow are you going to tell? 
LTC Benton: 
What you will do, you're looking for what is of an unsafe nature, we will do a 
maanetometer sweep, and the work we will do in the next two months. will be 
work that will allow us to characterize them. We might have anomaly hits or 
magnetic finds that you find aground which are of such a large size, which is 
not, could not be any way, shape or form that will violate the risk of that flnd, 
that could not be anything related to chemical warfare, tMt materiel or bomb. 
Warren A. Pord: 
I guess the concern we have here is that you go around the island digging sruff 
up and just leave it? Now Its underground, it's not the be8t looking place in the 
world, but it loolcs a lot better than if you guys dig it up and just take it to some 
other location and leave it. 
L TC Benton; 
Let me clarify. Guaranteed, the next two months, there is nothing being dug 
dipper than six inches. We are ~ing soil samples, we are not going down any 
deeper. 
Warren A. Pord: 
Okay. 
LTC Benton: 
This process will allow us to determine what is down there and then determine 
whether or not we will have to do further digging. That's what I said, there 
could be a total no action, nothiag more will be done, all the way up to what you 
are envisioning and in so doing, well, what I am telling you, what I am telling 
you today is what is going on, it could all the way be that we would be digging 
up and that we would have to handle whatever ls found down there in an 
appropriate manner, but at this point and time, what we are talking about today 
is not, does not encompass doing that, what might be done is removal of things 
on the surface so that we can properly characterize with the best available 
instruments that we have what's underneath. 
Warren A. Pord: 
Sudden change in plan. 
LTC Benton; 
That ia still different, we are still probably going to1get to that point, what we 
are doin.a is a greater characterization of what's there, so that we don't have to 
go in and do some deep excavation, if it has nothing to do with chemical warfare 
and materiel. So this is still along the proce&s of further defining the site and 
what is there. 
Roger Fitzpatrick: 
lt Is somewhat a change in what we were considering in August. I think we 
discussed with you at that time we were hoping to receive funds from the 
Department of Interior for active disposal of the debris on the surface that we 
knew we would have to move in order to conduct our worlc. 
That funding, 
although it was appropriated, DOI had a conflict, they have to conduct a.n 
environment.al baseline assessment, in order to eventually get rid of the property 
on their records and that's where the fundjng went to. At tho current time we 
Roger Fitzpatrick: 
don't have funding from them to actively dispose of that debris which was not 
created by the Department of Defense. We are worlcing with Department of 
Defense funds and we'll move it just as much as we have to, to do our work. 
Bruce Robertson: 
The contaminants are rlght on the surface, When the Department of the Defense 
or Army built the attachment, which is asbestos, or that is all decomposing and 
now as {or anything else being removed, I am not worried about, do you 
contemplate any asbestos SO years old now that's an attachment? 
LTC Benton: 
If asbestus is found, that is considered hazardous and toxic waste, l would have 
to handle it properly. 
Bruce Robertson: 
Yea, but I don't see it on your .. 
LTC Benton: 
Okay, again, the expectation again is that we would not be removlni anything 
other than what is necessary to do the site characterization. What happens in 
September, if I have to ao In and do some deeper things, part of my plan is how 
I handle asb~to&, if I have to talce it out and remove it. Thi$ Is in the area, 
which site area are you talking about? 
Bruce Robertson: 
The one right at the top of the hotel 
L TC Benton: 
Area 57 
Bruce Robenson: 
Yes. 
LTC Denton: 
Yes sir. 
Walter Phillips: 
I was the original developer of Water Island. We arrived here right after tJ1e 
chemical warfare left in September, 1950. We arrived here In January 19.SI four 
months later and there were a lot people around that were very familiar with the 
situation. We were told it was no poison gas over here. In the 43 years that we 
· have been here, we have not found any poison gas, now; we did find r;ome 
empties over there which bad gashes ln them and I don't know what happened 
to them, the young man who was in charge here was a naval officer and he wa., 
familiar with poison gas. I think he just took them put to sta and just dumped 
thorn. But there was a dump over there that had, not a Jot, but a certain number 
of empties. Everyone of which had a gash In It. Now, thero was one, a gre.at 
big one thero that we took and filled with concrete and used it as a mooring for 
a floating doc~. But we never saw any poison gas, but, I don't think you are 
going to find anything because It Isn't anything here and never has been anything 
here. Now there are people over there in St. Thomas who were members of lhi$ 
Corps of Army Engine~rs that did the work here, and they tell us that they rully 
were not able to do their experiments because the reason thlg site was chosen wu 
that the wind is, the prevailing wind out of the northeast would carry the fumes 
off to sea, but the winds kept shifting around to the southeast carrying the fumes 
bal!k to St. Thomas, so they never really were able to complete their 
experiments. They did very little here and they left very few empties. 
l'age 6 or 9 
Waller Phillips: 
LTC Benton: 
Walter Phillips: 
LTC Benton: 
Dick Webber: 
LTC Benton: 
Dick Webber: 
LTC Benton: 
Dick Webber: 
LTC Benton: 
Dick Webbec: 
LTC Denton: 
Dick Webber: 
LTC Benton: 
Now, you pooplc have put up a chain length fence over there, but the joke Is you 
haven't Included the place whore the poison gas empties dump was. It's not even 
included in where you put it. 
I think all of those area.~, Mr. Phillips, are noted in the archives search and those 
are the areas that they will be looking at this time. And I am very hopeful that 
we will find nothing Mr. Phillips ... 
l am sure you will not find anything, because there has never boon anything here. 
Any further questions? 
State you name for the uport ple;ue? 
After thl11 initial testing, I guess the next two months, and you find something 
what is your overall, what Is the time frame for this? 
We state in here late 1994, to go into the next phase. 
My expectation is, if I have a minor amount of excavation, that will need to be 
t.alcen care of, that we will hope to be able to try to do something in the very late 
summer or early fall, that will be my goal. 
Of 1994 or 951 
1994, this year. We have a lot of interest, a lot of desire to maJce some progress 
on this site. It ha.~ been hanging a.round Loo long. I mean bluntly, it has been 
dragging on and it is tim" to get the, either all the ghost back in the closet or get 
it taken care of, if there is a major problem, l wlll not at all try to delude you 
that it will not take some time, probably a Jot of research and definitely a lot of 
coordination with agencies that you see represented here today, to be able to 
han<lle if there were some chemic:ll-mi.mit!o:-...; cut,_t.'oere that ta.5 to ~re;uoved. 
I think that is one-third of the overall time frame for the operation. 
I, all I can tell you is I have a plan that has us planning and working to try and 
get this worked on now, this next step, ao that we can be able to come b~ck and 
in September, like I say, I.ate summer, early fall to move into the next step. You 
know how those things work. When you coordinate with many agencies, there 
are all types of ways that things could be delayed, in such that, but we will keep 
the resident:; assodation knowledgeable of what happens. Right now we have to 
find out more to find out what my next step is, honestly, !hat Is what these next 
two months are. Any other questions? Well, I'll tell you what, my dwdy didn't 
t~c.:h :t fool, when I was growing up if you don't have question~. J don't .~land 
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L TC Detiton: 
up hero. l will be happy to answer and those with us today, will be happy to 
remain here for a while and answer any and all of your questions you have, if 
there are questions you want to address individually with us, we will be more 
than happy to try to answer them. I will tell you Mr. Jack Thomas, frC1m the 
contractor will be doing the work, MTA, lncorpornted will, as well as the 
weather allows and lhe boats, and everything else get out of his way, he will be 
over here this afternoon and, I think it will be well to meet with some of you all 
so that you can know who that man is and who he has that will be doing work 
over here and the expectation is that at the end of the month will start mobilizing 
them during the weelc of 28 February over here to do this work. l again thank. 
you very much· for taking the time out of your, I am not going to say busy 
schedulo, some of ya'll have a great schedule. I wish I had a schedule like that. 
Senator Virdin Brown: The literature makes some reference to aetlvily on the western end of St. 
LTC Denton: 
Bruce Robertson: 
LTC Benton: 
Bruce Robertson: 
LTC Benton: 
Thomas. I wanted to know If you have other details that would Indicate anything 
did happen on the western end of St. Thomas? 
Subject to my having to go baclc and review this, I remembered viewing, when -
I scanned through that, my uodeutanding is that all wiu fairly well discharged 
and confirmed that nothing occurred there. They had land, but no testing or 
anything ever actually did occur, so the risk there was almost beyond being able 
to measure. There ai:ain, I am not aware of no plans to do anything over there 
or even anything in the investigation. Now again, Hke al ways, if there i& more 
information, we are always willing to 1i3ten and find out more information, so 
that we have the be.st lc.nowledge, I mean, we are engineers, we want to get all 
the knowledge you bring, ~o we can solve the problems. You have any more 
questions? 
Just one more, the Department of Interior of course ha., to propose an offer for 
our lot, hopefully a contract to sell it. Apparently, that's all beine held up 
pending this work. At what are they expecting a certification from you that tbis 
whole contamination or problem is okay for purchase? 
I thi11k you are talking about things many steps above me, l am only a Lt. Col.· 
ah, my, let me give you my blunt, trip. I Informed the DOI what we are doing, 
l informed the territorial government. Anything I .am doing at this st.age and 
time does not, as far as I know have any relationship to it. Now, I am not a 
fool, I realb:e that the DOI cannot tum over land that has some tainted records 
with them, so, but, how they handle it, there are many different people, that is 
why they have lawyers out there are, ihere ways to do things in differtnt 
manners. But I... 
You don't, you sign off, and say let them bav~ their land. 
Well, at this point and time, no, my signature block is not on any document that 
I know of, or is being contemplatw at this time that l have t0 sign off that this 
place is ~afe. Now, who knows, maybe someone will tell me that tornorrow, but 
at thii: time and pJace, no one hM even, no one has ever discu.!lsed that with me. 
P11gc 8 or 9 
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LTC Benton: 
Okay, those things aro being done at the WB.!lhlnaton J~vel, that'& beyond me, 
well beyond me. Any other que.qtions? Alright, thanks :igain, appreciate It. 
Water Island Resident: Thank ;you. 
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7, 1994 
Stephen R Benton, 
Richard E Bonner 
Fort Segarra Plans 
Terrence c Salt, COL 
Robert C Bridgers 
James W Woodey 
Hal K Alguire, MAJ 
Neal R Thibault, CPT 
Yamil Castillo 
Stephen R Benton, LTC 
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Private 
We need to talk about the apparent inconsistency between the 
directed action in Mr. Cary Jones' draft letter to SAD. 
The 
guiclance in paragraph 4 is to do "screening excavations to remove 
scrap and other non-ordnance material ... however, only to the 
extent that no CWM is recovered." In the concluding paragraph it 
says, "Our best course of action is to press on with our plans to 
excavate ordnance as soon as possible after Jan 95, and be ready to 
execute when CWM storage/disposal support from a receiving 
installation becomes available." 
What I don't understand is why we want to excavate to remove 
non-CWM material. 
I thought anything non-CWM was okay sitting 
buried in the ground as it was no danger to anyone and was outside 
our purpose. 
Now, if it's an anomaly (I assumed that's defined as 
something that could be CWM material/ordnance) we need to 
investigate as we desire to get all the CWM stuff gone. 
But this 
implies then the possibility any investigation of an anomaly could 
expose CWM material, or otherwise it wouldn't be an anomaly. 
If an 
investigated anomaly turns out to be non-CWM we have no difficulty 
handling with normal processes. 
BUT, if the investigated anomaly 
turns out to be CWM, THEN we cover back up and secure indefinitely 
or as someone suggested to me we don't tell anyone and hope no one 
discovers USACE knows there is CWM in the ground at a recently dug 
site? 
This last scenario (and we need to be ready for it to happen or 
this has all been a shadow game) then trips chemical surety storage 
of an unknown duration on the USVI which I believe is outside the 
stated intent in Mr. Jones last draft paragraph. It also will be 
very hard to sell to the local residents and USVI Government. 
Unknown/possible things in the ground are easier to accept than a 
known item in the ground with no definite plan on how to handle. 
The days of telling locals "trust me" are no longer accepted. 
This is coupled with the local's perception that we have yet to 
complete our recent tasks where we've left hazardous (yes, used 
oil, batteries, etc.) materials behind after working and become 
similar to others who just leave trash behind. 
They expect more 
from the Corps. 
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1 suggest we do excavations to investigate anomolies when we're 
ready to handle discovered CWM material, not prior. 
Thus the 
review of plans can focus on this activity, not another interim 
ctep fraught with problems. 
2 
Proiect Background 
The following is a brief Site History and Description: 
a. 
The FFS is located on Water Island which is located in the 
St. Thomas Bay, between the East and West Gregerie Channels, 
south of the city Charlotte Amalie, st. Thomas, US Virgin Islands 
{see Appendix A). 
The FFS site has historically been stated as 
being approximately 500 acres which was acquired from the East 
Asiatic Company/West Indies Company through condemnation in June 
1944. 
Water Island was acquired for a coastal defense 
installation known as Fort Segarra. 
The Department of the Army 
{DA) was constructing the coastal defense installation when World 
War II ended and construction was halted. 
b. 
The Army's Chemical Corps moved its San Jose Project 
(tropical test site) from Panama to the Virgin Islands in 1948. 
Between 1948 and 1949, the Chemical Corps upgraded the previously 
constructed facilities. A review of lists of approved test plans 
shows that early tests on Water Island focused primarily on 
blister {mustard) and choking {chlorine, phosgene, and cyanogen 
chloride) agents, and that later tests were planned to shift to 
captured German munitions and nerve agents. 
In 1949, the TEU 
brought unidentified chemical munitions to the Virgin Islands. 
By late 1949, the Chemical Corps was dissatisfied with the Virgin 
Islands location and decided to shift operations to Dugway 
Proving Ground, UT even though chemical testing was ongoing. 
In 
1950, the Virgin Islands project was terminated and chemical 
munitions removed by TEU. 
The items removed were E46 chemical 
bombs {modified 115 lb. M70 bombs filled with nerve agent GA) and 
E52 bombs {modified TJEl 125 lb. bombs filled with GA) . 
In June 1950, the U.S. Army initiated a program to dispose of 
(excess) U.S. Government property no longer being used for 
defense related purposes by the Department of Defense. 
Recipient 
of the FFS site and the property at Water Island was the U.S. 
Department of Interior (DOI). 
Even though DOD no longer has title to the property, CERCLA 
and SARA define the US Government as a potential responsible 
party, provided that the U.S. Army was determined to be at least 
partially the source of the contamination. 
A total of eight sites on Water Island were known or thought 
to have been used for ordnance and chemical weapons testing 
activities: 
However, Records and personnel interviews with 
individuals involved in the testing indicate testing occurred 
only at Area 4,5,6, and 8). 
These areas were selected for 
non-intrusive investigations 
(4) 
Test Area 4. 
This area is located to the south and 
southwest of the Flamingo Bay Harbor. 
The site straddles the 
road from the deep-water dock. 
The area north of the road is 
relatively clear of debris. 
However, the area south of the road 
is the island junk yard with about 50 abandoned vehicles. 
(5) 
Test Area 5. 
This area is located south and southeast 
of the Flamingo Bay Harbor and is south of the road from the 
deep-water dock. 
This area was used to accumulate and burn 
debris from Hurricane Hugo in 1989. 
There is a substantial 
amount of metallic debris on the ground. 
(8) 
Test Area 8. 
This area is now covered by the Water 
Island Hotel. 
The hotel has not been repaired or occupied since 
its destruction by Hurricane Hugo. 
(9) 
Flamingo Bay Landfill and Warehouse Area. 
A metal 
warehouse was constructed by the Water Island Hotel near the 
deep-water dock for storage of vehicles and materials. 
The 
warehouse was constructed on an area filled in for this purpose. 
The area south of the warehouse was the site where chemical bombs 
were discovered in 1966. 
The bombs were discovered while a 
dragline was removing unsuitable "Elephant Muck" material. 
After 
this discovery, the site was filled in and covered with borrowed 
soil to a depth of about three feet. 
Debris, abandoned vehicles, 
and scrap now cover the site. 
d. 
The Army turned over Water Island to the Department of 
the Interior (DOI) by an indefinite revocable permit. 
The DOI 
assigned the permit to the st. Thomas Development Authority 
(STOA) in 1951. 
The STOA then leased water Island to Water 
Island, Inc., a local development corporation. 
On 11 Jul 1952, 
Public Law 511 (82nd Congress) authorized the transfer of Water 
Island from the DA to the DOI. 
on 10 Dec 1952, the DOI executed 
a new lease to the Water Island, Inc., which proceeded to develop 
the Island into a resort with many subleases. 
This lease expired 
on 31 December 1992. 
The Island is currently the site of a large 
tourist resort hotel (destroyed by Hurricane Hugo in 1989) and is 
also inhabited by about 300 people during the winter season. 
Many cruise ships call in st. Thomas with many docking near Water 
Island. 
e. 
In 1966, during the construction of the Flamingo Bay 
warehouse, a crew employed by the lessee, Water Island, Inc., 
uncovered several large objects that resembled bombs. 
An 
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Roosevelt Roads Naval 
Base (Ceiba, Puerto Rico) identified the objects as M-70/M-78 
series chemical ordnance bombs. 
The EOD team indicated that this 
site had been used by the Army as a chemical ordnance disposal 
area. 
The EOD team vented the bombs and warned the construction 
crew not to excavate in this area again. 
The lessee notified the 
DOI of the problem but no further investigations have been 
performed. 
No known injuries or other problems have occurred at 
this site. 
The site is on the southwest part of the Island near 
Flamingo Bay along the seashore and is known locally as the 
Flamingo Bay Landfill. 
It is an unstable area subject to storms 
and high tides. 
Status Update. 
a. 
In October 1985, the DOI sent a memo to Mr. Lewis D. 
Walker (DA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and 
Occupational Health) requesting that the Army determine if Water 
Island was ever used for chemical warfare testing or similar 
activities. 
No correspondence can be found of Mr. Walker's 
reply, but subsequent to this DOI memo, Fort Segarra was added to 
the FUDS Inventory for a future Preliminary Assessment (PA). 
b. 
In the spring of 1989, Congressional Delegate Ron de Lugo 
of the Virgin Islands and Chairman of the House Interior 
Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs, introduced 
legislation (HR 1345) which would authorize the Secretary of the 
Interior to transfer title of Water Island to the Government of 
the Virgin Islands. 
Status of this legislation is unknown in 
December 1993. 
c. 
In the summer of 1989, Jacksonville District (CESAJ) 
commenced work on the Fort Segarra Inventory Project Report 
(INPR). 
The final INPR was completed in June 1990, and forwarded 
by CEHND to HQUSACE for approval. 
On 20 Aug 1990, HQUSACE 
approved the INPR and authorized CEHND to proceed (subject to 
availability of funds) with the investigations and any removal 
actions required. 
On 24 Oct 90, 
CESAJ informed DOI of the 
approval of the INPR and the fact that the Corps would be 
commencing cleanup operations in the near future. 
d. 
CEHND personnel met with TEU and Department of the Army 
(DA) on 19-20 Dec 90, concerning their need for TEU assistance at 
Fort Segarra. 
LTC Doc Bishop, Director of the CWM Program at the 
DA, indicated that the TEU was unable, at that time, to provide 
transport and storage services for any CWM recovered at FFS. 
(TEU has now indicated it will provide support). 
Recently within 
DA and the Army Materiel Command (AMC), the policy seems to have 
shifted to calling recovered CWM a hazardous and toxic waste 
(HTW) under EPA regulations. 
This policy shift creates many 
complex problems: 
(1) 
Since CWM is a hazardous waste, it must be transported 
by a licensed HTW transporter. 
This transporter must also have 
an EPA ID number. 
TEU is not licensed to transport hazardous 
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waste. 
Further difficulties arise from the fact that commercial 
carriers cannot transport CWM. 
(2) 
There are only seven installations in the Continental 
United States (CONUS) that are authorized to store CWM. 
However, 
the commanders of these seven installations are unable to accept 
any CWM manifested as HTW as this would violate Part B of their 
installation RCRA permits concerning the storage of HTW. 
(3) 
The DOD would be the lead agency for the control of the 
CWM but all actions would be subject to EPA, State, and local 
regulations. 
(4) 
The above seven installations have nearly reached their 
physical capacity to store recovered CWM even though AR-50-6 says 
they must accept the CWM. 
These installations will remain at or 
near capacity until such time as the Chemical Demilitarization 
Program reduces the CONUS military stockpile. 
(5) 
Finally, Johnston Island (JI) can no longer accept CWM 
for storage and demilitarization from any areas of the world 
other than the Pacific Basin. 
This is a result of the "Venatu 
Agreement" where President Bush agreed with the Government of the 
Solomon Islands not to accept at JI any CWM found outside the 
Pacific Basin. 
On 9 Jan, 1991, CEHND formally requested in writing, 
Commander Army Materiel Command (AMC) and TEU support to cleanup 
at FFS. 
AMC was provided all of the pertinent background 
information and the reasons for the urgency. 
CEHND and CESAJ briefed Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, 
Alexander Farrelly, on 21 Mar 91, concerning the status of the 
FFS (Water Island) project and the U.S. Government's plans for 
eventual remediation of the site, as necessary. 
An overview of 
the CEHND Ordnance and Explosive Waste (OEW) Program was also 
presented. 
Governor Farrelly requested that a search of military 
records be performed on all Formerly Used Defense Sites in the 
U.S. Virgin Islands. 
g. 
on 12 April 1991, CEHND, contracted with Ebasco, Inc. to 
perform an Archives Search of Fort Segarra and all other FUDS 
located within the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
The Archives Search 
Report was completed on 3 Jul 91. 
The history of Fort Segarra 
and the nature of the testing conducted there are contained in 
the Archives Search Report. 
The report provided a Risk 
Assessment Code (RAC) of 1 for the Flamingo Bay landfill area. 
Based on the RAC 1 scoring, CEHND determined that an Interim 
Remedial Action project to install a fence around the Flamingo 
Bay landfill site was necessary. 
h. 
On 18 Jul 91, CEHND and HQUSACE, briefed Congressional 
Delegate Ron de Lugo on the status of the Water Island project. 
The findings of the recently completed Archives Search of the FFS 
and other FUDS in the U,S. Virgin Islands were discussed. 
The 
primary concern emphasized by CEHND was the RAC 1 (Flamingo Bay 
Landfill) site on Water Island. 
i. 
On 14 Aug 91, the Governor was briefed by CEHND and 
CESAJ on the results of the Archives Search. 
A press release was 
issued to the public advising of the issuance of the Archives 
Report. 
Later that day representatives from CEHND and CESAJ held 
a public meeting on Water Island and briefed the residents on the 
report. 
They were also informed of the plans to fence the 
Flamingo Bay Landfill area and to complete topographic surveying 
of Water Island. 
j. 
A contract to fence the Flamingo Bay landfill site and to 
perform topographic surveying was awarded Ebasco, Inc., on 
14 Aug 91. 
Installation of the fence was completed on 4 Oct 91, 
and topographic surveys were completed on 14 Nov 91. 
The 
Flamingo Bay Landfill site and test areas 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 were 
mapped at a scale of one inch equals 30 feet (1"=30'). 
In 
addition, the entire Water Island was planimetrically mapped at a 
scale of one inch equals 200 feet (1"=200'). 
k. 
Another contract was awarded to Ebasco, Inc. on 27 Sep 
91, to prepare concept ordnance remediation work plans. 
The 
final concept work plans were completed on 16 Mar 92. 
These 
plans will be provided to the remediation contractor for 
incorporation into the final plans for the FFS project. 
1. 
The Governor's Press Secretary, Mr. James O'Bryan, was 
briefed by CEHND and CESAJ on 4 Dec 91 regarding the status of 
Water Island project. 
On the same day a meeting was held with 
the residents of Water Island. 
For the benefit of the island 
residents that were not at the 14 Aug 91 meeting, the Archives 
Search Report was discussed. 
The status of CEHND remediation 
contracting action was also discussed. 
The residents were given 
an opportunity to obtain copies of the recently completed 
topographic and planimetric maps. 
m. 
On 3 Feb 92, CEHND briefed the CESAJ Commander, COL Salt, 
on the history and status of the Water Island project. 
n. 
On 1 June 1992 a memorandum from General D. Reimer, Vice 
Chief of staff of the Army, to the Chief of Engineers and others, 
declared the Fort Segarra and the Raritan Arsenal projects as CWM 
pilot projects with high priority in the DA. 
o. 
In June 1992, CESAJ, CEHND and MTA, Inc. visited Water 
Island for the contractor's pre-proposal site visit. 
Brief 
meetings were held with Mr. James O'Bryan, Mr. Bob Bunn, DOI 
territorial representative, and several local officials. 
p. 
In August 1992, the new Non-Stockpile Program Manager 
from USACMDA visited all former CWM test areas on Water Island. 
Again brief meetings were held with the Governor's staff (Mr. 
O'Bryan), DOI representative, and DPNR. 
Staff personnel from 
CEHND, USACMDA, CESAJ, CESAD, and HQUSACE accompanied the new Non 
-Stockpile Program Manager. 
q. 
On 26 August 1992 Project Management for the FFS project 
was assigned to CESAJ by the Commander, CESAD. 
r. 
In September and October 1992, the National Park service 
conducted cultural resources field investigations on Water 
Island. 
Twelve historic and archeological sites were identified 
during this extensive study. 
Some of the 12 identified sites are 
located in or near areas that may be investigated for the 
presence of chemical warfare material (CWM) as part of this 
project. 
s. 
On 30 October 1992, the first FFS project coordination 
meeting was held at the Jacksonville District office. 
Representatives from CEHND, USACMDA, CESAD and CESAJ briefed Col 
Salt on status of project and roles and responsibilities of each 
organization. 
t. 
A follow-up project scoping meeting was held in Atlanta, 
GA on 11-12 Nov 92. 
Representatives from CEHND, USACMDA, and TEU 
provided a forum for the CESAJ Project Manager to initiate the 
development of the PMP. 
u. 
on 14-15 January 1993, a meeting was held in Huntsville, 
AL with all parties to discuss comments on the DRAFT plans for 
non-intrusive site characterization activities by 
the CEHND contractor, MTA, Inc •• 
v. 
April 1993, USACMDA Report to Congress includes the FFS 
location as a site containing potential CWM. 
This information is 
briefed to the Governor, USVI by the Deputy District Commander 
for the Antilles, LTC Benton. 
w. 
10 August 1993, project coordination meeting held in 
Jacksonville, FL. 
Purpose of meeting was to identify actions 
necessary to initiate intrusive activities in Sep 94 as directed 
by AEC, BG Brown. 
x. 
9 September 1993. 
Workplan revised and distributed by 
CEHND to USACE, CMDA, and TEU. 
Plan identifies non-intrusive 
site characterization activities to be conducted in early 1994. 
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Project Description The proposed project activities will concentrate on the areas where 
chemical warfare material (CWM) testing exercises are su~ted to have been conducted in 
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the late 1940's and early 1950's. 
These areas have been identified through initial archives 
searches. Other areas suspected of containing conventional OEW will also be investigated. 
Interim Removal Actions for OEW have been initiated to address areas which present an 
imminent and substantial danger to the public. The CEHND approach to the OEW problem 
is based on removing the imminent and substantial danger to the public. An Interim 
Removal (Remedial) Action (IRA) was performed at the Flamingo Bay landfill site by 
fencing the one acre (approx.) area. This action was initiated at this area since it was given 
a Risk Assessment Code (RAC) 1, based on the finding of ordnance during the 1966 
construction in the area. 
8. Scope of Work 
a. The current strategy will include the non-intrusive site characterization activities at 
selected areas where CWM testing is suspected to have been conducted. This non-intrusive 
work will include a combination of the following types of activities: 
(1) shallow soil samples 
(2) magnetometer surveys 
(3) ground penetrating radar surveys 
(4) vegetation surveys 
(5) shallow groundwater samples 
b. The removal/relocation of significant non-Department of Defense (DOD) debris will 
be required prior to conducting the site characteri7.ation activities. Since much of the debris 
is abandoned motor vehicles it will be necessary to address hazardous and toxic waste 
(HTW) issues. 
c. Complete details of these plans will be provided by the CEHND contractor, MTA, 
Inc., in Draft and Final form prior to start of any on-site activity. After the plans are 
approved by CEHND, CESAJ, USACMDA, and TEU, they will be fully coordinated with 
all interested Federal and local agencies as well as the general public. 
d. Full compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the 
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as amended, will be completed prior to start of 
any non-intrusive or intrusive activity on a particular site. All field investigations, including, 
but not limited to soil samples (shallow or deep), water samples (shallow or deep), and 
clearing of vegetation, will be fully evaluated by CESAJ and CEHND to determine the 
impacts of the proposed actions on the environmental or cultural resources of any particular 
area to be investigated. This information will then be coordinated by CESAJ with 
appropriate Federal and territorial agencies. 
e. The results of this non-intrusive activity will determine the need for additional site 
characteri7.ation studies to include more intrusive work to verify subsurface anomalies that 
could be CWM or OEW. No intrusive activity will be allowed until all required plans have 
been reviewed by the appropriate Federal, territorial agencies and authorities. 
f. Environmental Mitigation: The proposed actions during the site characterix.ation 
phases should not require any mitigation plan. However, future remediation plans, if 
necessary, will be closely evaluated and will provide for environmental mitigation where 
necessary. 
g. Cultural Resource Work: Given the potential for adverse effects to the significant 
cultural resources on Water Island, a cultural resources mitigation plan will be required for 
site investigations in areas that have been identified as containing significant cultural or 
archeological resources. .Each area to be investigated for CWM will be evaluated regarding 
the identification of cultural resources and the need for a mitigation plan will be determined 
before starting any non-intrusive (or intrusive) site characterix.ation activities or required 
remedial actions. 
h. The following work plans will require approval by CEHND and CESAJ prior to start 
of any work by the CEHND contractor, M'T A, Inc.: 
(1) Site Specific Work Plan (SSWP) 
(2) Site Safety Health Plan (SSHP) 
(3) Quality Control (QC) Plan 
(4) Chemical Data Acquisition Plan (CDAP) 
(5) Sampling, Analyzing, and Relocating of Non-DOD Debris Plan 
(6) Property Management Plan 
(7) Defense Reut:ili7.ation Marketing Office (DRMO) Turn-in Plan 
(8) Hurricane Preparedness, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) #4 
(9) Emergency Response Plan 
i. USACMDA, TEU, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), National 
Environmental Health Center (NEHC), will monitor the development of the work plans and 
provide recommendations to CEHND regarding the approval of such plans. 
j. CESAJ will assume the lead in developing the environmental documentation and 
agency coordination necessary to meet NEPA and cultural resources requirements. 
Depending on the findings of the site characterix.ation activities, additional environmental 
coordination and documentation may be required if any OEW or CWM material is located. 
k. USACE, on behalf of DOD, shall be designated as the generator, and shall be 
responsible for the manifesting of the CWM. USACMDA shall be responsible for the 
storage, transportation, and/or treatment/disposal of any CWM material recovered. 
9. REAL ESTATE REQUlREMENTS 
No permanent real estate interest will be required. On 3 Jan 91, CEHND received 
from CESAJ the Rights-of-Entry (ROE) to enter DOI and lessee property to perform site 
investigation and clean-up work. The ROE has been renewed and the expiration date 
extended again until February 1996 in order to complete the investigations and required 
remedial actions where necessary. 
The Interim Holding Facility as well as any 
treatment/disposal may necessitate the leasing or rental of property in order to establish these 
facilities. 
10. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 
The environmental restoration process is normally a four step process. The first step is 
a research into past operations. This is accomplished through a Preliminary Assessment 
(PA) which involves a records search and inspection to identify areas/sites of potential CWM 
contamination. The second step in the process is a RI/FS leading to the documentation of 
decisions reached during these investigations/studies. This step involves a field investigation 
to determine the extent and nature of contamination and an evaluation of remedial 
alternatives leading to the selection of an alternative in the Record of Decision (ROD). The 
third step in this process consists of RD and RA. These activities address the remediation of 
the CWM areas. They can include removing CWM from the site for treatment or disposal; 
containing the CWM on site; or treating the CWM on site. Remedial actions are the final 
cleanup actions taken after the documented decision is issued. The final phase is the site 
closeout phase. During this phase which may be accomplished after any of the other three 
phases if appropriate, the decision is documented, Federal, State and local authorities are 
informed of the decision, and public notice of the closeout is accomplished. 
11. ASSUMPTIONS 
a. Prior to any restoration activity being conducted at an actual or suspected CWM 
location, preliminary assessments and remedial investigations of the suspected site are 
required to determine the nature of contamination. The remedial investigations along with 
the associated survey and sampling work and documentation is the responsibility of the 
USACE. The characterization efforts will provide information for the development of the 
overall plan for the remediation of the site. 
b. The activities associated with the physical removal of CWM from the site, or 
temporarily storing the CWM on site, are referred to as site operations/remedial activities. 
The TEU and USACE are responsible for the excavation/removal of the CWM from the 
excavation site and placing the CWM into specialized containers procured by USACMDA. 
If the CWM is to be kept in a temporary holding facility, TEU and USA CE will transport 
the items to the interim holding facility and tum them over to USACMDA who, in 
conjunction with CESAJ, will maintain and provide security for the interim holding facility 
site. If the decision is made to destroy the CWM on-site USACMDA will be responsible for 
all destruction activities. 
c. If the excavated CWM cannot or should not be treated on-site, transportation of 
the material to a selected location will become necessary. Prior to transportation, the proper 
NEPA documentation must be prepared and completed, with a record of decision that 
identifies transportation as the selected option. Additionally, as recovered CWM are to be 
treated as hazardous waste, environmental documentation must be received for transportation, 
storage and destruction of the CWM. USACMDA, with the support of TEU, is responsible 
for all aspects of the off-site transportation of CWM. USACE will obtain the necessary 
environmental documentation for transporting the CWM as hazardous waste including 
manifesting on behalf of DOD. All transportation activities will be completed in accordance 
with Public Laws 99-121and91-441. 
d. USACMDA and CBDCOMITEU are involved at FFS because there is known or 
suspected CWM. 
e. At FFS, CESAJ has responsibility for overall management of CWM contaminated 
site remediation. CESAJ and CEHND are accountable to ensure security, emergency 
response, chemical and explosive safety, environmental compliance, medical support, 
chemical surety, quality assurance, public affairs, and other activities necessary for the safe 
and efficient destruction of CWM are effectively coordinated and properly executed. The 
USACE shall attempt to secure some of these services through agreements with local 
agencies. However, as the USACE does not have staff to provide all of the necessary 
technical support, USACMDA and CBDCOMITEU will provide specialized CWM related 
technical support, as required. 
f. USACE and USACMDA, through their respective site contractors, will establish a 
comprehensive Occupational Health Program (OHP) in compliance with applicable 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and DA standards to prevent, 
diagnose, and treat occupational illnesses and injuries sustained in the performance of official 
duties. The contractor will incorporate all personnel directly supervising, supporting, or 
conducting NSCM operations into the OHP. 
g. Contingency Army Medical Department response capability for chemical accidents 
or incidents will be provided on a resource available basis. The scope and extent of such 
back-up medical support will be established in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 
between USACE, USACMDA, and the U.S. Army Health Services Command. 
h. USACE and USACMDA shall assure that a formal safety and health program is 
developed and implemented for their respective operations involving CWM that identifies, 
evaluates, and controls safety and health hazards and provides for emergency response. 
i. USACMDA will develop a Quality Assurance (QA) Program and establish and 
maintain the QA Program for operation and maintenance procedures for the treatment, 
temporary holding, and off-site transportation and the manifesting of CWM. USACMDA 
will provide QA related contract support. As applicable, USACE and CBDCOM, if in a 
supporting role to USACMDA will develop a Participant Quality Assurance Program Plan 
(PQAPP) and associated procedures, in coordination with the USACMDA QA Program Plan. 
PQAPP's will be submitted to USACMDA for review and acceptance prior to 
implementation. 
j. USACMDA will ensure that all chemical treaty compliance activities are conducted 
in consonance with the Chemical Treaty Convention provisions. 
k. USACMDA will develop and approve all plans and procedures required for the 
treatment, temporary holding, and transportation of CWM. Plans will include as a 
minimum, medical support, safety, industrial hygiene, surety, emergency response, security, 
and environmental compliance. Plans and procedures will be coordinated with USACE and 
CBDCOM, as applicable, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies and 
regulations. 
a. SPECIFIC USACE RESPONSIBILITIFS. 
(1) Develop site characterization/remediation plans and submit them to both 
USACMDA and Chemical and Biological Defense Agency (CBDCOM) for coordination and 
comment/concurrence as applicable. 
(2) Develop the statement of work for the site characterization contract soliciting 
input and concurrence from USACMDA and input from CBDCOM. 
(3) Award the site characteriution contract, solicit suggested sources from 
USACMDA. 
(4) Assume responsibility for conducting public meetings, meeting with regulators, 
and meeting with local officials, as required. Coordinate public affairs activities with 
USACMDA on matters associated with CWM. 
(5) Execute site characteri7.ation work at FUDS locations. 
(6) Locate a satisfactory site for chemical warfare material storage structures as 
requested by USACMDA. 
(7) Conduct archival searches for site specific information and reports on suspected 
CWM FUDS locations and provide reports to USACMDA and CBDCOM. 
(8) Develop the risk assessment, with USACMDA support, for recovery of the 
CWM at the suspected FUDS locations. 
(9) Provide support for the physical security at FUDS locations. 
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(10) After coordination and approval of USACMDA, prepare the on-site 
environmental monitoring plan for site investigation and recovery of CWM. This includes 
monitoring for agents as well as other chemicals necessary to safely execute those phases at 
the site. Support USACMDA in developing the environmental requirements during the 
ll'eatment phase of the operation on-site. 
( 11) Develop on-site laboratory requirements and provide the laboratory and 
necessary equipment for the recovery of the CWM at the suspected FUDS location. 
(12) Prepare the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study soliciting input from 
USACMDA and CBDCOM. 
(13) Develop the medical support, emergency response and safety plans to ensure 
compliance with the Federal, state and local requirements for recovery and site investigation 
phases until CWM is turned over to USACMDA. 
(14) Manage the acquisition of real estate requirements of both USACMDA and 
CBDCOM. 
(15) Excavate the site in order to remove the CWM (if selected) . 
. (16) Package the CWM into protective containers furnished by USACMDA. 
(17) Remove the CWM containers from the excavation or recovery site and turn 
them over to USACMDA for destruction or move them to the interim holding facility. 
(18) Treat any chemical agent contaminated soil or groundwater. 
· (19) Restore the excavation site after removal of the contaminated material. 
(20) Initiate actions necessary for the approval of a separate H'IW project under the 
DERP-FUDS program. The new project will complete any soil or groundwater remediation 
necessary. Additional testing, and the completion of an Rl/FS, a Record of Decision (ROD), 
followed by RD/RA may be necessary to accomplish the total remediation of the 
contaminated area. 
(21) Document all activities and prepare a written close-out report and Lessons 
Learned document applicable to other DER.P-FUDS sites. 
b. USACE Suru><>rt Responsibilities. 
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Environmental Site Assessment 
Water Island, 
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Prepared for: 
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IN"fRODUCilON . . . . . . • . • . . . • • . . . . . • • • • . • • . . . • . . . . • • • . • • • • • . . • 1 
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1.1 Scope of Work •.•...••.••••• · •• • '.;: ~- ••••••.••• ; ••••••••. ." .• :. ! 
12 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . • • . • • . . . . • • . 3 
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2.1 Site Location . . . • . . • • • • • . . • • . • . . •. • • • . • • • . • • • ., • . • • . • • • . • . • . .. , . • ~ 
2.2 Site Description . • . . • • • • ~ • • . • • • • . . • • . • • • • . • . • ;· • . . . • • . . • . . . • • : 4 
23 Site Topography .•..•••••••••••.•••••••••••••• _ ••••••.••.••• ; .-_·J.?i" 
2.4 Site Geology ..........•..••••••.•••..•.....••...•••..... : :. 6 
2.4.1 Soils ••••.•...••••••••.•••• : ••••••.•••••••••••••. ,..., • -~ ,~. 
2.42 Groundwater ••.••••.•••.•• ;·;·.~-'.;.· ••.•.••..••••... ~.:· .";'6' 
2.5 Subject Site Descriptions ••...• , ....•••••••••.•••.•••••••.•• ·'.· "'! ,7., 
2.5.1 Fon Segarra 
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2.5.3 Master Lease lioklings .•••••......•••...•••••••• •. ;" •.•. , 1~ 
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APPENDICES 
.APPENDIX A ·Level 1 Swvey: Contaminant Survey Checklist 
APPENDIX B Photographic Log 
APPENDIX C Field LogbOok 
APPP.NDIX·o· Hazardous Waste Data Sheets 
APPENDlX ·B Potential Hazardous Substances on Water Island 
APPENDp: F · Olemical Munitions Specifications 
APPENDIX G Figures 
f19tJRE 1 Site Location Map 
flOURB 2 Site Plan 
flGURB 3 Fort Segarra 
flQURE 4 San Jose Project Test Areas 
flGtJRE S Sea Cliff Resort Complex 
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
Dynamac Corporation performed a Level 1 and Level 2 Site Survey and 
Environmental Assessment on Water Island during a two week site reconnaissance from 
October 26 and to November S, 1993. Prior to conducting the site reconnaissance Dynamac 
performed a background literature search and records review to gain insight on former land 
owners and land uses. The site reconnaissance entailed an investigation of the entire island 
to determine the presence of, or potential for, hazardous substances and/or contamination 
froDl hazardous substances. A daily field log was maintained to chronicle the events of the 
investigation and a photojoumal was compiled documenting site conditions and obvious 
signs of hazardous substances and/or contamination. 
Efforts were concentrated during the site reconnaissance on areas with the greatest 
poteqtial to contain hazardous substances and/or contamination. .Specifically, particular 
attention was centered on the former Fort Segarra, water catchment system. chemical 
munitions test areas, and master lease holdings (i.e., Sea Cliff Resort complex). This 
rationale was based on the information gathered during the background literature search 
and records review. In addition, all sublease and sub-sublease holdings were examined 
during the site reconnaissance to determine the potential for the existence of hazardous 
substances and/or contamination. 
Several potential RCRA hazardous wastes were documented on Water Island during 
the si.te reconnaissance. The wastes included used motor oil (suspected), PCB containing 
transformers (suspected), hydraulic fluids, automotive and marine batteries, 'asbestos 
containing materials, polymer resins, and mineral oil petroleum distillates. In several cases 
the wastes had discharged or currently are being discharged to the ground surface. 
Specifically, obvious signs of soil contamination had resulted from the leakage and/or 
spillage of used motor oil (suspected) from SS-gallon drums, paint and polymer resins from 
a small scale inanufacturing enterprise, and PCBs from a damaged pole transformer. In 
addition, the illegal dumping of household and construction refuse is widespread on Water 
Island. 
The physical hazards on Water Island were also documented. A chronicle of the 
physical hazards was not required by the original Scope of Work, but was included as an 
appropriate concern. The majority of physical hazards on the island are the direct result 
of Hurricane Hugo. These hazards are evident by the structural damage sustained by the 
majority of buildings at the Sea Cliff Resort and by individual residences. Fort Segarra also 
presents several physical hazards. The potential hazards include falls into unsealed 
hatchways and injuries that could result from gaining access to the underground bunker and 
tunnel system. 
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Under the direction of the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management 
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(BLM) Dynamac Corporation (Dynamac) performed a Level 1 and Level 2 Site Survey on 
Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands Site. The investigation was conducted for the Office of 
Territorial and International Affairs (OTIA) under the BLM Technical Assistance Contract, 
Number 1422-N651-C2-3075, Task Order 93-31 OYl. The services_ were provided through 
an interagency agreement between OTIA and the BLM, which was signed on September 21, 
1993. - OTIA maintains administrative jurisdiction over Water Island. 
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The sale of Water Island by OTIA is currently pending. To maintain compliance 
with regulations set forth in 40 CFR 373 and Departmental Manual., Part 602 DM 2 the 
presence, or potential presence, of hazardous substances on property under review must be 
determined prior to final disposition. Subsequently, Dynamac performed a Level 1 and 
Level 2 Site Survey to satisfy these requirements. The site survey was completed in 
accordance with the guidance established in "Interim Guidance on Land Acquisition". This 
report presents the findings of the background records search and site survey, and provides 
documentation of the presence of both hazardous substances and physical hazards that 
currently exist on the island. However, it is impossible to determine with certainty that the 
documented materials disclosed in this report represent the entirety of hazardous substances 
that exist on the island. 
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK 
The Scope of Work for this investigation was governed by the guidance presented in 
the Departmental Manual Part 602 DM 2. To complete this task and comply with 
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departmental PQlicy in a satisfactory manner, the following guidance criteria were 
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Conduct a historical review of ownership, land uses, and improvements 
made to the site over the past fifty yearS, at a minimum; 
Review histori~ photograph(s) of the subject site to assess the potential 
for former disposal sites (e.g.. Jandfills, buria1 pits) and verify the location 
of test areas (i.e., associated with DOD control). determine the 
destruction or construction of buildings and roads, and. determine land 
USC changes; 
C.onduct a record review on the subject site of all applicable local and 
federal health, cnviromncntal, and natiiral resource agencies; 
Determine through literature searches and telephone interviews tQe 
potential for the storage.. creation, or discharge of hazardous substances 
in the past or present; 
Conduct an onsite investigation of the subject site to visually identify the 
presence of any obvious signs of contamination or hazardous substa.Dces.· 
inclu~g the inspection for asbeat.os-ccmtaining materials (ACMs) and 
other hazardous materials used in the construction of any structure(s) or 
uSed in operating equipment located onsite (e.g., transformers, heavy 
machinery); and . 
Prepare a written report presenting the find.inp oftbe site swvey and 
aw:ssmcnt with recommendations, if appropriate. The report would 
provide details on the types of hazardous substances present onsite, 
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potential problems associated with each substance, potential for the 
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recommendations, including whether future action is necessaxy. 
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addition, the document should proYide details on the presence of physical 
hazards recorded during the onsite investigation. 
The primaly objective of the project was to determine the potential or actual 
existcncc of hazardous substances on Water Island A secondary objective was to render 
an assessment of the potential threat to hwiian health and the environment that such 
lui:zards Ill'!)' pose. In addition., during the comse of the site reconnaissance a decision was 
reached to include an assessment of the inherent physical hazards present on Water Island. 
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2.5.1 Fort Segarra 
Fort Segarra is located on Flamingo Point on the southwestern portion of the island. 
The former fort consists of a series of bunkers and tunnels, an observation platform, and 
two gun emplacements. The gun emplacements are on the southwestern slope of Flamingo 
Point overlooking the Canbbean. The emplacements are circular concrete turrets that are 
approximately 18 feet in diameter and 11.5 feet deep. Both turrets are heavily overgrown 
with vegetation. as is the surrounding area. 
Access to the former fort can be gained through three entrances, which are 
symmetrically located around the fort. The entrances are fitted with double steel doors that 
are approximately 8 feet high and 3 feet wide. These doors were found rusted open during 
the site reconnaissance. Currently, the fort is used by the island residents as a hurricane 
bunker. The location of Fort Segarra is shown in Figure 3. 
2.5.1.1 Catchment 
The catchment is located on the western side of the central ridge, east of Druif Bay. 
The catchment has a surface area of slightly less than 2 acres and has a corrugated transite 
surface (asbestos containing material - ACM). Water collected off the catchment surface 
was stored in a cistern, which is located at the base of the catchment basin. The storage 
capacity is approximately 350,000 gallons. The catclunent is raised approximately 2.5 feet 
above the ground surface on a wooden frame constructed of 2 inch by 4 inch timbers. A 
stone wall completely surrounds the catchment. Several areas within the catchment have 
either collapsed or have holes in the surface material Where the larger holes are located, 
bushes and shrubs have taken hold. The location of the catchment is provided in Figure 3. 
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2.5.2 San Jose Project Test Areas 
The San Jose Chemical Munitions Project consisted of 8 test areas. Records on file 
with the U.S. Army Edgewood Research Development and Engineering Center (ERDEC) 
revealed that Test Areas 1, 2, 3, and 7 were not used during the San Jose Project, although 
several tests had been planned (Bridges, 1993). The 5 documented chemical munitions tests 
conducted on Water Island took place in test areas 4, 5, 6, and 8. Figure 4 provides the 
locations of the former test areas. 
Test Areas 1 and 7 were located, respectively, in the northwest and northeast portion 
of the island. The test sites were in relatively level low lying are~. Both sites are densely 
wooded and overgrown with a lower canopy of vines and shrubs. Test Area 1 extended from 
the shoreline at Ruyter Cove to approximately 600 feet inland and included the north igloo 
and a service building. Test Area 7 ~ended from the shoreline at West Gregerie Channel 
through a saddle on Sprat Point and included the beach area at Sprat Bay. Very little 
development has occurred in these former test areas. 
The remaining six test areas were located on the southern half of the island. Test 
Areas 2 and 3 were located in low lying areas on the western side of the island. Test Area 
2 was located adjacent to Phillips Dock on Providence Point and was the smallest of the test 
sites. The access to the former test area is by a dirt service road. The area is otherwise 
densely vegetated, with little development. Test Area 3 extended from the shoreline at 
Druif Bay to approximately 500 feet inland. This area was converted into a beach by Water 
Island, Inc. and is known as Honeymoon Beach. Several buildings (e.g., bath house, snack 
bar) were constructed just off the beach to service hotel and resident patrons. These 
buildings were heavily damaged by Hugo and have not been repaired. The area behind the 
beach is heavily vegetated except for a rock strewn clearing, which has an area of 
approximately 0.25 acre. Originally, the clearing was a salt pond which Water Island, Inc. 
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Test Area 4 was located in the southwest end of Water Island, straddling the road 
that leads to the hotel warehouse. A large portion of Test Area 4 was eJ!:.cavated when 
Water Island, Inc. opened the canal that leads to Flamingo Bay Marina. Presently, the 
southern portion of the test area is used as an open dump. The dump contains various type~ 
of household refuse, construction debris, and several abandoned vehicles. The dump site 
is heavily overgrown, as is the remainder of the southern portion of the test area. The 
northern portion of the former test area, between the road and the canal, is cleared and also 
contains open dump sites. 
Test Area 5 was located east and adjacent to Test Area 4. The site appeared to have 
been excavated and graded. The site was predominantly vegetated-'With grasses, with only 
a few isolated bushes and shrubs. Several portions of the site, however, were bare. The 
subject site also contained a bum pit that measured approximately 20 feet wide by 100 feet 
long. The excavation was enclosed by dense vegetation and contained standing water .. The 
site was littered with various types of construction debris, such as corrugated metal, drums, 
and wood products. The remnants of a concrete mixer (Le., building foundation) were also 
·observed at the former test site. 
Test Area 6 was located on the southeastern portion of the island. The site extended 
from the shoreline to the ridgeline. The area is moderately vegetated on the hillside, which 
terminates at a rocky shoreline. Development has occurred along the ridgeline. 
Test Area 8 was located in the vicinity where the hotel bar, dining area, and several 
support buildings were constructed. The area was heavily disturbed during the construction 
of the hotel. which occurred after the San Jose Project was terminated Analysis of an aerial 
photograph dated April, 1954 suggests that the entire test area has either been covered with 
asphalt or buildings (Pond, 1993). 
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2.5. 3 Master Lease Holdings 
For this report, the master lease Holdings are described as the Sea Cliff Resort and 
associated grounds. This includes the hotel and support buildings, villas, and resort grounds. 
The hotel consisted of 119 rooms in 13 buildings. In addition, the Sea Cliff Resort provided 
accommodations in 18 villas, which are located east and adjacent to the hotel. The resort 
also maintained a marina and pier for the patrons enjoyment. 
The hotel was heavily damaged by Hurricane Hugo in September, 1989 and has been 
closed for business since that time. Several portions of the remaining hotel are of suspect 
structural integrity. Many portions of the hotel do not have a roof and there are areas that 
have cracked roofing beams and exposed reinforcing bars. The structural integrity of the 
Sea Cliff Resort is covered in greater detail in the Pritchett. Ball, and Wise report. The 
marina. adjoining buildings, and pier sustained similar damage by Hurricane Hugo and 
present an apparent physical hazard. The hotel and surrounding grounds have become 
densely overgrown with vegetation, since the grounds are no longer maintained. , 
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The hotel warehouse and former landfill are located in the southwestern portion of 
Water Island, west and adjacent to Test Area 4. The warehouse is flanked on the west by 
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Flamingo Bay and on the east by the former hotel landfill At its nearest point. Flamingo 
Bay is approximately 60 feet from the warehouse. While the warehouse roof was heavily 
damaged during Hurricane Hugo, the roof support beams sustained only moderate structural 
damage. The interior of the warehouse is completely cluttered with abandoned appliances, 
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manufacturing enterprise was observed inside the warehouse. A concrete pad maintenance 
area is attached to the eastern side of the warehouse. This area contained numerous 
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The former landfill is aurently enclosed with an eight foot high chain link fence that 
appears to be in good condition. Access is normally gained through a gat~ whidt was 
locked during the site reconnai«ance. However, a breech in the fence line was observed 
at the far eastern comer. The surface of the landfill is densely vegetated with grasses. A 
large number of automobiles had been abandoned at the site, as well as miscellaneous 
debris. The landfill was a trench and fill operation that did not include engineering controls 
{liners, leachate collection system. etc.) (Phillips, 1993). Records did not indicate if the 
landfill was ever permitted by a regulatory agency (Smith, 1993). 
25.4 Sub/ease and Sub-sublease HolJ:Un&r 
Sprat Bay is the largest subleased area, which bas been farther subdivided by Sprat 
Bay Corporation. The sublease encompasses 156.65 acres on .the northern portion of the 
island Sprat Bay Corporation maintains nine lots and has sub-subleased an additional 65 
lots. Included in Sprat Bay are a 40 acre lot which serves as a green belt. a 4.1 acre lot 
which has been developed as a beach recreation area, and a 5.46 acre lot which Sl,llTOunds 
the doclc at Ruyter Cove. The beach and recreation area is lociated along Sprat Bay, where 
test area 7 was located. ·There have been 18 residences constructed on the sub-subleased 
lots (Pritchett, Ball & 'W15e, 1991). 
Appnaximatcly two-~ds of the southern end of the island is held by individual 
subleases. The master lease holder bas subdivided the island, not including the Sprat Bay 
area, into 128 lots. ranging in size from 0.13 to 3.88 acres (Pritchett, Ball & \VJSe, 1991). 
There are a total of 91 single-family houses, plus six apartments and one duplex that contain 
38 additional residential units. There are also several tracts of land that have not been 
subdivic:ted. The majority of sublease residences did not contain hazardous substances, other 
than car batteries. or exlnoit obvious signs Of comanrinsrtion. It should be anticipated, 
however, that each residence maintains small quantities of common household hazardous 
chemicals, as well as pesticides (e.g., for termite control). 
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Several houses that were demolished during Hurricane Hugo have yet to be repaired 
and appear to have been abandoned. For many of these houses, the remnants of the 
structures are of very questionable structural integrity and potentially represent a physical 
hazard to anyone entering the premises. 
2.6 POWER. SEWAGE. AND WATER 
Power is supplied to Water Island by the Virgin Island Water and Power Authority 
(W AP A). A power line runs under East Gregerie Channel from St. Thomas to Water 
Island supplying power to all the residences. Approximately 57 active and 6 inactive pole 
transformers were documented on the island during the site reconnaissance. Currently, the 
island uses single-phase power, although W AP A is currently in the process of completing 
a study to determine the feasibility of changing to multi-phase power. As part of the study, 
W AP A intends to complete an inventory of existing pole transformers currently on the 
island (Brown, 1991). 
All of the subleased residences located on Water Island use a septic system to 
dispose of sewage. Generally, the septic systems consist of a tank for settling and bacterial 
decomposition and a flow field. The former hotel and most of the villas used a package 
wastewater treatment plant that had a capacity to treat 20,000 gallons per day. The plant 
bas not been operational since Hurricane Hugo struck the island in September 1989. 
Neither the villas that used the package water treatment plant nor the hotel have any other 
means to treat sewage. Currently, sewage from the villas reportedly flows directly into 
Flamingo Bay (Pritchett, Ball & Wise, 1991). 
Water Island does not currently maintain a municipal drinking water treatment 
system. Residents on the island obtain their drinking water by collecting rainwater, which 
is stored in cisterns. Water may also be obtained by truck from St Thomas if a cistern runs 
dry. The hotel utilized the catchment basin and a cistern system that held a total capacity 
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of approximately 1,000,000 gallons. There are three different storage tanks for the former 
hotefs water system. The first reservoir is the original cat.chment d$tern constructed by the 
OOD and has a capacity of 350,000 gallons; the second reservoir has a capacity of 300,000 
gallons and was constructed bf sealing off several rooms of the former Fon Segarra; and 
the third reservoir bas a capacity of 350,000 gallons and is located beneath the dining and 
oonvention area of the former hotel A desalination system was purchased between 1978 
and 1979, and was stored in the warehouse. The de.qlination system has never been used 
and is still located in the former warehouse (Pritchett, Ball & WJSC, 1991). 
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Dynamac conducted a site reconnaissance on Water Island during a two week period 
that took place October 26 through November 5, 1993. The inspection entailed a visual 
reconnaissance of the entire island. Specifically, particular attention was afforded to several 
areas, including: 
Fort Segarra and the Catchment; 
San Jose Project Test Areas; and 
Water Isle Hotel and Beach Oub master lease holdings (i.e., Sea Oiff 
Beach Resort grounds and all structures). 
In addition, visual inspections of all subleased and sub-subleased lots and parcels 
were performed. The inspections were performed to determine the potential for, or the 
existence of, hazardous substances and/or physical hazards located at each subject site. 
Prior to performing the site inspections, Dynamac conducted a historical background review 
and records search to assist in the identification of areas of potential concern where 
inspection efforts should be concentrated. Dynamac maintained a field log to chronicle all 
observations made during the site reconnaissance, as well as a photojoumal to record 
obvious signs of hazardous substances and/or contamination. 
The field inspection team qualified obvious signs of hazardous substances by the 
presence (e.g., 55-gallon drum of waste oil) of a known RCRA and/ or CERCLA hazardous 
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waste. The presence of unidentified drummed or containerized substances were qualified 
as a potential hazardous substance. Spills, stains, stressed vegetation, or barren ground in 
otherwise vegetated areas were qualified as obvious signs of contamination. In addition, 
anomalies (e.g., mounds, depressions, cracked ground surfaces, etc.) m the natural 
environment were recorded and identified as potential areas of concern. 
4.1 FORT SEGARRA 
Fort Segarra is located on Flamingo Point, which is the extreme southwestern point 
of Water Island. The former fort is composed of a system of tunnels and bunkers that were 
hollowed out of the ridgeline at an elevation of approximately 235 feet above msl. Access 
to the underground fort is gained through a combination of three large double steel 
doorways, two of which open onto gun turrets, and vertical hatchways. 
Information concerning the history and operations of the former fort and the San 
Jose Project were reviewed to determine the potential for the existence of hµardous 
substances at Fort Segarra. Specifically, records were reviewed to determine the potential 
for !he presence of stockpiled munitions and/ or existence of residual contamination 
resulting from the San Jose Project. The records search revealed that the potential for the 
abandonment of explosive munitions at the former fort was nonexistent. According to 
available records, the artillery pieces intended to defend Roosevelt Roads were never 
installed. Consequently, explosive munitions for the guns were also never brought to the 
island. Furthermore, a review of maps and archive material obtained from the U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers (USACE) determined that the former fort was not used to stockpile 
chemical munitions test materials, nor was it located within a test area established during 
the San Jose Project. 
A site reconnaissance was conducted at the former fort and surrounding grounds in 
order to chronicle any obvious signs of contamination and/ or the presence of hazardous 
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substances. In addition, potential physical hazards were duly noted and recorded. Figure 
3 provides the location of the fori; catchment, and igloos and associated photographs. 
Photographs 1 and 2 ponray the area overlying the former fort. As evident, the area 
is densely vegetated with only a half-bench dirt road providing access to the lookout 
platform atop the ridge. Stressed vegetation was not evident and bare spots (potential 
burial sites, ocmhlminated areas) were not observed. In addition, obvious signs of hazardous 
substances (drums, containers, cylinders) were not observed. 
The most prominent hazards at the former fort pertain to the physical hazards. 
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Photograph 3 depicts one such hazard The photograph portrays an unsealed vertical shaft 
leading to the underground bunker and tunnel system. This shaft was located adjacent to 
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Photograph 4 portrays another unsealed hatchway located at the southeastern-most gun 
wrret. The hatchway was located on the concrete apron midWay between the e~ 
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the turret. The vertical drop was estimated at approximately 6 feet. Photograph 5 is an 
entrance to the former fort, which provides access to the bunker and tunnel system.. The 
PVC piping· leading into the former fort are water lines to the rooms that were walled -off 
to aeate a cistern for the hotel. ~ 
to the bunker and tunnel system acate additional 
hazards, which include falling conaete and f.a.l1s into open power ·conduits. 
4.Ll Catchmen! 
The water catchment was originally CODStrected by the Dcpartmcnt of Defense to 
collect drinking water for Fort Segarra. The catchment consists of a corrugated transite 
surface raised on 2 inch by 4 inch timbers, which covers approximately 2 acres. Photograph 
6 portrays the 350,000 gallon cistern located at the base of the catchment used to store 
water. 
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information indic:a.tcs that the corrugated transitc could contain as much asbestos as 20 - 40 
perceDt by volume. Observations were made to determine the condition of the corrugated 
traDSitc. Sp«ifical!y, the material was cmmrined to determine physical integrity, friability, 
and containment factors. 
In general, the physic:al integrity of the surface material was found to be in fairly 
good repair. However, in several locations the surface panels either bad broken c:omcrs, 
boles, or collapsed completely under a failed framework. Notwithstanding. the surface 
material did not exhibit any of the characteristics that define friable. This includes the areas 
that hid been c:ompremjsed in some manner. Furtbcrmore, it 8ppears that the bonding 
matrix encapsnlaring the asbestos fibers is a fajr!y stable aDd resilient c:ontainmerrt 
4,2 Sd/{IQSE PRO/ECT TESTA.REAS 
Bipt test areas were established on Water Island during the San Jose Project (See 
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.cbemic:al munitions~ disc:barged at only three test 
sites. The ·c:bcmical munitions included distilled mustard, sesqaimmtmd, aDd 1abmL These 
agents are fairly persistent in the envifonment. depe,ncting on pH and lllOistme. but generally 
stabilize after 3 yean of exposure (Appendix D· provides the cheUaical cbaracteristic:s data 
for eac:b agent). N~ 
efforts werc couccntrated in. test areas 4, S, 6, and 8 since 
these areas were~ 
tbe only subject sites where dlemical mmritions were discbarged. 
In addition, these areas could contain remnant munitions that were reportedly buried after 
the completion of a test. Specifically, these former test sites potentially could contain the 
remnams of tweoty--three B-23 smoke potS, two CK-filled M78 bombs..aDd/or 4.2 inch agent 
or cxplosWe filled mortar rounds. 1bc disposition of these items was described in Section 
3.2. Flglll'C 4 provides the loc:atioDs of the test areas and associated photographs. 
Generally, Test Arca 4 was heavily overgrown with a low canopy of bushes and 
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shrubs, with the only open areas occupied by the two open dump sites and the road leading 
to the warehouse area. Observations made at the former test area did not reveal any 
physical anomalies associated with burial sites (i.e., depressions, mounds, etc.), signs of 
stressed vegetation, or barren ground surfaces. Instead, the obvious problem areas are 
associated with the open dump sites. Photographs 9 and 10 provide some detail as to the 
volume of refuse deposited at the larger of the two dump sites. Some of the items observed 
included abandoned cars, a tanker trailer, household appliances, paint cans, gas cans, car 
batteries, and solvent containers. 
A reasonable worst-case assumption is that small 
quantities of hazardous household chemical substances have been deposited at some of 
these open dump sites. The battery portrayed in Photograph 11 provides evidence that 
RCRA hazardous waste bas been deposited at this location. 
However, due to the 
unregulated deposal of refuse at these sites and the dense vegetation, it is impossible to 
determine with certainty the extent of hazardous substances that exist at these sites. 
Test Area 5 appears to have undergone extensive excavation and grading. A review 
of the aerial photograph taken in 1954 revealed that the area was clear of vegetatiQn at that 
time. However, the photograph was not detailed enough to determine if the site bad been 
graded or excavated. Test Area 5 also contained the bum pit excavated by the hotel to 
dispose of debris generated from Hurricane Hugo. 
The dimensions of the burn pit 
measured approximately 20 feet wide by 100 feet long. The pit is surrounded by dense 
vegetation and appears to contain standing water. Access to the bottom of the pit could not 
be gained and, consequently, the appearance and condition· of the water could not be 
assessed. 
Currently, the subject site is predominantly vegetated by grasses, with isolated patches 
of bushes, shrubs. and barren ground. Photograph 12 provides an overview of the site. The 
patches of barren ground exposed outcrops of bedrock and did not appear to be caused by 
contamination. It is suspected that the absence of vegetation is due to the lack of an 
·adequate soil horizon. The.· site contains several scattered piles of construction debris 
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including corrugated boards (potential ACMs), corrugated metal roofing material, and 
several empty rusted and compromised 55-gallon drums. Other debris uicluded a car battery 
and a gas tank from an automobile. The debris piles are shown in Photographs 13 and 14. 
In addition, the site contained a large concrete structure that reportedly was erected and 
used by the hotel to make concrete. The structure is shown in Photograph 15. The only 
indication of a potentially hazardous substance at Test Area 5 was the car battery. There 
were no obvious signs of contamination (i.e., stressed vegetation, barren spots, or stains) or 
environmental anomalies. 
Test Area 6 consists of steeply sloping terrain that is moderately vegetated by bushes 
and shrubs. The slope terminates at the shoreline, which is extremely rocky. The former 
test site is located on the leeward side of the island, which contnbutes to the large volume 
of debris that was observed scattered along the shoreline. The debris included wood 
products, gas cans, tires, batteries, netting, and food containers. The batteries were the only 
obvious signs of potentially hazardous substances recorded at this subject site. There were 
no obvious signs of contamination (i.e., stressed vegetation, barren spots, or sµins) or 
environmental anomalies. 
Test Area 8 was situated in the vicinity where the hotel bar, dining room, and several 
hotel support buildings are currently located. A review of the April, 1954 aerial photograph 
revealed that the land features in this particular area have undergone considerable change. 
The aerial photograph revealed the presence of several buildings, which were surrounded 
by dense vegetation. According to records on file with ERDEC, these buildings were 
identified as the maintenance and livestock pens for the San Jose Project Since 1951, when 
the first lease was issued, the entire area has undergone considerable reworking including 
clearing, excavation, and construction activities. Consequently, very little remains from the 
original DOD arrangement. There were no obvious signs of hazardous substances or 
contamination that could be attnbuted to DOD activities observed during the site 
reconnaissance. However, this area does contain numerous .sources of hazardous wastes and 
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obvious signs of contamination that can be attributed to the boiel operations. These sources 
will be discussed in greater detail in Sccti0n 4.3. 
In general, Test Areas 1, 2, 3, and 7 were densely vegetated low lying areas, that 
iDdudcd sections of the shoreline. To date, very little development bas occurred in these 
former test areas. Furthermore, a review of the aerial photograph revealed that the terrain 
and coosystcm (i.e., vegetation) have changed Yery little. The north and south igloos were 
the only remnants of DOD activities observed in test area 1 during the site reconnaissance. 
There were no obvious signs of contamination (i.e., stressed vegetation, barren ground, or 
stains) or environmental anomalies that couJd be attributed to DOD activities. 
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Notwithstanding, the entire shoreline within the subject site contained ~?IC type of marine 
debris. Of the it.ems obseJVcd, several could be c:fusjfjed.as po&eDtial1y hazardous RCRA 
wastes. The items included solvent containers (e.g., acetone), baueries, methyl ethyl ketone 
(MEK) peroxide (().6 fluid 09DCC bottle), used motor oil (suspected). and paint containers. 
The shoreline along test area 1 (Ruyter Cove) contained the largest 8JllOUDt of 
marine debris observed on Water Island. It is suspected that these materials baW: been 
deposited either through illegal trespm or were washed ashore. Photographs 16 and 17 
portray the refuse observed along the shoreline. Material Safety Data Sheets are presented 
in Appendix D. 
Test Area 2 was located adjacent to~ 
dock on Providence Point The area was 
demeJy vegetated and did not cxlubit any obYious signs of conhlnrination or enviromnental 
anomalies. Several~ of household refuse were observed at this location, however, which 
could potentially contain household hazardous waste(s). 
Test Area 3 was heavily overgrown with cane grass and steel acacias. In the center 
lof the site was a ().25 acre rock strewn clearing that qnalifir4 as an environmental anomaly; 
, that is the rodes appeared to be a fill cover. The cleariDg was not discermole in the April. 
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including corrugated boards (potential ACMs), corrugated metal roofing material, and 
several empty rusted and compromised 55-gallon drums. Other debris ilicluded a car battery 
and a gas tank from an automobile. The debris piles are shown in Photographs 13 and 14. 
In addition, the site contained a large concrete structure that reponedly was erected and 
used by the hotel to make concrete. The structure is shown in Photograph 15. The only 
indication of a potentially hazardous substance at Test Area 5 was the car battery. There 
were no obvious signs of contamination (i.e., stressed vegetation, barren spots, or stains) or 
environmental anomalies. 
Test Area 6 consists of steeply sloping terrain that is moderately vegetated by bushes 
and shrubs. The slope terminates at the shoreline, which is extremely rQCky. The former 
test site is located on the leeward side of the island, which contnbutes to the large volume 
of debris that was observed scattered along the shoreline. The debris included wood 
products, gas cans, tires, batteries, netting, and food containers. The batteries were the only 
obvious signs of potentially hazardous substances recorded at this subject site. There were 
no obvious signs of contamination (i.e., stressed vegetation, barren spots, or s~) or 
environmental anomalies. 
Test Area 8 was situated in the vicinity where the hotel bar, dining room, and several 
hotel support buildings are currently located. A review of the April, 1954 aerial photograph 
revealed that the land features in this particular area have undergone considerable change. 
The aerial photograph revealed the presence of several buildings, which were surrounded 
by dense vegetation. According to records on file with ERDEC, these buildings were 
identified as the maintenance and livestock pens for the San Jose Project. Since 1951, when 
the first lease was issued, the entire area has undergone considerable reworking including 
clearing, excavation, and construction activities. Consequently, very little remains from the 
original DOD arrangement. There were no obvious signs of hazardous substances or 
contamination that could be attnbuted to DOD activities observed during the site 
reconnaissance. However, this area does contain numerous.sources of hazardous wastes and 
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It was subsequently 
determined that the rocks were placed there by Water Island, Inc. during the construction 
of Honeymoon Beach. (Mr. Couter, 1993) 
The clearing is shown in Photograph 18. 
Although there were no obvious signs of hazardous substances observed, several rocks in the 
clearing were covered by a clear substance that exhibited an oily sheen and texture. The 
origin and identity could not be determined and could represent potential contamination. 
Test Area 7 is densely vegetated and has undergone very little development. A 
portion of Test Area 7 located along Sprat Bay was converted by Sprat Bay, Inc. into a 
beach and picnic area Immediately behind the picnic area, Sprat Bay Inc. constructed a 
tennis court. A dirt road provides the only access to this area. There were no obvious signs 
of hazardous substances or contamination observed at this location. The shoreline within 
Test Area 7 and along East Gregerie Channel contained a variety of marine debris, 
including a grounded ship (Amalie Queen). The ship is shown in Photographs 19 and 20. 
J1ie stem of the ship was submerged in the salt pond while the bow rested on the rocky 
shoreline. A heavy die5el odor was detected and a diesel sheen was observed float:ipg in the 
hold of the ship. Other marine debris included beverage and food containers, oil cans, 
aerosol cans, and biomedical waste (1 syringe). 
There were no obvious signs of 
contamination observed that could be attributed to DOD activities. Obvious signs of 
contamination were restricted to the diesel sheen contained in the hold of the beached ship. 
4.3 MASTER LEASE HOLDINGS 
The Sea Cliff Beach Resort complex is located on the southwestern portion of the 
island on a point straddled by Druif and Flamingo Bays. As mentioned previously, the 
majority of buildings at the resort were heavily damaged by Hurricane Hugo and have yet 
to be repaired. 
Structural and cosmetic damage are evident and are portrayed in 
Photographs 21through24. Dense vegetation has overgrown many of the buildings and has 
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The structural damage presents numerous physical hazards. 
As evident in the 
photographs, the hazards include injuries caused by unstable structures, falling debris, 
punctures from exposed nails and broken glass, and trips and falls over general debris. 
Furthermore, the majority of potentially hazardous substances documented on Water Island 
were located on hotel grounds; specifically, potentially hazardous substances were observed 
at the marina, warehouse, and in the vicinity of the electric and plumbing departments. 
Obvious signs of contamination were also observed at all three locations. 
~The buildings that housed the plumbing and electrical departments are located 
behind the hotel kitchen. The buildings were wooden frame structures that sustained heavy 
damage during Hurricane Hugo. Although the electrical departmetit was heavily damaged 
access could not be gained because the door was locked. The immediate area is littered 
with debris including refrigerators, air conditioners, plumbing supplies, and lighting fixtures. 
Obvious signs of potential contamination were observed at this subject site during the 
site reconnaissance. The potential contamination consisted of a spill of suspe~ed paint 
products, that was located on a concrete pad. The spilled material had solidified and did 
not appear to be mobile. The spill is shown in Photographs 25 and 26. The spill originated 
from badly weathered 5-gallon PVC containers and rusted 1-gallon metal containers. It was 
estimated that approximately 100 paint containers were located at this subject site. The 
paint cans were stacked against a wall and exposed to the elements, which contributed to 
their poor condition. The majority of paint containers contained some product. Product 
identification could not positively be established, however, since the labels were either 
missing or badly faded. 
A full 55-gallon bunghole drum was situated adjacent to the paint cans. The integrity 
of the drum was in good repair and did not exhibit signs of fatigue. The drum was fitted 
with a valve that did not appear to be completely closed, as a strong solvent-like odor could 
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Although the contents of the drum could not positively be identified (due to a badly faded 
label), the drum did bear a "flammable liquid" label. The presence of the paint containers 
and the 55-gallon drum represent potential RCRA and/or CERCLIS hazardous substances. 
The drum is shown in Photograph 27. 
Several potential sources of hazardous substances were observed directly behind the 
hotel kitchen, including four 55-gallon bunghole drums, four above-ground storage tanks 
(ASTs), a gas cylinder, and a battery. Three of the drums were full of liquid, but only one 
was labelled. The label identified the contents as Chevron Tractor Hydraulic Fluid. The 
remaining two drums appeared to contain used motor oil, although this could not be 
verified. The drums are situated on a asphalt apron but are exposed to the elements and 
in poor condition. The ground around the drums was heavily stained black by the suspected 
petroleum product. The drums and stained area are shown in Photograph 28. 
Two of the ASTs located immediately behind the kitchen were in fair condition and 
did not exlnbit any signs of leakage. It could not be determined if the ASTs conta,ined any 
product. A fuel line from the one AST (shown in Photograph 28) led to a generator that 
was housed in a shed just behind the tank. A battery was observed lying on the floor of the 
generator shed It is suspected that the AST was used to store diesel fuel for the generator. 
The second AST was used to store propane. Adjacent to the propane AST was a 310 cubic 
foot gas cylinder that contained propane (suspected). It could not be determined how much 
product was contained in the cylinder. The propane AST and gas cylinder are shown in 
Photograph 29. The third AST was observed on the service road leading to the kitchen 
area The tank was used to store propane and exhibited some signs of weathering. It could 
not be determined if the tank contained any product. The tank is shown in Photograph 30. 
The fourth AST was located along the kitchen service road and adjacent to the 
generator shed. The tank appeared to be empty and in fair condition. A fuel line that led 
to the generator shed had been cut, which apparently had caused the remaining product to 
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leak. A heavy black stain was observed on the service road that extended from the tank for 
approximately 30 feet downgradienL Furthermore, a distinctive diesel smell was noticed in 
this area. Based on the observations made at this subject site, it is suspected that the tank 
was used to store diesel fuel for the generator. Photograph 31 depicts the stained area and 
the AST. 
The grounds surrounding the service areas and the main hotel buildings were littered 
with miscellaneous debris including furniture, air conditioning units, abandoned cars and 
trucks, household refuse, automobile batteries, gas cylinders, and mechanical equipment 
(e.g., bulldozer). Some of these items are portrayed in Photographs' 32 and 33. In addition, 
several pole transformers were observed on the hotel grounds, which appeared to be out of 
service. However, there were no signs that the integrity of the pole transformers had been 
compromised or that leakage had occurred. The pole transformers were similar in design 
to the pole transformer located adjacent to the warehouse. Tue potential exists that the 
pole transformers could contain PCBs (See Section 4.3.1). 
The marina area contained several potential sources of hazardous substances, as well 
as obvious signs of contamination. Three 55-gallon bunghole drums w~re observed adjacent 
to a concrete walkway and approximately 10 feet from the waters edge. The drums were 
exposed to the elements and exlnoited obvious signs of advanced fatigrie. Only one drum 
was labelled; identifying the product as Chevron Delo 100 motor oil SAE 40. The drum was 
bulging noticeably. A second drum was breached and was discharging suspected used motor 
oil to the ground, where it was forming a pool. The drums are shown in Photograph 34. 
A fourth drum was observed at the entrance to the marina service building. Adjacent 
to the drum was an automobile battery. The drum was full and the label identified the 
contents as Chevron Delo 400 motor oil SAE (indecipherable). The drum was exposed to 
the elements and badly rusted. There were, however, no obvious signs that the drum had 
leaked. A heavy black stain was observed on the floor of the service building. The building 
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contained two gH cylinders (one of which was labelled oxygen), various engine parts, a 
marine gas can, several full cans of ~cle oil, batteries, and welding Supplies. The 55-
gallon drum, battery, and stained Door are portrayed in Photograph 35. 
Ourently, there are three ASTs located at the marina. One is situated adjacent to 
the canal, which leads to the marina. while the remaining two arc located between the 
marina access road and Flamingo Bay. The tank located adjacent to the canal is one of two 
that were originally installed atop a standard. The tanks were used to store gasoline and 
diesel fuel. which were dispensed through a pump located approximately 65 feet from the 
ASTs. It could not be deteimined if the remaining tank CQntafued any prodnc:t. According 
to the W1H&BC the missing tank bad dcvcloped ~-I~ and wa'si~ently t81cen out of 
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The two ASTs located between the access road and Flam.iugo Bay were used to store 
propane, which was initially brought by boat. from St. Thomas. 
This pradice was 
discontinued at some point by order of the U.S. Coast Gu:a.rd (Cooter, 1993). The ASTs 
appeared to be in fairly good repair. It could not be determined if the tanks ".°°tained any 
product. The immediate area did not exhibit any obvious signs of contamination. The ASTs 
are shown in Photograph n. 
The grounds surrounding the marina were littered with various debris, auton]pbiles, 
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and mec~nic:al equipment. In addition. the marina buildings were heaYily damaged and 
bore a sign wa.nDng against entry. Furthermore. a UST believed to ba\IC been part of the 
hotel septic system was observed adjacent to the ~ 
road. 
4.3.1 Wtn!towe 
The warehouse was bcaWy damaged by Hurricane· Hugo. The damage was restricted 
to the roofing panels, rafters, and perlins, which were bent and twmed. The struaural 
damage presems a potential physical hazard. Debris litters the interior of the warehouse, 
as well as the surrounding area. 
The c:oaients of the warehouse include furniture. 
appliances, building materials, drums, and mec:h•nkal equipment (ie.. desaHnaticJo unit); 
In Udition.. a small dstern maDn&ctUring operation was obsenied in the wmeboule. Gas 
c:ylinden. baUcries, mecbanical equipment. automotive parts (suspcc:tcd ACMs), a pole 
uausr01wer. and d:rmns were observed in the surrounding area. Finally, a locbd tractor 
trailer ws perked adjacent to the warehouse, which could potentially contain hazardous 
materials. PbOtograpb 38 shows the southwestern entrance to the warehouse. 
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Several potential sources of hazardous substances were observed in the warehouse, 
automotive service area, and SWtOUDdiJlg grounds. Tbrec empty and one half fall SS-gallon 
drums were obsened in the warehouse. Wrth the exception of an empty drum identjfi"'Af 
as Aropol 7241-'IP, the drums were not labelled. The drmn is pictured in Photograph 39. 
Aropol is an unsaturated polyester resin that is ~ 
to have been used in the cistcm 
mam1facturing process. Obrious sips of contamination were also evident inside the 
wuebouse. Photograph .CO pictures a stain of suspected green paint next to a cistern under 
construction. 
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·DO obvious signs that the drum llad leaked, although it is suspected. The drum was lying 
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perched on its side, which would have facilitated the contents to leak. The drum contained 
a clear liquid and emitted a slight 'chemical odor. Photograph 41 pictures the compromised 
drum. 
The service area adjacent to the warehouse was littered with automotive parts, 
batteries, an abandoned jeep, and two open-ended 35-gallon drums, which contained some 
product. The service area had a concrete pad which was visibly stained by ferrous oxide and 
suspected petroleum products. It is suspected that some of the automotive parts are 
potential ACM materials (e.g., brake pads). 
Photograph 42 pictures several badly 
compromised batteries and a potential ACM automotive part. . One of the open-ended 
drums was labelled Chevron Polyurea EP Grease-2. The drum is pictured in Photograph 
43. The other drum was not labelled, but contained a similar product. 
Several potentially hazardous substances were observed in the area surrounding the 
warehouse. The greatest potential hazardous substance was a pole transformer, which was 
located adjacent to the deep water dock. A records search determined that the traµsformer 
potentially contains PCBs (Berglund, 1993). The transformer was in good repair and there 
were no obvious signs that leakage had occurred. The transformer is shown in Photograph 
44. Six empty gas cylinders were observed. Two of the six cylinders were identified as 
oxygen tanks, while the remaining four were not labelled. The cylinders are depicted in 
Photographs 45 through 47. Photograph 48 shows two empty 55-gallon drums and a large 
marine battery that were located at the deep water dock. 
Photograph 49 pictures a 
decommissioned bomb that was washed up on the beach adjacent to the warehouse. The 
bomb had been filled with concrete and used by the hotel as a mooring anchor (Phillips, 
1993). 
The dump located on the warehouse access road in former Test Area 4 is the largest 
illegal dump site that was uncovered during the site reconnaissance. Several potential 
RCRA hazardous wastes (car batteries) were observed at this subject site. It is suspected 
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that this area could potentially contain additional small quantities of hazardous substances, 
but because the area was so densely overgrown it was impossible to determine the extent 
of the waste piles or the contents. 
4.4 SUBLEASE AND SUB-SUBLEASE HOLDINGS 
In general, the sublease and sub-sublease holdings did not exhibit obvious signs of 
contamina~on or contain potential sources of hazardous substances, other than suspected 
small quantities of common household hazardous chemicals and pesticides (e.g., for termite 
control). · Collectively, the largest potential source of hazardous substances is represented 
by the volume of used batteries that were observed on the island and along the shoreline. 
Photographs 50 and 51 depict compromised batteries that were observed on Water Island. 
In addition. illegal dumping of household refuse has occurred across the island. These 
illegal dump sites could potentially contain hazardous household chemicals, albeit in 
. relatively small quantities. 
The greatest potential threat to human health and the environment was a badly 
compromised pole transformer located on Lot 13. The transformer was struck by lightning 
on September 24, 1993 (Pond, 1993). The transformer contained liquid, which had leaked 
onto the ground surface and killed the surrounding vegetation. The area was qualified as 
observed contamination. The transformer did not contain legxble identification markings. 
·However, the transformer was similar in design and age as one found adjacent to the former 
warehouse, which was determined to potentially contain PCBs. The transformer, which is 
shown in Photograph 52, represents a potential RCRA and CERCLlS hazardous substance 
and an immediate threat to human health and the environment. 
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5.0 REGUUTORY REVIEW 
Dynamac contacted several government agencies to determine the regulatory history 
of Water Island. 
Agencies contacted include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
Jackson.ville District, the U.S. Army Chemical Material Destruction Agency, the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). and the Virgin Islands Department of 
Environmental Health. 
Prior to the field inspection portion of the Level I/Level II Site Survey, Dynamac 
conducted a background study to determine potential hazards that may be associated with 
the DOD use of Water Island in the late 1940s. Dynamac contacted the U.S. Anny Corps 
of Engineers, Jacksonville District, and the U.S. Anny Chemical Material Destruction 
Agency, Non-Stockpile Division. Through these agencies, Dynamac obtained reports that 
detailed the history of the former Fort Segarra and the San Jose Project on Wat~r Island. 
The U.S. EPA, Region II office in New York City was contacted to determined if 
Water Island was listed on CERCLIS or bad at any time been the focus of an EPA 
investigation (Davila, Golumbek & Rodriguez. 1993). According to the U.S. EPA Region 
II Office for Federal Facilities, Water Island has not been listed on CERCLIS or been the 
focus of an EPA investigation. In addition. the Virgin Islands Department of Health 
(VIDH) was contacted to determine if there have been any unusual health problems that 
have been documented on Water Island. According to the VIDH there have been no 
documented health problems on Water Island (Smith, 1993). 
The field investigation revealed several instances where federal regulations have 
potentially been violated on Water Island. Specifically, potential violations of the Clean 
Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive 
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respectively, at the marina, open dump sites, and the former hotel service areas (i.e., 
electricaI and plumbing departments). 
The. Qean Water Act stipulates that it·is illegal for any person to discharge toxic or 
non-toxic pollutants from a.point source into watelS of the United States without a permit. 
An example of a potential violation of this regulation is the 55-gaDon drum of suspected 
used oil that is leaking in close proximity to surface water at the former Flamingo Bay 
Marina. A storm surge or rainwater runoff could easily discharge the suspected used motor 
oil into Flamingo Bay, rcsultiDg in a point source discharge. Furthermore, what appeared 
to be a sewage outfall was documented leading into Flamingo Baly. The outfall was located 
behind the warehouse. It did not appear, however, that the outfall was actively discharging 
sewage at the time the site, .rcconnai5$8nce was conducted. 
Subtitle D of RCRA establishes guidelines for the operation of solid waste JudfiJJs 
In 40 CFR Part '1ST, guidelines arc established for "sanitary lanctmls,• and facilities that fail 
to meet those guidelines are classified as •open dumps,• Wbicb are prohibited. Dumping of 
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homcheld and COQ$tl"UCtion refuse is widespread on Water Island and there are several 
areas on Water Island that c:Quld be classified as open dumps, which is in violation of. 40 
CFR Part 'lST. la addi¥on, the <J.wnP, si~ ~e not in compliance with the guidance criteria 
estllbtisbed in 40 CFR ~-~ 
for ~c:ii>al Solid Waste Landfills. The CODtinuancc of 
dumping at these sites would.~olate Part 2S8. 1be removal of the abandoned traDstormcis 
could potentially be cOnduWd under bo~ RcRA 8nd cERC1A If the transformers -are 
found to contain PCBs, then it is certain that their dispcm.l WOUld have to be at a RCRA 
Subtitle ·c facility. 
CERCl.A W8$ established to provide a iriCcbanism to clean up the historically 
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disposal of hazardous wastes. The former service ai'Ca of the hotel contains several 
paint arid resins cans that have leaked a black substance. CurreIItly, the composition of 
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these cans is unknown. However, if this substance were sampled and found to contain a 
constituent that is considered CERCLlS hazardous, then CERCLA could potentially be 
enforced to remediate the problem. 
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6.0 CONaUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 
Several potential RCRA and CBRa.lS hazardous wastes were documented on Water 
Island during the site investigation. The wastes included used motor oil (suspected), PCB 
containing transformers (suspected), hydraulic tlui~ automotive and marine batteries, 
asbestm containing materials. polymer resins, and mineral oil petroleum distillates. In 
several cases the wastes had discharged or currently are being discharged to the ground 
surface. Specifically, obvious signs of soil contamination had resulted from the leaJcage 
and/or spillage of used motor oil (suspected) from the compromised 55-gallon drum 
observed at the marina, paint and polymer resins from the small scale cistern mam1facturing 
enterprise operating in the warehouse, pa.int products from compromised containers located 
at the plumbing and electrical departments, and PCBs from the damaged pole transformer 
located on Lot 13. In addition, the illegal dumping of household and construction refuse 
is ~despread on Water Island, which could potentially contain small quantities of h9usehold · 
~ous chemicals. Table 1 provides a list of the potentially hazardous substances 
observed on Water Island 
There were no apparent sigos of hazardous substances or contamination observed at 
the former Fort Segarra. As mentioned in Section 4.1, the area is densely vegetated with 
no apparent environmental anomalies. The greatest potential hazards that exist at the 
former fort are physical in nature. The documented hazards include falls into open 
batchways, gun turrets, and power oonchrits, and injuries caused by falling concrete or.other 
structural components. There were no warning sigDs posted documenting the potential 
dangers at the former fort. It is recommended that, at a minjnmm, 01lA. request that the 
USACE post the area with signs warning of these potential hazards. In addition, it is 
recommended that OTIA request that the USAGE seal the open hatchways and entrances 
to the former fort. It should be noted that the .island residents use the fort as a hurricane 
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shelter. However, upon inspection and.certification by a structural engineer, the .munitions 
igloos located in the northwestern part of the islaod a>uJd 6e substituted awl potentially 
better serve this purpose. 
The c:atc:hment swfacc was tentatively~ through a records review and durin8 
the site reconnaissance as an ACM material. Observations made during the site inspection, 
bowcvcr, determined &bat the material did not exhibit sigm cbaracteristic of a friable 
substaOCJ":. Subsequently, the catchment presents a minimal threat as an inhalation hazard. 
The catdunent does, however, potentially present a threat to the drinking water supply. The 
magnitude of this potenc.ial threat can only be determined thiougb sampling and analysis. 
It is recommended that 01lA request that the USACB coliect sediment and water samples 
from the cisterns located at the base of the catchment, the hotel, and the former fort. 
Sample collection and analysis would be subjugated &o·the authority and directioo. of the 
USA.CE under the Formerly Used Defense Site Progxam (FUDS). It is recommended that 
01lA request that these samples be included in aay. future investigative work conducted by 
the USACE. 
There weie DO apparent signs of hazardous substances or contamination obselWd at 
the loaner San Jose Project test areas. In general, Test Areas 4, S, 6, and 8 possessed the 
greatest potential to contain hazardous substances and/or contamination, since these were 
the only reported sites of actual testing. It is suspected that the absence of obvious signs 
of contaminaW;m can be attributed to the decontamination practices that were employed by 
DOD pCrsomiel after each experiment and the length of time elapsed since the termination 
of the project (i.e., agent decomposition). The chemical and physical characteristics of the 
chemical agents that were stodcpilcd and tested on Water Island are provided in Appendix 
D. 
It is the recommendation of the Bureau ofI..ind Management (BLM) that Test Area 
3 be considered for sample collection and analyses. BLM recognizes that DOD testing 
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activities were reportedly precluded from Test Area 3 during the San Jose Project, but is 
nevertheless concerned about the apparent lack of vegetation in the rock strewn clearing. 
It is BLM's opinion that the absence of vegetation is potentially caused by something other 
than the total lack of a soil horizon. BLM concludes that it would be up to the Office of 
Territorial and International Affairs to assign responsibility for the cost of sample analyses. 
There is the potential that remnant chemical munitions were buried on the island. 
Specifically, there is the possibility that the remnants from tests 136, 166, 176, and 179 have 
been buried at an unknown location on Water Island. In addition. the probability exists that 
the four bombs rejected from surveillance test 135 were buried as well .. The remnants from 
the E-23 smoke pot (i.e., 166, 176, and 179) and surveillance tests·(ie., 135) pose the 
greatest potential for the existence of hazardous substances on the island. Available records 
indicate that a small percentage of agent may still remain in the smoke pots. The agents 
used in the smoke pots include distilled mustard, sesquimustard, and tabun. The agent 
involved in the surveillance test was unstabilized cyanogen chloride, which can polymerize 
to form cyanuric chloride (USACE. 1993). Cyanuric chloride can have explosive pr,operties. 
Further investigation should be conducted to ascertain the probability that remnant 
munitions are still present on Water Island <lJld their location(s). As mentioned above, this 
work would be. subjugated to the authority and direction of the USACE under the FUDS 
·program. 
Obvious signs of potential hazardous substances and contamination were observed 
on the hotel grounds; specifically at the electrical and plillnbing departments, marina, and 
former warehouse. The potentially hazardous substances and contamination present a 
potential threat to both human health and the environment. Further investigation is 
required to determine if the substances are RCRA/CERCLlS hazardous and to determine 
the extent of contamination. Additional investigative work should be conducted to confirm 
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Constituents of the paint spill and the 55-gallon drum located at the former 
electrical kd plumbing departments; 
Contents of the drums located at the marina (i.e., suspected used motor . 
. oil) and the extent of contamination; 
Contents of all drums, the transformer, and the constituents of the stained 
soils located at the former warehouse; and 
. Contents and the volumes (if any) of all ASTs located on the hotel 
grounds and the constituents of the stain located adjacent to the kitchen 
area 
The spills observed at the electrical and plumbing departments, marina, and 
warehouse should be investigated further to determine the exact nature of the 
contamination. This would require, at a minimum, that· samples be collected from the 
·spilled material to identify the waste constituents. A further characterization could be 
completed by collecting soil samples to define the aerial extent of contamination. It is 
·recommended that the contents of all containers, drums, ASTs, and the transformers be 
profiled (analyzed) to determine the contents. 
The greatest threat to the environment is contnbuted by the drums located at the 
. marina The contents of the drums were tentatively identified as used motor oil based on 
the appearance and texture of the liquid. Used motor oil is a RCRA hazardous waste and 
. can potentially be a CERCUS hazardous waste (e.g., based on metal concentrations). The 
proximity of the drums to the waters edge could eventually lead to a release to the surface 
water, causing the degradation of water quality. It could not be determined how the drums 
came to be located at the marina. However, it is the responstbility of the WIH&BC to have 
them properly disposed, which should be effected immediately. Should the WIH&BC 
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Potential Hazardous Substances on Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands 
Location 
Material 
suspected 
Observations 
RCRA/CERCLA 
Hazardous 
Waste 
Deep Water Dock 
Texaco URSA 
A label that read, 
11 Texaco 
adjacent to the former 
Super Plus 
URSA Super Plus SAE40 Motor 
warehouse. 
SAE40 Motor 
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Oil," was found on an empty 
Oil. 
SS-gallon drum that was in 
good repair. 
On the deep water dock 
Diesel Tank. 
An empty diesel tank was found 
adjacent to the 
in good repair. 
warehouse. 
Near the deep water 
Oxygen 
~n oxygen cylinder that was 
dock adjacent to the 
cylinder. 
rusted but not breached was 
warehouse. 
found with markings that read: 
S1801, 2-86, EO, 4 89 91. 
Along the dirt road 
Aropol 7241 T-
A SS-gallon bung-holed drum 
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that was in good condition was 
warehouse area adjacent 
found with no apparent spills 
to the RAC 1 area. 
in the area. 
The label on the 
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In a grassy area at the 
Pole 
A transformer was found in a 
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transformer. 
grassy area near Flamingo Bay. 
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When tipped, it was discovered 
warehouse. 
that the transformer contained 
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Location 
A.long Flamingo Bay. 
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Along Flamingo Bay. 
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Material 
Partially 
buried metal 
objects. 
Various paint 
supplies. 
Aropol 7241-T-
15-FDA. 
Suspected 
RCRA/CERCLA 
Hazardous 
Waste 
Observations 
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There were 3 rusted metal 
objects that appeared to be 
rusted cylinders located along 
the shore line of Flamingo 
Bay. 
There was also an 
additional unidentified metal 
object that had a valve. 
Along the shoreline of 
Flamingo Bay there is an 
assortment of painting 
supplies such as paint cans, 
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resin containers and a 128 
fluid ounce empty container 
with a label that says 
acetone. 
It appears as if 
some of the resins have 
spilled onto the ground. 
Inside the former warehouse, 
there was an empty 55-gallon 
bung-holed drum is in good 
condition. 
The label on the 
drum reads, 
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Location 
Material 
Suspected 
Observations 
RCRA/CERCLA 
Hazardous 
Waste 
Inside the former 
Miscellaneous 
One portion of the warehouse 
warehouse. 
auto parts. 
contained many scattered auto 
parts. 
There were also large 
amounts of scattered auto 
parts located outside of the 
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southeast corner. 
Inside the former 
Green paint. 
On the ground in the former 
warehouse. 
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warehouse, the dirt was 
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to be paint. 
Inside the former 
A clear unknown 
The metal top of a SS-gallon 
warehouse. 
liquid. 
drum was rusted and partially 
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missing. 
The integrity of the 
plastic liner was breached and 
a clear unknown liquid was 
soillinq out. 
Inside the former 
Mechanical 
A large piece of mechanical 
warehouse. 
equipment. 
equipment is labelled, 
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intended use of the equipment 
is believed to be water 
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Location 
Material 
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Observations 
RCRA/CERCLA 
Hazardous 
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Waste 
Inside the former 
Hydraulic 
A metal cylinder was present 
warehouse. 
fluid. 
that contained a liquid 
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suspected of being hydraulic 
fluid. 
Fluid with a sheen was 
dripping out of the casing. 
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Three metal buckets were 
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adjacent to the cylinder and 
one of the buckets was filled 
with an unknown liquid. 
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4 batteries. 
There are 3 car batteries and 
corner of the former 
1 truck battery located in 
warehouse. 
what appears to be a former 
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automobile service area. 
Also 
present in the area is a shell 
of a jeep, asbestos brake 
pads, and various auto carts. 
Inside the former 
A holding tank 
There was a holding tank built 
warehouse in the 
that contained 
1' 
into the floor of the former 
southeast corner. 
an unknown 
warehouse. 
There was a large 
liquid. 
amount of an unknown liquid in 
the tank. 
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A former service area 
located immediately 
next to the former 
warehouse. 
The conc~•to,pa6 
ad3acent .to.the former 
warehouse on the 
southeast corner. 
Material 
Chevron 
Polyur~a EP 
Grease 2. 
TwQ fire 
extinguishers. 
Suapected 
Observation• 
RCR.A/CBRCLA 
Hazardous 
Waste 
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An open ended 35-gallon drum 
was found that. was 2/.3 full of 
greaae. 
A label on the drum 
reads, "Chevron Polyurea BP 
Grease 2." 
There •re rust apots on the 
~•nks of 2 fir& extinguishers, 
although the integrity of 
n•ither tank has been 
Ootlplromil•d• 
one,ef:th• 
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Code (RAC) 1 area· 
located adjacent to 
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warehouse. 
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'l'here is· a fenced area that 
oontaiile large amount.- ()£ 
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4ebri• including an· aluminum 
can colle.oti.on area, and a 
~rinegae tank. 
Contents of 
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Location 
The former hotel.dump 
site located-adjacent 
to the road to the 
former warehouse. 
Adjacen~. to th~ water 
'at tA• Pl&mingo Bay 
Marina. 
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Observations 
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Waste 
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There is a clearing adjacent 
to the road to the former 
wareho\iae that· wae ued aa a 
dump-eit• for th• tormer 
· hot•l . · · Uicated ill. this area 
ar~ h0uffb6l4 d6brh; · 8everal 
abAitdoned ea:ra; . and. an 
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abandonea tanJcer true.le chat is 
empty. 
Hasarda pneent tre 
paint can•,,~••, c~•, .\U~l;iple 
o~:r; bat:;ter~ea, ~rin• id . 
tankli ~ . and .. bot tl•• of •oi vent . 
There were 3 SS-gallon drums 
loeated tegether" Tl\ere wu 
one thil:t wee noticeably 
bulging and wae ·1abe~led1 
•Cb.•v;-on Delo 100 Motor Oil." 
'i'ha integrity of bnit of the 
other drull\8 was · ~t!!•qh~d. and 
th-re ~a• an oil a\Jl:iitance 
leaking out ot it. ·The third 
drum had a clo•ed bung llol,,, 
was laying on its lide, ·and 
contained an Ut\JcnoW'r'f" liquid i . 
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Location 
Material 
Suapected 
RCRA/CBRCLA 
Observations 
Hazardous 
••te '" . ..,, .. 
ldjacent to the water 
AbOve ground 
Theh j,a an·~·~· 
G~C>\iti.d 
~t the Flamingo Bay 
•torage tank. 
Storage Tank 1 
) ,adjacent t.o 
arina. 
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Bay MU-1.M. 
I.t 3~•r• .. if 
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10d•ted at the imn-tn~ at one 
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sntral 
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~tteries. 
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to tH• Pla• ngo Bay ~rina was 
apparently demolhhed in 
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Hunicane Hugo. · The service 
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area· ha• 1catter•d debris that 
~ppears to .hAve been pre1tnt 
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The former Flamingo Bay 
!Chevron Delo 
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'Marina Service Area .. 
'too MOtor 011. 
I 
D&lo too 11ot6~ 011,• ... found 
' 
x: 
on a n•9&l.lia ttru• with er · 
' 
I 
I 
i 
'clO.ed bunt · hole artd a 
' : 
I 
aU.gbt'l.Y bu1'9ing ·t*;' The 
" 
! : 
drum w..a in 90od concfl.tldfL 
Propane. 
I 
~ 
'propane t~ are. )*ff.snt 
Marina. 
).'r. ~: 
;,: .... -~"!:"~ ..... 1'!'. 
'"" 
.. -.. ,..,.._ . -,,,,_.--.X -·- .. 
"~ ·~~•·1~¥1ii;\~~-.;i;:~1ritg
11~ • 
Flamingo Bay. 
,,,, 
-
• 
• 
Table 11 
Potential Haz•rdous SUb•tance• on Water Island, U.S. Virgin Ialanda (Contia,ued) 
Location 
Teat Area 5. 
Lot 3. 
Lot 1. 
Material 
Battery. 
. Paint cans and 1 
: rbatteries. 
Bxxmar 12P30. 
I 
I ' . 
~ ~~ 
! 
RCRA/CBRCLA 
Obaervations 
Hazardous 
Wa•te 
Suspected 
llT!CM'i 
x 
x 
8 
Thia ar.a.waa ueed a• a burn 
pit after Hurricane,11u90. 
There is corrugated metal-
debrie, 3 elllf.tr.s~-gallon 
drums, 2 of '1h ch"h•~e·b~~n 
compromised, cori'u·l~ed i;>oard 
that could po1sibfy contain 
asbestos, a car battlry and an 
empty gasoline tank .from .an 
automobile. 
Then is a debtU;~~le;. 
. 
ie"ri'ral rusted '-~•int '~•n•, and 
2 batteriee looited on this / 
lot. 
There are 3 unlabelled 55-
gallon druu and a -tth drum 
with a label that reads, 
11Elcxmar i:2P30. • · All 4 dtums 
are·· turne~ up•ide do,m and are 
empty. 
There ia an ad~itional 
drum that appeared to be u•ed 
.. a bUrn drum. staining from 
thia drum was preHnt · · cnf"'tbe" 
ground. 
•• 
•· 
Table 11 
Potential Hazardou• Sub•tances on Water Ieland, U.S. Virgin Ialanda (Continued) 
'I 
Location 
, Port Segarra. 
r·r:: .. 
ii'Lot 13. 
·' 
Lot 11. 
Phillip's Dock. 
Material 
Physical 
hazarde·. 
' '·," 
:·) 
;Potential for 
! Plll\'llil!. 
I 
~Acrylate 
~Monomer. 
! 
I 
!Household 
refuse. 
Suspected· 
Observations 
RCRA/CBRCLA 
H&zardQua 
Waste 
I 
. ··-
I 
I 
! 
g 
·X 
There are no apparent chem1c~l 
hazards at the foriiier Fort 
segatia. ·tiowevet, thi:r;~.are 
several physical halaraa·auch 
as a vertical ·~~ft,~§~d. to 
accees the· undargro~c2'bunk•r 
and a hole (appi-~#mt.t• depth 
.ia 4 'feet) in a··f>bOHy·Ht 
'are.•~ 
· · ·· -
· 
!' badly compromi.819d pole. 
tran•former i.a re1ting · oh the 
gn!Nm!... It appaats aa if 
fl'\l·i:d b.Q leaked· out ·-ea- there 
ia 4eaa'yw,9etation •urr®nding 
it. 
. 
'; 
. 
Thie' lot contains' !t1 t!'(!Ptf.~~-­
gallon drum with a· tided laf>el 
1that reads, 
111.Ceylate'' 
·. ''' 
IMOhOftle!' • II 
• 
' 
.. 
i'l'he"re.is a pile of ·ho\&Hhold 
refuee at the end of a dirt 
roaq ac;Jj a cent to .PhiU.i.p/ .a . 
cock. 
• 
Table ls 
Pot~ntial Hatardous SUbstances on Water Island, u.s. Virgin Islands lContinued) 
Location 
Material 
Suspected 
Observations 
RCRA/CERCLA 
Hazardous 
Haste 
Lot 75. 
Former gun 
This lot contains what appear 
emplacements. 
to be 2 former gun 
emplacements (without guns) 
that contain household refuse. 
Lot 77. 
B_a~t,tf!!ry. 
x 
'!'hj,_'1 lot contain.e an abandon ad 
~-.:.-
i~-
,,.~-~~:--~~.-~:.Q;>;'..(!.._ •• 
"".~~·":..::;;:·_ 
•• ;!<, 
•· 
·~!'!'A' 1"'",.:)".'" .. t'n~~ 
... ~"'I!.;#'' .,,,.. .car: ·1m9 c:~ batten-. 
i 
1; 
· 
-
I I 
' 
., 
~S~!r 
Jerry cans._. 
I 
;~~is .il ab.9,ndoned Jeep·' 
. ' 
Fl' 
.th~t is filled with jerry . 
l -- . 
.. ---
---·~-·---
---·-----~--"'-- -------~~.-
(cane. 
;Lot 54. 
~atteries. 
lThia, ~ot~ eo~iria a battery. 
i 
I 
In •!Sdi'"_j.on, there are 3 
x 
a~~ 
,ob)ecta adjacent to 
1! 
I 
the lthoreHne that .are 
I 
I 
l\ 
! 
believ:ed to be batteries. 
H 
l 
':Pc:>T-r gun 
I 
Therd la ,what ap~ra. tQ,~. a 
11Lot 57. 
I 
~JN•=-~~~----·--·-·. --· 
1= a~enlent and 
gun emplacement similar to the 
-
' -.... 
·jbu lding 
,one found In lot 75 ·· foo guns 
: 
\debris. 
are 1)1'8.flent) . 
There :is· aleo a 
roof: located in. the bwSh'.With 
; ,, . , .. 
no apparent house nea-rbV·. .. 
Table 1: 
Potential Hasardou• Sub•tanaH on Water Ialand, U.S. Virgin Ieland8 (Continued) 
Location 
Material 
Su•peoted 
RCRA/CBRCLA 
Observations 
Hazardoua 
Waste 
Hotel. 
lbal1doned ·a.tr 
'l'here are several abandoned 
conditioners. 
window-type air conditioheTs 
located in.the for111er hotel 
uea. 
Hotel. 
Batteriea. 
J i 
Xn a f orlll8r •ervice area of 
,. 
' 
' 
the hotel there are batteries, 
\ 
___ ____. 
--' 
oil etalned pavement, freon-22 
' 
tanke, .and • tank that is 
j 
! 
x 
eaiptr with the follotfing 
mark ng•1 
, .. 
~ :: 
310 cu. o. 
DOT BAL JW 131-12 
. -- . 
-·-·· 
. . -
.......... -----·~·-····-· --
464724 
HQt41l. 
unkn~' ,+,!quid. 
IJ)aide the foxner gene;irator 
building was a 5-gallon bucket 
. ... 
-- - ..... 
!i11ed with an unknown liauid. 
-----
• 
Table l: Potential Hazardous Stibatances on ~ter Island, U.S. Virgin Islands (Continued) 
LOcation 
Hotel. 
JI \Hotel. 
i 
Material 
Paint cans. 
Miscellaneous 
plumbing and 
electrical 
equipment. 
Suspected 
Observations 
RCRA/CBRCLA 
Hazardous 
Wute_,_ --·' 
x 
There are· aeveralli!J~~~i~p: , 
buckete sotne of itHic;~-:J~~' tull 
With an unJtiiC;wn!llcl'!ita':' 1-tiete 
ia also a full·s~1..gilion:~al1um 
with a valve inona of its 
bilng holes. 'the'drum.has a 
lab~l that reads: 
•tl•mmable 
11.qqid. " 
There are allo : 
H'.Ver;l paint·cal\& in thie 
area,.·. A blac;k 8~atanae that 
app•.~a·ts t;o have leak. ed . from 
tbe". 
nt . cans is p.reeent: on 
· ehif 
~. :Und. 
. 
. , . 
. 
Table 1: 
Potential Ha1ardou• Substance• on WJter Ialand, U.S. Virgin I•landa (Continued) 
Location 
1 Hotel. 
Hotel. 
, I 
I 
! 
l 
Material 
Chevron Tractor 
Hydraulic 
Pluid. 
Propane. 
Suapected 
Observations 
R.CRA/CBRCLA 
Hazardous 
11a•te 
x 
In a portion of the hotel 
aervice area, adjacent to the 
pl.11-Wng and •l~Clll'' 
·· 'd 
~rtment ia an area that 
~&Ul• 2 pt'Opane tahka, pne 
·prepan6 MT; 2 add1Uonal ASTa 
of'i.ariltl\own content• ~d_4 ss-
P.11~~ ~ruu! ·'<th~re .i• • , . 
f*tr'Ol'W.m ·odor aurrounc1ing· · one 
bf the 
. 
' 
M~• and heavy atainihg·on the 
SR'. <>und. . 3 of. the . s~df. •Uon 
~ 
ar~_f~l i~ n9 one 
b~ng on it• d4e.•. , the one. 
laying On ih aide hH a label 
:m
h ~- 2:-e•_ de. , 
11CJl,ein:on hactor 
. aullc tluid. • . Taer;e is 
.· · · n1iio· on the ground 
"' 
9'\lttoUn.ditlg the 4 druata • 
Adjacent to the accea1 road to 
the former h_,tel kitchen is an 
MT that contdned prop,ne, 
although it 18 unknown if the 
AST ie ore..m:lv full. 
•• 
table 1: Potential Hazardou1 Sub1tancea on Water I1land, U.S. Virgin Ialanda (Continued) 
tiocation 
Material 
SU1pected 
RCRA/CBRCLA 
Obaervationa 
Hazardoua 
Waite 
North Igloo. 
Household 
In the middle ot the access 
refuse. 
road to t~e north igloo ii a 
dump truck that is.now filled 
with household traah. 
Sprat Point. 
Abandoned ship. 
Along the eastern ahoreline of 
sprat Point, a ship called the 
~".t.·~ 
·:;;r. 
• ~· ;;i.~ 
ll,.."';S~ 
,~';\IS"'l:t.~C:"Zl.·;-..r._•.:i., ... 
• AulJ.• Quett~· haa. .,..bed "Oft 
~-:-.:.·.~~~~-·· 
·.:ii:::1111.-· 
.~-: 
o.,~ 
aMi'e~ 
'l'h1e. 'h\.il l ia flooded 
I 
I 
I 
and there i• a die11el sheen 
i 
·'' 
on 
.. 
l'J.J 
.the w.-ter in the h~ll. 
.. 
. . .... 
!I 
. 
liiattet-Y: · p~so~ 
. 
\,Limestone 'Bay. 
·-·•- --~·-·w• • 
--~ . 
.. 1A comp~aed battery and a " 
l"· 
• 
.. 
.. -
----- .. -·--·-- . 
----
x 
~~aed gH can are 
I._ 
: : ·; -, . 
I 
·-
' ~ 
" 
\ 
loca~tid approximately'25 feet 
,_, -
I 
'from the water. 
1"(•/ 
- +---- - .. ........ --
.. 
:.t;ot 87.--. 
-·--. 
----
suapected 
l 
A 2.5' x 3' corrugated piece 
,1 
a1beato1 
of tar paper that is suspected 
I! 
conteining 
ol oontalning aabeatos is 
.,<" 
··.;•' 
matui•l '"' 
" ~.- ;: 
t .. 
!~-~--·---------
--
---
. -
- .. -
.. 
Wastewater. 
There la a white outflow pip$ 
i1 
• 
. 
! 
with·a foamy effluent believed 
ti 
t 
to be' •white water.• 
~~,.2~?~ -
!Paint cana. 
i 
1T~~ ,_re •~ral paint. cane 
' . 
x 
l~t,~{: in a •Md, the 
-
..,--
integr 'ty of some of the cans 
. 
has been breached . 
l4 
Table 1: 
Potential Hazardous Substances on Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands (Continued) 
Location 
Material 
Suspected 
Observations 
RCRA/CERCLA 
Hazardous 
Waste 
/ 
: Lot 227. 
Paint cans. 
Several paint cans, an empty 
gas can, and several plastic 
x 
containers that are full of an 
unknown liquid are present on 
i 
this property. 
Lot 242. 
Several paint 
There are several propane 
cans. 
x 
tanks, an oxygen tank, and 
several paint cans present on 
this property. 
Lot 278. 
General 
There is a pile of general 
household 
household debris on this 
debris. 
property. 
Elephant Bay. 
Unknown object 
There is an unknown metal 
and unknown 
object located along the 
liquid. 
shoreline that contains an 
' 
unknown liquid. 
.... 
.... 
15 
-···-...--~ 
.......... _. .. _ 
~d, U.S. Virgin Islands (Continued) 
Location 
Material 
Suspected 
Observations 
RCRA/CERCLA 
Hazardous 
Waste 
Elephant Bay. 
MEK Peroxide. 
There is a large amount of 
debris along the shoreline of 
Elephant Bay including 
destroyed inflatable boats, 
outboard motors, a jet ski, 
x 
paint cans, gasoline cans, a 
SS-gallon drum with a label 
that reads, "Exxmar 12TP30," 
and a 4 ounce bottle with a 
label that reads, "MEK 
Peroxide." 
Lot 108. 
Paints. 
A shed adjacent to the house 
x 
contains 8 marine engines, 
weed killer, bleach, gas cans, 
paints, and resins. 
Plot A. 
Paint. 
The garage adjacent to the 
house contains paint, power 
x 
steering fluid, enamel, 
acrylic polymer sealant and a 
gas can. 
.I 
Lot 102. 
A battery. 
This lot contains a battery 
and an empty SS-gallon drum 
x 
with a label that reads, 
"Aropol 7241T-15 FDA Resin 
Solution." 
-- -· -
• 
• 
Table 1: 
Potential Hazardou• SUbatances on Water I•land, U.S. Virgin Ialana (continued) 
LOcation 
LOt that is labelled bY 
a q119stion mark in a 
. trr.Acrle. " .. 
Lot 110. 
LOt that is labelled by 
an "X" inside a circle. 
-·_...._...--··----····~··~ -·-
Lot 111. 
LOt 247. 
. ; 
·r.oc 235. c·~· 
; . 
···:·:.·~.···:·~.: . 
- .. 
i 
l 
Material 
·suspected 
ObHrvationa 
RCRA/CllltCM 
Hazardous 
Waste 
1 
Guoline. 
' 
1. 
r 
Paint. 
x 
l 
1 
Paint cans. 
x 
Material 
1 
suspected of 
containing 
'i· 
asbestos. 
· ! 
x 
Batteries. 
! 
l 
I 
x 
'!S!J;f;gillon '~,.. "'" 
·~ "ir-~ .,,,.,,...,,.,- -.,,,,,.,, · 
drums. 
! Hrr:;f!1.-.. 1.--,r; 
' 
I. 
~ ;yv\C• ;; 
.;...,.,Uf 
".>la.'iHt 
"~>. 
'there aria 4 (3 full.and 1 
empty) gasblin• c~ns_present 
ad1acentto the driveway . 
~~i~t cans, 2 ruate~ ~ire 
extihguisner• and rOQfing 
•hingle• that NY contain 
aab6atoa are located adjacent 
~o the bouae. 
'l'hert are j 3' x 4' corrugated 
panel• and r09fing shingles 
_ ~~e8ent. Both t~e panels and 
toe ehinglee are suepeoted of 
.............. .:, ~ ... ~ _ _. ubeatoa. 
h"(!~~l batterie.f!!, ••~eral gaa 
can•~ c pt.int,: ,-•~h~. t~inner, 
and·an iabandoned.outbOatd 
ilotor are·oreeent.' 
· 
< < 
,, 
• 
• ...... ,' 
.. ·-
;; 'rultted refrigerator, 2 empty 
SS-gallon drums, an abandoned 
backhoe and a small cement 
lld.xer: are present . 
Table 1: 
Potential Hazardous Substances on Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands (Continued) 
Location 
Material 
Suspected 
Observations 
RCRA/CERCLA 
Hazardous 
Waste 
I 
I 
Various construction material 
! Lot 252. 
DELVAC 1230 
I 
SAE-30 Motor 
and an empty 55-gallon drum 
Oil. 
x 
with a label that reads, 
"DELVAC 1230 SAE-30 Motor 
Oil, II are present on this 
site. 
Lot 269. 
Propane. 
A propane tank with a line 
x 
running into the house on the 
P!Operty is present. 
' Lot 267. 
ThoroSeal 
A 5-gallon bucket with a label 
Cementious 
that reads, "ThoroSeal 
Water Seal 
Cementious Water Seal 
Coating. 
Coating," is located on the 
I 
site. 
I 
Lot 82. 
An AST. 
An AST that is rusted but not 
breached is present. 
The 
i 
contents are unknown. 
i 
\ Lot 36. 
Gas cans. 
Several gas cans, an oxygen 
cyli~der, a marine outboard 
I 
engine, a compressor, and a 
l 
can with the label, "HAV. ATF 
Mercon DEXRON-II MP," are 
present in a garage area 
adjacent to the house . 
.. 
-
.. 
-
18 
Table 11 
Potential Hazardous SUbatances on Wate.r .. Island, U.S. Virgin Islands (Continued) 
Location 
Material 
suspected 
Observations 
RCRA/CERCLA 
Hazardous 
Waste 
Hotel. 
An AST. 
At the base of the elevator 
adjacent to the water is an 
' 
AST of unknown contents. 
• 
II 
I 
Chris Berglund. Program Director, General Electric Information Center, telephone 
conversation with David Maaball. Staff Enaineec, Dynamac Corporaticm,. November 12. 
1993. Subject: Cont.ents of General Electric Transfo~ D4Z2577 S9P. 
James Brown, Line Department. Vugin Island Water and Power Authority, telephone 
co.nversation with David .Marsball, Staff F.ngineer, Dynamac CorporatiOD, November 30, 
1993. Subject: Power Supply on Water IslaDd. 
· 
Block, Frank and George T. Davis, Suryey of Pccontagtjgation Methods Related to Field 
.Decoptamjpation of Vehicles and Materiel (Abridwl), U.S. Armament Research and 
Development Command, Chemical System Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, 
Maryland. October, 1978. 
Robert Bridges, Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engin~ Jacksonville District, 
telephone conversation with Phil Werner, Project Manager, Dynamac Corporation. October 
20, 1993. Subject: Acquisition of DOD Records on Water Island. 
Bill c.outer, Representative. Water Island, Inc., personal interview with Phil Werner, Project 
Man.ager, Dynamac Corporation, November 2, 1993. Subject: Water Island 
Juan Davila, Program Manager, U.S. :Bnvironmental Protection Agency. Region II. 
telephone conversation with David MaISball, Staff Engineer, Dynamac Corporation, 
December 12. 1993. Subject: CBR.CLIS on Water Island. 
Domielly, Thomas, Geology of SL Thomas and SL John, Vugin Islands, Dissertation 
presented to the faculty of Princeton University in candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of 
Philosophy. May, 1959. 
Joel Golombek. Compliance Section, U.S. F.mironmcntal Protection Agency, Region II. 
telephone conversation with David Marshall. Staff Engineer, Dynamac Corporation. 
December 3, 1993. Subject: CERCLIS on Water ~ 
Walter Phillips, Resident, Water Island. personal interview with Phil Werner, Project 
Manager, Dynamac Corporation. October 1.8, 1993. Subject: Water &land. 
· 
Warren Pond, Resident, Water Island, personal interview with Phil Werner, Project 
Manager, Dynamac CorpOration, October 25, 1993. Subject: Water Island. 
Pritchett. Bail&: W°JSC, Inc., Water Island Appraisals, Volume I and Vil October, 1991 
Richardson, Carol A., Water Island History Outline. November 1993. 
Carmen Rodriguez, Engineer, U.S. F.nvironmental Protection Agency. Hazardous Waste 
Branc:b, Region II - Puerto Rico, telephone conversation with David Marshall. Staff 
Engineer, Dynamac Corporation, December 7, 1993. Subject: Hazardous Waste I .andfills 
iu. tbe U.S. Vqin Islands and Puerto Rico. 
Loma Smith, Director. Department of Environmental Health, St. Thomas, Vugin Islands. 
telephone c:omersation with "David Marshall. Staff l?nginttr, Dynamac Corporation. 
Deccmbcr 30, 1993. Subjcc:t: Health Records for Watl'lr Ishmd. 
Soil Conservation Service (SCS). U.S. Department of Agriailtme. 1969. 
U.S. Army, Memorandum from Tcdmic:al Command Subject: Plan for Dis-&tablishment 
of the San Jose Project. May 12, 1950. 
U.S. Army Chemical Materiel Destruction Agency (USACMDA). Non-Stoctpile Cllemical 
Materiel Program, Suryey and AnaMjs Rc,port. November, J.9;93. 
ratorium backers square off at hearing 
I .L Terrilorill Aaocialion 
... reapec:lively, led off Che 
11y in a pablic bearing 
lay on St 'J1lomM on two 
am bills before Che Sellale 
: ud Environmental Pro-· 
'omllUllee. . 
md rad from a report pre-
ecanomic ocmlUltanla who 
"dmyiag buildin& permilB 
1lllll1IClion would dccilllale 
.traction indaatry• in the 
Vugin Jaluda. 
Although neither bill prohibits 
the COllllruction of aiogle- or two-
family housing or of bousing under 
the 1990 Atlonlable lbWng Act, 
Newland uid the bills would -· 
the cad of affordable bouaiDg in die 
Virgin IsWida and pul Che -Virgin 
lslanda info tbe poeilioll of suppolt-
ing the miemployed." 
She said denylna developers 
their developmcnl would in the lotlg 
nm bllrt the worbt and the home-
owner. 
Bat. Helen GjeaaDig. speaking OD 
bellllf of the Coalitioa for Plannod 
Development, pointed out that 
onder the bill sopported by the 
cmlition, .in additio'n lo affordable 
homiD&. .U Hurricane H118D recoo-
lllndiou and renovalioo, both rai-
deatial .ad amunen:ia1, would lltill 
be allowed. 
Newland said the bill would 
alieute "good corporate citi7.cns." 
Gjeuing said the Coalition would 
m:ommcnd lhe bill be amended ID 
also allow camtructioo of~ 
for new ooo-po11oting industry and 
e:q>alllion of existing commercial 
stnx:tmea. 
The Coalition, which Gjess.ing 
said bu colleclcd 800 sigoaturea in 
favor of a moralorium,. ii made up 
of four groups: Downslreet Pcop!C, 
~MORATORIUM, ,..e 2 
Bombs 
on Water 
Island? 
Army Corps of Engineers: 
Gas threat 'immediate hazard' 
By TRICIA CAMBRON 
Dally ...... S1aft 
A U.S. Army cbemical-weapooa lesl Ille on Water 
Island bu bee.n claaified a "substamial ud immedialc 
hazard,• the U.S. Army corps of E.ngineen reported 
Wecbaday. 
The cOlpa ~ 
lo fence the site 10 lessen the bazanl, 
said Walter Peno, direclar of the recent investigation. 
' 
The report ii the result of a corps probe into whether 
an ~ 
DUlllba of lll1llWd-gas and cbokiog-ps 
bombs used iu a 19408 Army pro;ect may have bc:ea left. 
in the Virgin lslandl. 
°""l"- ,,,_by STEVE /llOCKSTE1N 
the llahts: v.1. Water and Power Authority operations 
nage Weanesday's St. Thomas electricity crisis by phone as 
.Jnill.3..in WAPA's.cootr.ol.mom. Sae !dnOt naoa.9. 
Of 21 testing sites checked by corps officials, liir only 
one showing any signs of potential danger is r,tie s6utb I( ,. J .\ \ 
shore of Water lsland' s F1am.iDgo Bay. 
j IM" 
__ 
Peno said J;M_j,[£__Navv mdd have_ buried ty,mhw lrft 
..o 
· 
Dally_,,,_ by STEW! ROCICSTEIN 
I the lights: · V.L Weier' and Powel' Authority Operations 
anage WeCfraday's St. Thorn'8 el8cb1clly crlals by phone as 
, Unit 13 1n WM'A's co111ro1 room. See story, page 3. 
Ice negotiates J)lea bargain 
~ dmpa of documelli bad and mllk-
l falle --Clltl lo die pe:nmeat 
fti•dnlpped. 
Tiie. !fiiec ~ 
bid boen. linDd for 
' trial tlaat wu to stan Wednesday 
--
Tiie laltelive apement al9o lllipulales · 
II aa ~ 
illlo. lbe 1986 dealb 
Dmvis Rb'• lomdl IMbmd. Jim Rice, 
DO( alf9clrd. 
. . 
"11lia apeemeat in no way confen 
Umuanily (OD Davis 'llicQ) willa lwpec:t lo 
the~ 
of dial ill\ 
. 
. 
• :o.vld 
N.iUmu, chief wi~AHIJoey 
for St. Croix; llaid in all Ails- 12 letter 
oadining lbe plea lgleemDDr ID 'I1lmllon 
McX.lviD, tbe federal public defender 
reprclellliDg Dav.ls Rif;o. 
.. ~ 
.ad Mcltelvin told visiting 
tJ .S. Diltriet hldge Aue E..Tbompleia 
S..·DA'VISJUCE, ,..1 
on ·water 
l_slarid? 
• 'l. 
-
Army Corps of Engineers: 
Gas threat 'immediate hazard'.-
~ 
sr-
, · 
·~---"---~- ___ ,__ .... _. --·--.. ~~ 
, : .J1wa·;~;49§111r•Brt~--~::Y·' 
2 
Virgin Islands 
n. o.ly Naws. Thlnday. August 1s. 1•1 
WATER ISLAND: Army may have left poison gas 
(CCllldllaed "- p1111 1) 
lboee bombs. 
· Peno laid die dllcovery of an 
U.S. Army recorda lndiclle lbll ~ 
number of bombs in 
in 1947 1wo baraea con1alnln1 
1966 at Plamlnao Pond coaplccl 
untnown quantitiea and l)'pea of 
with the face that It wu a conve-
munlliolll wen bfou&bt to Water 
hlaad from San Joao bland In 
niml bole la die pvund II die rea-
Panama. In· September 1949, ::..:.:ie.i:~ of 
record& Indicate "- boxcar" of 
The aroa 11 refened to u the 
cluaifled toxic chemical muaidaal Pllminco Bay nni-.e md 11"1111 
WU tralllfenod from Maryland to 
damp In the COrpl. repon OD 111 
the San Joec Project In St. Tbomu. 
lnveatlpdoa. 
llei:ord1 of 1bipment of the 
Perro said corp• official1 
munldolll oat ot St. 1bomll • die 
IWll'Cbed 1m11or111 police _., 
end of die project ue lkadly. Oae Federal Blll'ea• of 1D¥est11ation 
lhlpmalt ol mareriall toot plKe In 
records and years of new1paper 
May 19SO aboard the USNI' Col. 
files Jooltln1 for reports of any 
WUU1111 J. O'Brien. The qu..itiel. bombl beina ancovered In the Vlr-
and types ol nnmltlolll lhipped ue aln hland1. Perro said no other 
DOI ftCDl'ded. 
reporu of a cbemlcal-weapons find 
The bomm for which there are · 'WU dilc:overed. 
no di1poaal record• include an 
· •The laclt of Illy report ot findina 
undeUmllned DMlllber of 12S-poaad bombs over the years a1 any other 
c:bemlcal bomm contalnina btilftl' 'War Wmd 1oar1oo 11 lbe primary 
or mustard au •hipped 10 Waior 
reuoa for determlain& that thole 
bland by bGp oa May 21, 1941; •-Ate.Pmvaaid. 
34 '00-po.nd and 1even 1,000-
After extemlve study of local 
pound and 111 lllldeurmlDed _.,. and fedc:nl an:hlvea and viaiu to 
of 11'-pouad bombt, c:ontalnlna . 1he three te11ia1 1ite1 -
Water 
choldlll pa. or cyanopn cblorlde, 
Jalud, Sub 8- 111111 Ibo W• Bnd 
alao teated on Willer Jalmd. 
ol St. Tbomu, the director of the 
SIDQe April, Ibo Hullllvillo, AIL-
lnveati1ation save .hil report 
buoc1 ec:.pa or EnP-t bu bea1 ·· Wednaday: 
llylna IO find OUI wh81 ~ 
ID 
Tbe Corpl ~ 
<:.luaifiod tbe 
DAVIS RICE: 
Cops a plea 
(Coatlnued fnim p-ae 1) 
that th,. , .......... : .. -
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i\.-,t.ll It· [),ni-, Rice's 
pll'-1 h,11 g.1in 
\I \ t .I \~(I 
Plamin10 Bay aile, south of tbe 
metal warehollle, u a "wblWltial 
llld immecllllee hazmd" and funbor 
llated that "lhcrc II a reasonable 
poulbillly that severe bulrdl do 
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oa w ... Jaland." 
Howewr. hno llk1, hncina the 
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1l'Ollld leleat the bazlld. 
Tbe ab wW eYeDllllllly bo exca-
vllecl, hno llid. 
The corps' lnveadption II pat 
of tbe t>efenao Bnvlronmental 
RllllOndcJG Propn bopn in 1986 
at 7,100 1ite1 acro11 tbe United 
S11te1 where weapon• teatin1 i1 
1tnown to have been c:ondDcled. or 
llae 7,100 lltcs, about 1,100 have 
been claulficd u potcDtially clln-
1-. 
Perro rcfllaed to lpeCUlate OD 
bow dlliprOl9 the bombl would be 
if 'ilry n ltlll on w.- bland and 
if Ibey Wllte dDloalled. 
He aald the corp1 u1ume1 a 
"wor11-cue ICCllario" -that all 
bomba me "live" -
la matioD 10 
111y •lllllskma debria, but lidded lhe 
bombs woald have to be "dia-
tarbed, • lifted, dropped or dug up, 
foreumple. 
He 1dvl1ed if anyone comes 
acro11 111ytbin1 that looks Hite a 
bomb to "blclt away immediately" 
IDd notify the police. 
lleport1 of bow many bombs 
were found at Planiln10 Bay In 
1966 and what -
done wilh lbeai 
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coaflk:dlla, Perro said.. 
Navy records 11y "1everal" 
bomba -- fCJUDd, all but ~ 
bad 
been vmted (wu empty of cbeml-
cal exploaivoa), aod that one wu 
blown up without "noticeable 
relcue of any chemlcal." 
Byewitnrm, oa die Olber band, 
have dcacribed flndlns IWO bombs, 
18 to 24 Inches in diameter, and 
about ' feet loq. Including flna, !be 
ccxpt repon 11y1. 
The eyewlmeaie. aald Navy per-
IOlllllll did DOI ddoule the bomm 
oa lite bat IOOk Ibo two bombs with 
them and 8dvlaed that oo fllrther 
exca\'ltion would be performed 11 
lhe lite, the repon A)'I. 
Peno laid h11 iavestl1ation of 
Water bland la UJIJ'Olated to tbe 
expiration of tbe lease in 1992 
bctlreen the federal 1ovemment 
and • privlle muter leaebolder. 
V .L Detepte to Coaareaa llon 
de Luao bu a bill in tbe U.S. Houac 
of Ropnimlldvw llllltin& 10 11'1111-
fer lbe ~ 
Wiiier Ialand to lbe 
Vir11D hland1 when 1ba1 lease 
apirea. 
MORATORIUM: 
Hearing series 
Water Island 
transfers 
will begin 
Daily News Staff 
The federal government 
and the V.I. government have 
reached an agn:cmeut to case 
transfer of Water Island to the 
territory, Inlttior Secretary 
Bruce Babltitt announced 
Thursday. 
In a caemony at the lgteri-
or Departmott in Washing-
ton, D.C., Babbitt and Gov. 
Roy L Schm::ider signed an 
agreement diat will transfer 
~lo 
the V.l govern-
ment of certain parcels of the 
small island in SL Thomas 
Hamor. 
"After sc•eral years of 
delay, this apcmcnl begins 
the process fw the tr.msfcr of 
Water Island,.Babbitt said. 
Phase I of the agreement 
will transfer about 50 acres, 
designated as the hotel sire, 
and associaad properties, 
including a atchmcat basin, 
deep-Waler dock. public ferry 
dock, a beach and public 
roads. 
The ma! NIU phases of the 
agrcemCllt, yet to be aimplet-
ed, will settle up land deals 
made with residents ;md busi-
nesses 011 the island. 
Under the agreement 
announcai Tlmsday, Interior 
will fund up .., $3.3 million 
for demolition and cleanup of 
the hotel facililics, removal of 
hazardoas materials and 
repair of the ckl:p-waJer dodc 
damaged duriug Hurricane 
Hugo. 
The VJ. gCJl'emment will 
repair the ferry dock. remove 
storm debris aai the remains 
from the de•olition and 
cleanup of the bDtel. 
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Founded Aug. 1, 1930, by J. Antonio Jarvi• and Ariel Melchior Sr. 
EditoriaJs represent the views of the editorial board. 
Members aie: 
ARJEL M£LOllOR JR. 
Publish4er & Editor 
RONAU> E. Dll.IMAN 
General Manager 1r ao 
PENNY FIUDIZIIC 
Executive Editor 
Water Island boost 
Negotiations for the integration of Water Island with the 
local government has taken a more positive tum with the co-
operative efforts of chairmen of the congressional commiuees 
who will handle the matter. 
V.I. Delegate to Congress Ron de Lugo and Sen. I. Bennett 
Johnston have urged Secretary of Interior Manuel Lujan Jr. to 
negotiate agreements for the sale of lots to the existing tenants 
on the approximately 500-acre island and to submit recom: 
mendations to them by the end of this year. 
The island, in 1952, was leased !Jy the Interior Department 
to a private firm for the purpose of developing tourism. But 
instead,. the lease, which has been criticized as poorly drawn 
and administered, has been a· source of controversy for some 
time. And within the last decade, DCg9tiations have been taking 
place to remove federal·awnership.irom the island. 
Johnston, the Senate Encigy and Natural Resources Com-
mittee chairman, and de Lugo, the House Subcommittee on 
Insular and International Affairs chairman, have been at odds 
on how best 10 resolve the situation. In the meantime, renewal 
· of the lease between Interior and the currenl leaseholder is 
due in December. 
Even though the master leaseholder has expressed a lack 
of interest in renewing the lease, scores of sub-lessees who 
owned their homes but leased the land- on which they were 
built would be affected by the final determination of the future 
of the island. 
Also there were financial considerations built into the 
original lease that have been a· matter of contention between 
the local and the federal governments as to whom would stand 
the burden. Consequently, Johnston introduced a bill which 
would have placed the island on the auction block with the 
federal government as sole arbiter. At the same time de Lugo 
sought to have the local government be a part of any negoti· 
a1ions affecting the ultimate transfer of the island lo the ter-
ritorial government 
Neither hill received full congressional approval. And 
maybe that was for the better since conflicting legislation 
would exacerbate a situation that already had been creating 
unnecessary ill-will among residents. , . 
The leeway given to Lujan by both lawmakers to develop 
procedural mauers in consultation with the governor may be 
just what is needed to effect a smooth transfer of the island. 
Hopefully, it is the first step in obtaining ·a mutually 
agreeable document that will be fair and equitable to all parties 
concerned, especially residents of the territory. 
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DEFENSE ~O~~~TION 
PROGRAM 
FORMERLY USED DBFBNSB SITES 
Ordnance and Bmlosiye Waste COB!l) Program 
Formtz Ft. Segura Project 
Water Island, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands 
Project No. I02VI097701 
SUBMffTBD: Robert c. Bridgers 
Project Manager 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
. SECTION I - INTRODUCTION 
· 1. 
Purpose 
2. 
Project Authority 
3. Project Background (Site History and Description) 
4. 
Status Update 
5. 
Project Description 
6. 
Project Management 
7. 
Individual Project Manager 
SECTION II - SCOPE OF WORK 
· 8. 
General Scope of Work (Detailed Description) 
9. 
Real Estate Requirements 
10. Project Implementation 
11. Assumptions 
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SECTION ill - WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE 
12. General Work Breakdown Structure 
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SECTION N - ORGANIZATION, RESPONSIBILITIES, AUTHORITY 
13. Organization Breakdown Structure 
14. Project Team 
SECTION V - RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNMENT MATRIX 
15. General Responsibilities 
16. Project Team Responsibilities 
17. Responsibility Assignment 
SECTION VI - PROJECT SCHEDULE 
18. Project Schedule 
19. Project Milestones 
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SECTION vn - BUDGET Afn>· cost ESl'lMATB 
20. ~ 
Cost Estimate 
21. Cost Bmmate Changes 
22. Project Funding 
SECI'IONVIII - IMPLBMEWI'AnON ~ 
23. Resource Allocation Plan 
24. Project Cooperation Plan 
25. Aequisi.tion Plan 
26. Real &tale Plan 
27. Total Quality Plan 
28. Value Engineering Plan 
29. s.fety Plan 
30. Security Pll!l 
31 .. Cuttunl ·Raouroes P1an 
32. :Environmental Plan 
33. Operation and Maintenance Plan 
34. Management Control P2an 
35~ . Reporting Requircmrnts 
36. :Change Control Plan 
37. ProPerty Management Plan 
38. Project Issues 
A. Project Map 
B. Responsibility Assignment Matrix 
C. Project Schedule and Network Diagram 
D. List of Milescones 
E. •;PrOjeet ·cast &timate 
F. Fundirig Requirements 
G. Community Relations Plan 
H. DqJt of Army l.ettec of Priority 
I. · Proje'Ct Issues 
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J. Acronyms 
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1. Purpose This Project Management Plan (PMP) was developed for the Ordnance and 
Explosive Waste (OEW) project at the Fonner Fort Segarra (FPS) site on Wata Island, St. 
Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. 'Ibis PMP will address the Site Investigation (SI), Remedial 
Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/PS), Remedial Design (RD), and Remedial Action (RA) 
(OEW Removal) phases of the approved project. The PMP will identify the responsibilities 
of the Jacksonville District (CESAJ), Huntsville Division (CE.HND), U.S. Army Technical 
&cort Unit (TBU), and the U.S. Army Chemical Mataia1 DesU:uction Agency 
(USACMDA). The USACMDA Program Managez for Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel 
was anignM the Fort Segarra project, with TEU in execution support, as the result of the 
Cbcmical Warfare Materiel (CWM) considerations at the project site. 
On 26 August 1992 the South Atlantic Division Commander aqjgned the Former Fort 
Sqarra - Fonnerly Used Defmse (FUD) site to the Jacbonville District. The District 
.Bn&inecr uaigncd the project to the Deputy District Fngincer for Project Management. The 
Project Management Branch is responsible to manage the project in accordance with the Life 
Cycle Project Management principles and regulations. 
The Jacbonville District Project Manager (CF.sAJ-DP-1) will organi7.C and oversee the 
activities of the elements involved from the Jacksonville District. He will also coordinate 
with CEHND, USACMDA, and TEU on their activities to ensure all efforts are directed at 
accomplishing the site investigation and any remediation iequUeC.in 1.11.expedient manner. 
The project manager will sezve as the primary point of contact with local officials and for 
inteJ:ageocy coordination. 
The PMP is not intended to be all inclusive nor to anticipate or include all possible 
changes to the project during its continuing development. Rathtt, it is a dynamic document 
that will require change and updating as the project progreues through to its completion. 
The Jacksonville District is preparing a revised Inventory ProjCct Repo~.(INPR) 
addressing Huardous and Toxic Waste (H'1W) issues for the FPS site •. The PMP may be 
revised to include project activities in support of any HlW proj~ that may develop. 
2. Proiect Authori7,ation 
Authoriz.ation of this project is rontai~ in the Defense 
Environmental Restoration Program for Formtrly Used Defense SiteS (DERP-FUDS). As 
the result of the DERP-FUDS legislation, USACB was tasked with the management of the 
environmental cleanup of all FUDS locations, to include overall program responsi"bility for 
Hazardous and Toxic Waste (HTW) management. Wrthin the USACE, the Huntsville 
Division (CEHND) is tasked to support the responsible USACE Geographical District at all 
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sites where ordnance and explosive waste are involved. This also includes sites where 
chemical warfare material (CWM) was utilized. Specialized HTW Districts are given the 
responsibility of conventional hazardous waste cleanup for these sites. 
Under the DERP program the FFS has been identified as a site requiring OEW 
investigation and clean-up support. Huntsville Division (CEHND) was assigned the 
Mandatory Center of Expertise (MCX) and Design Center for Explosive Ordnance (EXO) on 
5 Apr 90. EXO has now been labeled as Ordnance and Explosive Waste (OEW). All work 
at the FFS will be performed in accordance with the Management Plan for Ordnance and 
Explosive Waste (OEW) Mandatory Center of Expertise and Design Center (CEHND 1105-
3-9) and the Life Cycle Project Management (LCPM) regulations for DERP-FUDS contained 
in ER-5 dated 30 September 1992. 
The Department of Defense (DOD), in a letter signed by the Deputy Secretary of 
Defense on 13 March 1991, designated the Secretary of the Army as the Defense Executive 
Agent for the destruction of all DOD chemical warfare-related material. Within the 
Department of the Army (DA), the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installation, Logistics 
and Environment) (ASA (I,L&E)) is responsible for chemical material destruction. 
The USACMDA was established to carry out that mission for the ASA (I,L&E). Within 
USACMDA, the Program Manager for Non-Stockpile Chemical Material (PM-NSCM) is 
responsible for identifying recovered chemical munitions, assessing sites with possible buried 
chemical weapons; coordinating the transportation of recovered weapons to sites where they 
can be destroyed; and destruction of all non-stockpile materials contaminated with chemical 
agents. Currently, non-stockpile materials include chemical agent contaminated containers, 
chemical warfare production plants, chemical warfare wastes from past disposal operations, 
buried and range recovered munitions, reclamation and destruction of chemically 
contaminated structures and associated equipment. Currently this PMP, only addresses 
buried/recovered munitions and CWM wastes from past disposal operations at .the FFS site. 
The PMP for the FFS project will be revised as necessary to incorporate the findings of the 
updated INPR which will address the HTW considerations resulting from the DOD activity at 
the FFS. 
Within the U.S. Army Chemical Biological Defense Command (CBDCOM), the 
Technical Escort Unit (TEU) is responsible for emergency destruction of chemical 
ammunition, and support for transportation of chemical warfare material, as required by 
USACMDA. 
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3. Project Baclqmmnd In June 1950, the U.S. Army initiated a program to dispose of 
(ex~) U.S. Government property no longer be.ing used for defense related purposes by the 
Department of Defense. Recipient of the FFS site and the property at Water Island was the 
U.S. Departmalt of Interior (DOI). 
The Comprehensive Fnvironmental Response, Compensation and Llability Act 
(CBRCLA), originally enacted in 1980, was amended by the Superfund Amendments and 
Reauthori7.ation Act (SARA) of 1986 and mandated that property containing haz.ardous and 
toxic wastes or ordnance was the responsibility of the entity contributing to the 
contamination. Even though DOD no longer has title to the property, CBRCLA and SARA 
define the US Govmunent 88 a potential responst"ble party. provided that the U.S. Army was 
determined to be at least partially the source of the contamination. 
The following is a brief Site History and Deacription: 
a. The PPS is located on Water laland which is located in the Sl 1b.omaa Bay, 
between the Past and West Oregerie Channels, 90Uth of the city Charlotte Amalie, Sl 
Thomas, US Vugin Islands (see Appendix A). The PPS site has historically been stated as 
being approximately 500 acres which was acquired from the East Asiatic Company/West 
Indies Company through condemnation in June 1944. Water Island was acquired for a 
coastal defense installation known 88 Port Segarra. The Department of the Army (DA) was 
constructing the coastal defense installation when World War n ended and construction was 
halmd. 
b. The Army's Chemical Corps moved its San Jose Project (UOpical test site) from 
Panama to the Vugin Islands in 1948. Between 1948 and 1949, the Cbcmical Corps 
upgraded the previously constnJcted facflitie.!. A review of lists of approved test p1ans shows 
that early tests on Water Island focused primarily on blister (mustard) and choking (chlorine, 
phosgene, and cyanogen chloride) agents, and that later tests were planned to Uift to 
captured German munitions and nerve agents. In 1949, the TEU brought unidentified 
chemical munitions to the Vugin Islands. By late 1949, the Chemical CoipS was dissatisfied 
with the Virgin Islands location and decided to shift operations to Dugway Proving Ground, 
UT even though chemical testing was ongoing. In 1950, the VlI'gin Islands project was 
terminated and chemical munitions removed by TBU. The items removed were E46 
chemical bombs (modified l lS lb. M70 bombs filled with nerve agent GA) and F.52 bombs 
(modified T3El 125 lb. bombs filled with GA). 
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c. The following sites are known or thought to have been used for ordnance and 
chemical waapons testing activities: (Note: Records and personnel interviews with 
individuals involved in the testing indicate te3ting occuaed only at Area 4,S,6, and 8). 
(1) Test Area 1. This area is located on the northwest shore of Wat« Island 
on Ruyter Bay, just north of Carolina Point. The area is currently occupied by a home and 
small parking garage. Two ammunition bunkers are located nearby. 
(2) Test Area 2. This area is located on the north side of Providence Point 
adjacent to Phillips Unding. 'lbc Test Area was dtedged out several years ago in 
preparation for a small harbor, but was subsequently filled in again. 
(3) Test Area 3. This area is located at the point of Druif Bay, and is just 
east of the Water Island Hotel beach area. It has been~ 
that this area was excavated 
for fill in 1981 and subsequently refilled with IOil from another location on the island. 
(4) Test As.ea 4. Thia area is located to the south and southwest of the 
Flamingo Bay Harbor. 1be site straddla the road from the deep-water dock. The area 
north of the road is rc1ativcly clear of debris. Howevec, the area south of the road is the 
island junk yard with about 50 abandoned vehicles. 
(5) Test Area 5. Thia area is located south and southeast of the Flamingo 
Bay Harbor and is IOUth of tbe road from the ~water ·dock. 'Ibis area was used to 
ac:cUmulate and bum· debris from HUrricane Hugo in 1989. There is a substantial amount of 
mef3Uic debris on the ground.·· 
(6) Test Area 6. This area is located on. the eastern shore of the southern part 
of the island, due east of.Flamingo Bay. 1'bia site bas been extensively devdoped along the 
ridge line, and the 1owc:c paits ·of the site are along a rocky shOie • 
. (7) .tc;st ·Area 7. This area is located .on the north part of the island and 
extends from ·thC Point.of Sprlt Bay nortbe8St to &st Gregerie Channel. The northern part 
of the Test Area is covered with a pond of red-colored water. 
(8) Test Area 8. This area is now covered by the Wat« Island Hold. The 
hotel has not been repaired or occupied since its destruction by Hur.rlcane Hugo. 
(9) Flamingo Bay landfill and Warehouse Alea. A metal warehouse was 
constructed by the Water Island Hotel near the deep-water dock for storage of vehicles and 
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materials. The warehouse was constructed on an area filled in for this purpose. The area 
south of the warehouse was the site where chemical bombs were discovered in 1966. 
The bombs were discovered while a dragline was removing unsuitable "Elephant Muck" 
material. After this discovery, the site was filled in and covered with borrowed soil to a 
depth of about three feet. Debris, abandoned vehicles, and scrap now cover the site. 
(10) In addition to the Test Areas and the landfill site, salt water tidal pools 
around Water Island are a primary potential target for dumping of OEW and chemical agent 
filled ordnance. 
d. The Army turned over Water Island to the Department of the Interior (DOI) by an 
indefinite revocable permit. The DOI assigned the permit to the St. Thomas Development 
Authority (STOA) in 1951. The STDA then leased Water Island to Water Island, Inc., a 
local development corporation. On 11Jul1952, Public Law 511 (82nd Congress) authorized 
the transfer of Water Island from the DA to the DOI. On 10 Dec 1952, the DOI executed a 
new lease to the Water Island, Inc., which proceeded to develop the Island into a resort With 
many subleases. This lease expired on 31 December 1992. The Island is currently the site 
of a large tourist resort hotel (destroyed by Hurricane Hugo in 1989) and is also inhabited by 
about 300 people during the winter season. Many cruise ships call in St. Thomas with many 
docking near Water Island. 
e. In 1966, during the construction of the Flamingo Bay warehouse, a crew 
employed by the lessee, Water Island, Inc., uncovered several large objects that resembled 
bombs. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Roosevelt Roads Naval Base 
(Ceiba, Puerto Rico) identified the objects as M-70/M-78 series chemical ordnance bombs. 
The EOD team indicated that this site had been used by the Army as a chemical ordnance 
disposal area. The EOD team vented the bombs and warned the construction crew not to 
excavate in this area again. The lessee notified the DOI of the problem but no further 
investigations have been performed. No known injuries or other problems hav_e occurred at 
this site. The site is on the southwest part of the Island near Flamingo Bay along the 
seashore and is known locally as the Flamingo Bay Landfill. It is an unstable area subject to 
storms and high tides. 
4. Status Update. 
a. In October 1985, the DOI sent a memo to Mr. Lewis D. Walker (DA Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health) requesting that the 
Army determine if Water Island was ever used for chemical warfare testing or similar 
activities. No correspondence can be found of Mr. Walker's reply, but subsequent to this 
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DOI memo, Fort Segarra was added to the PUDS Inventory for a future Preliminary 
Assessment (PA). 
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b. In the spring of 1989, Congressional Delegate Ron de Lugo of the Virgin Islands 
and Chainnan of the llou3e Interior Subcommittee on Insular and lntemational Affairs~ 
introduced legislation (BR 1345) which would autbome the Seaelary of the Interior to 
transfer title of Water Island to the Government of the Virgin Islands. Status of this 
legislation is unknown in December 1993. 
c. In the summer of 1989, Jacbonville District (CF.SAJ) co~ 
work on the 
Fort Segarra Inventory Project Report (JNPR). The final INPR was completed in June 1990, 
and forwarded by CEBND to HQUSACB for approval. On 20 Aug 1990, HQUSACB 
approved the INPR and audlodzed CFBND to proceed (subject to availability of funda) with 
the investigations and any removal actions required. On 24 Oct 90, CFSAJ informed DOI 
of the approval of the INPR and the fact that the Corps would be commencing cleanup 
opera!ions in the near futlire. 
. d. CBRND penonne1 met with TBU and Department of the Army (DA) on 
19-20 Dec 90, conccming their need far TBU assistance at Port Stpna. LTC Doc Bishop, 
DirecCor of the CWM Program at the DA, ~ 
that the TBU was unable, at that time, 
to pmYide transport and stonge semces· for any CWM teCOVm!d at FFS~. (IBU bas now 
indicated it will provide support). Reeently within DA and the Army Materiel Command 
(AMC), the policy seems to bav~ shifted to calling IeCOVeted. CWM; a hazardous and toxic 
wd (HTW) under BPA ~~· TbiJ policy Shift cnme. numy ~problems: 
:;', '(1) ·Since CWM is a ha7J!rd0\ls waste, it must be. transpoirted by a lioeosed RTW 
tnnspc>tter. "Ibis transporter must ilso have an EPA ID number., TJm is not licaised to 
txaDlport hazardous waste. Further difficultiea arise from the fad that conuneRal carricn 
cannot transport CWM. 
(2) There are only seven installations in the Continaltal United States (CONUS) that 
are autbori7.ed to store CWM. However, the commanclen of these sevm instaJJatims are 
onBble tO accept any CWM numifcsted as HlW as this would vioJatc Part B of their 
insiaBatien :ttcRA· permits conceming the storage of HTW. 
· ·(3) The DOD would be the lead agency for the control of the CWM but all actions 
womd be subject to EPA, State, and local regulations. 
(4) The above seven installations have nearly reached their physical capacity to store 
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CWM even though AR-S0-6 ay.s they mun accept the CWM. Tbcac installations 
will remain at or near capacity until such time as the Chemical Demilitarization Program 
itdUCes" the CONUS military stoclcpilc. 
(S) Finan)', Johnston Island· (JI) can no longer accept CWM for storage and 
dCmilitarization from any areas of the world other than the Pacific Basin. This is a result of 
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the •venatu Agreement• where President Bush agreed with the Government of the Solomon 
Islands not to accept at n any CWM found outside the Pacific Basin. 
e. On 9 Jan, 1991, CBHND formally requested in writing, Commandec Army 
Mataiel Command (AMC) and TBU support to cleanup at FPS. AMC was provided all of 
the pertinent background information and the reasons for the urgmcy. 
f. CEHND and CESAJ briefed Governor of the U.S. Vrrgin Islands, Alexander 
Farrelly, on 21 Mar 91, concerning the status of the FPS (Water Island) project and the U.S. 
Govmunent's plans for eve.ntua1 mnediatioo of the site, u necessary. An overview of the 
CEBND Ordnance and Explosive Waste (OBW) Program was also presented. Governor 
Farrdly requested that a search of military records be performed on all Fonneriy Used 
Defense Sites in the U.S. Vugin Islands. 
g. On 12 Aprll 1991, CBHND, contraded with Bbasco, Inc. to perform an Arehives 
Search of Fort Segarra and all other FUDS located within the U.S. Vugin Islands. 'lbc -
Archives Search Report was comp1'ted on 3 Jul 91. The history of Fort Segarra and the 
nature of the testing cond\Jctcd there are contained in the Archives Search Report. The 
tq70rt provided a Risk Assenment. Code (RAC) of 1 for the P.lamlnJo Bay landfill area. 
Based on the RAC 1 saning, CBHND determined that an Intmm Remf'Afial Action project to 
install ·a fence around the Flamingo Bay landfill site was riecessary. 
h. On 18 Jul 91, CEBND aud HQUSA~ brld'ed Congreuiooal Delegate Ron 
de Lugo on the status of the Water l&1aad project. The findings of the ieceatly completed 
Archives Search of tile PPS 8ncf other PUDS in the U,S. Vugin Tslancts were discussed. The 
primary concern emphasized by CEHND WU the RAC 1 (Flamingo Bay I andfill) site Oil 
Water Island. 
i. On 14 Au' 91, the Governor was briefed by CEHND and ~AJ oo the results of 
the Archives Search~ A press Idease was issued to the public advi$Dg of the issuance of the 
Archives RepOrt. Later that day repiesentatives from CBBND and CESAJ held a public 
meeting on Water Island and briefed the residents on the n:port. They were also informed of 
the plans. to fence the FWningo Bay Landfill area and to complete topogmphic surveying of 
Water Island. 
j. A contract to fence the Flamingo Bay landfill site and to.perform topographic 
surveying was awarded Ebasco, Inc., on 14 Aug 91. Inst.a11aDon of the fence was coxnplctcd 
on 4 Oct 91, and topographic surveys were completed on 14 Nov 91. The Flamingo Bay 
Landfill site and test areas 2, 4, S, 6, and 7 were mapped at a scale of one inch equals 30 
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feet (l" =30'). In addition, the entire Water Island was planirnetrically mapped at a scale of 
one inch equals 200 feet {l" =200'). 
k. Another contract was awarded to Ebasco, Inc. on 27 Sep 91, to prepare-eoncept -
ordnance remediation work plans. The final concept work plans were completed on 16 Mar 
92. These plans will be provided to the remediation contractor for incorporation into the 
final plans for the FFS project. 
1. The Governor's Press Secretary, Mr. James O'Bryan, was briefed by CEHND and 
CESAJ on 4 Dec 91 regarding the status of Water Island project. On the same day a 
meeting was held with the residents of Water Island. For the benefit of the island residents 
that were not at the 14 Aug 91 meeting, the Archives Search Report was discussed. The 
status of CEHND remediation contracting action was also discussed. The residents were 
given an opportunity to obtain copies of the recently completed topographic and planimetric 
maps. 
m. On 3 Feb 92, CEHND briefed the CESAJ Commander, COL Salt, on the history 
and status of the Water Island project. 
n. On 1June1992 a memorandum from General D. Reimer, Vice Chief of Staff of 
the Army, to the Chief of Engineers and others, declared the Fort Segarra and the Raritan 
Arsenal projects as CWM pilot projects with high priority in the DA. 
o. In June 1992, CESAJ, CEHND and MTA, Inc. visited Water Island for the 
contractor's pre-proposal site visit. Brief meetings were held with Mr. James O'Bryan, Mr. 
Bob Bunn, DOI territorial representative, and several local officials. 
p. In August 1992, the new Non-Stockpile Program Manager from USACMDA 
visited all former CWM test areas on Water Island. Again brief meetings were held with the 
Governor's staff (Mr. O'Bryan), DOI representative, and DPNR. Staff personnel from 
CEHND, USACMDA, CESAJ, CESAD, and HQUSACE accompanied the new Non -
Stockpile Program Manager. 
q. On 26 August 1992 Project Management for the FPS project was assigned to 
CESAJ by the Commander, CESAD. 
r. In September and October 1992, the National Park Service conducted cultural 
resources field investigations on Water Island. Twelve historic and archeological sites were 
identified during this extensive study. Some of the 12 identified sites are located in or near 
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areas that may be investigated for the presence of chemical warfare material (CWM) as part 
of this project. 
s. On 30 October 1992, the first FFS project coordination meeting was held- at the 
Jacksonville District office. Representatives from CEHND, USACMDA, CESAD and 
CESAJ briefed Col Salt on status of project and roles and responsibilities of each 
organization. 
t. A follow-up project scoping meeting was held in Atlanta, GA on 11-12 Nov 92. 
Representatives from CEHND, USACMDA, and 1EU provided a forum for the CESAJ 
Project Manager to initiate the development of the PMP. 
u. On 14-15 January 1993, a meeting was held in Huntsville, AL with all parties to 
discuss comments on the DRAFT plans for non-intrusive site characterization activities by 
the CEHND contractor, MTA, Inc .. 
v. April 1993, USACMDA Report to Congress includes the FFS location as a site 
containing potential CWM. This information is briefed to the Governor, USVI by the 
Deputy District Commander for the Antilles, LTC Benton. 
w. 10 August 1993, project coordination meeting held in Jacksonville, FL. Purpose 
of meeting was to identify actions necessary to initiate intrusive activities in Sep 94 as 
directed by ABC, BG Brown. 
x. 9 September 1993. Workplan revised and distributed by CEBND to USACE, 
CMDA, and TEU. Plan identifies non-intrusive site characterization activities to be 
conducted in early 1994. 
5. Project Description The proposed project activities will concentrate on the areas where 
chemical warfare material (CWM) testing exercises are sumected to have been conducted in 
the late 1940's and early 1950's. These areas have been identified through initial archives 
searches. Other areas suspected of containing conventional OEW will also be investigated. 
Interim Removal Actions for OEW have been initiated to address areas which present an 
imminent and substantial danger to the public. The CEHND approach to the OEW problem 
is based on removing the imminent and substantial danger to the public. An Interim 
Removal (Remedial) Action (IRA) was performed at the Flamingo Bay landfill site by 
fencing the one acre (approx.) area. This action was initiated at this area since it was given 
a Risk Assessment Code (RAC) 1, based on the finding of ordnance during the 1966 
construction in the area. 
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· 6. Project Management The Commander, South Atlantic Division (CESAD) has tasked the 
Jacksonville District (CESAJ) with the responsibility of Project Management for the project. 
In this regard, CESAJ will correlate the requirements of all responsible organizations and 
develop the FFS Project Management Plan (PMP). A comprehensive network-of atl program 
activities to be performed by CEHND, USACMDA, CF.SAJ, TEU, and others has been 
developed by CESAJ and is included as an Appendix C to the PMP. Primary responsibility 
for matters relating to Public Affairs will be CESAJ. In addition, the CESAJ Antilles Office 
in San Juan, Puerto Rico will be the primary point of contact for any matters involving the 
coordination and input of the local and federal governmental agencies in St. Thomas, U.S. 
Virgin Islands {USVI). 
The Corps of Engineers will act as the lead agency for the project initiating such actions 
as necessary in coordination with the supporting agencies to carry the project through 
remedial action (RA) (removal). As such, the Corps of Engineers is primarily responsible 
for the completion of the (RI/FS), the preparation of design documents, and the 
advertisement, award, and supervision and administration of the RA contracts for all items 
except those designated as the responsibility of supporting agency. The responsible 
Authorized Contracting Officer (ACO) and their contractor will be responsible for obtaining 
all permits required for any phase of the project. The supporting agencies may negotiate 
with the Corps of Engineers and provide funding for any actions required as a part of other 
contractual arrangements. These items of work will be within the terms and conditions of 
the Memorandum of Understanding between USACMDA, USACE, and USACBDCOM. 
7. Individual Project Manager Within the Corps of Engineers, project planning, 
engineering, design, and implementation is being managed under the Life Cycle Project 
Management concept. An Individual Project Manager (IPM) oversees the project through 
completion of Remedial Action (Removal). The IPM' s role in the project implementation is 
to: 
a. Develop project schedules, budget, and funding requests based on inputs from other 
Corps of Engineers elements and the supporting agencies. 
b. Serve as primary point of contact between the supporting agencies and the Corps of 
Engineers. 
· c. Ensure that project development continues on schedule within available funding. 
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d. Ensure that changes or refinements to the proposed plan or schedules are fully 
coordinated with higher headquarters within the Corps of Engineers and with the supporting 
agencies. 
e. Ensure that various project products meet the specified objectives and needs of both 
the Corps of Engineers and the supporting agencies. 
f. Ensure that project funding for subsequent stages is requested and programmed in 
accordance with the overall project schedule. 
g. Report to the Deputy District Engineer for Project Management (DDE(PM)), the 
District's Project Review Board, and the supporting agencies on the status of the project. 
h. Make adjustments as necessary to this document to keep it current and reflective of 
the project as it progresses through the various stages. 
-SECTION II - SCOPE OF WORK 
8. Scope of Work 
a. The current strategy will include the non-intrusive site characterization activities at 
selected areas where CWM testing is suspected to have been conducted. This non-intrusive 
work will include a combination of the following types of activities: 
(1) shallow soil samples 
(2) magnetometer surveys 
(3) ground penetrating radar surveys 
(4) vegetation surveys 
(5) shallow groundwater samples 
b. The removal/relocation of significant non-Department of Defense (DOD) debris will 
be required prior to conducting the site characterization activities. Since much of the debris 
is abandoned motor vehicles it will be necessary to address hazardous and toxic waste 
(HTW) issues. 
c. Complete details of these plans will be provided by the CEHND contractor, MTA, 
Inc., in Draft and Final form prior to start of any on-site activity. After the plans are 
approved by CEHND, CESAJ, USACMDA, and TEU, they will be fully coordinated with 
all interested Federal and local agencies as well as the general public. 
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d. Full compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the 
National Historic Preservation Act (NBPA), as amended, will be completed prior to start of 
any non-intrusive or intrusive activity on a particular site. All field invdigatioos, including, 
but not limited to soil samples (shallow or deep), water samples (shallow or deep);-and 
clPJ1riag of vegetation. will be fully evaluatM by CESAJ and CEBND to determine the 
impacts of the propoaed actiooa on the environmeatal or cultmal resources of any particular 
area to be investigated. 'Ibis information will then be coordinated by CESAJ with 
appropriate Federal and tenitorial agencies. 
e. The IeSU1ts of tbia non-intrusive activity will determine the need for additional site 
cbaracterizatio studies to include more intrusive work to verify subsurface anomalies that 
could be CWM or OBW. No intrusive activity will be allowed until all teqUired plans have 
been reviewed by the appropriate Federal, tenitorial agencies and authorities. 
f. Environmental Mitigation: The proposed actions during the site charact.crizati 
phases should .a.ot 2qUire any mKigation .plan. However, future mnediation plans, if 
nccesmy, Will be closely evaluated and will provide for enviroomerital mitigation where 
necessary. 
g. Cultural ~ 
Wodc Given the pntential -for adverae effects to the significant 
cultural resources on w~ 
Ialand, a cultural n:sources mitigation plan will be required for 
site investigations in m:as that have been identified as containing significant cultuml or 
archeological resources. F.ach area to be investigated for CWM will be evaluated regarding 
the idmtification of cultural ICSOll1'c:e& and the need for a mitigation plan will be determined 
before starting any non-intrusive (or intrusive) site dwacaization activities or miuited 
remedial actions. 
b. The following work p1am will .requim approval by CEHND and CESAJ prior to start 
of any work by the CBlfND coo.tracem, M'I'A, Inc.: 
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. (1) Site Specifie Work P1an ($SWP) 
(2) Site Safety &alth Plan (SSBP) 
(3) QualitY Control (QC). Plan 
(4) Cbemia.1 Daia Acquisition Plan (CDAP) 
(S) Sampling, Analyzing, and Relocating of Non-DOD Debris Plan 
(6) Property Management Plan 
,(J) Dcfemc Reutiliation Marketing.Office (DRMO)· Tum-in Plan 
.. (8) Hurricane ~ 
Standard Operating Proc;:edure (SOP) #4 
(9) F.mel'gency Response Plan 
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i. USACMDA, TEU, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), National 
Environmental Health Center (NEHC), will monitor the development of the work plans and 
provide recommendations to CEHND regarding the approval of such plans. 
j. CESAJ will assume the lead in developing the environmental documentation and 
agency coordination necessary to meet NEPA and cultural resources requirements. 
Depending on the findings of the site characteriz.ation activities, additional environmental 
coordination and documentation may be required if any OEW or CWM material is located. 
k. USACE, on behalf of DOD, shall be designated as the generator, and shall be 
responsible for the manifesting of the CWM. USACMDA shall be responsible for the 
storage, transportation, and/or treatment/disposal of any CWM material recovered. 
9. REAL ESTATE REQUIREMENTS 
No permanent real estate interest will be required. On 3 Jan 91, CEHND received-
from CESAJ the Rights-of-Entry (ROE) to enter DOI and lessee property to perform site 
investigation and clean-up work. The ROE has been renewed and the expiration date 
extended again until February 1996 in order to complete the investigations and required 
remedial actions where necessary. 
The Interim Holding Facility as well as any 
treatment/disposal may necessitate the leasing or rental of property in order to establish these 
facilities. 
10. PRQJECT IMPLEMENTATION 
The environmental restoration process is normally a four step process. The first step is 
a research into past operations. This is accomplished through a Preliminary Assessment 
(PA) which involves a records search and inspection to identify areas/sites of potential CWM 
contamination. The second step in the process is a RI/FS leading to the docurl}entation of 
decisions reached during these investigations/studies. This step involves a field investigation 
to determine the extent and nature of contamination and an evaluation of remedial 
alternatives leading to the selection of an alternative in the Record of Decision (ROD). The 
third step in this process consists of RD and RA. These activities address the remediation of 
the CWM areas. They can include removing CWM from the site for treatment or disposal; 
containing the CWM on site; or treating the CWM on site. Remedial actions are the final 
cleanup actions taken after the documented decision is issued. The final phase is the site 
closeout phase. During this phase which may be accomplished after any of the other three 
phases if appropriate, the decision is documented, Federal, State and local authorities are 
informed of the decision, and public notice of the closeout is accomplished . 
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11. ASSUMPJ'IONS 
L Prior to any restoration activity being conducted at an actual or suspected CWM 
location, preliminary assessmmts and ICJIM'1fia1 investigatioos of the suspected site are 
required to detmmine the natme of contamination. The renwlial investigatiom along with 
the utnciated survey and sampling work and dcw;l•menbltion is the responsibility of the 
USACS. The dlaraclmization efforts will provide information for the development of the 
owal1 plan for the remediation of the e. 
b. The activities BMOCiated with the physical nmava1 of CWM from the site, or 
temporarily storing the CWM on site, are rekzlcd to as site operatiooslrenwHaJ activities. 
l'hD 'IBU IDd USACB are msponmDle for the mvation/n:moval of the CWM from the 
=c:avadoll e aad placing the CWM into tpeciaJiud eootainers p:ocured bJ USACMDA. 
If the CW .is to ·be bft in a tempmary hnkting facility, TSU and USACB will lmllpOrt 
the items to the interim holding faaili\y and tum them over to USACMDA who, in 
coojuncticn with CBSAI, will maintain and provide ICCUl'ity for the interim holding facility 
die. lf.6e. dleJli aa is made to deatroy the CWM GD-lite USACMDA wiB be responsiblflor 
all delb:idim actlYities. . 
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c. If the excavated CWM cannot or should not be tteated on-site, tnmsportation of 
the 1111terial to a aeleded 1ocatioP will become oece••ry. Prior to tramportatim, the proper 
NEPA·dooi•mentation must be prepated wl completed, witA a recoal of decilioa that 
idcntifi• traDlpol'lation as the ae1c cted option. Addffionally, u ~ 
CWM are to be 
treated u bazardCNa waste, envhonnwua\ dncumen'8tion mut be recei\lecl for tramportatiml, 
stuqe and dmtructim of the CWM. USACMDA, with the support of TBU, is iapomihle 
for all aspects of the off-site tnmportatioo of CWM. USACB will obtain the 04qaary 
environmental dcw;lunmtatioo for tlalllpCJrting the CWM u bazanlous waste includiq 
manifesting on behalf of DOD. All transportation activities will be completed in accordance 
with Public Laws 99-121and91~1. 
d." UsACMDA and ~MITBU 
are invol¥ed at FPS because ~is known or 
auspected CWM. 
e. At FFS, cmAJ' baa rmpoasihility for ovezall management of CWM conblminatrd 
site rcmtdiation. CESA.J and CBHND are accountable to emure aecurity, emc:rgency 
iapome, chmrical and eq>1olive safety, enviRJammtal compliance, medical suppar" 
chanical smcty, quality assurance, public affain, and otha' activities necessary for the safe 
and efficient destruction of CWM are effectively coordinated and properly executed. The 
USACB shall attempt to secure some of these services through agmements with local 
agencies. However, as the USACE does not have staff to provide all of the neceuary 
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technical support, USACMDA and CBDCOM/TEU will provide specialized CWM related 
technical support, as required. 
f. USACE and USACMDA, through their respective site contractors, will establish a 
comprehensive Occupational Health Program (OHP) in compliance with applicable 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and DA standards to prevent, 
diagnose, and treat occupational illnesses and injuries sustained in the performance of official 
duties. The contractor will incorporate all personnel directly supervising, supporting, or 
conducting NSCM operations into the OHP. 
g. Contingency Army Medical Department response capability for chemical accidents 
or incidents will be provided on a resource available basis. The scope and extent of such 
back-up medical support will be established in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 
between USACE, USACMDA, and the U.S. Army Health Services Command. 
h. USACE and USACMDA shall assure that a formal safety and health program is 
developed and implemented for their respective operations involving CWM that identifies, 
evaluates, and controls safety and health hazards and provides for emergency response. 
i. USACMDA will develop a Quality Assurance (QA) Program and establish and 
maintain the QA Program for operation and maintenance procedures for the treatment, 
temporary holding, and off-site transportation and the manifesting of CWM. USACMDA 
will provide QA related contract support. As applicable, USACE and CBDCOM, if in a 
supporting role to USACMDA will develop a Participant Quality Assurance Program Plan 
(PQAPP) and associated procedures, in coordination with the USACMDA QA Program Plan. 
PQAPP's will be submitted to USACMDA for review and acceptance prior to 
implementation. 
j. USACMDA will ensure that all chemical treaty compliance activiti~ are conducted 
in consonance with the Chemical Treaty Convention provisions. 
k. USACMDA will develop and approve all plans and procedures required for the 
treatment, temporary holding, and transportation of CWM. Plans will include as a 
minimum, medical support, safety, industrial hygiene, surety, emergency response, security, 
and environmental compliance. Plans and procedures will be coordinated with USACE and 
CBDCOM, as applicable, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies and 
regulations. 
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SECTION m - WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE 
12. Geru;ral - Wo.tk Brrakdown Structure The Wo.tk Breakdown Structure (WM)-is a 
listing of the products and sub-products requilcd to implement the RD and Remedial Action 
(Removal). A CfY9Y of the wm is included in Appendix B. The major activities to be 
compJe.ted prior to the start of the intrusive invatigations include the developmeat of the 
following: Work Plan; Site Secific Safety, Health F.mc:rgency Response Plan (SBBRP); 
Community ~ 
(Action) Plan; CWM Tnnsportation Plan; CWM Interim HoJcting 
Facility Plan; THU Operational (Support) Plan. This plans will be incorporated into the 
Final Safety and Work Plan and submittr:d to the Office of the Chief of Engineers for 
approval by the DA Safety Office with concurrence by the Department of Defense Explosive 
Safety Board (DDBSB) prior to start of intrusive actions. 'Ibc TcdlDical Managers will be 
responaible for providing the cletignated sub-products cm schedule and within allocated 
budgets. 
SECTION IV 
OllGANIZATION, RESPONSIBlLITDS, AND AtJTllOltrt'Y. 
13. OrpnjptjnnaJ Brrakdnwn Structure (QDS): The Organization Breakdown Structure 
(Om) identifies the organiutions within the Colps of 'Bngineen .reSponsiblc for performing 
work requin:ld for project implementation. Offico titles and symbols of organizations that 
will participate in the project are listed below: 
cmAJ-DP 
DP-A 
DP-I 
<:mAJ-CO 
CO-C 
CO-CC 
P.R.OJBCT ..,,,.._. v _. r.m.nn."" t>lVISION 
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Deputy District Engineer for Progmns and Project Management 
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Individual Project Manager 
CONSTllUC110N DtvrslON 
Construction Division 
Construction Blanch 
Contract Administration 
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CO-CQ 
Quality Assurance Section 
co-cs 
Comtruction Services Section 
CESAJ-BN-C 
CONTRA.Ct'ING DIVISION 
Chief, Contracting Division 
AB and Construction Branch 
BNGINBBRING DIVISION 
COST ENGINEBRING BRANCH 
DlmGNBRANCH 
cmM-BN-DC 
Sprdftcadnns Section 
BN-DD 
Drafting Section 
BN-DL 
Levees and Waterways Section 
BN-DM 
M.ecl>anical Section 
BN-DS 
Structures ~ 
GP.Ol'BCHNICAL BRANCH 
CBSAJ-BN-0 
Geocechnical Branch 
BN-GS 
Soils Section 
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OeoJo!gy and Bxpkntion Section 
PIANNJNO DIVJSION 
BNVIRONMBNTAL ~ 
CBSAJ-PD-BB 
PD-BR 
PD-:m 
CBSAJ-RB-A 
CBSAJ-OC 
CBSAJ-S0-1 
:Environmental Quality Section 
Environmental Coordination Section 
Environmental Studies Section 
REAL ESTATE DIVISION 
Acquisition Bianch 
OPFICBOF~ 
SAFETY OPFICB 
Industrial Hygienist 
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. JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, ANTILLES OFFICE 
Deputy District Commander for the Antilles 
·cESAJ-DS 
DS-CO 
DS-CO-S 
DS-CO-V 
DS-DP 
DS-PD 
DS-RD 
DS-SO 
DS-RE 
DS-PA 
Antilles Construction Office 
San Juan Resident Office 
Vrrgin Islands Resident Office (St. Croix) 
Programs and Project Management 
Planning Section 
Regulatory Section 
Safety Office 
Real Estate Section 
Public Affairs 
b. 
U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DIVISION. HUNTSVILLE (CEHND) 
CEHND-DE 
Huntsville Division Commander 
DC 
Deputy Commander Programs and Technical Management 
AD-M 
Assistant Division Commander 
CBHND-PM 
PM-OT 
PM-AE 
Directorate of Programs and Project Management 
Ordnance & Technical Programs Division 
A-E Contracts Division 
· CEHND-SO Safety and Occupational Health Office 
CEHND-ED 
ED-CS 
ED-SY 
ED-ME 
ED-ES 
CEHND-RM 
RM-B 
RM-F 
Directorate of Engineering 
Civil-Structures Division: 
Site Development Branch 
Geotechnical Branch 
Environmental Protection & Utilities Branch 
Systems Engineering Division 
Analysis Branch 
Mechanical- Electrical Division 
Cost Engineering Division 
Cost Engineering Branch 
Service Branch 
Directorate of Resource Management 
Program Budget Division 
Finance and Accounting Division 
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CBllND-CT 
CT-D 
CEHND-OC 
CEHND-PA 
Directorate of Contracting 
Environmental Acquisition Division 
Office of Counsel 
Public Affairs Office 
c, 
U.S. ARMY BNGJNBBR DMSION. soum ATLANTIC (CfMU) 
~DB Commander, South Atlantic Division 
CESAD-PM 
PM-H 
Dircctorate of Programs and Project Management 
:Environmental R.estoiation 
d. 
HBAJ)QVARTERS. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF BN'fi!NBBRS CBOUSACID 
CBMP-R 
Environmental Restoration Prognm (Cl!MP-R) 
-RF 
Formerly Used Defense Sites (PODS) Branch 
e. U.S. ARMY CHEMICAL MATERIAL DPSTR.UCDON AGBNCI (USACMJ)A) 
USACMDA-PM-NSCM 
Program Manager Non-SIOCkpilc Chemical Materiel 
f. U.S. ARMY CHBMJCAL and BIOLOGICAL DEFBNSB COMMAND (CBDCOM): 
TSU 
U.S. Army Tedmical Escort Unit 
h. 
Ql'ABR FEDERAL AGENCJF,S: 
DOI 
U.S. Department of the Interior 
EPA 
F.nvironmental Protection Agency, Region Il (New Yodc, NY) 
FWS 
U.S. Fish and W'tldlife Service 
NPS 
U.S. National Park Service 
DBHS 
Department of Health and Human Services 
i. VJRGIN ISLANDS TERRITORIAL AGENCIES: 
DPNR 
Department of Natural Resources 
VITEMA 
VI Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
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14. Project Team The following individuals comprise the Former Fort Segarra Project 
Team: 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT: 
FUNCTION 
Robert Bridgers 
Project Manager 
LTC Stephen Benton 
Deputy District Engineer 
Jim McAdams 
Study Manager 
Ivan Acosta 
Environmental Quality 
E1mar Kurzbach 
Environmental Studies 
Bill Porter 
Environmental Studies 
Rona Mazer 
Janice Adams 
Elsa Jimenez 
John Hess 
Robert Dulaney 
Carl Overstreet 
Cindy Turner 
John Brady 
Bill Hottinger 
Y amil Castillo 
John Rodriguez 
HUNTSVILLE DIVISION: 
Environmental Coordination 
Environmental Coordination 
Public Affairs 
Geo technical 
Geo technical 
Safety 
Real Estate 
Counsel 
Construction 
Field Operations 
Safety 
Roger Fitzpatrick 
Project Manager 
Bob Britton 
Program Manager 
Bob Nore 
Technical Manager 
Chuck Twing 
Safety Specialist 
USACMDA: 
Chuck Heyman 
Louise Dyson 
Leslie Kline 
MAJ DeWitt 
CESAD: 
Sharon Ernst 
Janice Gelhaus 
Gary Mauldin 
HOUSACE: 
Jim Coppola 
Program Manager 
Public Affairs 
Safety 
Environmental 
Project Manager 
Safety 
Environmental 
Program Manager 
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OFFICE 
Prog & Project Mgmt 
Antilles Office 
Planning Division 
Planning Division 
Planning Division 
Planning Division 
Planning Division 
Planning Division 
Antilles Office 
Engineering Division 
Engineering Division 
Safety Office 
Real Estate Division 
Office of Counsel 
Con-Ops Division 
Antilles Office 
Antilles Office 
Prog. & Project Mngt. 
Prog. & Project Mngt. 
Safety Office 
Non-Stockpile 
Public Affairs Office 
Risk Surety Managmt Div 
Envir. Monoitoring Div. 
Prog. & Project Mngt. 
Safety Office 
Planning Division 
FUDS Branch 
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SECTION V - RFSPONSIBILITY ASSIGNMENT MATRIX 
15. Prqject Responsibilities The purpose of this section is to describe the organizational 
responsibility for performance of the work activities for the project. It is the intersection of 
the Organizational Breakdown Structure and the Work Breakdown Structure. 
a. SPECIFIC USACE RFSPONSmILITIFS. 
(1) Develop site characterization/remediation plans and submit them to both 
USACMDA and Chemical and Biological Defense Agency (CBDCOM) for coordination and 
comment/concurrence as applicable. 
(2) Develop the statement of work for the site characterization contract soliciting 
input and concurrence from USACMDA and input from CBDCOM. 
(3) Award the site characteri7.3.tion contract, solicit suggested sources from 
USACMDA. 
(4) Assume responsibility for conducting public meetings, meeting with regulators, 
and meeting with local officials, as required. Coordinate public affairs activities with 
USACMDA on matters associated with CWM. 
(5) Execute site characterization work at FUDS locations. 
(6) Locate a satisfactory site for chemical warfare material storage structures as 
requested by USACMDA. 
(7) Conduct archival searches for site specific information and reports ~n suspected 
CWM FUDS locations and provide reports to USACMDA and CBDCOM. 
(8) Develop the risk assessment, with USACMDA support, for recovery of the 
CWM at the suspected FUDS locations. 
(9) Provide support for the physical security at FUDS locations. 
(10) After coordination and approval of USACMDA, prepare the on-site 
environmental monitoring plan for site investigation and recovery of CWM. This includes 
monitoring for agents as well as other chemicals necessary to safely execute those phases at 
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the site. Support USACMDA in developing the environmental requirements during the 
trcatmalt phase of the operation on-site. 
(11) Develop on-site laboratory rcqullcments and provide die laboratory and 
necessary equipment for the recovery of the CWM at the suspected FUDS location. 
(12) Piepare the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study aoliciting input from 
USACMDA and CBDCOM. 
(13) Develop the medical support, emergency response and safety plans to ensure 
compliance with the Fedezal, state and local requimnmts for :mcovay and site investigation 
phases witil CWM is turned over to USACMDA. 
(14) Manage the acquisition of~ mtate Mqairements of both USACMDA and 
CBDCOM. 
(lS) Bxcavate the site in order to remove the CWM (if sclected). 
(16) Package the CWM into protective containers furnished by USACMDA. 
(17) hmove the CWM containen from the excavation or ~ 
site and tum 
them over10 USACMDA for destruction or move them to the intP.rim holding facility. 
(18) Treat any chemical agent contaminatrtl soil or groundwa1er. 
(19) Rest.me the excavation site after removal of the cootaminated material. 
(20) Initiate actions necessary for the approval of a lepU8te H1W project unda the 
DBRP-FUDS program. The new project will compJele any soil· or groundwater mncdiation 
necesary. Additional testing, and the completion of an IUIFS, a Record of Decision (ROD), 
followed by RD/RA may be necessary to accomplish the total remediation of the 
contaminatrd area. 
(21) Document all activities an4 prepare a writtm cJ.ose.out report and Lessons 
Learned document applicable to other DBRP-FUDS sites. 
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b. USACE Support Re~<msibilities. 
(1) Participate in pre-operational surveys. 
(2) Assist USACMDA in designing/procuring/installing the protective containers in 
which to pack excavated CWM. 
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. (3) Provide support as requested for transporting the CWM to an off-site location. 
(4) Assist USACMDA, as requested, in developing the risk assessment for the 
treatment phase of the project. 
· (5) Support USACMDA in developing on-site laboratory requirements. 
c. 
SPECIFIC USACMDA RFSPONSmILITIFS. 
(1) Identify and develop requirements for an on-site temporary holding facility for 
recovered CWM. Obtain the necessary Federal/State/Local approval for temporarily holding 
CWM on-site; and procure and install the necessary structures at the designated site. 
(2) Develop the on-site environmental monitoring and treatment requirements for 
operations that involve CWM. Monitor for those chemical agents known or suspected at the 
site during treatment, temporary holding and, if required, transportation of CWM, assuring 
compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies. 
(3) Develop on-site laboratory requirements to support treatment and/or storage of 
CWM. Provide the laboratory needed to support these activities. 
(4) Provide real estate requirements to the USACE. 
(5) Design and procure protective containers in which to place/overpack CWM after 
excavated or recovery for treatment and/or storage activities. 
(6) Design and procure equipment to be used to treat (destroy) the 
excavated/recovered CWM on-site. 
(7) Oversee and approve the activities to remove the CWM containers from the 
excavation/recovery site to the interim storage/holding area. 
(8) Oversee approved USACE activities to treat agent contaminated soil and 
groundwater on the site. 
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(9) Assume responsibility for maintenance and security efforts at on-site interim 
storage/holding area. 
(10) Conduct pre-opcntional surveys prior to site cbaracterization, excavation, 
transportation or destruction of CWM on-site. Invite both USACB and CBDCOM to 
participate. 
(11) If off-site transportation is sdected, support the development of required NEPA 
documentation for the method of transportation and cntination of the CWM including 
manifesting .requirements. Solicit support as required from CBDCOM. 
(12) Develop procedures for overpacting the CWM conlainers for off-site 
transp0t1ation; overpaclc CWM for shipping to selected off-site location. 
(13) Transport the ow:rpacbd CWM to a selected Jocatioo for storage and ultimate 
destnJction. 
(14) DeYdop and coonfina1e with the DHBS all plans and documentation relating to 
storage, treatmea>t, and off-site transportation of CWM. 
(15) Develop medical support reqummmts and emezgency responae plans for on-site 
movemmt and treatment (destruction) of CWM, or if aeJ.ccted, off-site transportation of 
CWM. 
(16) ·Develop the risk as,,essment for the treatment and off-site transportation, if 
required, of CWM. 
(17) Responsible for public affairs support associated with the interim holding, 
disposal and off-site transport of CWM. 
d. USACMDA SYPJ)Ort Remonsibilities. 
(1) Assist the USACE in locating a satisfactory site for CWM temporary holding 
faci1ities at FUDS locations. 
(2) Review and concur on USACB developed site plans for the suspected area. 
(3) Review and concur on the USACE developed statement of work to execute the 
site characteri7.ation contract, prior to submission through procurement channels. Review 
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and concur on USACE and contractor safety and contingency procedures for agent huards 
which could be alCOUlltered during site cbanlctcri7.ati. 
(4) Assist and support USACE in meeting with local regu)ators and community 
leaders. 
(5) Assist and support USACB efforts for retrieving archival information and reports 
on suspected CWM. 
(6) Provide public affairs support to the USACB as required for site characterization 
and m:overy of CWM. 
(1) SUpport and assist the USACB in developing the risk a~ment for intrusive site 
characterization activities and recmery of CWM. 
(I) Provide technical input to USACB's Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study 
(RJIFS). 
(9) Review and concur oo USACB developed medical support, eme.rgeocy response, 
and safety plans to ensure compliance with regu1atory requirements during site inve1tigatinn, 
CWM r«aveey and pa.clcing intD containers. 
(10) Comdinate and provide technical guidana: to USACB on activitiea to excavate 
CWM from the suspected site. 
(11) Comdinate with and support USACB activities to package the excavated CWM 
into the protective containers. Approve the configuration of all oveipacks. 
(12) Support CBDCOM efforts to obtain a permit for off-site transportation of 
recovam CWM as hazaldous waste including all manifest requiremmts. 
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(13) If tramportation is IClected, assist the selected storage location in obtaining 
Federal, state, and local pe.rmits for storing the CWM as hazardous waste. 
(14) Support the USACB in developing enviroomaltal and associated Jaboratmy 
requirements for the site charact.eri7.ation and retXJVeCY phases of on-site operations. 
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e. SPECIFIC U.S. ARMY CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE COMMAND 
(CBDCOM) RJ!'.BPONSIBJLlTIE8. 
(1) Review and comment on USACB'a site plans. 
(2) Review and comment on USACB's Statmient of Work for the site 
cbaracterization effort. 
(3) Support the efforts of the USACB in meetings with local regulators and leaders. 
(4) Support USACB's effort, as requested, to manage the site cbaracterizatio work. 
(5) Assist in archival documentation scarcbcs for information on suspected site. 
(6) Pmvide support USACB and USACMDA for disposal or off-site trmsportation 
of CWM as iequilm. 
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(7) Support USACMDA and USACB in the devdopmm.t of on-site environmental 
monitoring and treatment requirements. Provide monitoring support as .required. 
(8) Provide technical input ID USACB's Remecfial Investigation/Feasibility 
Study (RI/PS). 
(9) Coordinate with and assist the USACB to ensure necessary medical support is 
available. 
(10) Assist and support the USACE in developing emcrgmcy preparedness plans and 
execution as MqUiled. Participate in emergmcy response exercises. 
(11) Provide the USACB with real estate requirements. 
(12) Support USACE's efforts at the excavatioo/m:ovecy site as requiicd. 
(13) Support USACB and USACMDA in maintaining secmity at the on-site storage 
area, as requested. 
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(lS) Support the overpacking of the CWM in preparation for transportation. 
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(16) Review and comment oo USACMDA's medical support plan for off-site 
traasportatioo of CWM. 
(17) Provide public affairs support to USACE and USACMDA as required. 
16. ProJec:t Tfflm Responsibilities 
a. Pm.iect Manucr The Project Manage.r is responsible for managing the project 
pammecen (cost, budget, schedule, scope, and quality), as wc11 as dealings and relationships 
with those involved in the project process (customers, functional elmlCDts, govemmmt and 
D011-gowmmmt entities). The PM manages the delivery of the project in accordance with 
the PMP through final remedial action. Although the technicsi.l elements, through the 
technical 1rum.,s, are ICSpODSiblc for the cootmt and quality of technical products, the PM 
bas the responsibility and the authority to participate in the development and review of 
technical issues, when appropriate. 
b. Ir&fioiral Manger Each functional element is reprmitcd by a tcchnicaJ manage"Z 
(TM). The TM'a_ working UDder the supervisioo of the functiooal cbi.efa, are responsible for 
the contait and quality of the k:dmical products. While the TM acrvm on the project 
managrment t.eam, the majority of his or ~ 
time is spent oo technical product 
managemm.t. Specifically, the TM's are ICSpODSible for the following: 
(1) development of technical products; 
(2) interlace with PM; 
(3) coordination with te.chnical disciplines; 
(4) coordination with technical functions; 
(S) point of contact for function's supporting contractors; 
(6) coordination of function •s PMP input; 
(1) · communication with the supporting agencies technical rep1esentatives; 
(8) rep1esentation of technical issues at PRB. 
c. Pmiect Team Members In coordination with the PM and IM, the project team 
members are responsible for development of schedules and execution of technical products 
within budget and on schedule. Each team member will serve as the primary contact for 
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·activities assigned to their office. Team members are responsible for providing information 
to the PM and TM that has been coordinated and approved by their respective supervisors. 
· 11. Resi><>nsibility Assignment Each activity, the office responsible for its execution, and 
the budgeted cost is defined in Appendix C. 
SECTION VI - PROJECT SCHEDULE 
· 18. Project Schedule The project schedule is divided into three parts for ease of use as a 
management tool. The overall project management schedule identifies all tasks required to 
implement the project and their associated costs. Two complex tasks, the non-intrusive site 
characterization and the intrusive site work required to identify any OEW or CWM are 
difficult to schedule. The semi-time scaled networks will be included as Appendix C. Time 
analysis is based on receiving appropriate funding for the site characterization activities. 
19. Project Milestones A list of the critical milestones for this project will be included as 
Appendix D. 
SECTION VIl - BUDGETS AND COST ESTIMATES 
20. Project Cost Estimate A detailed project cost estimate will be prepared for this project 
by USACE. The detailed cost summary sheets will be provided in Appendix E. 
21. Cost Estimate Changes Changes to the project baseline estimate will be processed and 
documented in accordance with Engineer Regulation 5-7-1, Life Cycle Project Management 
System. The supporting agencies will be kept advised of changes in the project estimate, 
The project contingency will likewise be managed in accordance with ER 5-7-1. Changes in 
the project estimate will normally be reflected in adjustments to the project contingency 
estimate. At such time as insufficient contingency funds remain, a project cost increase 
request will be prej>ared by the Project Manager and forwarded to higher headquarters for _ 
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22. Prqicct Fupdior The preamtly estimated funding requimnmts for further developma1t 
and implemrn«arinn of the ~ 
are shown by Fecknl FiJCal year (FY) in Appmdix F. 
Supporting agency (USACMDA, TBU, etc.) funding n:quirements have been brola:n down to 
show the requiled fund& &o provide leCUlity' traDlpOrlatioo, OD-lite temporary storage 
coofaimor, etc. Nm-Peden! funds are not ttiqUimd for the project. 
SECl'ION Vlll - IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 
23. BWl!Jtce AIIOOltinn Plan The cuaml schedule auumes DO limitations on the human 
reaourc:cs required fm pniect implementation including clcmgn, supavision and 
adminillratioa, aod manaaemaat. Compuacra, CADD equipmmt, and ~ 
materials and 
supplies are mo available in sufficient supply ID IK'UV'lplish tbe prQjcct without limitations. 
24. Mm Qxmrntioo Plan 
a. Bcgptra•ml! of Local Q!oJxntim Local coopentive agra:ments will be n:quimf 
with lewnl Jocal agmciea IDd medical auppol't facilities 
Tbele agreements will be 
de\'e1oped u specific teqUimnents are identifitd. 
b. Community Br1eriio"' PJao CSSAJ bu deveJq»ed a Community Relatims Plan 
(CRP) md u incmpmmcd u Appendix G. 1bia CRP wu bued upon the exbdng public 
relatioal ltluctme that bu been in place Dee 1be pn:iect baa been approved. 'Ibis plan will 
be introcluc:ed to the public at a fcxma1 meetina when the nan-intrusive site cbanclaiDtion 
work p1ana are a1JO mealed foe comments. Coonlination nwJinp will be cooducled u 
needed to identify and raolve ~ 
ismes. The primary points of contact foe 
commmricmon with the public and the media will be the ~ 
PIQ;ect Management 
Branch, Programs and Project Management Divilion, and the AntUJa OfJice. Public Affairs 
Office, San Juan, PR. 
c. Dmipg of Sqmnting A&CO£Y'• Fundjor Bcmrin;ppJl3 Prior to saart of any activities, 
the fundin& iequhements for any supporting aaeocy must be identified and available. All 
funds requiD::d by mpportiDa ageociea to perfoon the ddaiJed activities idmtifiM for the 
project features will be budgdcd by cmAJ in the Annual Yucal Year and Fwe Year D~­
FUDS Workp)ans. One exception is USACMDA in-houae funding requirements which will 
be separately budgeted and funded by USACMDA. (USACMDA support contract funding 
requiremeats will be budgeted by CBSAJ). 
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25. AcgukWon Plan 
'Ibis project will require the utilimion of architect/engineet" (A-E) 
finns and the rzvka of comtruction firms. A-B cnatracts wiJl be pmvided through the use 
of ongoing contracts for the required mvices. Construction contnlds will be provided 
through the competitive biddin& process with the cootrllCt award going to the lowest capabJe 
bidder. All acquisitiom will be conclndrcl in accordance with the Pedelal Acquisition 
R.egulatioos. Also, an oontraclS will be reviewed for applicability of the small and 
disadvmdaged bnsiness program. 
26. Rel !Wrr Plap The only real estate activities antic:iplded are the right-of~try 
requilements for government contractors to work OD cenaiJl sites. If additional real estate 
information or investigations are nece1SBry (such as for the locatioo of the intrzim holding 
facility or oCher' *>nge/dilpoal systems for CWM), they will be idmtffied and requirements 
prcpmed after the noo-intnJlhe portion of the m cbanlrJr:lintinn activities. 
27. Total OgaBty Plan 
'Ibis project will be implemmted in accordance with the standanf 
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pbaa, quality UlarlDCe wDl be maintained through ateosive reviews within the CBBND 
and CBSAJ, followed by teYiews by USACMDA, TBU, and Colpa' higher autbodty. Prior 
to awarding my contracts, all applicable quality related codes, llandants, and reguJationa will 
be identified. Technical processes and procedures necessary to ensure conformance to 
quality requirements will also be identified and implemented. 
28. Yelpc ~ 
' bag Pig The VB program will be adminilfered by the HmdsYi1le 
Diviaian VB Office (CBBND-VB). Thia will be an organi:rM effort to am1yze funcdoa1 of 
COllltrUCtiol1, equipmeat, and/Ir mpplicl for the pmpoe of .auevJng dlCIC funcdons at the 
lowat ovemll cost inclnding life cyde COit without W7ificing quality, function, Cl' operation 
and mainteo•nce capability. The VB program will also include an evalualion of the 
efficialcy of any removal actions. 
29. Safety Plan Site Safety and Health Plans (SSHP) are developed for this project by the 
cootmctors pedorming the work. CBHND Safety Office (CBRND-SO or CBBND-FD-SY) 
approval of 1be safety plans ls necemry before plans can be submitted to the Depu1ment of 
Defense ExpJosive Safety Board (DDED) for approval. 'Ibis plan will be bwa:tded 
tbmugh HQUSACB, Army Bnvironmmta1 Ceata', DA and 1bm to DDmB. DDESB 
approval is required prior to c:ommeacema>t of intrusive investiptiom or lelDOYa1 activities. 
Cootnctor and Corps penonncl must fol1ow the requirements of Cmps of P.ngineen manual 
BM 38S-1-1. CESAJ penonncl from the. Antilles Office will be iaponsil>Je to monitor the 
contractor's compliance with the approved SSHP. 
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30. SECURITY PLAN Since this project contains properties owned or leased by various 
entities, security (safety related) will be provided as called for in the approved work plans 
with CESAJ providing coordination. Security requirements for this project are limited to 
those required to prevent damage to existing property and equipment owned by others and to 
prevent risks associated with unauthorized access onto a site that may present a health 
hazard. Areas determined to be extremely hazardous will be fenced and appropriate warning 
signs posted. USACMDA, in conjunction with CF.SAJ, will be responsible for site security 
when any CWM is located and identified. CEHND contractor personnel and TEU will be 
responsible for security when conventional OEW is located. 
31. CULTURAL RESOURCE PLAN 
Twelve historic and archeological sites have been 
identified during field investigations on Water Island by the National Park Service. Several 
of the significant sites are located in or near identified CWM test areas. Additional field 
investigations will be required and a mitigation plan will be required for work in any areas 
containing historical and archeological sites that will be affected as a result of project 
implementation. CESAJ will develop the required mitigation plan in consultation with the 
U.S. Virgin Islands State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service 
(NPS). Mitigation for impacts to cultural resources will be completed prior to initiation of 
any site characterization activities. 
32. ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 
A. Environmental Assessments (EA). 
The EA will be prepared by CESAJ and coordinated with CEHND. The 
results of the non-intrusive site characterization investigations activities will serve as the basis 
for further environmental coordination. USACMDA will be responsible to determine the 
best method to treat, dispose, or transport any CWM found at FFS. Significant cultural 
resources are located on Water Island and these resources will be addressed in the EA 
prepared for this project. Also the suspected existence on Water Island of two endangered 
species (the leatherback turtle and the brown tree boa) must be further investigated. An 
endangered tree species has also been found on Water Island. An Environmental Assessment 
of the non-intrusive site characteriz.ation activities will be completed and coordinated with 
appropriate agencies prior to start of any work on site by the CEHND contractor. 
B. Environmental Permits. 
Environmental Permits are not necessary for CERCLA actions. CESAJ will_ 
be responsible for resolving any permit issues with the Virgin Island Territorial and Federal 
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33. Operation and Maintenance Plan If USACMDA's plan is approved, to provide an on-
site interim holding facility prior to start of more detailed (intrusive) site characterization 
activities, a Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan will be provided by USACMDA. This 
plan will identify the O&M requirements of such interim holding facility to keep it fully 
operational and provide a closely monitored, climate controlled environment inside the 
facility 24 hours a day seven days a week. CESAJ will oversee the contractor's execution of 
the O&M plan prescribed. 
34. MANAGEMENT CONTROL PLAN The Corps of Engineers will act as the lead 
agency for implementation of the project. The project will be implemented in coordination 
with USAC.MDA, and TEU, throughout the RI/FS phases, remedial design, remedial action 
(removal) actions. The supporting agencies will be funded directly by CEMP-RF for the 
specific project related costs. Within the Corps, the project is being managed under the Life 
Cycle Project Management (LCPM) system. The Project Manager will oversee the project 
through completion of remedial action with support from the Construction--Operations 
Division and the Antilles Office. 
CEHND is the Mandatory Center of Expertise (MCX) for OEW and thus is 
responsible for planning, design, and removal of OEW. CESAJ will serve as the Project 
Manager for the overall project execution and will provide Contracting Officer 
Representative (COR) support for on-site control of site investigations and OEW removal 
contracts. CEHND is responsible for monitoring ordnance removal efforts. TEU is 
responsible for CWM removal and safety. USAC.MDA is responsible for the ultimate 
destruction of any CWM found during the project. 
35. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The primary reporting system is the Monthly 
reports describing the current status of the project schedule. Cost estimates will be prepared 
by the CESAJ, IPM in accordance with ER 5-7-1. In conjunction with this PMP, the reports 
represent a summation of the data necessary to: assess the status of the project schedule and 
cost, and monitor the accomplishment of project objectives. The reports are provided 
monthly to the Jacksonville District Project Review Board (PRB) and to the South Atlantic 
Division, Directorate of Programs and Project Management The CF.SAD Project Review 
Board meets every other month and will likewise report this project to the HQUSACE PRB 
on a bi-monthly basis. CEHND, USAC.MDA and TEU will also be provided copies of the_ 
reports. 
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Other reports that will be utilitized for project control during the execution of the FFS 
project include: Quality Assurance Report (QAR) - Daily Log of OEW Removal (CEHND), 
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Project Fact Sheets (CEHND and CESAJ), Weekly Progress Reports (Contractor), Weekly/ 
Monthly Cost Reports (Contractor). 
36. QIANGE CONJ'ROL fLAN 'Ibis document will serve as the baseline for 
identification of changes in project scope, schedule, and cost. P.rogre.u will be monitored 
through the use of the reporting forms with the goal of ideatifying changes as soon as 
possible and forecasting new schedules and/or costs. If changes arc identified, the 
documentation and approval process prescribed by ER S-7-1 will be ntilimd. A Project 
Schedule and Cost Change Reque3t (SACCR) Form will be the instrument for docummting 
and obtaining approval for changes. Work will be performed in accordance with Approved 
Work Plans with any deviation to be approved by CEHND, CESAJ, USACMDA and TEU. 
37. PBOPpTI MANA,GF)dENT PLAN For Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPPP) and Tune 
and Material (T&M) contracts, the Contractor will be iequired to ~·a 
detailed 
property plan describing the equipment to be employed to perform:all necessary operations. 
1be plan shall deacribe and quantify both field equipmalt (such as site traila, backhoes, 
trucb, bnJldottn, front-end .loaders, chainsaws, manometm, etc.) and office equipment 
(such as computer, printer, FAX, copier, 2-way radios, camcorder, tdephoocs, etc.) and 
consumable supplies (both office and field) intmded to be used. The Contractor will be 
n::quircd to dclcribc in the PMP the BOUICC and rmtal/acquiaition costs for all field and office 
equipmmt and co.n111mahle supplies. 1bRe quoees must be obtained and provided in the Plan 
for each piece of field and office equipment and the plan must indiade that the vendor with 
the lowest price quote WU used for rental/acquisition. 1be Coottactor will indicate in the 
property management plan whm rental costs exceed acquisition costs for a particular piece of 
equipment over the life of the project. Jn theae instances, the Contmcting Officer may diiect 
the Contractor to purchase that equipment. After Contracting Officer approval of the Work 
Plans/Property Managemmt Plan, additional field/office equipment and consumable supplies 
in excess of $100 (aggregate total) may not be rented/acquired without Contracting Officer 
approval. 
All property acquired is the property of the U.S. Government and will be disposed or 
transferred in accordance with existing DA regulations. At the conclusion of all work at Fort 
Segarra, all consumable supplies (such as sbovds, chainsaws, trimmers, chains, lumber, 
office supplies, etc.) will be turned over to the nearest Deimse Reutili7.ation and Marketing 
Office (DRMO) for ultimate disposal. 
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PAGE 33 
Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
38. Project Issues Issues that require long term action to resolve and that significantly 
affect the project, its implementation schedule, or costs as they arise will be included as part 
of this document as Appendix I . 
. JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
PAGE 34 
Fonner FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
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E:31JAN94 
E:02HAR94 
2 
L:02FEB94 
L:04HAR94 
0 
0482 
30 
30 
2 
0 DEVEL OFT PUBLIC INVOL RESP PL 
CESAJ 
E :04FE894 
E:0611AR94 
9 
L: 13FEB94 
L: 15MAR94 
0 
100 
2 
2 
2 
0 COMPL NON·lNTRUS FIELD INVEST. 
CEHND . 
E:03HAR94 
E:04MAR94 
53 
L:25APR94 
L:26APR94 
0 
110 
55 
55 
2 
0 OEV. SSHP ANO INTRUSIVE WKPLAN 
CEHNO 
E:03MAR94 
E:26APR94 
2 
L:05MAR94 
L :28APR94 
0 
120 
2 
2 
SUBMIT DRAFT NON·INTRUS REPORT 
CEHNO 
E:05MAR94 
E :0611AR94 
53 
L:27APR94 
L:28APR94 
0 
130 
30 
30 
2 
0 REVIEW ORFT NON·JNTRUS REPORT 
CEHND 
CESAJ 
E:07MAR94 
E:05APR94 
53 
L:29APR94 
L:28HAY94 
0 
~ 
0484 
45 
45 
2 
0 DEVEL OFT COMMUNITY ACTION PL 
CESAJ 
E:07MAR94 
E:20APR94 
9 
L: 16MAR94 
L:29APR94 
0 
~ 
0422 
2 
2 
2 
0 SUBMIT DRAFT TRANSP. PLAN 
CMOA 
E:06APR94 
E:07APR94 
15 
L:21APR94 
l:22APR94 
0 
~ 
0442 
2 
2 
2 
0 SUBMIT DRAFT INTER. HOLD. PLAN 
CMDA 
E:06APR94 
E:07APR94 
15 
L:21APR94 
L:22APR94 
0 
~ 135 
21 
21 
2 
0 REVISE NON·INTRUSIVE REPORT 
CEllNO 
E:06APR94 
E:26APR94 
53 
~ 
L:Z9MAY94 
L: 19JUN94 
0 
0424 
30 
30 
2 
0 REVIEW DRAFT TRANSP. PLAN 
CESAJ 
CEHND 
E:08APR94 
E:07MAY94 
15 
l:23APR94 
L:22HAY94 
0 
~ 0444 
30 
30 
2 
0 REVIEW OFT INTER. HOLDING PLAN 
CMDA 
CESAJ 
E:08APR94 
E:07MAY94 
15 
L:23APR94 
L:22HAY94 
0 
0408 
60 
60 
0 COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMEN 
CESAJ 
E:21APR94 
E:20JUN94 
4 
L:25APR94 
L:24JUN94 
2 
0462 
2 
2 
2 
0 SUBMIT OFT TEU OPERATIONAL Pl 
TEU 
E:21APR94 
E:22APR94 
10 
L:01MAY94 
L:02MAY94 
0 
===~================================================~==================s:::a:cc::::x========================~==:::::a2::::::::::::: 
Legend: ( for Column 1 ) 
S =Start activity, F • Finish Activity, I • Independent 
:·:·:·. 
::~~:;:;~ 
,,;,1 
PEN PLAN 
· ... ~-
PAGE: 3 
EPORT: 
ACT CHECK 
ACTIVITY CHECK LIST by EARLY START 
REPORT DATE: 60EC93 
ROJECT: FTSEGN03 
Ft. Segarra CllH Remediation 
TIME N0\1:030EC93 
········-··----···--················-····-···--···--·-···························-················································· 
C T 
TOTAL 
REM ORIG 
A y 
/FREE 
ACTIVITY 
OUR 
DUR 
L P PROG DESCRIPTION 
COOE 1 
CODE 2 
START 
FINISH 
FLOAT 
----------------······················-··----------···························-······························-····················· 
0486 
2 
2 
2 
0 SUBMIT DFT COMMUNITY ACTION PL 
CESAJ 
E:21APR94 
E:22APR94 
9 
L:30APR94 
L:01MAY94 
0 
0464 
30 
30 
2 
0 REVIEW OFT TEU OPERATION. PLAN 
CEHNO 
CESAJ 
E:23APR94 
E:22MAY94 
10 
L:03MAY94 
L:02JUN94 
0 
04862 
30 
30 
2 
0 REVIEW OFT COMMUNITY ACTION PL 
CESAJ • 
CEHNO 
E:23APR94 
E:22MAY94 
9 
L:02MAY94 
L:01JUN94 
0 
140 
2 
0 FINAL NON·INTRUSIVE REPORT 
CEHND 
E:27APR94 
E:01MAY94 
53 
L:20JUN94 
L:24JUN94 
51 
150 
30 
30 
2 
0 REVIEW RA SITE SAFETY llORKPLAN 
CEHND 
E:27APR94 
E:26MAY94 
2 
L:29APR94 
L:28MAY94 
0 
0426 
30 
30 
2 
0 REVISE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 
CMDA 
E:08MAY94 
E:07JUN94 
15 
~ 
L:23MAY94 
l.:22JUN94 
0 
0446 
30 
30 
2 
0 REVISE INTERIM HOLDING FAC PLA 
CMOA 
E:OBMAY94 
E:07JUN94 
15 
~ 
L:23MAY94 
L:22JUN94 
0 
~ 0466 
20 
20 
2 
0 REVISE TEU OPERATIONAL PLAN 
TEU 
E:23MAY94 
E:12JUN94 
10 
L:03JUN94 
L:22JUN94 
0 
0, 
04864 
20 
20 
2 
0 REVISE OFT COMMUNITY ACTJON PL 
CESAJ 
E:23MAY94 
E112JUN94 
9 
~ 
L:02JUN94 
L:21JUN94 
0 
~ 160 
21 
21 
2 
0 REVISE RA SITE SAFETY HEALT Pl 
CEHND 
E:27MAY94 
E: 17JUN94 
2 
l.:29MAY94 
I.: 19JUN94 
0 
~ 
0428 
2 
2 
2 
0 FINAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN 
CMOA 
CESAJ 
E:08JUN94 
E:09JUN94 
15 
L:23JUN94 
L:24JUN94 
13 
0448 
2 
2 
2 
0 FINAL INTER. HOLDING FAC. PLAN 
CMDA 
E:08JUN94 
E:09JUN94 
15 
L:23JUN94 
L:24JUN94 
13 
0468 
2 
2 
2 
0 FlNAI. TEU OPERATIONAL Pl.AN 
TEU 
E:13JUN94 
E:14JUN94 
10 
L:23JUN94 
L:24JUN94 
8 
0488 
3 
3 
2 
0 FINAL COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN 
CESAJ 
E:13JUN94 
E: 15JUN94 
9 
L:22JUN94 
L:24JUN94 
7 
:::ea:::::z::=:=====s============e===========•=•~s=========•=•••=======:sz::s:::::::z::::z::::::::::z::••==========••===•=====•===== 
Legend: ( for Column 1 ) s = Start activity, F = Finish Activity, I "' Independent 
... 
1PEN PLAN 
EPORT: 
ACT CHECK 
•ROJECT: FTSEGN03 
ACTIVITY 
162 
165 
167 
, 70 
180 
C T 
REM ORIG 
A Y 
ACTIVITY CHECK LIST by EARLT START 
Ft. Segarra Cl.!1 Remediation 
DUR 
DUR 
L P PROG DESCRIPTION 
CODE l 
FINAL SITE SAFETY HEALTH PLAN 
CEHND 
SUBMIT INTRUSIVE RA WORKPLAN 
CESAJ 
85 
85 
REVIEW INTRUSIVE RA WORKPLAN 
OA·SO 
APPROVE RA INTRUSIVE WORKPLAN 
DA·SO 
90 
90 
START INTRUSIVE REMEDIATION 
CEHND 
CODE 2 
START 
E: 18JUN94 
l:20JUN94 
CEHND 
E:23JUN94 
L:25JUN94 
E :Z5JUN94 
L :27JUN94 
E :20SEP94 
l:22SEP94 
CESAJ 
E:25SEP94 
L :27SEP94 
T :27SEP94 
PAGE: 
REPORT DATE: 60EC93 
TIME N0\1:03DEC93 
FINISH 
E:22JUN94 
L :24JUN94 
E:24JUN94 
L :26JUN94 
E: 19SEP94 
L:21SEP94 
E :24SEP94 
l :26SEP94 
E:27llEC94 
l:290EC94 
TOTAL 
/FREE 
FLOAT 
~ • • • • :c"' = s:zaa: 1: :c1::zz:c sz: •a 1: :r.::z a z 2 • z zas =•a:::s a a:c: =•• • zz::z ::s s •= • aa s zs = s :c:c: •• :sas s:aa •• aa •a ass :111 === z: :i: 11ac za1: ss• a:z&z•z :: :z: a11z: az tr.::::::::=• s:a: 
Legend: ( for Coll.IM 1 ) 
S = Start activity, F • Finish Activity, I • Independent 
Fonner FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
APPENDIXE 
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
F«mer FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
APPENDIXE 
PROJECT COST FSTJMATE. 
A. fro&ram Bucl&c;t. The Program Budget is gmcratcd through funding Work Plans 
that are established for the ovenll DBRP-FUDS program related to OEW. Funds of $ 
are expected to be dedicated to Fort Scgma for the remainder of FY-93. 'Ibcse funds will 
be used for site investigations. 
(1) CBHNQ. 
(a) FUDS Contract Funds (To Date Jun 93) 
($SSS ,240) 
(b) PODS Contmct FundS (Remainder of FY 93 - S 
2Q.OOQ) 
(c) FUDS Contract Funds (FY 94 - S _ 2.810.000 ) 
(d) FUDS Contract Funds (FY 9S - S 
- }_ 
(B) Orpnjzational Cost Bstimares. 
IF.i'f:JI 
~ 
(1) CBRNp. 
(a) FUDS In-House Laboe (To Date $ 
) 
(b) PUDS In-House Labor (Remaindtt of FY-93 - S 30.00Q) 
(c) FUDS In-House Labor (FY 94 - $ 
120.<X>Q) 
(d) FUDS In-House Labor (FY 9S - $ 
) 
(2) CF$AD/Cf3AJ: 
(a) FUDS In-House Labor (To Date $ 
20.()QQ ) 
(b) FUDS In-House Labor (Remainder of FY 94 - $ 75.000) 
(c) FUDS In-House Labor (FY 94 - $ ___ 
) 
(d) FUDS In-House Labor (FY 9S - S. __ 
-,_;) 
JACKSO.NVIl.LE DISTRICT 
PAGEF.r-1 
Fcrmer FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
(3) USACMDA: 
(a) In-House Assistance (To Date $ __ 
___, 
(b) In-House Assistance (Remainder of FY 93 - $_) 
(c) In-House Assistance (FY 94 - $_) 
(d) In-House Assistance ( FY 95 - $_) 
(4) TEU. 
·(a) FUDS In-House Assistance (To Date $ __ 
---J 
(b) FUDS In-House Assistance (Remainder of FY 93 - $_) 
(c) In-House Assistance ( FY 94 - $_) 
(d) In-House Assistance ( FY 95 - $_) 
. JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
PAGEE-2 
F<Jnner FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
APPENDIXF 
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
Water Island population is comprised mostly of adults (90•) and a few cbildrm (10•). 
Of the adult population approximately half are over 50 years old. 
Employment is virtually non-existent in Water Island, with the exception of some persons 
involved in small construction. Most working adults work in St. Thomas. Approximatdy 
so" of the adults living on the island are retired. 
Economic activity is limited to mlla1 of rooms and cottages at two sites and rental of 
homes mostly during the summer. Prior to 1989, the Water Isle Hotel and Beach Club was 
operating on the island. Destroyed by the bunicane, it was closed down and the VI 
Government dmied them permission to rebuild. 
B. CbtonoJoU of ComJnunAy Iayolmnent 
Tbe Water Island COIUlUDity Jearned about the project in the mmmc:r of 1991, around 
the time they .mccived copies of the draft Ardlives Search Report prepared by B>Uco 
Environmeatal Co., from Huntsville, Alabama 
Tbe first public information nwo.ting with Water Island xeaidents was held on August 
14, 1991 at Water Island Temce. Approximately 4S concmm residmts attmdc:d the 
evmin& meeting. Corps of BngilWft officials eqtWned to reaidcots the status of tho piqect 
including findiqa of tbe JeCeDt1:y completed Archives Smdl lttport. Huntsville 
~t•ntldvea eitpltrincd the i1DmtdJltc Slepl to be tUm and IDlwerecf questionl from tho 
public. Copies of the final report were made awilable tD residents. 1be audience expreaed 
their appreciation for the nwting and efforts to clarify doubts. A commitmmt was made to 
hq> Water Is1and Civic Assnciatim representatives briefed on the progrea of the work. 
On August 15, Water Island iesideats read in the local papers about the C'.orps plans 
for wort at Water Island. A media briefing bad been held on August 14 at Government 
House. the briefing was also covemd by the local TV station on the evening of August 14. 
A second public information meeting was hdd in Water Island on Decembez 4, 1991. 
Nearly 48 concaned residettts •ttenctM this mrering. COipa of F.ngineers rcprmentatives 
explained the status of the project, the recently completed topographic mapping future step&. 
to be tami and answered questions from the public. Copies of the maps were made 
available to tbe public. Several winter residents, unable to attend the previous meeting 
participated in this one. 
tf.iiir.il 
lt.:!:.:!J 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
Fonner FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
C. Community Issues and Concerns 
The Water Island Ordnance and Explosive Waste Removal Project is a source of concern 
among residents for several reasons: 
(a) the nature of the materials that could be buried, (b) the disposal 'alternatives, (c) the 
potential impact of these activities on land sales from the Department of Interior and/or on 
their land values, (d) potential disruption from contractors activities on their secluded and 
private lifestyle. 
To meet some of these concerns, Corps of Engineers officials have kept the community 
representatives informed of visits prior to any person going to Water Island on project related 
work. Local representatives accompany the groups or meet them at the Flamingo Bay 
landfill site and are kept abreast on the status of work. 
The residents concerns for outside workers coming regularly to the island at a later date 
will be addressed prior to the contractor commencing work in the areas. 
4. COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM 
A. Goals and Objectives 
As stated in Section 1, the overall goal of the Community Relations Program (CRP) is 
to provide an effective mechanism for communication and the exchange of information 
among the Army agencies; the contractors; the local community; Federal and Territorial 
agencies. Attachment G-E presents a list of public affairs contacts for further information of 
the activities at Former Fort Segarra. The CRP has been developed to fulfill the 
requirements of the following: 
a. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
(CERCLA) of 1980 (Public I.aw 96-510), as amended, including Section 117 of the 
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 (Public I.aw 99-499, 
October 17, 1986). 
b. Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) Public Affairs Plan 10-1-87: 
Installation Restoration Program, October 1987. 
c. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, and U.S. Army Materiel 
Command (AMC) and AMCCOM Supplements to the regulation. 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
PAGE G-4 
f °11 (p!f ~ 9 f 
~~~~~~~~~~ 
Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
d. EPA guidance and publications, including Public Involvement in the Superlund 
Program (WH-FS-86-004) and CBRCLA Compliance with Other P.nvironmmtal Statutes 
(Fedaal ~ 
50(29): 5928-5932). 
e. The publication Community Relatioos in Superfund: A Handbook {Office of Solid 
Waste and Emcrgcncy Response (OSWBR_ Directive N~ 
9230.0-3A, March 1986}. 
'Ibis CRP bas the following specific objectives: 
(1) Bnsme the public is awaie of the nature of the Former Fort Segarra 
Ordnance and Explosive Waste Project. 
(2) :Ensure the public knows its health and interests are of primary concan to 
the Anny Corps of FngiJWZS. 
(3) Keep Watec IsJand iesidents; Fcdcnl and Territorial officials and the 
eontrador informed in a timely manner of ~ 
findings, recommmdations, statm of project 
activita, possible actions and the .reason for tlae actions. 
(4) Provide local m1ideots, FecBal and Tcrritorlal officials an opportunity to 
review and comment on studies, ren>ecfial action altematives and critical decisions. 
(S) Keep Cmps officials ICDSi.tive to and informed about changes in 
community concems, attitudN, information needs and activities ttlated to Watec Island and 
use dlelC coocems as .fadon in evaJnating modifications of the CRP as necessary 1D address 
the changes. 
(6) Effectively seive the community's information needs and address citi2:ens 
inquiries through prompt release of factual information through the media and other 
information dissemination techniques. 
(1) Effectively respond to the needs of the media by providing timely 
response 1D inquiries and requests for inteiviews and briefings, thereby resulting in fair and 
accmate reporting of the findings and recommendations resulting from the environmental 
studies and project activities. 
(8) Create and maintain a climate of understanding through an active public 
affairs program. Provide opportunities for comment and discus.Uon. 
JACKSONVIl.LE DISTRICT 
Antilles Off"ice 
•· 
PAGEG-5 
Fonner FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
(9) Identify issues and potcltial areas of concern and develop and implemrnt 
objective means to avoid or resolve conflicts. 
These objectives will be met using the techniques described in Section 4-C. 
B. Rem<>nsibilities 
The primary points of contact for the Former Fort Se9m Community Relations Plan 
are the Public Affairs Officen in the U.S. Army Corps of 'Enghx:ers. However, 
representatives from other levels of the Army are involved. The following responsibilities 
are established for the implemmtation of the CRP. 
ff.ffll 
~ 
1. From the Washington l..eYcl:. Public Affairs Chiefs 
a.. Department of the Army 
b. U.S. Army Corps of 'Engincns 
c. U.S. Army OJemiad Materiel Destruction Agency 
(USACMDA) 
d. U.S. Department of the Interior 
Responsibilities are: 
- To comdinate media statements or visits to Water 
Island that have national signifiomce with 
appropriate elements. 
- To coordinate release of any information at the 
national level. 
- Act as a point of contact for responding to and 
providing guidance for all national and policy 
type information questions. 
- Coordinate notifications to the Territorial 
:representative in Congras prior to national 
release of information. 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
PAGEG-6 
Former FORT SEGAIUlA 
PROJECT MANAGl!'MF.NT PLAN 
~ 
~ 
- Coordinate with Division and District levels in 
advance of Coagressional and gubematoria1 
notifications. 
2. From the District and Division Levels: Public Affairs Chiefs 
L 
U.S. Army Corps of Fngineers - South Atlantic 
Division 
b. U.S. Army Corps of Fngin='S - HuntsYille 
Division 
c. U.S. Army Corps of Engbwn - Jacbonvillc 
District 
d. U.S. Army Cbanbl Mall:dd Destrucdon Agmcy -
Program MaD8F" for Qcnrir.a] DemilitariDtion 
Responsibilities are: 
- Comdiaate Ideue of Fort Scgma infunnatioo 
with project managa' and the Corps Antilles Public 
Affairs SpcdaJist. 
Provide additionaJ public affairs guidance and 
assistance in support of dds plan, as required. 
- Develop and impk:mmt a systrm to convey timdy 
and accurate information tbrougbout all stages of the project to 
AntlI1es Public Aftmn SpcdaHst, 
- Refers to Antilles level for coordination and/or 
c1eanncc materials intoided for public relcue 
that have not been previously c1eared or 
specificaDy authori7.ed for release. 
- Inform others of any queries, rdeues or proposed mainland media 
visits to Water Island cooa=roing dds program. 
Assist in the preparation of news releases for use 
at major milestone achievements during progicss of 
site invea\igatioDs and remc:dial activities. 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Ofrice 
PAGE~'1 
. Fonner FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
· - Assist in coordinating Congressional or 
gubernatorial queries and responses received with other Anny 
elements and other agencies, as required. 
· - Support implementation of the Community Relations 
Plan. 
3. From the local level: Public Affairs 
a. Antilles Office - Public Affairs Specialist 
Responsibilities are: 
- Prepares and updates Community Relations Plan (CRP) 
· - Implementation at the local level of the CRP. 
· - Reviews and approves news releases, fact sheets 
· - Prepares Public Information Bulletins 
· Coordinates meetings with local official and 
residents to explain the status of the program. 
- Provides approval of contents of materials being 
presented in coordination with higher headquarters 
or as provided in cleared statements or plans. 
·Responds to media queries using statements 
prepared in coordination with higher headquarters 
or as provided in cleared statements or plans. 
- Coordinates distribution of fact sheets, reports, 
project updates and other pertinent material to 
information repositories and Water Island Civic 
Association representatives. 
- Secures and disseminates to interested parties 
copies of newspaper clippings related to the 
Water Island Project . 
. JACKSONVJLLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
PAGE G-8 
Former FORT SEGAIUlA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PIAN 
- Coordinates through appropriate channels Freedom 
of Information Act Requests relating to 
FortSegma. 
- Maintains and updates mailing lists of interested 
parties. 
- Supports visitors, meetings, tours or site visits, 
as necessary. 
C. Communications Activities and Tecbnigpes 
The principal dcments of~ 
in a public inwlvemalt program are to presem 
information to the community and to develop a constructive mechanism for public 
participatjon. To devdop, majntain and en~ 
public involvement, the FOIJDa' Fort 
Segura CRP presents mi acme appreadl to addressing public concems about the ~ect. 
Paramount to deve1oping public trust is a functioning conmumicatioos system by 
which relevant and accurate information can be made available to local citbeos, govrmmmt 
officiala, rcgu1ators and the media in a timely and responsible manner. 'lbis plan is designed 
to provide a functional and effective c:ommwrication and information exchange within the 
diffamt Army offices, other Fedcnl and Tc:rritorial ageociea, Watrz Ia1and JeSidmta, the 
public and the media. The following teetioas addtess the methods and techniques for 
implementin& such a system. Attachment G-F gives a R:COIIllDmded schedule for some of 
these activities. 
(1) Agency Communications Tpnimg 
Effective interagmcy communications is essential for a coordinated ami-ign in 
addressing community concerns. The U.S. Army Colps of F.nginttts Jacksonville District 
and Huntsville Division will meet as needed wi1b. U.S. Army Chemiaal M8terie1 Destruction 
Agatey (USACMDA) and other elements to review previous and ongoing studies, develop 
progmm schedule and monitor ongoing activities. In addition, they will produce timely 
information and will provide the information to Federal and Territorial agencies. Public 
affairs clwlnels will be involved as necessary. 
Agency interactions and communications techniques will include but not be limited to: 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Off"1ee 
PAGEG-' 
Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJFCT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
0 PrQject Status M«Jines - Meetings will be held at appropriate times with public 
affairs pc:nonneJ. involved to learn about project status, concerns, accomplishments, 
upcoming activities and schedules. 
0 Telc;phone Confcrr.Aee CaJJs - Conference calls will be held 
as needed to keep all agencies informed of program 
activities. 
0 News and Fact Sheet Releases - Copies of news re.leases, fact sheets and other 
pertinent information related to Former Fort Segarra will be provided to the federal agencies 
involved, for informatiooal pmpoecs and ao the agmcics can respond adequately to any 
media or public inquiries regarding the releases. 
0 ptjgr Notice of Community Mmjop - Whm community mtttings arc scheduled as 
part of the CRP, advance notice will be provided to other agmcies involved, both Federal 
and Tenitorial. Also provide adequate notice to Water Island residents and the public to 
allow for maximum participation. 
(2) Local Omtm1mjty and Media Comamnigtiggs Tf&bniQ.ues 
To date, communiaitions with Water Island residents regarding past and ongoing 
environmental U!CSSment studies and activities have consisted of: 
lf.ffll 
~ 
0 Two public information meetings held at Water Island on 
August 14 and Decrmbcr 4, 1991. 
0 Distribution of five Water Island Information bulletins. 
The bulletin is a one- or two-page document distributed 
to residents, the media, local officials and other 
intacsted parties. The J>UIPOIC is to help cmme the public is infonncd of the status 
of the removal actions and bas an understanding of the program. 
Media briefing held on August 14, 1991 to explain ongoing w~ 
the Archives 
Search Report and future actions. 
0 Compilation of conccmed citimls list. 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Ofrice 
PAGEG-10 
Jormer IOllT SRGARRA 
To expand communications and aisure effective two way interaction between the 
Corps of Bnginren and the local community, the following public involvement techniques 
lr'C recommmded: 
0 Continue the Informatioo BnJJrJ:i.n - It will address the coocems of the residents and 
ildudc status of studica, mnc:diaJ actiom" ICbr.duJe updates and special intett.st itana. 
0 Nen Bdran - To be prepared and distributed as needed to 
media, Federal and 
Territorial officjala, and .individuals OD the mailing list. 
0 Cgpmqoity Merlina - I.ocatioal are identjfied ~ 
additional mttdnp can be 
held with Waler Is1and rmidents. Such tiwdnp would be coordinated with Huntsville, 
USACMDA, Departmau of Interior and 1ocal offlc:iaJ• Tbe need for such UW'dings should 
be drJr:mrined by the Corps of Bnginrdl ~ 
• On Sib; Bric;fipp pd Toms - 'l1lele should be limited because of raideats 
mprcued intlftlt in not bavin& large gioups comtantly OD the illand. They can be bdd on 
an u needed basil with govemment officials, Coogreaiooal orepr caentatiwa and the media. 
Tiie tours will be coonlinaled by the public afJain 1epu amtatives. 
0 Agtin Yuual Y.tr:riaJa - Set up vilua1 displays of maps, charts, diagrams and 
photos. Tbae may be llCCOIDPIDled by a bdef 1eSt explaining the disp1ayl and tbe pmpoac. 
n.ey may be let up at the project site. 
0 lptrpdpq; 0mhw*Y' to Local B"fidrnb - Wurz &land laideotl want to bovtt 
who is the penoa(1) raponsil>Je for any group which visits the ut'a. The am supervimr 
must contact, with Public Affairs aaistance, the President of the Water Island Civic 
Aasociatioo prior to commmcing work. There is no substitute for penonal contacts ao 
residmts will know who to call for any matta related to work in their vicinity. 
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Antfllrs Oftlce 
PAGEG-11 
Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
Attacbment G-A 
SITBMAP 
PrQject maps pn::parcd by Project Management and odla tedmical units tD be utiliz.ed. 
See PrQiect Management Plan, Appendix A 
JACKSONVILLE DJSTRICT 
Antilles omce 
PAGEG-12 
F.irmer FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
Attachment G-B 
. NEWS ARTICLES/RELEASFS 
To be prepared and issued as needed in coordination with Territorial and other 
Federal officials. 
Note: As a sample, a news article published in the VI Daily on August 15, 1991 
enclosed. 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
PAGEG-13 
Fonner FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
Attaclm>ent G-C 
INFORMATION BULLBl1NS 
To address local concems and to involve and communicate with the public seveial 
information bulletins have been prepared and distributed for Water Island .residents. The 
bulletins, utilized to update residents on the Fort Segarra restoration program, have been 
prepared as follows: 
Bulletin One - September 6, 1991 
Topics: 
Status of U.S. Army Corps of F.ngintns work for 
Watte Ialand; An:bivcs Seareh Report, Public 
Meeting, Vuiton to Water Island 
Topi.cs: 
Residents Rqnamtative, Fencing, Mapping 
Work, Remediation Work Plans, Rmwtiarino 
Cootracting Actions 
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Bulletin 'Ibree - May S, 1992 
Topics: 
New Ageacy Created, Status, Visits to VI 
Bulletin FIYC - January 22, 1993 
Topi.cs: 
Summary, Vuitors to Water Island, Ongoing and 
Future Activities 
Note: As sample, Bulletin Five is attached. 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles orrace 
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PA.GEG-14 
Fenner FORT SEGARRA 
ImlWJSION 
WTIXTV 
Channel 12 
VI - Public Television Station 
P. 0. Box 7f:l9 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
WSVI 
Ollmne1 8 
BoxBABC 
Swmylsle 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PIAN 
.. : 
Attachment G-D 
MPDIAl.JST 
TBIHpHQNB 
(809) 714-6255 (809) T14-7'1J2 
(809) 778-SSOS (809) T18-S011 
St. Croix, USVI 00823 
,~::ii;M ,¥,, .~.:. 
Caribbean Communication 
St. Thomas Cable TV 
1 Beitjen Place 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
VI Daily News 
P.O. Box TT(IJ 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
JACKSONVJLLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
(809) T16-21SO (809) T14-SC'll9 
(809) T14-8T12 (809 (n6-Cr140) 
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Former FORT SEGARRA 
Island Trader (Weekly) 
44 Estate Frydenhoj 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
(809) 775-7084 (809) 775-4091 
·Also: Island Nautical Scene (twice monthly) 
·VI Business Journal 
(809) 776-2874 (809) 774-3636 
Box 1208 Emancipation Gardens 
St. Thomas, USVI 00804 
(twice monthly) 
Catholic Islander 
(monthly) 
Box 1825 
St. Thomas, USVI 00803 
VI GO-Tel (monthly) 
Box 4543 
St. Thomas, USVI 00803 
VI Pride Magazine 
P.O. Box 7908 
St. Thomas, USVI 00803 
St. Croix Avis 
Daily-St. Croix 
Box 750 
St. Croix, USVI 00801 
JACKSONVILLE DIS1RICT 
Antilles Office 
. (809) 774-3166 (809) 774-5816 
. (809) 775-5985 (809) 775-5985 
(809) 777-7VIP (809 (775-6051) 
(809) 773-2300 (809) 775-5511 
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Former FORT SEGARRA 
PR.OJECI' MANAGEMENT PIAN 
Water Island News 
(monthly) 
CIO I..imestone Reef Teaace 
Randy Bauster 
Water Island, USVI 00802 
IW>IO 
(809) 774-2148 
The Heat - 94.3 FM 
(BQIJ) 774JJ497 (809) 775-@67 
Box S647 
St Thomas, USVI 00803 
Z Gold 0 91. 7 FM 
(809) 774-9497 (809) 775-6867 
BoxS647 
St Thomas, USVI 00803 
WOOD - 98 FM/1090 AM 
(809) 774-4498 (809) 778-0fm 
BoxS012 
St Thomas, USVI 00803 
WIYC - Paradise 104/104.3 FM 
(809) 775-2104 (809) 776-4226 
BoxS234 
St. Thomas, USVI 00803 
WI'BN -The Breeze 102.1 FM 
(809) 776-2610 (809) 776-2601 
19 Estate Thomas 
STE 103 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
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Antilles Oft'ice 
None 
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Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
WVGN - Power 105 105.3FM 
(809) 776-1556 (809) m-3435 
Box 10772 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
WVWI - Radio One - 1000 AM 
(809) 776-1000 (809) 776-5357 
Box 5678 
St. Thomas, USVI 00803 
WSTA - Luck 13 /1340 AM 
(809) 774-4500 (809) 776-1316 
Box 1340 
St. Thomas, USVI 00804 
WIVI /96.1 FM 
(809) 774-1972 (809) 774-9788 
Box 4383 
St. Thomas, USVI 00803-4383 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
PAGE G-18 
F1>1mer FOllT SEGAllRA 
PROJECI' MANAGEMENT PLAN 
AttaclunentG-E 
PROGRAM POINTS OF CONTACT 
Public Affaig Contacts 
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Department of the Army 
Office of the Chief of Public Affairs 
Washington, DC 20310-1509 
(703) 697-4462 
US Army Corps of Fngineers 
Cbief, Public Affairs 
Headquarters USACB 
Washington, OC 20314-1000 
USACB South Atlantic Division 
Mr. Robert Bolland 
Chief, Public Affairs 
71 Forsyth St N.W. 
Atlanta, GA 230335-6801 
USACB Jacksonville District 
Ma. Jacqueline Griffin 
Chief, Public Affairs 
P. 0. Box 4970 
Jacbonville, FL 32232-0019 
U.S. Army Chemical Materiel Destruction Agency 
Program Manage.r for Non-stockpile Chemical Materiel 
Ms. Louise Dyson 
Public Affairs Office 
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5401 
U.S. Army Chemical & Biological Defense Command 
U.S. Army Technical :a..cort Unit (TBU) 
Mr. nm Allingbam 
Bldg E-SlOl 
AberdeaJ. Proving Ground, MD 21010 
JACKSONVIlLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
(703) 272-0010 
FAX zn-1803 
(404) 332-6715 
FAX 331-4837 
(904) 232-2235 
FAX 232-2237 
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Former FORT SF.GARRA 
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U.S. Amty Corps of F.nginecrs 
Huntsville Division 
Mr. Ken Crawford 
Clief, Public Affairs 
P.O. Box 1600 
Huntsville, AL 358-4301 
U.S. Department of Interior 
Public Affairs Office 
1849 C Street N.W. 
Mailstop 4328 
Wasbingtoo., DC 20240 
VI Government 
Mr. James O'Bryan Jr. 
Pnm Secretary to the Governor 
Govemmmt HOlllC 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
USACE, Jacbooville District 
Antilles Office 
Mn. Elsa Jim6lc:z 
Public Affairs Specialist 
400 Fe:rUndez Juncos Avenue 
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 
LiJt available from Project Management Plan 
JACKSONVIlLE DJSnuCT 
Antilles Office 
PROJECT MANAGEMF.NT PLAN 
(205) 9SS-S140 
FAX 895-3089 
(202) 208-3003 
(809) 774-0294 
FAX 774-4988 
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Former FORT SEGARRA 
Attacl>meot G-0 
LOCATION OF INFORMATION RBPOSlTOlUBS 
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Office of the Governor 
Public Affairs Office 
Govemment Bill 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
U.S.DepartJncntoflnterior 
Mt. Robert Buan 
Territorial Repeaentativc 
:Room 206 Fecbal Building 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
Enid M. Baa Library 
20 Dronningb Gade 
St 'lbomas, USVI 00802 
JACKSONVIl.LE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
Telephone 
(809) 774-0001 
(809) 774--1190 
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(809) 774-0630 
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Famer FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECI' MANAGF.MF.NT PLAN 
Attachmmt G-H 
LOCATION FOR COMMUNITY MBBTINGS 
ON WATER. ISLAND 
Water laland Terrace 
Water Island 
Contact: President Water Island Association 
Mr. Bill Data 
Td.. (809) 714-1288 
Capacity: 5().{j() penons 
Lead 'nmc: One week or less 
Fee: None 
ON ST. THOMAS 
lf.ii'.ii':I 
l.t:::.:I 
VI I.qislahJ.rc 
Vetcnns Drive 
St 1bomas, USVI. 
Contact: Office of the President 
Td. (809) 774-0880 
Capacity: ISO penons 
Lead Time: one-two wcck:s 
Fee: None 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Otrice 
PAGE G-22 
Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
Attachment G-I 
FPDEBAL 
Hoo. Ron de Lugo 
USVI Delegate to Congress 
Rayburn Building, Room 2927 
Washington, DC 20515 
St. 'Ibo.mas Office 
TF.RRITORIAL 
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Hon. Alerander Farrelly 
Gova:nor of the USVI 
Govemmcmt House 
P.O. Box 599 
St. 'Ibo.mas, USVI 00801 
Senator Bingley Richardaon 
Presidmt, VI 1.rgislature 
P. 0. Box 477 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
JACKSONVIl.LE DISTRICT 
Antilles omce 
TBI,BJ)HONE 
(202) 225-1790 (202) 225-9392 
(8()1)) 774-4408 
(809) 774-0001 
(809) 774-0880 
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Fonner FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
Attachment G-J 
CONCERNED CITIZENS GROUP MEMBERS 
Mr. Bill Bates, President 
Water Island Residents Association 
Water Island 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
Mrs. Elsie Keller, Past President 
Water Island Residents Association 
Water Island 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
Mr. Chet Kwiecien 
Board Member 
Water Island Residents Association 
19 Water Island 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
Mr. David McCardle 
Main Lease Holder Repr. 
Water Island 
St Thomas, USVI 00802 
·Mr. John Coleman 
Water Island Residents Association 
16 Water Island 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Office 
Telephone 
(809) 774-1288 
. (809) 774-4127 
(80CJ) 774-2919 
(809) 774-9849 
PAGE G-24 
Fermer FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PIAN 
Attachment G-.K 
MAILING UST 
Mailing lists are maintained at the Jaclaionville District, Antilles Public Affairs Office 
for use as nccdcd. 
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0 Lease holden on Wata Island 
• USVI Government officials 
0 Other interested parties 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Antilles Offtc:e 
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Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
APPENDIXH 
DA LETTER OF SUPPORT 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
o.?'tcC 01" THS:: CHltur Of'.flTATT 
WASHINGTON. D.O.. -·· 
JUN 1992 
MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTAl\"T SErnETARY OPTIIBARMYFOR 
INSTALLATIONS. LOGISTICS. AND 
ENVIRONMENT 
COMMANDER. U.S. ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND 
CHIEF OF F.NGINBERS 
. ., 
SUBJECT: Restoration of Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) 
Contaminated with Suspect Chemical Weapons . (CW) Materiel 
1. 
High level public and governmental attention to the restoration of 
Raritan Arsenal. NJ and ~Ort Segarra. :Vf lnake it mandatory that we 
accelerate actions for the recovery of suspect chemical warl'aro materiel 
from them. The U.S. Army Chemical Material Destruction Agency 
(USACMDA) ic being formed to accomplish overall programmatic 
planning and prioritization of effort to clear the estim:ued 200 fo~rly 
used defense sites {FUDS) which also may have snspoct CW materiel 
contamination. USACMDA is designated as the lead agency for recovezy 
of CW materiel from Raritan Arsooal and Fort Scgana. Corps of 
Engineers and AMC will provide suppon in the cxceution of opexations 
to clear these specific sites. 
2. 
Due to the urgency. Raritan Arsenal and fFort Segaira'lwill be J!_ilot 
projects and planning will proceed as rapidly as possible. 
Raritan 
Arsenal will. have first priority. 
On-sito activity at Raritan Arsenal will 
begin as soon as it can be arranged. AMC will provide fivo borrowed 
civilian/military personnel as - augmentation for. USACMDA to facilitate 
start of planning. pending the hire of permanent personnel. 
Target job. 
description and grade structure aro shown at Enclosuro. 
Specific skills 
and grade will be worked out between USACMDA and AMC. 
3. 
The restoration of Raritan Arsenal and 11$lfiSc~il! be caxrled-
out under ASA(IL&E) policy guidaneo. USACE retains on-site 
management responsibility. 
Director Space and Special Weapons, 
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Rest0l'2tion of Formerly Usod IXfensc Sites (RJDS) 
Contaminatod with Suspect Chemical Weapons (CW) Materiel 
ODCSOPS will be focal point for integration of chcmictl surety. safety. 
and security policy as it applies to this unique operation. 
4. 
USACMDA will provide overall diroction to lncludc ruoaroe 
programming. environmental. documentation . for ttampon mode and 
&toragc si.to selection. aud the development of equipment and 
procedures. 
USACB aod AMC support respomibility fer Raritan Ane.o.al 
IUld Fon Seg&rra are a.ssiguod as ootlined below. 
Wodciag relationships 
with USACMDA on a broad« scalo to addteh tho t()(al res1oradon 
mission will be c.itablishcd when the ~geney becomes folly operational. 
a. Cotps of Engineers: Responsible for all aspects of site 
restoration operatiollS to include site inveatiga~on. site safety 
documcotation. environmental documentation. remediation actions and 
unearthing of suspect chemical warfare materiel$. 
Responsibility for 
CW matic:riel end5 when materiel is unearthed. 
b. Anrry Materiel Command: 
Responsible in aceordaDoe with 
USACMDA plamlbtg for execution of rceovez:y of &uspoct chemical 
warfare materiel · ooce unearthed. 
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S. Fonding tcquiremeots dirccdy attributable to planning. 
preparation. and execution of restontioo and rec(1Very operations 
will ~ resourced from Defense Environmental· Restoration. Program 
(DERP) funding. Technical Escort Unit support to USA.CMDA will be on a 
rcimbm&ablo basis. 
Storage costs will be ex.ec:utcd from AMC nonnal 
operating accounts. 
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Enclosu.re 
0enen1. Umtcd States Army 
Vice Odcf of Staff 
2 
REPl..VTO 
ATTENTION ~' 
CEMP-RF (200-la) 
HEMORA.'IDUM FOR 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
U.S. /VmyC- of E...,._n 
WASHINGTOH, D.C. 20314-1000 
20 AUGJ992 
COMMANDER. HUNTSVILLE DIVISION, ATTN: 
CEHND-PM-<>T 
COMMANDER. HORTH ATLANTIC DIVISION. ATTN: 
CENAD-PP-PH 
COKMANDER. SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION. ATTN: 
CESAD-PD-R 
SUBJECT: 
Chemical Warfare Material Investigation and Remediation 
at Former Raritan Arsenal. N.3., and Water Island. U.S. Virgin 
Islands 
1. 
Reference memorandum, Army Vice Chief of Staff, l June 92. 
subject: 
Restoration of Formerly Used Defense Sites· (FUDS) 
Contaainated with Suspect Chemical Weapons (CW) Materiel 
(enclosed). 
2. 
The purpose of this memorandum is to reiterate the priority 
for investigation and remediation of potential CWM at the subject 
sites. 
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Tbe referenced memorandum directed tbe U.S. Army Chemical 
Material Deatruc'tion Agency, and the Corps of Engineers to plan 
and initiate remedial action at the subject sites as rapidly as 
possible • 
.C. 
The referenced memorandum established a new activity within 
USADmA to accomplish non-Corps activities incidental to the 
remediation at the subject sites. 
The new USACtWA activity -
recently staffed up to 5 action officers dedicated to 
accoaplishing the subject projects. 
Considering USACMDA has two 
projects to concentrate on, and the Corps bas many, it may be 
challenging to keep pace with USACMDA initiatives. However, 
considering the scrutiny these projects will experience, it is 
iaperative that we are never guilty of delaying project progress 
for lack of emphasis. 
· 
S. 
CENAD and CESAD must ensure their project managers (PHs), in 
conjunction with CEHND, develop and track project milestones to -
ensure each step is executed as quiclcly as possible. 
The 
acbeclule ~or accomplishing the projects aust be ambitious yet 
achievable. 
Parallel actions and other schedule efficiencies 
will be maximized. 
The sChedule must be based strictly on 
tecbnical feasibility, and will not consider funding or manpower 
constraints unless acknowledged by HQ. 
CEMP-RF 
SUBJECT: 
at: Former 
Islands 
Chemical Warfare Material Investigation and Remediation 
Raritan Arsenal, H.J., and Water Island, U.S. Virgin 
6. 
CEHND must coordinate closely with the respective PMs to 
ensure they are fully informed and provided opportunity to 
COIUM!llt on all activities and schedules concerning their sites. 
7. 
CENAD, and CESAD must ensure their PMs provide CEMP-RF 
respective project milestones (only regarding •area s• at 
Raritan) JILT 30 Sept 92. 
Thereafter, the PMs aust immediately 
notify CEHP-RF, in writing, of any deviation from the project 
schedule and corroborating explanation. It is CEHND•s 
responsibility to program sufficient funds to sustain the project 
schedules. 
8. 
POC: 
Mr • .Jim Coppola, (202) 504-4992. 
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY PROGRAMS: 
Encl 
CF: 
CEMAN (Maj. Harris) 
CESA.1 (Mr. Bridgers) 
MICHAEL H. FELLOWS 
Colonel, Corps of Engineers 
Chid, Environmental Restoration 
Division 
Directorate of Military Programs 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
SIOUn<"1\.Nme; OMSIOoc. C()OOPS~ - -
lllOOoa~ ::~ST.SW 
ATJ..AHTA.~~ 
26 Auqust l.992 
MEMORANDUM FOR COMMANDER, JACKSONVJ:LLE DJ:STRICT. ATTN: 
CESAJ-DP-I 
SUBJECT: 
Defense Enviromaental Restoration Progra• for Fonaerly 
Used Defense Sites (DERP-FUDS), Project Nuaber I02VI09770l. 
For11ter Fort Se9arra, Water Island, u.s. Virgin Islands 
1. Reference CESAD-PM-H meli\Orandua, dated 10 February 1992, 
subject: 
Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) -
Projects Management Responsibility (copy enclosed). 
2. 
l:n accordance with the above referenced aeJaOrandua, project 
aanagelMt.nt responsibilities for the subject ordnance and 
explosive vaste (OEW) restoration project are assigned to 
JacJcsonville District. 
The JacJcsonville District aust work in 
close coordination with the executil\9 agencies, U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers, Huntsville Division (CEHHD) and U.S. Aray Chemical 
Material Destruction Agency (USACMOA). 
The district aust keep 
the South Atlantic Division informed of activities on the 
project. 
3. Jacksonville District should ensure that the appropriate 
project inforaation and funding i~ included in the FUDS project 
database and vork pl.ans. 
As in all DEIW -
FOj)S projects, the 
3acksonvil1e District will oxecute the reaedial action (RA) for 
this project. 
In conjunction with the executinq agencies 
Jacksonville District is responsible for providinq input"'to a 
roraal aeaorandwa of aqreeaent: between the Corps of Enqineers and 
USAOU>A and for assistin9 in the develo1>111ent of a toraml 
C011D11unity relations plan. 
4. 
Xf you have any questions concerning this matter, please call 
Sharon Ernst, CESAD-PM-H, {404) 331-2495. 
FOR THE COMMANDER: 
Encl 
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CF: 
CEMP-R 
USACMDA 
CEHNO 
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JOHN W. RUSHING, P.c. 
Director of Prograas & Project 
Milna9eiaent 
Fonner FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
APPENDIX I 
PROJECT ISSUES 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
APPF.NDIX I 
PROJECT muES 
1. The presence of significant cultural resourses on Water Island will require close 
coordination of project activities with appropriate Fedeial (National Parle Service, 
State 
(State Historic Preservation Office), and local government agencies. 
2. 
:Endangered species of plants and animals may be encountered on Water Island and thus 
will require close coordination with Fish and Wtldlife Service (FWS). 
3. 
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Former FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
ACO 
AEHA 
AMC 
AR 
ASA 
ASA(IL&E) 
CA 
CBDCOM 
CD 
CERCLA 
CEHND 
CESAD 
CESAJ 
CON/HIW 
CO NUS 
COR 
CRP 
CWM 
cw 
DA 
DDESB 
DERP 
DHHS 
DOD 
DOT 
DPNR 
EOD 
EPA 
FFS 
FS 
FUDS 
HD 
HSO 
APPENDIX J 
.ACRONYMS 
Authorized Contracting Officer 
Army Environmental Hygiene Agency 
U.S. Army Materiel Command 
Army Regulation 
Assistant Secretary of the Army 
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installation, Logistics, and 
Environment) 
Chemical Agent 
Chemical and Biological Defense Command 
Chemical Demilitarization 
Comprehensive Erivironmental Response, 
Compensation and Liability Act (1980) 
Huntsville Division, USACE Technical Center of 
Expertise for Ordnance 
South Atlantic Division, USACE 
Jacksonville District, USACE 
Containerized Hazardous & Toxic Waste 
Continental United States 
Contracting Officer's Representative 
Community Relations Plan 
Chemical Warfare Materiel 
Chemical Weapons/Chemical Warfare 
Department of the Army 
Department of Defense, Explosive Safety Board 
Defense Environmental Restoration Program 
Department of Health and Human Services 
Department of Defense 
Department of Transportation 
Department of Planning and Natural Resources 
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
Fonner Fort Segarra 
Feasibility Study 
Formerly Used Defense Site(s) 
Distilled Mustard 
Health and Safety Officer 
. JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
HTW 
HTRW 
INPR 
LCPM 
MCX 
NEPA 
NBPA 
OEW 
OSD 
OSHA 
PA 
PQAPP 
PM 
PMP 
QA 
QC 
QAPP 
RA 
RAC 
RAM 
RD 
RCRA 
RI 
ROD 
RWZ 
SARA 
SHERP 
SI 
SOP 
sow 
SSHP 
TEU 
USACMDA 
USATHMA 
APPENDIXJ 
ACRONYMS 
Hazardous and Toxic Waste 
Hazardous, Toxic, and Radiological Waste 
Inventory Project Report 
Life Cycle Project Management 
Mandatory Center of Expertise 
National Environmental Policy Act 
National Historic Preservation Act 
Ordnance and Explosive Waste 
Office of the Secretary of Defense 
Occupational Safety and Health Act 
Preliminary Assessment 
Participants Quality Assurance Program Plan 
Project Manager 
Project Management Plan 
Quality Assurance 
Quality Control 
Quality Assurance Project Plan 
Remedial Action (Construction) 
Risk Assessment Code 
RAC 1 (Imminent Hazard) RAC 5 (NO Action) 
Responsibility Assignment Matrix 
Remedial Design 
Resource Conservation Recovery Act 
Remedial Investigation 
Record of Decision 
Restricted Work Zone 
Superfund Admendents and Reauthorization Act 
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 
Safety, Health and Emergency Response Plan 
Site Investigation 
Standard Operating Procedures 
Scope of Work 
Site Safety and Health Plan 
Technical &cart Unit 
U.S. Army Chemical Materiel Destruction Agency 
U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Material Agency 
. JACKSONVIlLE DISTRICT 
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Fvrmer FORT SEGARRA 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 
.HTW 
HTRW 
INPR 
LCPM 
MCX 
NEPA 
NHPA 
OEW 
OSD 
OSHA 
PA 
PQAPP 
PM 
PMP 
QA 
QC 
QAPP 
RA 
RAC 
RAM 
RD 
RCRA 
RI 
ROD 
RWZ 
SARA 
SHERP 
SI 
SOP 
sow 
SSHP 
TEU 
USACMDA 
USATHMA 
APPENDIXJ 
ACRONYMS 
Hazardous and Toxic Waste 
Hazardous, Toxic, and Radiological Waste 
Inventory Project Report 
Llfe Cycle Project Management 
Mandatory Center of Expertise 
National Environmental Policy Act 
National Historic Preservation Act 
Ordnance and Explosive Waste 
Office of the Secretary of Defense 
Occupational Safety and Health Act 
Preliminary Assessment 
Participants Quality Assurance Program Plan 
Project Manager 
Project Management Plan 
Quality Assurance 
Quality Control 
Quality Assurance Project Plan 
Remedial Action (Construction) 
Risk Assessment Code 
RAC 1 (Imminent Haz.ard) RAC 5 (NO Action) 
Responsibility Assignment Matrix 
Remedial Design 
Resource Conservation Recovery Act 
Remedial Investigation 
Record of Decision 
Restricted Work Zone 
Superfund Admendents and Reauthorization Act 
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 
Safety, Health and Emergency Response Plan 
Site Investigation 
Standard Operating Procedures 
Scope of Work 
Site Safety and Health Plan 
Technical Escort Unit 
U.S. Army Chemical Materiel Destruction Agency 
U.S. Anny Toxic and Haz.ardous Material Agency 
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Unexploded Ordnance 
Virgin Islands, Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
Work Breakdown Structure 
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INFORMATION BULLETIN ·wATER ISLAND• 
NU~_BER 
ONE 
DATE 
6 SEPTEMBER 1991 
1. 
The purpose of this bulletin is to update Water Island 
residents and VI Territorial officials on the status of the Corps 
of Enqineers work at Water Island. 
This document is prepared in 
response to local requests, specifically from the Water Island 
Civic Association. 
2. 
A public meeting was held on the evening of 14 August with 
water Island residents to brief them on the status of work, 
particularly the Archives Report. 
J. 
Copies of the Archives Search Report were made available to 
water Island residents, VI and Federal Government officials and the 
media on 14 August 1991. 
4. 
The Corps of Engineers' contractor will commence fencing the 
F1aminqo Bay landfill site around 9 September and work should be 
coapleted in approximately two weeks. 
5. 
Durinq the period of 4-12 September several Corps officials 
from Huntsville will be in the U.S. Virgin Islands to oversee work 
under way and to meet Territorial and Federal officials. They will 
participate in aeetings in coordination with Jacksonville District 
representatives from the San Juan office. 
6. 
The Corps' 
contractor beqan this week topographic 
and 
planimetric surveying work to produce up to date maps of Water 
Xsland. 
The contract also includes aerial photography and 
photogram.metric mapping. 
All work should be completed and 
delivered to the Corps of Engineers by the end of November. 
7. 
The Corps of Engineers needs to identify the representatives 
of the Water Island residents for future contacts and coordination. 
We need the residents' Association to notify the Corps by providing 
the name, address and telephone number of a principal contact and 
an alternate. 
Please forward the information in writing to: 
Mr. 
Walt Perro, Coordinator, Water Island Project, Army Corps of 
Engineers, San Juan Area.Office, 400 Fernandez Juncos, San Juan, 
PR 
00901-3299. 
PREPARED BY USACE, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, SAN JUAN AREA OFFICE 
IN COORDINATION WITH THE HUNTSVILLE DIVISION· 
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INFORMATION BULLETIN ·wATER ISLAND" 
lWO 
DATE 
4 December 1991 
1. 
Residents Representative. 
Hr. Chet Kwiecien is the 
designated representative of Water Island residents and Mr. John 
ColeJllaD serves as alternate. 
The Corps of Engineers coordinated 
with hia the second public aeetinq to be held today, Wednesday 4 
Decenber at 7:30 p.m. to update residents on the status of the 
project. 
2. 
Fencina. 
Installation of fence around the Flamingo Bay 
Landfill started on Monday, 28 october. 
Length of the new fence 
was approximately 1,000 feet and was tied to the existing fence. 
Kr. Robert Bunn, Depart.ent of Interior representative in USVI 
has a key to the gate and requests to enter the fenced.area 
shoul.d be directed to hia. 
The Aray Corps of Engineers, San Juan 
Office has a spare key to the gate. 
The fence was installed by H & K Services of st. Thomas as a 
subcontractor to Ebasco Inc. of Huntsville, Alabalta. 
Ebasco is 
t~e contractor who prepared the Archives Search Report. 
3. 
MaPPina. 
All topographic and planiaetric mapping work 
was coapleted on Thursday, 14 November. 
Final maps were deli~ 
vered to the Corps Huntsville Division by the contractor on 
Wednesday, 27 November. 
Copies of the planillletric map (surface 
features) at a scale of 1"•200 1 of the entire Water Island will 
be made available to all Water Island residents. 
Topographic. 
maps at a scale of i•-30• of the Fla11ingo Bay Landfill and of 
Test Areas 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will be made available to persons 
who reside adjacent to those sites. 
Since a limited number of plan:imetric and topographic maps 
Vill be available at the public meetinq, residents may request 
PREl'llRED DY USACE, JACkSONYlllE DISTRICT, SAN JUAN AREA OFFICE 
IN COORDINATION WITH TllE ltUNTSYlllE DIVISION 
SAN JUAN AAEA OFFICE, 400 FERNANDEZ: JUNCOS WE 
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that maps be provided to them by mail by giving their name and 
mail~.ng address to a Corps of Engineers representative or writing 
~o the atldress shown at the bottom page of this bulletin. 
The 
mapping was performed by Lowe Engineers of Atlanta, GA as a 
subcontractor to Ebasco Inc. of Huntsville. 
4. 
Remediation Work Plans. 
Ebasco Inc. of Huntsville 
submitted to the Corps conceptual ordnance remediation and safety 
plans a few weeks ago for internal Department of the Army review. 
Draft final plans are due mid March 1991 and will then be turned 
over to the contractor selected to perform the actual remediation 
work. 
This contractor will be responsible for finalizing these 
plans for implementation. 
5. 
Remediation Contracting Action. 
The Corps of Engineers 
has selected a minority owned small-business contractor expe-
rienced in the ordnance removal field to perform the actual 
remediation. 
This selection was submitted to the Small Business 
Administration for approval which is expected in December. 
Upon 
approval of the selection, the contractor will perform a site 
visit and submit a proposal to the Corps for review describing 
how he plans to perform the remediation. 
Actual award of the 
contract is contingent upon the Corps approval of the 
contractor's proposal. 
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 
"WATER ISLAND" 
NUMBER 
Three 
DATE : __ 
s_1_'1a_y_92 ___ 
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1. Remediation Contracting Action Update: 
In our last bulletin we reported 
that the Corps of Engineers was submitting to the Small Business 
·Administration (SeA) for approval, the name of a contractor experienced in the 
·ordnance removal field. 
We have obtained SBA approval and our contracting 
actions related to the remediation contractor are progressing. The contractor 
is visiting Water Island this week (5 - 8 May) to observe all the test areas, 
the salt ponds, and the Flamingo Bay landfil ·area. 
A pre-proposal conference will be held on site between Corps 
representatives from Huntsville, Jacksonville and San Juan, the 
representatives from the US Army Technical Escort Unit (TEU), and the 
contractor representatives. 
·2. 
Continuing Coordination: 
In addition, to the contractors meeting, the 
Corps of Engineers team from Huntsville and the TEU team will hold 
coordination meetings with representatives from several Virgin Islands 
Government agencies. They will meet with territorial officials from VITEMA, 
the Dept. of Planning and Natural Resources, the Governor's office, and 
others. 
·3. 
Residents Coordination: ·The designated representative of the Water Island 
Residents Association, Mr. Chet Kwieceien, will be contacted to inform him on 
other activities scheduled for the week. 
We feel there is no need to hold a 
resident's meeting at the moment. 
A meeting will be held before commencing 
any work or any other major deve 1 opment occurs 
PREPARED BY USACE. JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, SAN JUAN AREA OFFICE 
IN COORDINATION WITH THE HUNTSVILLE DIVISION 
SAN JUAN AREA OFFICE, 400 FERNANDEZ JUNCOS /WE 
SAN JUllN PUERTO RICO 00901·3295 
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JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
ANTILLES OFFICE 
SAINT THOMAS - U.S.V.L 
INFORMATION BULLETIN 
"WATER ISLAND" 
NUMBER· 
Four 
DATE 
29 July 1992 
1. 
New Agency Created: 
At the direction of Congress, the Deparment of the Army created an organization to deal 
specifically with non-stockpile chemical ordnance and munitions from both Formerly Used 
Jefense Sites {FUDS) and active installations. Col. Louis M. Jackson is the Program Manager 
for Non-Stockpile Material, a part of the US Army Chemical Material Destruction Agency 
(uSACMDA). 
Status of New Agency: 
This new agency was actually formed at the direction of the Assistant Secretary of the 
\rmy for Installations, Logistics, and Environment, Ms. Susan Livingstone, on 22 June 1992. 
:ol. Jackson has a staff of temporary detailed employees coming from various Army agencies. 
~ith the exception of Col. Jackson's deputy, Mr. Vern Skinner and the administrative staff, 
:he majori'ty of the staff reported for. duty between 13 and 17 July 1992. 
Visits to USVI: 
Col. Jackson and a member of his staff are visiting Water Island in St. Thomas 28 - 31 
July 1992. The purpose of this visit is to familiarize Col. Jackson with the·layout of Water 
:sland, to meet Virgin Islands Government officials and the spokesperson for th~ :residents' 
lSSOCiation. 
PREPARED BY USACE. JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, ANTILLES OFFICE 
IN COORDINATION WITH THE HUNTSVILLE DIVISION 
ANTILLES OFFICE, 400 FERNANDEZ JUNCOS AVE 
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INFORMATION BULLETIN : "WATER ISLAND" 
NUMBER 
Five 
DATE: 
22 Jan 93 
1. ·summary of Previous Bulletins 
In Bulletins 1 
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4, we have provided information to water Island 
residents and local officials on the status of the US Army Corps of 
Engineers actions related to former Ft. Segarra or Water Island. 
Last 
summer we reported the creation of a new organization to deal with non-
stockpile chemical ordnance and munitions from both formerly used Defense 
Sites and active installations and is part of the US Army Chemical Material 
Destruction Agency (USACMDA). 
2. 
Visits to Water Island in late 1992 
Several visitors went to Water Island in late 1992 to become familiar 
with the area as there are many persons and offices involved in this effort. 
Fort Segarra is only one of many sites identified in the United States, but 
it has a high priority for the agency due to interest from both the 
Department of Interior and the VI Government officials. 
3. 
Current Activities Related to Former Ft. Segarra 
Current work efforts are towards the development of required coordi-
nation and work plans prior to performing any non-intrusive investigations 
at the various sites. 
This portion of the work effort will include the 
removal of existing surface debris at the Flamingo Bay Landfill site to 
another temporary location within Water Island. 
4. 
Visitors during January 1993 
Personnel 
from 
USACMDA, 
their 
contractor 
(Science 
Applications 
Internation Corporation of California), and Corps of Engineers staff visited 
Water Island during the week of January 11, 1993. 
The purpose of the trip 
was to familiarize government and contractor staff prior to preparation of 
action plans. 
The group also held meetings with several Virgin Is1ands 
government officials involved in regulatory oversight and other activities 
related to Water Island. 
The agencies visited included the Water and Power 
Authority, VI Territorial Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of 
Planning and Natural Resources. 
Visits were also made to the library and 
meetings held with various residents of Water Island. 
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During the week. of January 25, 1993, health service personnel from 
USACMDA will also be visiting the USVI to include Water Island. 
They will 
hold meetings with local officials to obtain information on medical 
facilities available in St. Thomas. 
5. 
Next Activities 
Prior to commencing any work in Water Island there will be adequate 
notification and discussion of the work to be conducted with residents. 
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT 
BETWEEN 
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
AND 
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
SUBJECT: 
Virgin Island Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
(VITEMA), Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), 
Police Department, and Fire Service Response to On-Site 
Emergencies During Phase II Site Characterization at Former Fort 
Segarra 
1. 
PURPOSE: 
The purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 
is to clearly establish the responsibilities and the 
organizational relationship between the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers and government agencies of the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
Government agencies applicable to this MOA are the U.S. Virgin 
Island Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), the 
Departmentof Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), the Virgin 
Islands Police Department, and Fire Service. 
It relates to the 
unlikely event that an emergency condition arises during Phase II 
Site Characterization operations which requires police and/or 
fire department response on-site at Former Fort Segarra. 
Phase 
II Site Characterization involves the intrusive investigation of 
anomolies detected during Phase I Site Characterization activites 
to determine if chemical warfare material is present at the 
Former Fort Segarra. 
-2. 
REFERENCES: 
a. 
Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA PAM) 50-6, 17 May 
1991, Chemical Accident or Incident Response and Assistance 
Operations. 
3. 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
a. 
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers agrees to the following 
provisions: 
To designate at the project office for the Former Fort Segarra 
(FFS), a Corps of Engineers point of contact (POC) for the 
VITEMA, DPNR, Police Department and Fire Service. 
To provide VITEMA, DPNR Police Department and Fire Service 
with a list of the chemical contaminants including chemical 
warfare materials which may potentially be encountered on-site at 
FFS during Phase II Site Characterization along with a 
description of their health effects. 
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SUBJECT: 
Virgin Island Territory Emergency Management Agency 
(VITEMA), Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), 
Police Department, and Fire Service Response to On-Site 
Emergencies During Phase II Site Characterization at Former Fort 
Segarra 
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for site contaminants and for 
hazardous materials brought on-site will be provided. 
The list 
of potential chemicals is attached at the end of this MOA. 
To arrange for the provision of training of police and fire 
personnel, or their designated representatives, to familiarize 
them with Phase II operations and with the site 
specific Safety, Health, and Emergency Response Plan (SHERP) and 
Protective Action Plan (PAP) . 
Training will be provided by the 
Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). 
To provide the opportunity for the designated POC at VITEMA, 
DPNR, Police Department and Fire Service to participate in a 
"Pre-Simulation Table Top" exercise at the FFS Project Office. 
To provide an opportunity for the designated POC at VITEMA, 
DPNR, Police Department and Fire Service to participate in a 
simulation exercise of an emergency condition to be conducted on-
site at FFS prior to the initiation of Phase II operations. 
To notify the designated POC at VITEMA, DPNR, Police 
Department and Fire Service whenever an emergency condition 
arises which results in a suspension of operations until a full 
evaluation of the hazard is conducted. 
In the event that police or fire response is required at FFS 
Phase II operations, ensure that emergency response personnel are 
fully briefed by the site Emergency Coordinator as to the nature 
of the emergency and any special precautions necessary to safely 
execute their mission. 
To take responsibility and accountability for any emergency 
response equipment which becomes contaminated with Chemical 
Surety Material/Chemical Warfare Material until it is destroyed 
by authorized methods or released by competent authority. 
To periodically update the designated POC at VITEMA, DPNR, 
Police Departmentand Fire Service on Phase II operations. 
All costs for personnel, equipment and supplies in response to 
an emergency event during FFS Phase II operations will be 
reimbursed on an actual cost basis with bills submitted to 
Jacksonville District Finance Office. 
SUBJECT: 
Virgin Island Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
(VITEMA), Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), 
Police Department, and Firre Service Response to On-Site 
Emergencies During Phase II Site Characterization at Former Fort 
Segarra 
b. 
The U.S. Virgin Island Territorial Emergency Management 
Agency (VITEMA) agrees to he following provisions: 
To ensure the availability of on call off-site, personnel able 
to respond to an on-site emergency during Phase II operations at 
FFS. 
To designate a POC at VITEMA to act as liaison between the 
police and fire departments and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 
To act as a public resource for information provided to VITEMA 
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pertaining to Phase II 
operations at FFS including information on site contaminants and 
potential health hazards. 
To assess the need for specific training to be provided to 
police and fire personnel by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to 
familiarize these personnel with FFS and Phase II operations and 
to coordinate any such requested training through the POC at the 
FFS project office. 
c. 
The Virgin Islands Police Department agrees to the 
following provisions: 
To ensure the availability of on call off-site personnel able 
to respond to an on-site emergency during Phase II operations. 
To provide security of the Phase II operational site in the 
event of an on-site emergency. 
d. 
The Virgin Islands Fire Service agrees to the following 
provisions: 
To ensure the availability of on call off-site personnel able 
to respond to an on-site emergency during Phase II operations. 
To provide fire fighting expertise at the Phase II operational 
area in the event of an on-site fire emergency. 
e. 
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources agrees 
to the following provisions: 
SUBJECT: 
Virgin Island Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
(VITEMA). Departaent of Planninq and Natural Resources (DPNR), 
Police Departaent, and Fire Service Response to on-Site 
Emergencies During Phase II Site Characterization at Former Fort 
Segarra 
To provide conaultation, through VITEMA, on an any on-site 
emergency occurring during Phase II operations at the Former Fort 
Segarra. 
4. 
Points of contact concerning this MOA are as follows: 
LTC Chester D. Fowler USA 
Deputy Commander 
Jacksonvill• District 
San Juan, PR 
(787) 723-0133 
Mr. Robert Bridgers 
Project Mana9er 
Jaclcaonville, District 
(904) 232-3085 
Mr. James w. Woodey, Jr. 
Chief, Safety and Occupational Health 
Jacksonville District 
(904) 232-2564 
Mr. David Stanton 
Safety Specialist, Antilles 
San Juan, PR 
(787) 723-0133 
Mr. Roger Fitzpatrick 
Technical Kanaqer 
Huntsville Tec:hnical center 
(205} 895-1555 
Ms. Elsa Jimenez 
Public ~fairs Officer, Antill•• 
San Juan, PR 
(787) 729-6876 
SUBJECT: 
Virgin Island Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
(VITEMA), Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), 
Police Department, and Fire Service Response to On-Site 
Emergencies During Phase II Site Characterization at Former Fort 
Segarra 
5. 
This Memorandum of Agreement is effective for planning and 
coordination action on the date of signing and will remain in 
effect until revised or rescinded by mutual agreement. 
Planning 
meetings will be conducted annually, or more frequently if 
necessary, to recoordinate the provisions of the memorandum. 
Gene J.P. Walker 
Date 
State Director, VITE!o!A 
Ramon Davila 
Date 
COllllllisoner, Virgin Islands Police Department 
C.rlton Dowe 
Date 
Director, Virgin Island Fire Service 
Beulah Daliliida-S111.ith 
Date 
Comissioner, Plannin9 and Rat\lral Resoures (OPNR) 
TERRY L. RICE 
Colonel, COrps of Engineers 
District Enqineer 
Date 
SUBJECT: 
Virgin Island Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
(VITEMA), Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), 
Police Department, and Fire Service Response to On-Site 
Emergencies During Phase II Site Characterization at Former Fort 
Segarra 
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, do hereby certify that 
I am the principal legal officer of the Virgin Island Territory 
Emergency Management Agency {VITEMA), 
VITEMA is a legally 
constituted public body with full authority and legal capability 
to perform the terms of this Agreement between the Department of 
the Army and VITEMA and that the person executing this Agreement 
on behalf of VITEMA has acted within his statutory authority. 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have made and excuted this 
certification this 
day of 
19 
Attorney for Virgin Island Territorial 
Emergency Management Agency 
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, do hereby certify that 
I am the principal legal officer of the Virgin Island Police 
Department. The Virgin Islands Police Department is a legally 
constituted public body with full authority and legal capability 
to perform the terms of this Agreement between the Department of 
the Army and Virgin Island Police Department and that the person 
executing this Agreement on behalf of the Virgin Island Police 
Department has acted within his statutory authority. 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have made and excuted this 
certification this 
day of 
19 
Attorney for Virgin Island Police 
Department 
SUBJECT: 
Virgin Island Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
{VITEMA), Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), 
Police Department, and Fire Service Response to On-Site 
Emergencies During Phase II Site Characterization at Former Fort 
Segarra 
LIST OF CHEMICAL AGENTS AT FT. SEGARRA, usvr 
NERVE AGENTS 
Tabun 
(GA) 
Sarin 
{GB) 
BLOOD AGENTS 
Cyanogen Chloride 
Cyanuric Chloride 
BLISTER AGENTS 
Levinstein mustard 
Distilled mustard 
Sesquimustard 
Tiodiglycol 
PHOSGENE 
{CG) 
(CK) 
(solidified CK) 
{H) 
{HD) 
(HQ) 
(a breakdown product of sulfur mustard) 
This agent can be considered as either a military or industrial 
chemical 
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Army Knew in '86 
Of Dum.p in NW 
U.S. Decided Munitions Had Been Removed 
. By Santiago O'Donnell 
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Army officials knew as early as 
1986 that World War I munitions 
h.ad been buried at a site in the 
Spring Valley neighborhood 
of 
Northwest Washington but did not 
inform the developer ac the D.C. 
government, Army offlCials ac-
knovrledged yesterday. 
The Army also announced yes-
terday the end of daily evacuations 
in the affluent neighborhood, where 
lllOn! than 130 unexploded shells 
were wieartbed by a comtnictioa 
crew on Jan. 5. 
. 
An Army spokesman said yester-
day a 1986 report cooduc:ted by the 
Army Toxics and Materia1a Agency 
Oil behalf of American University 
coacludal that the buried munitions 
had been removed and shipped to the 
Aberdeen Proving Ground in Mary-
land. 
But D.C. government officials, the 
site's developer and residents who 
live there said they were suprised 
that nobody told them the area had 
been searched for disposed muni-
tions. 
Ml am disappointed that we were 
not given a full briefing on the ex-
i$tence and contents of these re-
ports prior to the recent discovery 
of the munitions site,# Mayor Shar-
on Pratt Kelley said in a statement 
issued by her office. 
Robert Miller, vice president of 
the W.C. & A.N. Miller Develop-
ment Co., which bought the prop-
erty in 1926 and was building 
houses on the site on 52nd Court 
NW. said be was unaware of the 
munitions burial before the con-
struction crew's discovery. 
"If the U.S. Anny had reason to 
believe a potent~11 munitions dump 
sue had been discovered in 1986, I 
think it's appalling that the govem-
· i 1 ment would subject U.S. citizens, in-
' 
eluding my employees. to thil; type of 
potential hazard," Miller said. 
"It raises some unusual quesions, 
to say the least, as to who knew 
what when and how,- said Nan 
Whalen, of the 5100 block of Yuma 
. Street, who is among those within · 
the former evacuation zone. 
Maj. Rick Thomas, an Army 
i;pokcsman, said the Army decided· 
the area was safe ill its 1986 report· 
because no munitions had been un-· 
earthed despite extcllsive farming 
and development there since the 
land served as a cheznical weapon· 
testing site in World War L More-
over, Thomas said, land survey and 
aerial photographs taken during the 
1986 study showed QO evidence 
that the munitioas were still there. 
"Hindsight's 
always 
20/20,• 
Thomas said. "Looking back. it's I 
lot different. But for 70 years we 
had no indication that there WilS a 
problem.• 
Kelley'11 spokesman, Vida Man-
qer, said that the rmcyat received a 
complete copy of the 1986 report 
Wednesday evening and1 that city 
llbft membcni are still evaluating it. 
Miller officials and residents who 
live in the area &aid they have re-
ceived parts of the report. 
City officials and Miller Co. rep-
resentatives said they were happy 
with the coopcr.Uion they have re-
ceived from the Army since the mu-
nitions were discovered. 
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"Since the removal operation 
begun, the Army bas done =-
thing they said they would and they 
have done a very thorought job: 
Miller said. "But the million-dollar 
question is, why? Why weren't we 
told about the study? I'd like to 
think there was a good reason for it. 
and I'd like to know it.• 
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Also 
yesterday, 
Brig. 
Gen. 
George E. Friel told about 150 11!$· 
idents at the Army's daily briefing 
that the munitions remov-al oper-
ation will end this weekend. 
· 
Residents of about 70 homes 
have been affected by the evacua· 
tions. For the last three weeks, 
they "ave been asked to lea"e the 
area from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. as a pre· 
caution. 
On Tuesday, Kelly declared an 
emergency in the area because some 
residents had failed to comply with 
the evacu:;tion order. Work had been 
suspended whe.'1ever residents ven· 
tured into the evacuation zone. 
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Water Island should be ours now 
Victor 0. Frazer, an ; ttDnwy on 
St. Thomas, was a candidate for 
delf/gate IO Ccngnlss. 
When the lease expired on Dec. 
27, most of us believed that Water 
Island would have come under the 
jurisdiction of the government of 
the Virgin Islands. 
Well, surprise, surprise! The 
Interior Department, the White 
House, lhe U.S. Congress and the 
V.I. delegate ro Congress have been 
dcafcnin81Y silent on this issue, 
which is so important to the resi-
dents of Water Island, and every-
one in the territory. 
The terms of the master lease 
and rhc subleases arc unambiguous. 
The leases expired on a certain date 
(Oct. 27, 1992). and nothing acldi-
tional was rcqu!rcd to affect their 
termination. However, based on 
what has transpired, or nMWC aa:u-
rately haS not transpired, it is obvi-
ous thar the future of Water Island 
is nor a priority for the Interior 
Dcpartmef!t or the V.I. delegate to 
Conpsa. 
. 
This ittitude is insulting to the 
people of the Virgin Islands, and 
unfair to the residents of Water 
Island. It is apparent that the resi-
dents relied on promises and assur-
ances, as evidenced by the magni-
Victor 
Frazer 
Guest Editorial 
rude of the homes that they have 
constructed and continue to con-
struct. 
In fairness ro lhcm and respect 
for the sovereignly of the govern-
ment of the Virgin Islands, an artic-
ulated resolution to this mystcry 
should have long been discussed 
beiween the U.S. government and 
the V.1. government, and made 
known to the people. 
The elected V.1. delegate to 
Congress should be doing what be 
was elected to do, namely "repre-
sent the people of the Virgin 
Islands." He should have been the 
vanguard in the effort to make 
Water Island "truly• a part of the 
Virgin Islands. Instead, be behaves 
like "the mouse that did not roar." 
I implore the people of the Vir-
gin Wands to demand an explana-
tion of the delegate as to why be 
did not introduce legislation, in the 
Congress, to affect th transition of 
jurisdiction of Wate1 Island from 
the federal government to the V.I. 
government, in light of the fact that 
be bas known for many years the 
expiration date of the master lease. 
The failure of this congreajonal 
representative of the people of the 
Virgin lllands, to formulate an 
intelligent plan for the transfer of 
jurisdiction of Water Island, is 
either ignorant of the ramifications 
of transfer. or criminal neglect of 
his duties and responsibilities. 
This state of limbo is a clear 
example of the dilemma that we 
face, when our representation can 
be more accurately described as 
misrepresentation, and our status or 
Iaclc of real status prohibirs us from 
making "real decisions" that have 
finality. 
The future of Water bland is 
important to everyone in the territo-
ry, however, like most decisions 
that affect our lives, ii seems as 
though the federal govcmmcnt will 
once apin determine, "without our 
input," what is best for us! 
I trust that if tbere is an issue on 
which we can all agree, it is that the 
current political status of the Virgin 
Islands bu to change. 
The Daily News, Friday, Man::tt 28, 1993 
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WASHINGTON (AP)-The U.S. Army 
Corps of Enliaeers will try to determine 
I weapons were abandoned at a former 
World War II coastal defense battery 
located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, it was 
announced Wectaesday. 
tllat cmveotJoaal weapons aa well as 
waatard apats were oace tested at Fort 
Sepin dariD&" tfle- war· years. 
Bowenr, tbe Iecmdl ·do aot indicate 
wbetller tbe ordinance wu removed or 
otherwile dispoeed. -
when tJle tort was 
c1c.d. 
Del. Roa De Lugo, tbe territory's non· 
voting representative in Congrea, said 
tbeCorpa of B>lfneen will .invaltlpte to 
deanmine 1f ay buried anm remain 
around the Fort Segarra site Oil Water 
JsJand, as bas been nunored. 
The baff'dpt:loa llllUJDtl "a some-
what hip. priority Witb tlle pnaible 
tiamfet of Water JalaDd to tbe Virgin 
IsJaada p>Y&iilb&lt when tbe 40-ye&r 
-- of die Iiltenor. Department apires 
amt year,'" De Lugo DOt.ed. 
Defense Department records confirms 
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for ammunition on the island, Delegate to congress 
Ron de Lugo said Friday. The dmc and place of the 
mectmg will be announced Monday. 
The search is a legal requirement for any property 
trusferrcd from federal ownership and the agency 
cum:ntly ovel$CCing the island. ' 
the Interior Oepartmcnt. knows 
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A search is necessary when a 
records search does not prove 
that ordinance was removed 
.from a former military dump 
site. Fort Segarra on Water 
. Island was used as a test site for 
Ron de Lugo 
convenrional weapons and mus- ' 
tard agent from 1948 to 1950. 
An arcliival search of. 22 sites on SL Croix and St. 
Thomas shows that all wete· c:lcarcd of ammunition 
except Fort Segarra. de Lugo said Friday. 
The C;orps officials will hold the y.J. briefings at 
de Lugo s request. He aakcd for the briefings after 
learning that a Corps report on Water Island was cir-
culating in the Virgin Islands. 
A final report has just been completed; a draft 
report has been distributed in the territory, the Corps 
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Dear Mr. O'Brien: 
SAH JUAN, PUllKIO FICO~ 
August 12, 1991 
I have just been informed by our Huntsville Publtc Affairs Office that 
last Friday, 9 August, the Department of Interior daltvered a copy of the 
Archives Report to Congressman De Lugo fn Washington. 
Our Huntsville Office 
wanted to brief the Governor and the Congressman simultaneously or on the same 
day this week, but the Congressman indicated he was going on vacation and 
asked to be briefed by phone later on Friday afternoon. 
Concerntn9 the Public Meeting, the Corps informed the Congressman the 
briefing the Governor and the meeting would be either Wednesday or Thursday, 
and that we were coordinating the activity with the Governor's office. 
As I told you on Friday, we will watt for your response on the 
Governor's preferred date, either Wed~esday of Thursday, to hold hts briefing, 
the media briefing and evening Public Meeting at Water Island. 
Thank you for your support and understanding. 
Cordial~ 
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1. 
Conversation ~etw••n conq. OeL~qo, USV%, and HUntavill• 
Division (Ren erawtord, PAOI Walt Perro, Project M&naqer1 Chuck 
Twin~, Safety Spacialist)t 
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Conq. DeLuqo was aqain upset that the Corp• waa not 9oin9 p\lblio 
with th• Water Island project. He said we had Deen dealin; 
unfairly witn him becAUGe information was not qetting to him or 
the publig. He ~gain threatened a con;ressionAl haarin~. 
Durinq th• conver•ation, ho •a•-4 aon•iderably when va aqr••d 
with him to hold a public meetinq naxt weak. Thi• woUl4 aanter on 
the Archives search and the infcriaat1on it contain• (many en 
Water Island have tha draft report, which wa• 41asaminated by an 
unknown par~y on the island). Because Qf time oonatrainta, he 
Agr•~d to roceive his crietinq on tha Archive• Search by phone, 
Whicn we thun presented. 
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The Department ot~tarior PAO had a oopy ot the r•~o~t 
h~ndcarried to ~ 
office, and we sent copiaa via overniqht 
~•livery to Gov, Farrelly, USVI. 
2. 
Conversation ~•tween Mr. Jamea. O'Brien, Pr••• Segr•tary ~o 
the Governor of the USVI and Ms. Elsa Jimenez, PAO, San JUan Area 
Oftice, corps ot Engineer• (reported here tor coordination 
purposes). 
The Governor and hi• statr also were UP••t that we had neit:he!' 
briatad him nor qon• publio en the Water Island projeot. Ma. 
Jimenez told Mr. O'Brien of the Conqra••man'• deaire and cur 
aqr••ment to hold a pUblic ~eetinq on Water I•land. W• requa•t•d 
that wa briar the Governor be!ore that meetinq. Following ia the 
sch•dule of events aqreed upon (subject tg approval by the 
Qov•rnor) I 
14 Aug, OPJO: Meetinq with the Qov•rnor and ·~•tt 
-- 14 Auq, 1400: News Conterence 
.. _ 14 Auq, · 1930: Publio Meetinq on Water Island 
Aqain, the Corps will speak on th• Arehivea S•aroh at all 
maatinqa. We will discuss tha next part of the project, fancinq, 
but will not commit th• Corps to any ~irm plan ot action 
1nvolvin9 ordnance removal. 
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Huntsville Oivision 
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CON"'VZRSATION BET"REEN CONG. 
DE~UGO, US V!RGIN !SL\.~DS 
(AND MEMBERS OF HIS STAFf) A.'fD WA::.T PERRO AMD lQ:N CRAWFORD, 
HiJNTSVILr.z DIVISION 
Cong. DeLugo•s sta~fer, Ms. Shiela Ross, called to complain abou~ 
copies of the Dra!t Archives Report which were appearing "on the~ 
doorsteps" of local residents of Water Island. She wanted to kno"W 
how they got the copies. I said I did not know. She asked whom en 
the island we had provided copies. I told her the only copy in 
the Virgin Islands was given to Mr. Bob Bunn, Dept. of the 
Interior, as the representative of the property ownGr, the DOI. I 
insisted that I could not make a connection between Bunn and the 
residents, though. She then said that Cong. DeLugo wanted to talk 
directly with Walt Perro. 
Walt called Mr. DeLugo il!Ullediately. The Conqressman complained 
about the docwnent and indicated that he would imnediately put 
out a news release because the infot'lllation was already in the 
-public and was 
11scarinq 11 the people. He s~id he was unhappy with 
bot.~ DOI and the Corps. Most of his anqer was directed at DOI, 
but he was upset with us because he thought we weren't 
coordinating enough with DOI. (We have coordinated constantly. It 
turned out that the DOI PAO tried to call us on 'I'hursday and 
?riday, when our power was off. He couldn't reaeh us, so he 
decided to put out information in a letter to the residents.) 
He also said t.~at one of our contractors (we explained it was 
actually a potential subcontractor from whom we had gotten a 
quote) was tallinq all he knew about the project at cock<:ail 
parties. Ha suggested we tire that contractor and get another. 
Mr. DeLu90 was anqry and let us know it, threatening 
Congressional he•p+30Xon the subject. I don't believe he was 
receptive to information w• were providing him at that time. He 
was particularly angry with Mr. 13Unn, whom he said has a conflict 
of interest on Water Island. He also called Mr. Bunn a 
particularly unsavory name and said we could quota him. 
The Congressman's o!fice let us make suqgestions about !actual 
errors we saw in the proposed news release, which we did. 
(Attached) . 
In a subseq\lent conversation, Ms. Ross complained that I had not 
notified the Congressman that three of his constituents had 
conta.ctad ma direc~ly today tor in!ol:lllation. In the same 
conversation, a conference cal1 with tar:-y Morgan, PAO for DOI, 
Mr. Morgan su9qested t.~at perhaps one o! our Corps employees from 
the San Juan area office was responsible tor releasinq the draft. 
Ms. Ross and I aqreed t.~at that was raachinq a bit far. 
-Ken Crawford 
Chief, Publie A!fairs 
Huntsville Division 
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Corps of Engineers Works at water Island 
San Juan ... The site of former Ft. Segarra, a World 
War II coastal defense battery built in 1942 on Water 
Island to defend the Virgin Islands, will be investigated 
for possible Jrdnance contamination by the Army Corps of 
Engineers. 
The Huntsville Division, which is responsible for 
the removal of ordnance from sites formerly used by the 
Department -of Defense, 
is coordinating the remedial 
investigation in 
conjunction with 
the Jacksonville 
District Corps of Engineers and the San Juan Area Office. 
Under the auspice~ of the project, parts of Water 
Island will be mapped topographically, 
"People should 
not be surprised to see us putting out aerial photography 
target points," said Walter Perro, project manager for 
the Hunstville Division. 
"As part of the ongoing 
operation, ·we also plan to put up a 
fence around the 
landfill late in August of this year." 
An archive search of old records is currently under 
·way. In the meantime, the Corps is working with Governor 
Farrelly' s 
office, Delegate 
Ron de 
Lugo, 
and local 
government officials to ensure close coordination on the 
project. 
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18 JULY BRIEFING 
SUBJECT: 
WATE1t ISLAND, US VIRGIN ISLANDS 
>ngre••m•ZI Ron de Lugo, Rapre•entative from th• Virgin I•landa, 
id chairman of the Hou•• Interior 811b-co111111ittee on Inaular and 
1tarnatioi1al Affain 
:. Jeff Farrow, Staff Dir•ctor tor the Houaa Interior 
lb-committ .. on In8ular and International Affair• 
Larry ~organ, Department of the Interior 
Pat Krauaa, Congraaaion.1 Prof•••ional staff 
Page Stull, Pr••• Secretary for Congreaeman de Lugo 
~c Slawaon, L99ialative Liaiaon 
Jia Coppola, Enviromnental Engin .. r, CEMP•R1' 
• Walter Perro, Project Manager, CBHNI>-BD-PM 
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORO 
SUBJECT: 
18 July briefing :or Congressman de Lugo regarding 
1nvaatigation of a FUDS site (Water Ialand, U.S. Virgin Islands) 
for potential remediation by Corpa of Engineers 
1. 
T~a subject briefing was provided to Congre11man de Lugo and 
staff by Mr, Walter Perro, CEHND, and the undersigned, CEMP·RF. 
(NOTE: 
Ccngreeaman de Lugo i• the Virgin laland repre1antattve to 
Congress, and is tha chairman ot the Hcuae Interior Bub-committee 
on Insular and International Affairs.) 
The briafin; waa provided 
at thll requa•t of Congressman de Lugo for an update en progr••• 
•inc• hia 17 May briefing. 
The briefing waa coordinated with Mr. 
Rick Newsome, OASA (I,L,E), Mr. Micbael Cain, Army Environmental 
Office, and LTC Slawaon, Lag1a1at1va Liaison Office. 
A liat of 
attaflde•• ia attached. 
2. 
Congraaaman de LQgo prefaced the briefing by reiterating that 
ha believes the project has considerable bearing on hie pending 
legialation to return Water Island to the Virgin Island Government, 
3. 
The tollowing information waa provided: 
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The archives search report on FUDS aitea in the Virgin 
Island• was recently completed, and reported no further action is 
raqulred at 21 of 22 FUDS s1tea 1dent1fied in the Virgin Islands. 
However, the report recommended further inveatigaticn at Water 
Island, and imme~1ate action (fencing) to prevent access to a 3•5 
acre potential disposal area. 
b. 
Huntsville Division is currently acheduling the fencing 
action to occur in late Aug 91. 
Additionally, HND ie currently 
developing and ccor~inating a plan of action fer remediat1ng the 
site. 
c. 
The plan of action 1• scheduled for completion by 31 Aug. 
Congressman de Lugo will be briefed again as soon as th• plan of 
action ie complete. 
4. 
After the briefing, Congressman de Lugo stated the tallowing 
concerns: 
a. 
He wants the site to be cleaned up within th• next 12 
months to ensure tharQ are no ramifications to hia pending 
lagi1lation to return the island to the Virgin Islanda Government. 
b. 
Congressman de Lugo stated ha would give ua aa mueh "help" 
as we needed to ensure the joc gets done expeditiously, 
e. 
He requested to be briefed on our plan o! action and 
proposed remediation schedule as soon as it 1s developed. 
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All visitors are welcome/ 
Please respect private property & privacy! 
Please take your litter home with you. 
The beaches are open to everyone. 
Pubtic fishing docks are available. 
Avoid the dangerous ruins at the hotel. 
Enjoy our wildlife & wildflowers, but please 
leave them all here. 
Here are the Sights: 
l - Phillips' Landing - Downtown 
2 - Fort Segarra: Best Walk. Best View 
3 - Honeymoon Beach Great Swimming 
4 - Sprat Bay Beach Best Swimming 
5 - Buried Treasure found here in 1895 
6 - Phillips' Botanical Gardens 
7 - Hotel Ruins - Dangerous 
8 - Recycling Center 
9 - Deep Water Dick 
10 - Honeymoon Beach Pavillion 
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P.O. Box 6186 
SL Thomas. USVI 00801 
Phone (809) 775-7335 
FAX (809) 774-7133 
- ROD TINNEY, President & Chief Pilot 
United St.ates Department of the Interior 
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 
Washington. D.C. 20240 
All Inrerested and Concerned Parties: 
OCT 2 7 1995 
As you are aware, when this Administration took office in January 1993, it stated that it was going 
to conduct a thorough review of the Water Island situation before undertaking any further actions 
towards the disposition of the island. We appreciate your patience during what has become a 
lengthy and unsettling period. We have, over the past two and one-half years, received many 
inquiries about the Department's policy towards Water Island. These inquiries have focused upon 
the 36 outstanding sales contracts for the sale of subleased tracts executed at the close of the prior 
Administration and upon the treatment to be accorded to those sublessees who did not accept the 
offer to purchase tendered at that time. These inquiries intcmified after Hurricane Marilyn as 
many sublessces expressed an undersamdable reluctance to make the substantial expenditures 
needed to repair their houses without having some knowledge of the policy the Department intends 
to pursue with respect to the disposition of Water Island. 
By way of brief background, the government has recently concluded a lengthy arbitration with 
the former master lessee, Water Isle Hotel and Beach Club Ltd. The litigation between Water 
Isle and ourselves, however, remains pending in the Court of Federal Claims. In August 1995, 
the Bureau of Reclamation released a draft environmental assessment and invited your comments. 
In addition, the Department bas exchanged letters with Governor Schneider which, in general, 
look towards the tramfer of jurisdiction and unencumbered property to the Virgin Islands, subject 
to protection of the rights of the parties with interests in Water Island. 
On October 2, 1995, the Bureau of Reclamation informed you that the comment period on the 
Draft Enviromneur.al Assessment was extended to November 17, 1995. 1be enviromnental 
assessment descnl>es various alternatives for accomplishing our goal of tramferring title from 
the Department of the Interior to other entities or individuals, but it does not present a proposed 
action. 
Based on the comments we have received to date, and in order to expedite the decision process, 
the Department has a proposed action. Your review and comment on this proposal is requested 
by November 17, 1995, to coincide with the Bureau of Reclamation's extension of the comment 
period. This will allow us to complete the environmental assessment and facilitate the speedy 
resolution of the uncertainty Water Island residents have lived with for many years. In addition, 
we propose to have a public meeting in December 1995, to discuss the proposed action. 
·Proposed Action 
Consistent with the draft environmental assessment, "Elements Common to All Action 
Alternatives" (pp12-18), the action includes the following threshold components: 
a) the 
outstanding sales contracts will be honored; b) endangered species will be protected as provided 
by the "no jeopardy" opinion of the Fish and Wildlife Service; c) cultural resources will be 
addressed in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer; and, d) the hazardous waste 
study at the dump site will be completed and any cleanup action found required will be performed. 
In addition, under the proposed action the Department stands ready to allow all sublessees on 
Water Island to acquire fee title to their respective tracts. 
1. We will honor the outstanding signed purchase contracts for any sublessee with a contract 
who wishes to proceed. We are also prepared to extend the offers to sell made by the prior 
Administration to those sublessees who did not accept the offer at that time. We are prepared 
to renegotiate the price to the extent necessary to account for changed conditions resulting from 
hurricane Marilyn; any restrictions imposed by the biological, hazardous waste, or cultural 
resources findings of the environmental assessment; and issues concerning the 1991 appraisal 
such as the passage of time. 
2. The Federal Government will continue to be responsible for the dump until it is cleaned up 
or declared by the Corps of Engineers to be free of chemical ordnance. At that time it will be 
turned over to the Virgin Islands Government. 
· 3. The former hotel tract and related properties will be turned over to the Virgin Islands 
Government which, in consideration for receiving the tracts, would be responsible for cleaning 
them up. Properties not subleased and not required for conservation or preservation purposes 
will also be turned over to the Virgin Islands Government. The net proceeds, less hotel clean-up 
costs, resulting from any subsequent sale or lease of these hotel-related or non-subleased properties 
by the Virgin Islands would be placed in a trust fund to provide services to Water Island, 
including ferry service. If such a fund is adequately capitaliz.ed, then any additional net proceeds 
would be returned to the Federal treasury. The various green areas identified in the draft EA will 
be subject to a conservation easement to be negotiated between the Department and the Virgin 
Islands Government. 
We are prepared to establish an administrative negotiation process to deal with each sublessee 
on a tract by tract basis as set forth above. However, we strongly recommend that the sublessees, 
other than Sprat Bay, organize themselves to present a proposal for the purchase of the subleases 
exclusive of Sprat Bay. We are prepared to negotiate a sale on such a basis for these sublessees 
at a price to be determined between the sublessees and ourselves. We would entertain a proposal 
from the sublessees which would provide that the Federal Government receive reasonable and 
defensible compensation for its land. In order to negotiate the sale of the subleased property as 
a unit, we would like to see a proposal covering at least 95 percent, and preferably all, of the 
outstanding subleases exclusive of Sprat Bay. This approach, providing for a block sale of these 
subleases would, we believe, be advantageous to all parties; but it will require cooperative action 
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anong the sublessees. Such cooperation would, in any event, be desirable for the future of Water 
Island. If we successfully negotiate with the sublessees as a group, the money the Department 
currently is holding in escrow will, of course, be returned to the individuals with outstanding 
contracts. 
In adopting the above proposed alternative, our goal would be to proceed by offering the 
sublessees the opportunity to acquire title to their tracts at a reasonable price in order to resolve 
ere entire Water Island situation promptly and without the delays and uncertainties that would 
result from litigation. Although a small number of sublessees are currently pursuing litigation 
with the object of requiring the government to purchase their improvements, we advise that the 
Department recognizes no legal or equitable entitlement in the sublessees to have the United States 
pllrchase their alleged possessory interest in the improvements on their tracts. As an alternative 
to litigation we wish to encourage all the sublessees to work with us and use this opportunity to 
acquire legal title to their properties. 
We propose meeting in the Virgin Islands on December 12 and 13, 1995, with all the parties 
affected by this proposal (the Virgin Islands Government, the sublessees, other Federal agencies, 
and other interested parties) to discuss the issues further and to work towards putting this matter 
to rest. 
Our aim in the above proposal is to work with you and to reach a disposition of this matter which 
is fair to all concerned. We look forward to hearing from you and to meeting with you. Please 
forward your comments to: Roberta Ries; Activity Manager; Bureau of Reclamation, D-8650; 
P.O. Box 25007; Denver, CO 80225; (509) 575-5848, ext. 265. 
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Comments on the Safety Submission for the Former Fort Segarra, USVI, dated June 15, 1998 
. Kellie Williams, CEHNC-ED-SY-S 
(256) 895-1584 
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Comments on the IHF Plan 
I. Pg. I 
Executive Summary. Paragraph 2. Revise the areas of investigation to match the 
areas that need further investigation. Areas 6 and 8 require no further investigation. See the 
work plan for more details. 
2. general 
This plan requires the CESAJ Program Manager (PM) to do many tasks and it 
appears to assume that the PM will be onsite during all operations. While this was true at Spring 
Valley, it is probably not the case at FFS. This plan is written like we are at Spring Valley or on 
an installation that has a full support staff onsite. In reality, we are on a fairly remote island, far 
from CESAJ office in Jacksonville Florida. I know that this is standard but PMCD might try to 
be more site specific and flexible instead of dictating responsibilities and requirements that Jax 
can not complete. Has PMCD discussed or formally tasked Jacksonville with all of the 
requirements in this plan? Specific example of requirements in the plan include: 
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Provide barriers, spill pans and lighting for the IHF, 
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The PM will be notified in an emergency, who will in-tum, notify emergency 
response standby personnel, 
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Inspect fire extinguishers, 
The PM will be notified when the IHF is to be opened, 
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The PM will be notified of unusual circumstances by the IHF Security 
Guard, 
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Maintain the IHF, 
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The CESAJ PM is responsible for the area where the incident occurred and 
will be contacted. As conditions dictate, the PM will declare an emergency, 
initiate remediation, request assistance and make off-site notifications. This 
is a lot to do if the PM is not onsite., 
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All injuries and illnesses are to be reported to the CESAJ PM. 
3. Pg. 3-10 
PPE. Be specific on the type of Level B and the respirator to be used. Identify 
who will provide this equipment. 
4. Pg. 3-11 
First Aid Supplies. Identify the supplier of these supplies. TEU? 
5. Pg. 4-1 
Section 4.1.2. The USACE contractor will not perform any surveillance 
monitoring on the IHF. It was not a task in their SOW. This section discusses monthly 
surveillance monitoring. The intent is not to store the items on site for a long period of time, is it? 
. 6. Pg. 4-5 
Section 4.2. What standard will be used for HQ? 
7. Pg. 4-12 
Section 4.5. Please identify the location and the set-up for the PINS. Discuss the 
requirements involved since it has a radioactive source. 
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8. Pg. 5-4 
training? 
Will PMCD verify that all potential emergency respnse personnel have 1910.120 
9. Pg. 5-5 
Fire Truck Vehicle. This sectfon states that a fire truch shall be available onsite 
during the onsite transportation and storage of the IHF. Will PMCD be coordinating this effort? 
I 0. Pg. 5-12 
The St Thomas hospital should only be used for non CWM injuries. Signed 
MOAs are in the plan. Revise the document accordingly. 
11. Pg. 8-1 
Define the MCE or refer to the section that defines the MCE for FFS. 
Comment on the Transportation Plan 
12. Pg. 7-13 
The signed MOAs are in the plan. Revise the plan accordingly. The HNC plan 
is a SSHP not a SHERP. Revise throughout the plans. 
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Attached are proposed mark-ups on your PAP. 
Basically, they 
update nomenclature and organization names as well as cut down on 
repetition of data covered elsewhere in the SSS. 
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Annex B becomes Annex A, since site maps are already in 
Annex P. 
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MCE and determination of NOSE is discussed in the SSHP 
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There has never been any reason to suspect any 
items were explosively configured. 
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We are poised to reproduce and distribute. 
problems with these, don't delay calling . 
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HAZARD NO SI?NIFICANT ~crs 
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The commattid ofJthe U.S. Army Technical Escort Umt (rnU) .rupportmg deta.climeru Will 
1dcDury the PoWI1Wihd Hazard No Significant Effects (NOSE) zone for the sitddaily. ·"Ibb NOSE 
zoDe will be ~ 
bll$Cd upon several factors associated with the site, ik!uding~ hie type 
and a.mount dr CwM agents that may be eur;ountaed; the effect that prevailing !weather ~~ons 
could have~ opei-alions: the physical properties of the CWM agems that nngft be buncd)on site; 
the potentia!i anct risk of encoumering C\VM storage or delivery syste'DS! on sue; fid any 
convemional iUXO hazards_ The NOSE will dc:scn"be the agent of concern. Che expectcd;volumc: 
of agent aiid 1be ·mi which could be affected if the MCE occum:d.. TEU pe~nra:l will ~cubte 
the NOSE pr or. to Wtiation of site activities and whenever prevailing weaUiet conditionsi cbarige 
which couJd !urcr dtl: oui:oame of the NOSE ~one. The TEU derachment commander wfil advise 
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any, may be ~Cea. by a possible CWM release, or high order explosion.. ~ 
MCE ~ws for 
the de~ oi!conangeney pt.aas: and will def.ettnine what areas will require eva4uanon p.ricir 10 sire 
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mW:uaon.S ~·ere' fuz.j:d, w no tests were conducted below the surface. TI¢re an::ooirecoros 
Which to ind~t:am that munition·fw.cs wae stored on Water Island. The most Jikcly &~rios for 
enconni:~ explo~es on s~ ~.the discovery of an a~rial bomb withj an int2Ct ~unrer: 
disCoVeiy ·of~ 
arid/or ·Witiating eXplosives used during restitig; or disco~ of con:lmetcial 
explosives llSed duiing development activities of the hotel corporation (Ni:> recofds !indicate 
preseocelab~ 9f commeicial explosives). The use of heavy machinery a"Cld band. toqls (i.e.; 
~hovels aru(oi~) ~and an Unkoown burster or primazy explosive device (e.g .• bi8.stjng cap) 
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presc:m d\tririg the San Jose Project and the degree of lbeir control inakes cnroilDICr wiih bilitai-Y 
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Section 1.0 
Jtrtroduction 
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Defmition ofTenns 
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:T-ecimical overview (Chemicals. Munitions) 
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Ageo:;y ResponSibilities 
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site cbaracteriti.tioD. and remediation activities. CESAf is responsible fotj all plaJ;ining. and 
project ci:ccutic;m. ; AdditiOIJally, CESAf is respomibJe for the coordimtitjg activitie; of the 
v:irious siippor(agencies. la an emergency sirnation, the appropriate emer~:ncy res?oa.se will 
be initiated in ~erordance with the Site Safety aud Health Plan (SSHP) _ind the jProtective 
Action PI.an (P(\P)i CESAJ in coajunction with CEHNC, MT.A. Inc., and TEU ~·ill ens'ilre 
the safety of alf Jiersonnel supporting Phase II Site Characteriz.ation aria CW?ii.1 j-emwal 
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recornmelldariotis from CEHNC, TEU, and MTA, Inc. 
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Site Cliaractcr~lio~ and OE removal. 
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The TEU is resptjmible :ior! hazard 
containment and'. ab~umient within the exclusion zooc during Phase II Sire C.acacteriktion and 
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monitarin~ is. being fOnductiqd,I or if_ a 
ehemical·m~,lS identified or an unknown obJcct or material IS enco1t'1tered.f~U will 
assume control of:~ exclusion mnc. In addition, TEU will assume oontrql of the; e~clll$ioll' 
zone durhtg ~tiou activities when acavation is ~ 
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anomaly. -TEU~Will execute containment, abatement and/or recovay operations an<Upi.\mde a 
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tbrough the Virgin Isla.nds Terriwry Emagezicy Management ~ 
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Additionally. the USVI will provide police and fire department support foe ~n-sit:e activities. 
ln the evem of_ enwgencies during these operations, the VITBMA, 1potice,; apd fire 
dep~ents ~;will be notified and regularly updated on changes and il('tivi-cies ~ 
with the emerge~. ln addition, any additional support required from !1~ !win be-
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1dennfy buried C:iq>~ostve or chCllllcal warfare material debns. For this ptoJect, ~b.ysiCal 
mapping was coajtjcted with stl~f.the..art ordnance detectors. Resulting data incliu!f> maps 
of arca5 ~~and 
site· spec'ific logs descn'bing locations of subsurface :anomaJ~i · 
Intrusiv~ Work:) ~udes excavation and removal of soil, chemical muAftions, iJ debris 
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an unintended, Jtjiplanned, or accidental occurreoce. (The MCE's for the :Fort Set,~ra sites 
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(NOSE) Zone: The area beyond which public ~ety an<fl Lm .of 
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:-~: ;8istory oiWaitr Isl_and Activities: A c:o.mplc~ history of tes~ f:tivitiesj_o, W~r 
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pocen~i811y con~i,iwed areas and to establish the need for further ~.av~~ · · A 
planiril.etiic survey of former Fort Segarra was performed in September 19!91. 
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and ah ~ysis oflarclllval information produced a number of candidare sites for iny~~n 
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Anny ~,; ofl!ngi~ ro be topographically surveyed. These areas :were su>fe,bted to 
geoph,Sical ~y 
and· soil sampling as Phase I of a Site Charact.eriz:ation aioouctcd bj MTA, 
Inc; in ~Iy 1994.: Three areas were determined to W2Ir.i.IXt further, intJ:ll.sivc ini'.~gatfun 
Si": Ch~acteriz3.doh, Phase II: Test Area 4-2 (TA 4·2), Test Area 5, and f:be Flat'Urlgo:Bay-
Landfill ;Area Z ~2). These areas will be subjected to excavation land ~iDg ·of 
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(TE{j). determi.tie. :the maxiro.urli credible events (MCE) for non-intndivc an4 '1mis~ 
o~~ons. Tb~ MCE is the mo$t serious case p~blic $a!ety ~d 
that is ~eas~!>' ~ible 
as a (e.Strlt of an;~4~ oc:cuncnce or uncoveuD,g of chemical warfare ~aterial djlrtng·D~ 
intfusive and ia~iv'C operation.$. The magnitude of the potential .hazan~ dep~ dpon p.e 
type and ~:of 
chemical warfare .material uncovered and che meteoro~Jgical ~tions. 
~ed ppon t11e;bi,1CE, a computer model is used to predict the no e~ 
distand from the 
pomt; of. soil. ~ti~n. This compu~ model considccs such things r~ the ~s) of 
che!In1caJ: or high c;xploszve. hazards most likely to be encountered, mereorolu.g1cal data,;and the. 
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115 Pound booi~'.~ntaini.Dg 60 pounds of musmd agent {HD) that is (r.~~ed) e~:f!~esi·1ely 
eer\figafell dUt~l ~timum. (fer release) meteorological conditioDS. The naximum fredible 
event for FJ.amirigb!Bay Landfill is an M78 500 pound bomb containing 3 
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chloride (CK) ihil~ is (rel£ased) e~lesi'r.·ely eeaf"JgHFeti during optim~ metePr:>'1ogical 
co~ioris. Hai3ni Analysis for these determinations are coruaine.d in the S~ HP. 
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llpdn \the mnimnm credible event (MCE) for Test Area 4 and 5, a Do-effect$ ~t:anoe 
caleiiliitiOn of 30q ~te.rs from the point of :release. 
The nearest publi~ area ~icb Js :a 
. res~ee is loci~ ;ipproxin:iately 50 meters from the Test Areas 4 and S wljere it .b!s+~ 
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laDdfill area,. a #ffects disWlCe calculation of 300 metas from the point ~f rel~ hi't.s been 
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co.Ddec:a:id by M11A, Inc. and TEU during all intrusive operations. Real-time air inomtorihg 
utiJizing·direct f~i.Dg iDsttumeBts will be c.onducred downwind and at th~ source' d~ing 8.fl 
e:i;ca~aW)n, sambling, idelllifi<;ation, and n;moval activitie:s. 
The ' SSHP for Stte 
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of monitoring equipment, oo~inant o~ ~mrd. ~ 
be morutored. m~QIOJrmg resportsibilmes. methods, and frequency that wi}l be ualii¢, mi 
the. specific acti~ns taken should a positive monitoring result occur.j 
Met~loi~I 
monitoriog will' ;i!bio be conducted. 
Data obtained from meteorological monitorijg , will -be 
used to establish'. t!ie boondaries. of~~ exclusion zone ~or test Areas 4 and ~ and th~ F)arningo 
Bay Landfill area !lDd to determme if increased precautiooary measures are necessary- : 
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technical Escort Unit ('I'EU): This unit, which is unique!ro the ~eiu: 
of Dfi!e~, has ;~rldwide expertise in neutralizing hazards associated with lCWM. · TEU will 
- be on si~ duringi all Site Charattcrization, Phase II operations. The actUa.I int:miVe wofk 
effort~ mvo~ltt>e conttact0r>MTA, Inc., digging a hole in the ground ip withllij U iDclJ~ 
of the suspect object. TEU will take charge of the work: site at that point. 1JEU pen)oQnei will 
perform an "a#~logical dig" to remove the 12 inches of soil t0 =e the[ ~jea in 
~tion. Should,~e~i~ ag~nt be detected th.rough th~ ~xtemive air moni ring pt'pgram, ~r, 
if t.'lo. suspect ol:Qett is identified as a chemical mumttons or as :an 
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the ~ite ~here th~;~eas are to be removed from Water rsland. 
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duri.o,e the inttu$ife iiigging process shall be overpacked at the site by nm. 8*ab metal. 
which teSis positi~:for chemical ~twill be decontaminated using appm:cd ~ 
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cbcinieal:agcm i$ ino longer detected and then containerized for storage and disposaI.1 These 
it.eDis isldn be ~ported by TEtJ according to the TrallSportation and lnti
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submi~ by Ille U.S. Ar~ 9ie11tieti and Bielegieal Desl!'Uetiea CeBHN ae (CB~OM). 
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CWM:mu~ns are cver-paclcai in single round comainers llllJ, maiWinfd in a 
. safe interim smrage facility to await mmsponatiQn off-site. 
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ri&ks ~jworkers, the public, and the environment. Materials sror~ in this~ ~e 
consi4ertj:i OE/C\fM hazardous waste and/or suspect agent materials and therefore ~t l!e 
trea.led as hazardptis waste. The idenrification listing of material entering tble facility ~ust be 
· couipfeted and SC[~-as the iDveatocy of items held in the interim storage falcilicy. · M:iximum 
capacity for sto~ :items will not exceed deSign capacity and are expectC' l to be ~tJrr.O no 
Ionter: th~ 90 da"},>. The Interim Holding Facility will be designed and con ;tructed ~ci:ording 
to U.~. Army ch.euical munitions safety and security standards. 
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Tccbiiic:ai F.scori Ur nit (!'EU}_ In· the event of an emer£ency condition (rin~-off of monitOr~ 
cquipkc*t. cwl.ftqE -indication}, the c.ontractor will take immediate pro~e m~ures =as 
outluhf jn the S~: !TEU will ~n assume responsibllicy and control of the excltifi$ zone. 
evaluate : the coP!Utions an4 determine the required course of action ~luding possible 
eva~QD of th~·lite. :U warranted.. Based upon the reoommendations of 1fEU. th~ Coi-Ps of 
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may 4otitinue with Phas~ II Site CharacteriT.ation operations o~ ~spend p~raiio~ 
umil ~ foll evafo~~on· of the hat.ard ts conducted. Local emergency authoriti~ (VITE~A), w1~\ 
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Uicident and updated as to the future operariom on-sile. Specifjc local 
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emergency med.ii::lU trcirtment. During Phase II Site Characterization ope.{ations tbe! USNH 
will ~r~ide ~¢lit.and aansportation of casualties ro the designated t(eaancn~ etci.Ihy. 
~osp~ ;~ ~~ ~ive spec~ized training fr~m the Department. of !the Anjlyl ~ fue. 
diag!l.0$J.5'.·and autment of chemical age.nt ca.roalbes. 
ALS and hospital !treatment !Will be 
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o.dnance apd Explosive Wasta (OBW) Proqr&D 
Former Fort seqarra Project 
water Island, st. Thomas, US Virgin Islands /JD~/ 
Project No. I02VI097701 
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WORK SCOPE. 
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Backaround. 
In 1963, the U.S. Army initiated a proqram with the express 
purpose or excessing u.s. Government property (no longer being 
used for defense related purposes) owned by the Department of 
Defense. 
Recipient of the property at the former Fort Segarra is 
the US Department of Interior. The comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Conpensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), originally 
enacted in 1980, 
was amended by the Suparfund Amendments and 
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and mandated that property 
containing hazardous and toxic wastes or ordnance was the 
responsibility or the entity contributing to the contamination. 
Even though DOD no longer has title to the property, CERCLA and 
SARA define the U.S. Government as a potential responsible party, 
provided that the U. s. 
Army was determined to be at least 
partially the source of the contamination. 
Under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for 
Formerly Used Defense Sites (DERP-FUDS), the former Fort Segarra 
has been identified as a site requiring OEW clean-up support. 
USAEDH was assigned the Mandatory Center of EXpertisa (MCX) and 
Design Center tor EXplosive Ordnance (EXO) on 5 Apr 90. 
EXO has 
now been designated as Ordnance and Explosive Waste (OEW). 
All 
work at the former Fort Segarra will be performed in accordance 
with the Management Plan for ordnance and Explosive Waste (OEW) 
Mandatory center of EXpertise and Design center (CEHND 1105-3-9). 
B. site History and Descrigtion. 
(1) 
The former Fort Segarra ls located on Water Island. 
Water Island is located in the st. Thomae Bay, between the East 
and West Greqqerie Channels, 
south of the city of Charlotte 
Amalie, St Thomas, u.s. Virgin Islands. 
The former Fort Segarra 
site has historically been stated as being approximately 500 
acres which was acquired from the East Asiatic Company/West 
Indian Company throuqh condemnation in June 1944. 
Water Island 
was acquired tor a coastal defense installation known a• Fort 
Segarra. 
The Department of the Army (DA) was constructing th• 
coastal defense installation when World War II ended and 
construction was halted. 
(2) 
The Army's Chemical Corps moved its San Jose Project 
(tropical test site) from Panama to the Virgin Islands in 1948. 
Between 1948 and 1949, the Chemical Corps upgraded the previously 
constructed facilities. 
A review of lists of approved test plans 
·shows that early tests on Water Island tocused primarily on 
blister (mustard) and choking (chlorine, phosqene, and cyanogen 
chloride) agents, and that later tests were planned to shift to 
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captured Ge 
1 munitions and nerve aqents. 
In 1949, 
~ US Army 
Technical Lo-Cort unit 
(TEU) brouqht unidentitiet1 chemical 
munitions to the Virgin Islands. 
By late 1949, the Chemical 
corps was dissatisfied with the Virqin Islands and decided to 
shift operations to Duqway Provine; Ground, 
OT even thouqh 
chemical testinq was onqoinq. 
In l.950, 
the Virgin Islands 
project was terminated and chemical munitions removed by TEU. 
The items removed were E46 chemical bombs (modified 115 lb. M70 
bombs filled with nerve aqent GA or possibly GB) and E52 bombs 
(modified T3El l.25 lb. bombs tilled with GA or possibly GB). 
(3) The following sites are known or thouqht to have been 
used tor ordnance and chemical weapons testing activities: 
(a) Test Area 1. 
This area is located on the 
northwest shore of Water Island on Ruyter Bay, just north of 
Carolina Point. The area is currently occupied by a home and 
small parking qarage. 
Two ammunition bunkers are located nearby. 
(b) 
Test Area 2. This area is located on the north 
side of Providence Point adjacent to Phillips Landinq. 
The Test 
Area was dredged out several years aqo in preparation ~or a small 
harbor, but was subsequently filled in aqain. 
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Test Area 3. 
This area is located at the point 
of oruif Bay, and is just east of the Water Island Hotel beach 
area. It has been reported that this area was excavated for till 
in 1981 and subsequently refilled with soil from another location 
on the island. 
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Test Area 4. 
This area is located to the south 
and southwest of the Flaminqo Bay Harbor. The aite straddles the 
road rrom the deep-water dock. The area north of the road is 
relatively clear o~ debris; however, the area south of the road 
is the island junk yard with about 50 abandoned vehicles. 
(e) 
Test Area 5. 
This area is located south and 
southeast ot the Flamingo Bay Harbor and is south of the road 
from the deep-water dock. 
This area was used to accumulate and 
burn debris trom Hurricane Hugo. 
There is a substantial amount 
of metallic debris on the ground. 
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Test Area 6. 
This area is locztted on the 
eastern shore of the southern part of the island, due east of 
Flaminqo Bay. This site has been extensively developed alonq tho 
ridqe line, and the lower parts of the site are along a rocky 
shore. 
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Test Area 7. 
This area is located on the north 
part of the island and extends from the point of Sprat Bay 
northeast to East Greqqerie Channel. 
The northern part-of·the 
Test Area is covered with a pond of rad-colored water. 
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Test Area B. 
This area is now covered by the 
~ater Island Hotel. 
The hotel has not been repaired or occupied 
since its destruction by Hurricane Huqo. 
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Area. 
A 
metal wareho~de was constructed by the water Island dotel near 
the deep-water dock for storage of vehicles and materials. The 
warehouse was constructed on an area filled in for this purpose. 
The area south o! the warehouse was the site where bombs were 
discovered in 1966. 
The bombs were discovered while a draqline 
was reltloving "Elephant Muck." 
After this discovery, the site was 
filled in and covered with borrowed soil to a depth of about 
three feet. 
Debris, abandoned vehicles, and scrap now cover the 
site. 
The DOI, as owner, may be liable for the costs ot removinq 
the scrap and debris from this site prior to commencinq OEW 
remediation. 
USAEDH provided DOI with an estimate ot $145,000 to 
remove this debris. 
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In addition to the Test Areas and the landfill, 
salt water tidal pools around Water Island are a 
primary 
potential target for dumping of OEW and chemical agent filled 
ordnance. 
(4) The Army turned over water Island to the Department 
o! the Interior {DOI) by an indefinite revocable permit. 
The DOI 
assigned the permit to the St. 
Thomas Development Authority 
(STOA) in 1951. 
The STOA then leased Water Island to Watar 
Island Inc., a local development corporation. 
on 11 Jul 195~, 
Public Law 511 (82nd congress) authorized the transfer ot water 
Island from the DA to the DOI. 
On 10 Dae 1952, the DOI executed 
a new lease to the water Island, Inc. which proceeded to develop 
the Island into a resort with many subleases. 
This leasa expires 
at the end of December 1992. 
The Island is currently the site of 
a large tourist resort hotel and is also inhabited by about 300 
people during the winter season. 
Many cruise ships call in St. 
Thomas with many docking near Water Island. 
(5) In 1966, during the construction of the Flaminqo Bay 
warehouse, 
a crew employed by the lessee, Water Island Inc., 
uncovered several larqe objects that resembled bombs. 
An EOD 
team from Roosevelt Roads Naval Base (San Juan, Puerto Rico) 
identified the objects as M-70/M-78 series chemical ordnance 
bombs. 
The EOD team indicated that this site had been used by 
the Army as a chemical ordnance disposal area. 
The EOD team 
vented the bombs and warned the construction crew not to excavate 
in this area again. 
The lessee notified the DOI of the problem 
but no further investigations have been performed. 
No known 
injuries or other problems have occurred at this site. 
The site 
is on the southwest part of the Island near Flamingo Bay along 
the seashore and is known locally as the Flamingo Bay Landfill. 
It is an unstable area subject to storms and hiqh tides. 
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status UBdate. 
( 1) In October 1985, the DOI sent a memo to Mr.-. Lewis D. 
Walker (DA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment, SafetY & 
Occupational Health) requesting that the Army determine if Water 
Island was ever used for chemical warfare tasting or similar 
activities. 
No correspondence can be found of Mr. 
Walker's 
reply, but subsequent to this DOI memo, Fort Segarra was added to 
the FUDS Inventory for a future Preliminary Assessment (PA). 
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(2) 
~rt the spring of 1989, Con9ressional Delegate Ron de 
Luqo of the Virqin Islands and Chairman of the House Interior 
subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs, introduced 
leqislation (HR 1345) which would authorize the Secretary of the 
rnterior to trans!er title ot Water Island to the Government ot 
the Virgin Islands. 
Status of this leqislation is unknown in 
April 1992. 
I! this legislation were not to pass, the DOI, at 
the expiration of the lease in Dec 1992, will be required under 
current law to declare Water Island excess to its needs and turn 
over the Island to GSA tor disposal pursuant to the Federal 
Property and Administrative Services Act (40 USC 471). 
(3) rn the swnJ11er ot 1989, Jacksonville District (USAEDJ) 
commenced work on the Fort Segarra FUOS Inventory Project Report 
(INPR). 
The dratt INPR was completed by USAEDJ in Dec 1989. 
The 
final INPR was completed by USAEDJ in June 1990 and rorwarded by 
USAEDH to HQUSACE tor approval. 
on 20 Aug 1990, HQUSACE approved 
the INPR and authorized USAEDH to proceed (subject to 
availability ot tunds) with the removal action. 
on 24 Oct 90, 
USAEDJ informed DOI of the approval of the INPR and the tact that 
the corps would be commencinq cleanup operations in the near 
future. 
(4) USAEDH personnel met with TEU and Department of the 
ArTt.y (DA) on 19/20 Dec 90 concerninq our need for TEU assistance 
at Fort Seqarra. 
LTC Doc Bishop, Director ot the CSM Proqram at 
the 
DA, 
indicated that the TEO is unablg, at this tbae, to 
provide transport and storage services for any CSM we recover at 
Fort Segarra. 
The reasons for this are very complex. 
Recently 
within DA and AMC, the policy seems to have shifted to callinq 
recovered 
CSM 
a 
hazardous and toxic waste 
(HTW) 
under 
EPA 
regulations. 
This policy shift creates many complex problems. 
First, by calling CSM an HTW item, CSM must be transported by an 
EPA licensed transporter and manifested as HTW. 
The TEU is not 
an EPA licensed HTW transporter and private contractor• ara not 
allowed by Army requlations to transport csM. 
Simply put, this 
means that any CSM recovered in the future must remain on-site 
where discovered. 
second, there are only seven installations in 
coNUS that are authorized to store CSM. 
However, the commanders 
o~ these seven installations retuse to accept any CSM manifested 
as HTW as this would violate their EPA Part B permits concerning 
the storage of HTW generated from off their installations. 
Third, the EPA would be the lead agency, not DOD, concerning the 
statutes governing transport and storage of CSM-HTW. 
DOD would 
no lonqer control the CSM which is contrary to Army requlations. 
Fourth, LTC Bishop stated that the above s·even installations have 
nearly reached their physical capacity to store recovered CSM 
even thouqh AR_ 50-6 says they ~ 
accept the CSM. 
These 
installations will remain at or near capacity until such time as 
the Chem Demil Program reduces the CONUS unitary atockptle. :And 
fifth, Johnston Island (JI) can no longer except CSM for atbraqe 
and demil from any areas of the world other than the Pacific 
Basin. 
This is a :i:esult o! the 
11Venatu Aqreement" where 
~resident Bush agreed with the Government ot the Solomon Islands 
not to accept at JI any CSM found outside the Pacific Basin. 
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ssues create "administrative gridloc. 
since the 
requirement. ~r the Army's CSM program and the EPA's h'l'W statutes 
cannot be met concurrently. 
(5) on 9 Jan 1991, USAEDH form.ally requested in writing, 
with a 28 Feb 91 suspense date, AMCCOM and TEO support to cleanup 
Fort Segarra. 
AMCCOM 
was provided all of the pertinent 
backqround intormation and the reasons for the urqency. 
(6) on 21 Mar 91, 
USAEDH and USAEDJ brieted Governor 
Alexander Farrelly on the status of Water Island and what the 
Governments' plans were for eventual remediation. 
The Governor 
was also briefed on the USAEDH Ordnance and Explosive Wasta (OEW) 
Program. 
Governor Farrelly requested that a search of military 
records be performed on all FUOS in the US Virgin Islands. 
(7) an 12 April 1991, USAEDH contracted with Ebasco, Inc. 
to perform an Archives Search of Fort Segarra and all other FUDS 
located within the US Virgin Islands. 
The Archives Search Report 
was completed on 3 Jul 1991. 
The history of Fort Seqarra and the 
nature of the testing described above are as a result of the 
Archives Search Report. 
The report provided a Risk Assessment 
Code 
(RAC) of 1 for Water Island (actually the Flamingo Bay 
Landfill). 
Based on the RAC l, USAEDH co111111enced contracting 
action to install a fence around the Flaminqo Bay Landtill. 
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On 
18 Jul 
91, 
USAEDH and 
HQUSACE bri•!•d 
conqressional Delegate Ron DeLuqo on the status of the Water 
Island project. 
USAEDH provided him with the results of tho 
recently completed Archives Search of the Former Fort Segarra and 
and other US Virgin Islands FUDS, and our concerns on the RAC 1 
site. 
(9) 
On 14 Aug 91, the Governor and the public (press 
release and public meeting) were intormed of the results of the 
Archives Search. 
USAEDH and USAEDJ briefed the Governor and then 
held a public meeting on Water Island and briefed the public. 
They were also briefed on the plans to fence the Flamingo Bay 
Landfill and to perform topographic surveying of Water Island. 
(10) The contract to fence the Flaminqo Bay Landfill 
and to perform topographic surveying was awarded on 14 Auq 91. 
The contract was awarded to Ebasco, Inc., the same firm that 
performed the Archives Search. Installation of the tence was 
completed on 4 Oct 91 and topographic surveys were completed on 
14 Nov 91. 
The Flamingo Bay Landfill and Teet Areas 2, 4, 5, 6, 
and 7 were mapped at a scale of one inch = JO teat. 
In addition, 
the entire Water Island was planimetrically mapped at a scale ot 
one inch = 200 f~et. 
{ll) A contract was awarded to E.basco, Inc. ·cm 2T Sep 
91 to prepare concept ordnance remediation work plans. 
The ~inal 
concept work plans .,,ere completed on 16 Mar g;z. 
Ultimately, 
these work plans will be provided to the remediation contractor 
·to finalize. 
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On 4 Dec 91, 
USAEDH and USAEDJ 
lefad the 
Governor's ~-ess Secretary, Mr. James O'Bryan, and he1d a public 
meeting on Water Island to discuss the status ot Watar Ialand. 
For the benefit of those island residents that were not at the 14 
Auq public meetinq, the Archives Search Report was discussed. 
status o! USAEDH remediation contracting action was discussed. 
The public was qiven an opportunity to obtain copies ot the 
recently completed topo and planimetric maps. 
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strategy. 
3 Feb 92, 
OBAEDH briefed the USAEDJ 
on the history and status of the water 
Areas suspected of containing OEW and chemical surety 
material (CSM) have been identitied through archive searches. 
Interim Removal Actions for OEW have been initiated to address 
areaa which present an imminent and substantial danqer to the 
public. 
The USAEDH approach to the OEW problem is based on 
removing the imminent and substantial danqar to the public. 
USAEDH will respond to special requests trom USAEDN and ARCOM 
where OEW is suspected. 
An Interim Removal Action (IRA) was performed at the Flaminqo 
Bay Landfill by tencinq the landtill. 
Remaininq strategy TBD. 
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WORK BRBAXDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS). 
The WBS is furnished at 
Annex A. 
3. 
ORGANIZATION, RESPOHSIBILITIBS, AND AlJ"l'HORI~Y. 
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Orqonizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)..t 
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Department of the Army (DA) 
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U.S. Army corps of Enqineers Headquarters (HQUSACE) 
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U.S. Army Enqineerinq Division, Huntsville (USAEDH) 
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Commander (CEHND-DE) 
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Deputy commander Proqrams and Technical 
Manaqement (CEHND-DC) 
330 Assistant Division Commander (CEHND-AD-M) 
340 
Directorate of Programs and Project Manaqement 
(CEHND-PM) 
341 Ordnance and Technical Programs Division 
(CEHND-PM-OT) 
350 Directorate of Enqineering (CEHND-ED) 
351 . systems Enqineerinq Division (CEHND-ED-SY) 
352 
Desiqn Enqineerinq Division (CEHND-ED-CS/ 
CEHND-ED-ME) 
. 
353 
Cost Enqineerinq Division (CEHND-ED-ES) 
360 
Directorate of Resource Manaqemant (CEHND-RM) 
370 Directorate of contracting (CEHND-CT) 
380 
Office O! Counsel (CEHND-OC) 
390 
Public Affairs Office (CEHND-PA) 
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Army Enqineering Division, south Atlan 
i (USAEDSA) 
410 a.s. Army Enqineerin9 District, Jac:kaonv1lle 
(USAEDJ) 
411 Public Affairs Office (CESAD-PA) 
U.S. Army Technical Escort Unit (TEU) 
a. 
Responsibilities; 
DA 
HQUSACE 
USAEDH 
USAEDSA 
USAEDJ 
TEU 
Regulators 
Definition of required work 
Top-level funding and scheduling ror DERP-nros 
Detailed scheduling, budqatinq, and cost control 
Proqress and financial reporting 
Execution and review of required work 
co and COR do•iqnation 
contractor selection/award 
work plans and field work 
Ordnance QA 
Assist in project QA oversiqht 
OEW report 
Coordinate with HTW plans 
coordination and review of required work end 
coordination of HTW interface 
coordination and review of required work 
on-site participation in e~eeution (COR) 
Project QA oversight 
Budget and cost control 
Progress and tinancial reportinq 
Historical data 
Obtaining Riqhts-of-Entry 
Media interaction 
Environmental review 
coordinate with HTW plans 
on-site participation in execution 
coordination and review of required work 
coordination 
C· 
Authorities: 
DA 
HQUSACE 
USAEDH 
USAEDJ 
TEU 
Approve/provide tunding 
Approve/provide tunding for FUDS 
Define scope of work 
Approve work, budqet, and schedule 
Allocate resources to perform work 
Contracting Officer 
on-site project management 
CSM requlations 
4. 
RBSPOHSJ:BILI'l'Y 
ABSIGNXBlf'l' 
KA'l'RIJ:. 
The Responsibility 
Assignment Matrix is furnished at Annex B. 
5. 
SCHEDULE. 
A. Period of Performance. 
TBD. 
B. current Project Schedule. 
rurnished at Annex c. 
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current Project Schedule is 
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BUDGET ._J COBT BBTDO.TB. 
A. 
Program Budget. 
The Proqram Budget is generated throuqh 
funding Work Plans that are established for the overall DERP-FUDS 
program related to OEW. 
Funds of $ 
are expected to be 
dedicated to Fort Segarra for the remainder of FY92. 
These tunds 
will be used for site investigations. 
(1). 
USAEDH: 
FOOS Contract Funds (To Data $379,000) 
(b) 
FODS contract Funds (Remainder of FY92 -
$ 
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FUDS contract FUnds (FY93 - $ 
FUDS Contract FUnda (FY94 - $ -
D. 
Qt:SADi H:ti~mal Cost EE:tima.~IU111 
( l.} I 
USABQH: 
(a) FUOS In-House Labor (To Date $ 
.> 
FUDS In-House Labor (Remainder ot. FY92 -
$ 
FUDS In-House Labor (FY93 - $ 
.> 
-
FUDS In-House Labor (FY94 - $ 
) 
ou. 
l.ZSAfiJ2SAlUSAEDJ~ 
(a) FOOS In-House Labor (To Date $_ 
,) 
FUOS In-House Labor (Remainder of FY92 -
$ 
) 
{c) FUOS In-House Labor (FY93 - $ 
" 
. 
!3}. TEU: 
(a) FUOS In-House Assistance (To Date $ 
) 
(b) FUOS In-House Assistance (R8lDainder ot FY92 
$ 
) 
7. 
RZBOORCB ALLOCATION PLAJI. 
The tollowin9 in-house resources 
will be required. to support this project: 
Enqineering Directorate: 
Civil/Structures Division: 
Site Development Branch 
Geotechnical Branch 
Environmental Protection & Utilities Branch 
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ngineering Division: 
-ost Engineering Branch 
Service Branch 
systems Engineering Division: 
Analysis Branch 
System Safety Section 
Program & Project Management Directorate: 
Ordnance & Technical Proqrams Division 
A-E Contracts Division 
Resource Management Directorate: 
Program Budqet Division 
Finance and Accounting Division 
contracting Directorate: 
Environmental Acquisition Division 
Public Affairs Office 
s. 
LOCAL COOPERATION PLAN. 
Rights-of-Entry and site clearance activities will be 
coordinated throuqh USAEDSA/USAEDJ with property owner ant'l 
federal, 
state, 
and local requlators. 
USABDSA/USAEDJ will 
develop necessary plans and coordinate with USAEDH for approval. 
Plans may include Local cooperation requirements (see EC 
1105-2-180) and a Local Cooperation Agreement (LCA) packaqe in 
accordance with ER 1165-2-131. 
9. 
ACQOISI~IOH PLAN. 
A. 
Project Definition. 
The project has been adequately detinitized by tho previous 
Archives Search. 
B. 
Interim Rempval Actions. 
contracting action is underway 
to obtain a remediation contractor. 
This contractor will perform 
sweeps of areas with the lowest potential for chemical 
contamination. 
As part of the sweeps, the contractor will obtain 
and analyze soil, 
sediment, 
and water samples for HTW and 
chemical agent. 
c. 
studies. 
An 
Environmental Assessment 
(EA) may be 
required prior to commencing full-acala remediation :m Water 
Island. 
D. Removal AC'tions. 
TBD. 
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1'E PLAN. 
No real estate will be acquired. 
On 3 Jan l.991, 
USAEDH 
received from USAEDJ the Riqhts-of-Entry (ROE) to enter DOI and 
lessee property to perform site investiqation and cleanup work. 
The ROE was to expire on 14 Sep 1991. 
The ROE was re-executed by 
USAEDJ on 20 Aug 91 with a new expiration date of August 1993. 
~OTAL QUALITY PI.AH. 
Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality control (QC) plans have 
been developed and will continue to be developed in site work 
plans. 
USAEDH is responsible for OEW QA. 
The contractor is 
responsible for QC. 
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-VALUE EHCUNEERIHG (VJ!:) PLAN. 
The VE program will be administered by USAEDH VE Office 
(CEHND-ED-SY). For the most part, this will consist of evaluation 
of removal action efficiency. 
13. 
SAPETY PLAN. 
site Specific Health and Safety Plans (SSHSP) are developed 
for this project by the contractors performinq the work. 
USAEDH 
Safety Office (CEHND-ED-SY) approval of the plans is necessary 
before commencement of investigation or removal activities. 
contractor and Corps personnel must follow the requirements of 
Corps of Engineers manual EM 385-1-1 • 
. SECUR:ITY PLAN. 
Since this project contains properties owned or leased ))y 
various entities, security (safety related) will be provided as 
called tor in work plans with USAEDSA/USAEDJ providing 
coordination. 
CUL~'ORAL RESOURCE P~. 
At some point, a cultural Resource Plan may be required. 
If 
so, USAEDJ will be responsible for preparinq the plan. 
This plan 
may be required due to the existence of two pre-Columbian sites, 
the ruins of two plantations dating trom the 17th century (one on 
Carolina Point and one on Sprat Bay), at least two 19th century 
shipwrecks, and world War II military fortifications. None of the 
sites have been nominated to the National Register of Historic 
Places. 
However, the Territorial Archaeologist points out that 
three sites have not yet been systematically excavated, and that 
the Elephant Bay site may be of considerable importance. 
ENV:IROHMmrl'AL PLAN. 
A. Environmental Assessments <EA>· 
EA' s, 
if necessary, 
will be performed by USAEDH and 
coordinated with USAEDSA with resulting Environmental Impact 
Statements (EIS), if any, also being coordinated through USAEDSA. 
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cistence on Water Island of two andan 
Ad species 
(the leatha~ -oack turtle and the brown tree boa) must be further 
investigated. 
B. 
Environmental Permits. 
Environmental Permits are not necessary for CERCLA actions. 
USAEDH is responsible for resolving any permit issues with the 
Territorial and Federal regulators. 
17. 
KANAGBKU'l' COJft'ROL PLAK. 
Lite cycle Project Management (LCPM) procedures will be used 
in the manaqement ot this OEW project. 
They will be inteqrated 
into and used tor OEW where imminent safety hazards exist. 
USAEDH is the LCPM for OEW. 
USAEDH is responsible for planning, 
design, and removal. 
USAEDJ will provide Contractinq Officer 
Representative (COR} 
support with on-site control ot removal 
contracts. USAEDH is responsible for monitoring ordnance efforts. 
REPORTING RBQOIRZHBNTS. 
Quality Assurance Report (QAR) 
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Daily Loq of OEW Removal 
(USAEDH) , 
Fact Sheets (USAEDH and USAEDSA/USAEDJ) , 
Weekly 
Progress Reports (Contractor), 
Weekly/ Monthly cost Reports 
(Contractor), and the LCPM Reportinq system (LRS), ER s-2-1, will 
be used !or project control. 
CHANGE CONTROL PLAN. 
Work will be performed in accordance with Approved work Plans 
with any deviation to be approved by USAEDH. 
20. PROPERTY HANAGEXmtT PLAN (PMP). 
For CPFF and T&M contracts, the Contractor will be required 
to prepare a detailed PMP describing the equipment to be employed 
to per!orm 4J.l necessary operations. The PMP shall describe and 
quantify both field equipment (such as site trailer, track hoes, 
back hoes, trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, chainsaws, 
magnetometers, etc. ) and ott ice equipment (such as oomputer, 
printer, FAX, copier, 2-way radios, camcorder, telephones, etc.) 
and consumable supplies (both off ice and field) intended to be 
used. 
The Contractor will be required to describe in the PMP the 
source and rental/acquisition costs tor all field and office 
equipment and consumable supp11es. 
Three quotes must be obtained 
and provided in the PMP for each piece ot field and office 
equipment and the PMP must indicate that the vendor with the 
lowest price quote was used for rental/acquisition. 
The 
Contractor will indicate in the PMP when rental costs exceed 
acquisition costs for a particular piece of equipment over the 
life of the project. 
In these instances, the Contracting otticar 
may direct the Contractor to purchase that equipment. 
After 
Contracting Officer approval of the Work Plans/Property 
Management Plan, additional field/office equipment and consumable 
supplies in excess of $100 
(aggregate total) may not be 
rented/acquired without Contracting Officer approval. 
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At the cvnclusion of all work at Fort Segarra, all consumable 
supplies (such as shovels, chainsaws, trimmers, chains, lumber, 
of!ice supplies, etc.) will be turned over to the nearest Defense 
Reutilization and Marketing Of!ice (DRMO) for ultimate disposal. 
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RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNMENT MATRIX 
DA 
HQUSACE 
USABDH 
OSAEDSA 
USAJ:DJ 
BPA 
Local 
POLICY 
PROGRAMMING 
ARCHIWB SEARCHJl:S 
JUCAt. ESTATE/ 
RIGHTS 01' ENTRY 
SCOPING ASSSSSKIRTS/ 
INVZSTICATIONS 
D./US 
SCBEDULBS 
WORlt PLANS 
SAFETY PLANS 
:REMOVAL ACTIONS 
D'BSICN 
OTHER STUDIES/PLANS 
ogw REPORT 
SYMBOL 
A • Approval 
c • coordination 
It • Monitor 
A 
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N 
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N 
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N • Kot Applicable 
ll • Review 
S • S\lppor:t 
x • zxecution 
RAC 
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An approval of proqraanatic mater.l.al., oonoepe•, 
or other pr09r- rttquir-nt•. 
A requirement to participate aor• oi- l••• 
continuo\l•ly in the on9oin9 davalopaent 
activitie•, euch that input and advice would 
have been included in the pro9rammatic 
-t•rial•. 
A requir-nt to achiH and participate in tbo•• 
function• which will inar•••• th• value of the 
provram/project. 
Rot Applicule. 
A requirement to reTiew the work of other• and 
provide comment, 9enerally wLthout contiauou• 
involv ... nt in the ~evelopment proce•• for the 
material bein9 reviewed. 
A requir ... nt to provide manpower, technical 
data, 
or other active participation in th• 
development proce•• upon raqu••t. 
Aft aee.i9niaent of ra•pona.ibility to 
ca~ry·. out 
nec•••&ry action• required to achieve •••igned 
90&1• tor that function. 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
Of'l'ICL 01' THc; CHiil' Orr STAIT 
WA.SHIHOTOH. O.C. -le 
MEMORANDUMFORASSISTAfrrsECRETARYOFTIIEARMYFOR 
INSTALl.ATIONS. LOGISTICS, AND 
ENY.IRONMENT 
COMMANDER. U.S. ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND 
01IEF OF ENGINBHRS 
SUBJECT: Restoration of Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) 
Contaminated with Suspect Chemical Weapons . (CW) Materiel 
l. 
High level public and governmental attention to the restoration of 
Raritan Arsenal. NJ and t:°Ort Segarra, .Vi tnakt: it mandatory that we 
accelerate actions for the recovery of suspoct chemical warl'aro materiel 
from them. The U.S. Army Chemical Material DesllUction Agency 
(USACMDA) is being formed to sccomplish overall programmatic 
planning and prioritization of effort to clear the estimated 200 fo~rly 
used defense &ites (FUDS) which also may have suspect CW materiel 
contamination. 
USACMDA is designated as the lead agency for recovery 
of CW materiel from Raritan Arsenal and Fort Segarra. 
Corps of 
Engine¢rS and AMC will provide suppon in the exeention of operations 
to clear these specific site&. 
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2. 
Due to the urgency. Raritan Arsenal and fFort Segaira"Jwill be pilot 
projects and planning will proceed as rapidly as possible. 
Raritan 
Arsenal will have first priority. 
On-site activity at Raritan .Arsenal will 
begin as soon as it can be arranged. 
AMC will provide five borrowed 
civilian/military personnel as - augmentation for USACMDA to faciliu.te 
start of planning. pending the hire of permanent personnel. 
Target job_ 
deiCription and grade structure are shown at Enclosure. 
Specific skills 
and grade will be worked out between USACMDA and AMC. 
3. 
The restoration of RuitAn Arsenal and IEOff'iSeA#!.\tiilll be caxrled 
out under ASA(IL&E) policy guidance. USACE retains on-site 
management responsibility. 
Director Space and Special Weapons, 
~ 
Restoration of Fonnedy Usod Defense Sites (FUDS) 
Contaminated with Suspect Chemical Weapons (CW) Materiel 
ODCSOPS will be focal point for integration of chemical surety, safety. 
and sccmity policy as it applies to this unique operation. 
4. 
USACMDA will provide overall diroction to include resource 
programming. environmental. docuDlC1ltatiOD . for transport mode and 
storage sito selcetioo. and the development of equipmont and 
prooodures. 
USACB aod AMC support responsibility foe Raritan Arsenal 
md Pon Segura are assigned as outlined below. 
Woddag relationships 
with USACMDA on a broader $C8lo to addtcs5 tho total restoration 
mission will be established when the lgency becomes fully operational. 
a. Corps of Engioecrs: 
Responsib~ for all aspects of site 
restoration operations to include $itc inve3tigatiou.. site safety 
documentation. environmental documentation, -remediation actions and 
uncarlhing of suspect chemical warfare matcricls. 
Responsibility for 
CW materiel ends when materiel is uneanhed. 
b. Army Malmel Corrunaad: 
Responsible in acconlaooc with 
USACMDA plannblg for execution of rcc:ove:ry of suspect chemical 
warfare materiel ·once unearthed. 
S. 
Funding requirements directly attributable to planoing, 
prepttratioo, and execution of restoration and recovery operations 
will be resourced from Defense EnvironmeDtal · Restoration Program 
(DBRP) funding. Tocbniul Escort Umt support to USACMDA will be on a 
reimbunablo basis. Stor&gc costs will be uecuted from AMC normal 
operating accounts. 
Enclo&ur~ 
Gcaent. United States Army 
Vice OUcf of Staff 
2 
REPLY TO 
ATTENTION OF• 
CEMP-RF (200-la) 
MEMORANDUM FOR 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
u.s. Anny COfl'I of enp...n 
WASHINGTON. O.C. 20314-1000 
20AUG1992 
COMMANDER, HUNTSVILLE DIVISION, ATTN: 
CEHND-PM-OT 
COMMANDER, NORTH ATLANTIC DIVISION, ATTN: 
CENAD-PP-PM 
COKMANDER, SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION, ATTN: 
CESAD-PD-R 
SUBJECT: 
Chemical Warfare Material Investigation and Remediation 
at Former Raritan Arsenal, N.J., and Water Island, U.S. Virgin 
Islands 
1. 
Reference memorandum. Army Vice Chief of Staff, 1 June 92 
subject: 
Restoration of Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) 
Contaminated with Suspect Chemical Weapons (CW) Materiel 
(enclosed). 
2. 
The purpose of this memorandum is to reiterate the priority 
for investigation and remediation of potential CWM at the subject 
sites. 
3. 
The referenced memorandum directed the U.S. Army Chemical 
Material Destruction Agency, and the Corps of Engineers to plan 
and initiate remedial action at the subject sites as rapidly as 
possible. 
4. 
The referenced memorandum established a new activity within 
USACMDA to accomplish non-Corps activities incidental to the 
remediation at the subject sites. 
The new USACMDA activity 
recently staffed up to 5 action officers dedicated to 
accomplishing the subject projects. 
Considering USACMDA has two 
projects to concentrate on, and the Corps has many, it may be 
challenging to keep pace with USACMDA initiatives. 
However, 
considering the scrutiny these projects will experience, it is 
imperative that we are never guilty of delaying project progress 
for lack of emphasis. 
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5. 
CENAD and CESAD must ensure their project managers (PMs), in 
conjunction with CEHND, develop and track project milestones to 
ensure each step is executed as quickly as possible. 
The 
scbedule for accomplishing the projects must be ambitious yet 
achievable. 
Parallel actions and other schedule efficiencies 
will be maximized. 
The schedule must be based strictly on 
technical feasibility. and will not consider funding or manpower 
constraints unless acknowledged by HQ. 
CEMP-RF 
SUBJECT: 
Chemical Warfare Material Investigation and Remediation 
at Former Raritan Arsenal, N.J., and Water Island, U.S. Virgin 
Islands 
6. 
CEHND must coordinate closely with the respective PMs to 
ensure they are fully informed and provided opportunity to 
comment on all activities and schedules concerning their sites 
7. 
CENAD, and CESAD must ensure their PMs provide CEMP-RF 
respective project milestones (only regarding "area 5" at 
Raritan) NLT 30 Sept 92. 
Thereafter, the PMs must immediately 
notify CEMP-RF, in writing, of any deviation from the project 
schedule and corroborating explanation. 
It is CEHND's 
responsibility to program sufficient funds to sustain the project 
schedules. 
8. 
POC: 
Mr. Jim Coppola, (202) 504-4992 
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY PROGRAMS: 
Encl 
CF: 
CENAN (Maj. Harris) 
CESAJ (Mr. Bridgers) 
MICHAEL H. FELLOWS 
Colonel, Corps of Engineers 
Chief, Environmental Restoration 
Division 
Directorate of Military Programs 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
AEPLY TO 
AllfllTION OF o 
CESAD-PM-H 
SOlln< AT\.AHTIC O~ 
CORPS Of' ENCWE€AS 
ROOu 3•1 '"7FQRSYTHST.SW 
26 August 1992 
MEMORANDUM FOR COMMANDER, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, ATTN: 
CESAJ-DP-I 
SUBJECT: 
Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly 
Used Defense Sites (DERP-FUDS). Project Number I02VI097701, 
Former Fort Segarra, Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands 
l. Reference CESAD-PM-H memoranduo, dated 10 February 1992 
subject: 
Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) 
Projects Management Responsibility (copy enclosed). 
2. 
In accordance with the above referenced memorandum, project 
management responsibilities for the subject ordnance and 
explosive waste (OEW) restoration project are assigned to 
Jacksonville District. 
The Jacksonville District must work in 
close coordination with the executing agencies, U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers, Huntsville Division (CEHND) and U.S. Army Chemical 
Material Destruction Agency (USACMDA). 
The district must keep 
the South Atlantic Division informed of activities on the 
project. 
3. 
Jacksonville District should ensure that the appropriate 
project information and funding i~ included in the FUDS project 
database and work plans. 
As in all OEH~ -
FUDS projects, the 
Jacksonville District will axccu~c the remedial action (RA) for 
this project. 
In conjunction with the executing agencies 
Jacksonville District is responsible for providing input to a 
formal memorandum of agreenent between the Corps of Engineers and 
USACMDA and for assisting in the development of a formal 
community relations plan. 
4. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call 
Sharon Ernst, CESAO-PM-H, 
(404} 331-2495. 
FOR THE COMMANDER: 
Encl 
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CF: 
CEMP-R 
USACMOA 
CEHND 
~W-~ 
JOHN W. RUSHING, 
P.~. 
Director of Programs & Project 
Hnnagement 
CONTRACT NO. DACA87-92-D-0018 
DELIVERY ORDER 0024 
EXCLUSION LEITER 
FORMER FORT SEGARRA 
WATER ISLAND, VIRGIN ISLANDS 
OF THE UNITED STATES 
· Prepared for: 
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
HUNTSVILLE DMSION 
Prepared by: 
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, INC. 
Gainesville, Florida 
November 1994 
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CONTRACT NO. DACA87-92-D-0018 
DELIVERY ORDER 0024 
EXCLUSION LEITER 
FORMER FORT SEGARRA 
WATER ISLAND, VIRGIN ISLANDS 
OF THE UNITED STATES 
Prepared for: 
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
HUNTSVILLE DMSION 
Prepared by: 
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, INC. 
Gainesville, Florida 
November 1994 
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Section 
1.0 
INTRODUCTION 
2.0 
FINDINGS 
2.1 
TEST AREAS 1, 2, 3, AND Z 
2.2 TEST AREA4 
2.3 TEST AREAS 
2.4 TEST AREA 6 
2.5 
TEST AREA 8 
2.6 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
2.7 
FLAMINGO BAY LANDFILL AREA 
2.8 
ST. THOMAS ISLAND 
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS 
4.0 
REFERENCES 
APPENDICES 
APPENDIX A--HISTORY AND BACKGROUND 
APPENDIX B--PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS 
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Reasons for Inclusion/Exclusion in the EE/CA 
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1.1 Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. (ESE) was contracted by 
Huntsville Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CEHND) to perform an 
Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) for the development and 
evaluation of final removal alternatives for Ordnance & Explosive Waste (OEW) 
and Chemical Warfare Material (CWM) at the Former Fort Segarra on Water 
Island (the term Fonner Fort Segarra includes all suspected contaminated areas 
on Water Island and St. Thomas Island) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
1.2 ESE performed a records review to obtain the history of Fonner Fort 
Segarra. This review included the review and evaluation of numerous historical 
documents and previous site investigation reports. ESE's understanding of the 
background of the project is presented in detail in Appendix A and is intended to 
serve as a comprehensive overview of the project history; existing reports are 
summarized in Appendix B. ESE also conducted a site visit September 19 
through September 23, 1994, to perform a visual inspection of the project site 
for preparation of the EE/CA. 
1.3 The first task in the development of the EE/CA for Former Fort Segarra is 
the preparation of this exclusion letter. This letter identifies the areas that have 
not been sufficiently investigated for characterization and inclusion in the EE/CA 
as determined by ESE. Of the 11 areas investigated as part of this EE/CA, 4 of 
them are being recommended for exclusion from the EE/CA. They are Test 
Areas 4 and 5, Flamingo Bay Landfill area, and Tamarind Tree Bay area. The 
methodologies used to determine that these areas should be excluded are 
explained in detail in Section 2.0 of this letter. ESE will make recommen.dations 
which will demonstrate that all areas could be included in the EE/CA, with 
minimal additional effort to those areas that have been recommended for 
·exclusion. 
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Former Fort Segarra project has been studied extensively and, to date, there is no 
evidence of contamination from CWM. Th!!fefore, it is very likely that ESE will 
recommend a no-further action alternative for those areas recommended for 
inclusion in the EE/CA, and possibly for those areas recommended for exclusion, 
if further investigation is permitted. The areas recommended for- exclusion could 
then be included in the EE/CA. 
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2.0. l Based upon review of the previous investigations and the site visit 
conducted by ESE, the following recommendations are presented for each area of 
potential contamination (see Figure 1). A summary of the reasons for either 
including or excluding areas from the EE/CA is presented in Table 1. 
2.1 TESf AREAS 1, 2, 3, AND 7 
No tests were performed in these areas in accordance with the Former Fort 
Segarra Scoping Study [U.S. Army Chemical Munitions Destruction Agency 
(USACMDA), 1993]. This information was based on a review of progress reports 
and test reports, a site visit, and interviews with personnel assigned to the San 
Jose Project. Test Areas 1, 2, and 3 were disturbed during extensive construction 
activities on the island, and no incidents were reported. 
2.1.1 ESE did not find any evidence of suspected CWM, UXO, debris, or other 
potential contamination during the site visit of these areas. Therefore, it is ESE's 
determination that Test Areas 1, 2, 3, and 7 have been sufficiently investigated 
for inclusion in the EE/CA. 
2.2 TESf AREA 4 
Test Area 4 is located on the southwest end of Water Island and encompasses 
both sides of the road leading to the Flamingo Bay area (see Figure 2). Records 
indicate that two distilled mustard agent (HD)-filled M70 bombs, 13 HD-filled 
smoke pots, and Tabun (GA) smoke pots were tested in this area, as well as 
detonation of burster charges. MTA only found suspicious anomalies south of 
the dirt road with magnetometer readings giving a continuous response in an 
8-foot (ft) diameter area devoid of vegetation. 
2.2.1 ESE recommends that intrusive sampling be conducted in the 8-ft diameter 
area that is devoid of vegetation. This sampling will require a minimal effort 
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No record of any tests. Although there 
was a test plan for M70 bomb for Test 
Areas l & 7, records indicate that these 
tests instead were performed at Test 
Areas 4, S, 6, and 8. Interviews with 
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confirmed no tests conducted at this site; 
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indications of ordnance or related debris 
or unexplainable barren land was noted; 
subsequent construction in the area 
causing considerable disturbance 
uncovered no evidence of suspicious 
material. Records show all tests 
conducted on southern portion of Island. 
No record of any tests. 
No record of any tests. Construction of 
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Records show Phase I and II of the 
static HD-filled M70 bomb tested in the 
open; near side of hill disposal burster 
charges were detonated; records show 
mustard gas smoke pots were tested 
here; surface investigation indicated 
large number of anomalies. MTA 
found 8-ft diameter circular area which 
was sunken and had no vegetation-rest 
of area covered with vegetation. 
Magnetometer readings indicate almost 
continuous response in circular area. 
RECOMMEND: Intrusive sampling in 
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Two static-fire tests were reported to 
have been conducted here; however, 
MT A tests report no magnetic anomalies. 
ESE's visual inspection did not identify 
any evidence to support excluding area 
from EE/CA. 
No record of any tests. Area accessible 
only by boat. 
1954 aerial photo reveals building within 
test area; area significantly disturbed 
since and no incidents reported; MT A 
found no suspected anomalies; ESE's 
visual inspection revealed no evidence of 
suspicious areas; administrative and 
storage area (former headquarters and 
toxic storage area). 
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Records indicate only tests done here 
were Phase III and IV static, HD-filled 
M70 bomb test; aerial photos show 
unnatural depressed area; MTA report 
numerous "hits"; significant magnetic 
anomalies exist; random sampling in 
area, including depressed area. 
RECOMMEND: Some intrusive 
samplin!(. 
Interviews with early residents saw 
•empties• left and buried in covered 
ditch area; 1966 Navy recovered 2 
chemical bombs from area that were 
dug up during construction; MTA 
located a 1-ton chemical container and a 
50-lb concrete-filled bomb on shoreline; 
in portions of area, MT A got 
continuous "hits". 
RECOMMEND: Sampling plan and 
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TAMARIND TREE 
No tests have been rep0rted here. 
BAY AREA 
MT A surface indicated no UXO. 
However, ESE's visual inspection 
revealed an unvegetated area, and a 
report by an archaeologist noted a 
strong acetone odor which forced them 
to leave the area. 
RECOMMEND: Soil samples and 
analysis in unvegetared area, and 
reconjinn MTA 's findings by doing a 
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and, based on predicted results, can easily be included in the EE/CA. Until such 
testing is conducted, however, it is ESE's recommendation that Test Area 4 
should be excluded from the EE/CA. 
2.3 TEST AREA 5 
Test Area 5 is located on the southern end of Water Island adjacent and east of 
Test Area 4 (see Figure 3). Based on a 1954 aerial photograph, this area was 
covered with vegetation with a depressed area located within the area. Based on 
ESE's September 1994 site visit, Test Area 5 is still covered with vegetation, and 
the depressed area still exists . 
2.3.1 Two HD-filled M70 bombs were statically fired in this test area. MTA 
found a large number of anomalies during their investigation. ESE recommends 
that an intrusive investigation be conducted in this area to identify CWM, UXO, 
or other related material. Test Area 5 should therefore be excluded from the 
EE/CA. 
2.4 TEST AREA 6 
Test Area 6 is located on the eastern shore in the southern part of Water Island. 
The only documented tests conducted in this area consisted of the static firing of 
two HD-filled M70 bombs. The surface investigations conducted by MT A showed 
no anomalies that would indicate the presence of UXO or UXO materials. 
2.4.1 ESE's site inspection did not identify any evidence to exclude this area 
from the EE/CA. 
2.5 TEST AREA 8 
Test Area 8 is located in the vicinity of the existing shell of the Water Isle Hotel. 
Aerial photographs from 1954 indicate that there were buildings within this test 
area at that time. The only documented tests conducted in this area consisted of 
the static firing of two HD-filled M70 bombs. This area was significantly 
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(WIHBC); no suspicious material was uncovered. MTA found no suspect 
anomalies during their investigation. 
2.5.1 The site visit conducted by ESE did not reveal any suspicious material or 
areas; therefore, ESE recommends that Test Area 8 be included in the EE/CA. 
2.6 TAMARIND TREE BAY 
The Tamarind Tree Bay area is located on the northwest side of the island just 
below Test Area 1 (see Figure 4). This area was included as a possible area of 
contamination, based on the report of a strong smell of acetone detected in a 
shovel sample collected during the archaeological survey (National Park Service, 
1992) of the area, the presence of a large area devoid of vegetation, and the 
disposal of large amounts of trash at the site during the 1940s. ESE's site visit 
confirmed the unvegetated area, which is located just off of one of the island's 
main roads that was built and operational during the period that testing was 
performed on the island. 
2.6.1 Historical research indicates that during the time this project ~as ongoing, 
acetone was used in some toxic chemical agent neutralization processes. 
Whether the odor at the Tamarind Tree Bay area is related to buried acetone 
containers or its use as a neutralizing agent in a CWM activity is unknown. With 
the· indications that acetone was buried there, CWM could also possibly be buried 
there. ESE therefore recommends a minimal amount of soil sample testing to 
determine whether the lack of vegetation and the odor release is related to a 
contaminant. Since testing will already be occurring at other areas on Water 
Island, this additional testing would be justified and should be a minimal cost. 
The Draft Site Characterization, Former Fort Segarra (MTA, 1994) report does 
not reconunended any additional investigation of this area. This report does not 
contain enough information, however, for ESE to state that the area has been 
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confirm. MT A's findings and that soil samples be collected and analyzed. The 
Tamarind Tree Bay area should be excluded from the EE/CA. 
2.7 FLAMINGO BAY LANDFIU.. AREA 
The Flamingo Bay Landfill area is located in the southwest comer of Water 
Island (see Figure 5). This area of Water Island has been identified as the most 
likely to contain munitions due to its location to the loading dock for the San 
Jose Project and the following items that were found in the area: 
1. 
M70 and M78 bombs unearthed during the construction of the WIHBC, 
2. 
An empty 1,000-pound (lb) AN M-79 bomb filled with concrete used 
as a mooring and still onsite (according to interviews with residents, 
this bomb surfaced along the shoreline during Hurricane Hugo), and 
3. 
A 1-ton container located by MTA during the site investigation. 
2.7.1 MTA's magnetometer sweeps identified numerous anomalies in a portion 
of this area that gave a continuous ring-off; a few other anomalies were also 
identified in the remainder of the area. 
2. 7 .2 ESE recommends that a sampling plan be developed for this area and 
intrusive sampling be conducted. This plan should also include the shoreline 
area since it is a likely location where CWM may have been disposed of. The 
Flamingo Bay Landfill area should therefore be excluded from the EE/CA. 
2.8 Sf. TIIOMAS ISLAND 
Based on the records search conducted by USACMDA, the only tests conducted 
on St. Thomas Island consisted of evaluating gas-proof shelters using phosgene 
(CG) which is a non-persistent choking agent, and surveillance tests of E-1 
bombs filled with non-toxic agent. This area should therefore be included in the 
EE/CA. 
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-3.1 ESE recommends that the following areas on Water Island be excluded from 
the EE/CA and investigated further for contamination, based on the information 
contained in previous investigations of the project area and the site visit 
conducted by ESE. 
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Test Area 4, 
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Test Area 5, 
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Flamingo Bay Warehouse and Landfill Area, and 
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Tamarind Tree Bay Area. 
3.2 ESE is prepared to proceed with the preparation of the EE/CA following 
concurrence from CEHND of the areas to be excluded from the EE/CA. 
3.3 To resolve the final removal alternatives for OEW and CWM at Former Fort 
Segarra, ESE recommends that additional, minimal efforts be performed at the 
areas recommended for exclusion in the EE/CA. These tasks should require 
minimal time to complete, approximately 5 to 7 weeks, and the results could 
provide the complete information necessary for inclusion of all sites in the 
EE/CA. 
3.4 This additional effort now would benefit CEHND, and would assure the 
residents of Water Island that the potential dangers of Fonner Fort Segarra are 
finally removed. 
3.5 Based on the results of the extensive studies performed and reviewed and 
the site visit conducted by ESE, it is likely that a no-further action alternative 
will be recommended for all of the areas presently included in the EE/CA. A 
public meeting should be scheduled as soon as possible following this 
recommendation, to fully explain how this recommendation was reached, and to 
assure the public that there is no risk of contamination from CWM. To date, no 
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evidence exists to indicate that there is any contamination from CWM; therefore, 
there is no need for cleanup activities. The test results of the areas 
recommended in this letter for further investigation (excluded from the EE/CA) 
will determine the final outcome of the development and evaluation of final 
removal alternatives for OEW and CWM at Former Fort Segarra on Water Island. 
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Ebasco Services Inc. 1992. Final - Draft Work Plan for OEW Remediation at 
Former Fort Segarra, Water Island, U.S.V.I. 
MfA. 1994. Draft Site Characterization, Former Fort Segarra, U.S. Virgin 
Islands. 
U.S. Army Chemical Material Destruction Agency (USACMDA). 1993. Former 
Fort Segarra Scoping Study. 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. n.d. Water Island Preliminary Resource Survey. 
Wild, K.S. and Anderson, D.G. 1992. An Archaeological Inventory and 
Assessment of Cultural Resources on Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
National Park Service, Interagency Archaeological Services Division. 
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A0.1 This se<:tion will provide the historical background of Former Fort Segarra 
and the San Jose Project in the U.S. Virgin Islands along with a physical 
description of each of the potential contamination sites on Water Island. 
A0.2 The name Fort Segarra refers to the World War II gun emplacements and 
structures built on Water Island in the early 1940s. These facilities were 
declared excess in 1946. In 1948, following World War II, the San Jose Project 
was moved to the U.S. Vrrgin Islands from Panama. The purpose of the San Jose 
project was to test chemical munitions to determine their effectiveness under 
jungle conditions . 
Al tnSfQRICAL INFORMATION 
Water Island and the western end of St. Thomas Island in the U.S. Vrrgin Islands 
was the site of the U.S. Army's San Jose Project from May 1948 until the project 
was canceled in May 1950. Ar. the close of the San Jose Project, testing 
requirements were transferred to Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah. The San 
Jose Project was relocated from San Jose, Panama, to Water Island and St. 
Thomas Island when an extension of the lease from Panama could not be 
obtained. The purpose of the San Jose Project was to test the effectiveness of 
chemical weapons systems in tropical climates, and to evaluate the effects of 
storing chemical munitions in tropical climates. 
Al.1 Existing U.S. military facilities at Former Fort Segarra and administration 
buildings including the laboratory at the former submarine base on St. Thomas 
Island were used for the project. Eight test areas (Test Areas 1 through 8) were 
designated OD Water Island and approximately 2,095 acres OD the western end of 
St. Thomas Island were condemned and seized for test sites. Limited chemical 
weapons testing was performed on Water Island. The following list presents a 
sununary of the tests: 
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Surveillance testing of mustard agent (H), distilled mustard agent 
(HD), and cyanogen chloride (CK) filled bombs; 
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Static testing of bombs filled with HD; 
3. Static testing of smoke pots filled with HD, Tabun (GA), and 
sesquirnustard agent (HQ). 
A.1.2 The only chemical munitions tests conducted on St. Thomas Island 
consisted of evaluating the best location of entrances for gas-proof shelters using 
phosgene (CG), a non-persistent choking agent. 
A.1.3 In 1952, control of Water Island was transferred to the U.S. Department 
of the Interior (DOU which then leased Water Island to Water Island 
Incorporated. In 1965, Water Island Incorporated sold the lease rights to Water 
Isle Hotel and Beach Club (WIHBC). WIHBC built a 100-room hotel on Rainbow 
point which was extensively damaged by Hurricane Hugo in 1982. During the 
construction of the hotel in 1966, M70 and M78 bombs were uncovered in the 
Flamingo Bay Landfill area. WIHBC has subdivided and sublet property on 
Water Island and numerous homes have been built on Water Island. The current 
lease with WIHBC was terminated on December 28, 1992. DOI and WIHBC are 
in litigation to resolve the lease agreement and the subleases. 
A.2 AREAS OF SUSPECTED CONTAMINATION ON WATER ISLAND 
This section provides a physical description of the suspected areas of 
contamination on Water Island as identified by CEHND. 
A.2.1 TESf AREA 1 
Test Area 1 consists of approximately 2.0 acres and is located at Ruyter Cove on 
the northern portion of the island. This area has been disturbed as the result of 
clearing and filling activities. No incidents were reported during the clearing and 
filling activities. 
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Test Area 2 is located on the west central side of Water lsland at Landing Bay 
and consists of approximately 2 acres. Dredging occurred in this area several 
years ago for the construction of a harbor; however, the dredged area has since 
been filled in. 
A..2.3 TEST AREA 3 
Test Area 3 is located on the west central side of Water lsland at Druif Bay. This 
area was significantly disturbed during construction of facilities for WlHBC; 
however, no incidents were reported during the construction activities. 
A..2.4 TEST AREA4 
Test Area 4, which consists of approximately 4 acres, is located on the southeast 
of Flamingo Bay and includes the area of the bay and salt pond that existed at 
the time of the San Jose Project. The northern portion of the test area was 
dredged from the salt pond to the bay to create a marina. This area is relatively 
free of debris and is covered with sparse vegetation. No incidents were reported 
during the excavation and construction of the marina. The portion of the test 
area below the dirt road has been used as a junkyard and contains items such as 
automobiles, household appliances, and unlabeled containers . 
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Test Area 5 is located southeast of Flamingo Bay and Test Area 4 and consists of 
approximately 4 acres. This area was the site of a mix plant during the paving 
of the roads during 1954 and for borrow to construct the WlHBC. This area was 
used to dump debris from Hurricane Hugo and contains a large number of 
metallic objects on the ground. 
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Test Area 6 is located on the southeastern portion of Water Island and consists of 
approximately 4 acres. Considerable development has occurred along the 
coastline since the San Jose Project. 
A2.7 TESf AREA 7 
Test Area 7 is located on the northern portion of Water Island and this area was 
only accessible by boat during the San Jose Project. The test area covers 
approximately 7 acres. 
A2.8 TESf AREA 8 
Test Area 8 is located on the southwestern portion of Water Island at Rainbow 
Point and consists of approximately 4 acres. This area was considerably 
disturbed during the construction of the WIHBC . 
A2.9 FLAMINGO BAY I.ANDFllL AREA 
This area is located south of Flamingo Bay and consists of approximately 5 acres. 
Interviews with the first civilian residents of the island reported that 
demilitarized munition casings were left in this area. A salt pond was located in 
the center of this area and was used as a landfill which contains vehicles and 
other trash. Trash was also burned in this area until 1982 when U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations prohibited open burning. 
During construction of the WIHBC and support facilities, M70 and M78 bombs 
were unearthed while excavating the salt pond area. A warehouse and package 
sewage treatment plant were constructed in this area by WIHBC. In 1991, this 
area was fenced-off by Ebasco Services, Inc. under contract to CEHND. 
A2.10 TAMARIND TREE BAY 
Tamarind Tree Bay is located on the northwest portion of the island and consists 
of approximately 1 acre. This area contains a large amount of trash from the 
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Several investigations were performed/or CEHND to characterize the presence of 
OEW/UXO on Water Island. An archaeological assessment for Water Island was 
also completed by the National Park Service and a wildlife survey for Water 
Island was performed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To determine the 
areas that have not been sufficiently investigated for inclusion in the EE/CA, ESE 
reviewed the following reports that were provided by CEHND. 
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FINAL - DRAFT WORK PLAN FOR OEW REMEDIATION AT FORMER FORT 
SEGARRA 
This report (Ebasco Services, Inc., 1992) describes the activities to be performed 
by a contractor for the remediation of OEW at six sites on Water Island as 
identified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The sites addressed in 
the report include Test Areas 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 and the Flamingo Bay Landfill 
area. The records reviewed for the report indicate that the following tests were 
performed for the San Jose Project at Former Fort Segarra: 
1. 
Static tests of HD-filled M70 bombs conducted in Test Areas 1, 6 and 
7. 
2. 
Static tests of HD-filled smoke pots conducted in Test Area 4. 
3. 
Static test of a GA-filled smoke pot performed on open water. 
· 4. 
Surveillance tests of CK-filled bombs involving 34 M78 bombs, 7 M79 
bombs, and an undetermined number of M70 bombs. Records 
regarding the disposition of the bombs were not found. 
5. 
Surveillance test of at least four HD-filled and H-filled T-3 bombs. 
Records regarding the disposition of the bombs were not found. 
· 6. 
Reports for surveillance tests of vegetation killing liquid (VKL) and 
bomb particulate, 4lb, E-1 distributed when the project was located in 
the Virgin Islands; tests were probably completed on San Jose Island in 
Panama. 
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at Former Ft. Segarra; however, specifics regarding the tests and the locations 
were not provided: 
1. E23 smoke pot tests with Sarin (GB), mustard agents HT and HN3; 
2. 
4.2-inch mortars filled with GA or GB; 
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M33Al filled with GA; 
4. E45 bombs filled with GA; 
. 5. . German DC 2SOIII GR bombs filled with GA; and 
6. 125-pound T-3 bomb filled with GA. 
DISPOsn10N OF MUNITIONS 
Records were not found that documented the munitions shipped to and from 
Water Island. The only records found regarding the materials shipped from 
Water Island are the escort officer's safety records from May 1950 for a shipment 
of materials aboard the USNT Colonel J. O'Brien, delivered to the Eastern Army 
Chemical Depot at the Army Chemical Center, Maryland. These records referred 
to 117-ton containers of butane and packaging for E46 and E52 bombs. 
As previously mentioned, records were not found that documented the disposal 
of munitions from surveillance tests. 
Ebasco Services, Inc. also conducted an archive search and project site visit to 
determine whether the sites used by the San Jose Project on Water Island and St. 
Thomas Island are potentially contaminated by conventional or chemical 
ordnance, or explosive waste. 
8.2 WATER ISLAND PRELlMINARY RESOURCE SURVEY 
This report (U.S. Fish and Wildlife, n.d.) presents the results of the surveys to 
determine the presence of endangered species and the general biological surveys 
conducted on Water Island and the surrounding waters. Three federally and two 
territorially endangered species were confirmed. 
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AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT OF CULilJRAL 
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This report (Wild and Anderson, 1992) presents the results of the archaeological 
survey conducted on Water Island from September 1 through 4, 1992, and 
September 15, through October 13, 1992. Twelve archaeological sites were 
found; nine of these sites were recommended for inclusion in the.National 
Register of Historic Places. None of the archaeological sites are located where 
CWM tests were conducted based on the previous investigations. 
During one of the shovel tests conducted for the archaeological survey for 
Tamarind Tree Bay, a strong chemical odor similar to acetone was noted by the 
excavators. This report also documented an open area devoid of vegetation and 
that a large amount of trash from the 1940's was dumped at this site. The 
information on Tamarind Tree Bay indicates that there is the potential for CWM 
contamination in this area; therefore, this area was included by CEHND as a 
potential contamination sire. 
B.4 FORMER PORT SEGARRA SCQPING SI1JDY 
This report [U.S. Army Chemical Material Destruction Agency, (USACMDA). 
1993) provides information concerning historical CWM activities which includes 
the San Jose Project tests conducted on Water Island and St. Thomas Island. 
The report also includes the following information: 
1. 
Addresses risks associated with buried CWM; 
2. 
Reviews potentially applicable regulatory requirements for CWM 
recovery activities; 
3. 
Addresses excavation, storage, transportation, and treatment of CWM; 
and 
4. 
Presents a summary of cleanup actions considered appropriate for 
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To determine whether the sites used by the San Jose Project on Water Island and 
St. Thomas Island are potentially contaminated by conventional or chemical 
ordnance, or explosive waste, the USACMDA performed the following tasks: 
1. 
Reviewed progress and test reports from the U.S. Anny Edgewood 
Research Development Engineering Center; 
2. 
Reviewed newspaper articles from the era; 
3. 
Interviewed two military and two civilians from the San Jose Project; 
4. 
Interviewed three current residents of Water Island; and 
5. 
Conducted a site visit to test areas on Water Island and the western 
end of St. Thomas Island. 
The USACMDA reported that progress test reports for all periods of testing on 
the U.S. Vrrgin Islands were reviewed. The progress test reports described the 
type of testing conducted during each period along with the number of tests 
performed. The results of the USACMDA investigation is presented in the 
following paragraphs. 
TEST AREAS 1 AND 7 
USACMDA did not find any records that tests were ever performed in these two 
areas. The San Jose Project test plan identified Test Areas 1 and 7 for M70 
bomb tests. The final test report for the M70, which included the contamination 
contours for the each test area, showed that these tests were performed in Test 
Areas 4, 5, 6, and 8. San Jose Project personnel interviewed by USACMDA 
indicated that no tests were conducted on the northern portion of Water Island 
and Test Area 7 was only accessible by boat . 
. TEST AREAS 2 AND 3 
USACMDA did not find any records to document tests were ever performed in 
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According to test records, two phases of HD-filled M70 bomb tests were 
conducted. During each phase, an M70 bomb was statically fired. 
Five phases of HD-filled smoke pot tests were conducted. During the first four 
phases, a single smoke pot was statically fired while nine smoke pots were 
burned during the fifth phase. Records indicate that a considerable amount of 
agent was left in several of the smoke pots at the completion of the tests. 
GA smoke pot tests were also conducted in this area, in addition to burster 
charges that were detonated and destroyed in this area. There is very little 
information on the GA tests conducted because it is believed that final test 
reports were not prepared and final reports were delayed pending further 
information and materials required to complete the reports. An interview with 
Mr. Jimmie Mains, assigned full time to the San Jose Project, believed all GA 
smoke pot tests were conducted in a cleared area north of the dirt road. 
Record photographs showed that the tests were conducted north of the road in 
an area free of debris and covered with light vegetation. It was also standard 
practice to decontaminate the area so that residuals would not interfere with 
other tests; therefore, it is unlikely that remnants remain from the tests. 
TEST AREAS 
According to the records review, two phases of HD-filled M70 bomb tests were 
conducted in this area. During each phase, an M70 bomb was statically fired. 
Based on 1954 aerial photographs, there is a depression located in this area that 
may have provided a convenient place to dispose of remnants of these tests. 
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TEST AREA 6 
According to the records review, two phases of HD-filled M70 bomb tests were 
conducted in this area. During each phase, an M70 bomb was statically fired in 
an open area. 
TEST AREA 8 
According to the records review, two phases of HD-filled M70 bomb tests were 
conducted in this area. During each phase, an M70 bomb was statically fired in 
a wooded area. 
TOXIC STORAGE AREA 
Surveillance of unstabilized CK in M70, M78, and M79 bombs was conducted in 
this area. Surveillance tests Weie performed on 15 M70 bombs, 33 M78 bombs, 
and 7 M79 bombs. The disposition of four M78 bombs involved in these tests is 
not known. Surveillance testing of two T-3 bombs filled with H and two T-3 
bombs filled with HD was also conducted. 
UNKNOWN TEST AREA 
Two phases of HQ-filled smoke pot tests were conducted; however, the progress 
reports for the tests did not document the location of the tests. 
FLAMINGO BAY LANDPIIJ. AREA 
During the San Jose Project, a dock at Flamingo Bay was used to deliver 
equipment and munitions. This area was identified as a likely location for 
chemical munitions that may have been disposed of during the San Jose Project. 
ST. TIIOMAS ISLAND 
Based on the records review, two tests were performed on St. Thomas Island 
during the San Jose Project. The first test involved a surveillance test of SO E-1 
particulate bombs filled with a non-toxic simulant agent. At. the completion of 
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tests was not documented in the records. 
The second test was conducted on the western end of St. Thomas Island within 
an area beginning at the isthmus between Santa Maria Bay and Perseverance 
Bay. CG (a non-persistent choking agent) was emitted from 1-ton-containers to 
determine the penetration characteristics of gas-proof shelters. 
-The submarine base on St. Thomas Island was used for administrative facilities 
and a laboratory where chemical agents were stored. The laboratory has since 
been tom down. 
DISPOSmON OF CHEMICAL AGENT MUNITIONS 
The disposition of munitions following the cancellation of the San Jose Project is 
well documented in the records. Munitions were either dumped at sea at the 
Naval Ammunition Dumping Ground in the Caribbean Sea south of Vieques 
Island, or shipped to one of the following installations: 
1. 
Army Chemical Center, Maryland; 
2. 
Midwest Chemical Depot, Arkansas; or 
3. 
Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. 
The following is a summary of the disposition of munitions based on the records 
and interviews with San Jose Project personnel: 
1. 
The disposition of all bombs used in the surveillance tests is 
accounted for with the exception of four M78 bombs as previously 
-mentioned. 
2. 
The disposition of smoke pots filled with GA, HD, and HQ is not 
accounted for. 
3. 
Based on the records, 124 CK-filled M70 bombs and 8 CK-filled 
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GA-filled spray tanks and Sarin (GB) munitions were included in 
the test plans. Progress reports indicate that material was needed 
for the tests and disposition of these items is not documented. 
5. Burster charges were detonated at the close of the San Jose 
Project in Test Area 4 between the road and the marina. 
6. 
Motor rounds configured with chemical agent and high explosives 
were removed from Water Island at the close of the project and 
the possibility exists that 4.2-inch mortars may be present on 
Water Island. 
In the report, Former Fort Segarra Scoping Study, USACMDA reviewed the 
largest number of documents regarding munitions tests conducted for the San 
Jose Project in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in addition to conducting interviews with 
· personnel involved with the San Jose Project. This report therefore provides the 
most accurate documentation of the San Jose Project. 
B.S DRAFf SITE CHARACTERIZATION. FORMER FORT SEGARRA 
This report (MTA, 1994) presents a description of the remedial investigation 
conducted on Water Island to characterize the potential presence of CWM, and 
recommendations for further investigations at the individual test sites. Surface 
investigations were conducted at Test Areas 4, 5, 6, 8, Tamarind Tree Bay, and 
the Flamingo Bay Landfill area. MT A also conducted nine sampling operations in 
accordance with the sampling plan for the project. A summary of the results and 
the recommendations presented in the report is provided in the following 
paragraphs. 
TESf AREA4 
Test Area 4 was divided into Test Area 4-1, which is located between the dirt 
road and the shoreline, and Test Area 4-2. Magnetometer sweeps of Test 
Area 4-1 indicated some anomalies. MT A concluded that the anomalies did not 
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investigations were not recommended in Test Area 4-1. 
. Surface investigations of Test Area 4-2 indicated a large number of anomalies 
which could be buried UXO or UXO materials. An 8-ft area devoid of vegetation 
gave a continuous response to magnetometer sweeps in this circular area. MTA 
recommended that this area be intrusively investigated. 
TEST AREAS 
Surface sweeps in this area indicated a large number of anomalies; a portion of 
which can be classified as suspect buried UXO or UXO material. MTA 
recommended an intrusive investigation of this area. 
TEST AREA6 
Surface investigations of this area yielded no anomalies which would indicate 
buried UXO or UXO material. MT A did not recommend an intrusive investigation 
for this area . 
. TEST AREAS 
·Surface investigation of this area yielded no anomalies which would indicate 
buried UXO or UXO material. MTA did not recommend an intrusive investigation 
for this area. 
FI.AMINGO BAY lANDFILl. AREA 
This area was subdivided into three areas, FB-1, FB-2, and FB-3. Magnetometer 
sweeps of Test Areas FB-1 and FB-3 indicated a few anomalies that did not 
indicate buried UXO or UXO material. MTA did not recommend further 
investigation of these areas. 
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Magnetometer sweeps of FB-2 yielded a continuous ring off which indicated a 
large number of anomalies. MTA did not provide any recommendations 
regarding additional investigations in Test Area FB-2. 
MT A personnel also found a vented I-ton container which has been sampled. 
The results of the sampling were not available prior to publishing the repon. 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
Surface investigations of Tamarind Tree Bay did not yield any suspected UXO or 
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RESPONSE PLAN 
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FORMER FORT SEGARRA PROJECT 
WATER ISLAND, ST. THOMAS 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
DERP-FUDS SITE NO. 102VI097701 
DRAFT 
VER 1.0 
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U.S. ARMY 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
FOR 
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND RESPONSE PLAN 
FOR 
DERP-FUDS SITE NO. 102V1097701 
FORMER FORT SEGARRA PROJECT 
WATER ISLAND, ST. THOMAS 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
·Section 1 .0 
Introduction and Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 
Section 1 . 1 
Site Location . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Section 1.2 
Site History ............................ 5 
Section 2.0 
Community Background ·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
·Section 2. 1 
Community Demographics and Employment . . . . . . 7 
Section 2.2 
Community Involvement History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
Section 2.3 
Community Issues and Concerns ·. . . • . . . . • . . . . 8 
Section 3.0 
Public Involvement and Response Program ....... 8 
Section 3. 1 
Goals and Objectives . . . . . . • . . . . . • . • . . . . . . 8 
Section 3.2 
Responsibilities 
Section 3.3 
Communication Activities and Techniques 
Appendix A 
Elected Local, City and Federal Representatives 
Appendix B 
Local, City and Federal Agencies 
Appendix C 
News Media List 
Appendix D 
·Project Document Repositories 
Appendix E 
Jacksonville District Officials 
Appendix F 
·Neighborhood and Community Organizations 
Appendix G 
Project Work Zones and Zone Map 
· 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 
The Public Involvement and Response Plan (PIRP) sets forth a program to 
establish communication and information exchange among the Jacksonville District 
of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; various federal, state, city and local officials 
and agencies; property owners; the general public; and the news media. Effective 
communication and timely information exchange with all publics are essential for 
maintaining community understanding and for implementing a successful 
Department of Defense (000) Environmental Restoration Program (OERP). 
The plan requires the involvement of the Corps of Engineers, property 
owners, elected officials and representatives from federal, state, city and local 
agencies who are active in policy and decision-making processes. This plan is a 
dynamic and flexible plan which can be modified as events, public concerns and 
situations change. 
Section 1.0 of this PIRP presents the history and background of the study 
area and Section 2.0 presents information about current area residents. The 
details of the public involvement program are presented in Section 3.0. The 
following appendices are included: 
Appendix A - Elected Local, City, State and Federal Representatives 
Appendix B - Local, City, State and Federal Agencies 
Appendix C - News Media List 
Appendix D - Project Document Repositories 
Appendix E - Jacksonville District Officials 
Appendix F - Neighborhood and Community Organizations 
Appendix G - Project Work Zones and Zone Map 
The point of contact for PIRP-related information is Jacquelyn Griffin, Chief, 
Public Affairs, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (904) 232-
2235/1650, FAX (904) 232-2237. Overall project and technical information point 
of contact is Robert Bridgers, Project Management Division, Jacksonville District, 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (904) 232-3085. 
A toll-free number has been set up in the Jacksonville District Public Affairs 
Office. This number is 1-800-???. Also, an on-site residents' hotline has been set 
up. This number is ???. The toll-free line and residents' line are staffed from 8 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. An answering machine will take calls 
during non-duty hours. These calls will be responded to the next working day. 
The Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is responsible for 
the overall project management, investigative, design and construction phases of 
the project. The Huntsville Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will provide 
technical and public affairs support. 
The goal of the PIRP is to inform and to promote efficient and effective 
communication among the Jacksonville District of the Army Corps of Engineers, 
property owners, elected and other local, city, state and federal officials 
concerning investigations and studies being conducted in the study area as part of 
the Army's DERP. 
The primary objectives of the PIRP are to keep the property owners. the 
elected and other local, city, state and federal officials and the news media 
knowledgeable of planned and ongoing activities at the study area and to provide a 
means whereby residents, elected officials, other agencies, the general public and 
the news media can interact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 
supporting agencies and assist in resolving issues of public interest and concern. 
The specific purposes of the PIRP are to: 
1. Provide for the clear and open exchange of information regarding the 
Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (Rl/FS). 
2. Ensure local concerns are addressed by soliciting input, comments and 
active involvement from the residents, the public and concerned agencies and 
elected officials; 
3. Ensure that community concerns and values are integrated at the earliest 
possible time into planning and decision-making processes of all agencies 
associated with this project; 
4. Provide a centralized point of contact for the varied publics and obtain 
information regarding the project; and 
5. Provide a visible, on-site professional presence of the Corps of Engineers 
and effectively integrate Corps activities into that of the community. 
This plan outlines public involvement objectives, prescribes specific policies 
and procedures governing public involvement activities, assigns responsibility for 
planning and implementing the program and presents suggested communication 
activities and techniques to be used in meeting PIRP goals. 
· 1. 1 SITE LOCATION 
Water Island is located in St. Thomas Bay, between East and West Gregerie 
channels, south of the city of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. It is 1 and 3/4 miles 
long and 1 /2 mile wide, approximately 500 acres in size. Several locations 
throughout the island are under consideration as potential former test or storage 
sites. 
Fort Segarra refers to the World War II gun emplacements and structures 
built on Water Island in the early 1940s. 
1 .2 SITE HISTORY 
The Army's Chemical Corps moved its San Jose Project from Panama to the 
Virgin Islands in 1948. The purpose of the project was to determine the 
effectiveness of chemical munitions under jungle conditions. Approved test plans 
show that early tests on Water Island focused primarily on blister (mustard) and 
choking (chlorine, phosgene and cyanogen chloride) agents, and that later tests 
were planned to shift to captured German munitions and nerve agents. 
Ten areas have been identified as potential chemical test or storage sites. 
The Army turned over Water Island to the Department of the Interior by an 
indefinite revocable permit. 
In 1966, during the construction of the Flamingo Bay warehouse, a crew 
employed by Water Island, Inc. (a local development company), uncovered several 
large objects that resembles bombs. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from 
Roosevelt Roads Naval Base (San Juan, Puerto Rico) identified the objects as M-
70/M-78 series chemical ordnance bombs. The EDD team indicated that this site 
had been used by the Army as a chemical ordnance disposal area. The EOD team 
vented the bombs and warned the construction crew not to excavate in the area 
again. 
The proposed project will concentrate on areas where chemical warfare 
materiel testing exercises are suspected to have been conducted in the late 1940s 
and 1950s. These areas have been identified through initial archives searches. 
-2.0 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND 
2.1 COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHICS AND EMPLOYMENT 
The residential population of St. Thomas is approximately 48,000. The 
annual tourist population on St. Thomas and nearby St. John is approximately 1. 7 
million. 
During peak times, Water Island has a population of approximately 200 
residents. About half of these people stay year round. About two-thirds of the 
island at the southern end is owned by individual subleases. The remaining area at 
the northern has been developed into a residential housing community with 90 
one-acre lots. 
2.2 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT HISTORY 
Interviews were conducted with residents of Water Island. These resulted in 
information about the test areas and the testing which occurred. 
2.3 COMMUNITY ISSUES AND CONCERNS 
Tourism is the primary industry of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The potential 
economic impact on the U.S. Virgin Islands should be considered when evaluating 
potential alternatives for the possible recovery and treatment of chemical warfare 
materiel (CWM). 
The residents' primary concern is the lease issue. They want the Army to 
expedite its action because they are concerned it may delay turnover of the land to 
the residents. 
3.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND RESPONSE PROGRAM 
3. 1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 
The goal of the PIRP for the site is to provide and effective mechanism for 
two-way communication and the exchange of information among the U.S. Army 
Corps Of Engineers; local residents; the diverse federal, state, city, county and 
local officials and agencies and the news media. 
This PIRP has the following specific objectives: 
1. Ensure that the public understands that safety, personal and community 
health, and the interests of affected residents are of paramount concern to the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 
2. Keep local residents; the development corporation; federal, city, county 
and local officials; and news media informed in a timely manner of major findings 
and recommendations. 
3. Provide local community residents; property owners; and federal, state, 
city and local officials an opportunity to review and comment on the work being 
conducted and on any suggested additional studies. remedial action alternatives 
and decisions. 
4. Keep the Corps of Engineers sensitive to and informed about changes in 
community concerns, attitudes, information needs and activities regarding the 
study area and use these as factors in evaluating modifications of the PIRP, as 
necessary, to address these changes; 
5. Effectively serve the study area's residents' information needs and 
address citizen inquiries by promptly releasing factual information through the 
news media and by other information dissemination techniques; 
6. Effectively respond to the needs of the news media by providing timely 
responses to inquiries and requests for interviews and briefings, thereby resulting 
in fair and accurate reporting of the findings and recommendations resulting from 
the DERP studies; 
7. Create and maintain,, through an active public affairs program, a climate 
of understanding and trust aimed at providing information and opportunities for 
comments and discussion; 
8. Ensure that appropriate federal, state, city, county and local officials are 
informed of results of the investigations and any recommended additional studies 
or remedial actions; 
9. Provide a single entity for dissemination of information for matters 
regarding progress; and 
10. Identify issues and potential areas of concern and develop and 
implement objective means to avoid or resolve conflict. 
3.2 RESPONSIBILITIES 
The following responsibilities are established for the PIRP at the site: 
1. Chief of Public Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: 
a. Approves press statements or visits concerning the study area 
DERP program that have national significance and coordinates notification of 
appropriate Congressional delegations. 
b. Coordinates with the Army's Office of the Chief of Public Affairs 
and the Jacksonville District of the Corps of Engineers on the release of any study 
area DERP program information which must be released at the nation level. 
2. Chief, Public Affairs Office, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers: 
a. Provides public affairs guidance and expertise to support the public 
affairs program for the study area DERP. 
b. Prepares public statements and media releases for use at major 
milestone achievements and during the progress of the DERP program. 
c. Refers all material of national significance to HQ, USACE for 
release to national news media, if appropriate. 
d. Serves as the spokesperson and community point of contact and 
responds to local, regional and national queries using statements provided by the 
project manager or as provided in subsequent cleared statements or plans. 
e. Informs the project manager and resident engineer of all queries, 
releases, requests for public briefings, tours or site visits pertaining to the program. 
f. Coordinates with the project manager all responses to queries 
concerning program matters that require release of information not previously 
cleared for release. 
g. Refers queries pertaining to supporting agencies to the appropriate 
public affairs office. 
h. Provides the project manager and resident engineer with 
information copies of all released material and copies of newspaper clippings. 
i. Distributes fact sheets, reports and other pertinent information to 
the public information repositories. Also performs rt;}gular inspections of 
repositories to ensure materials are available and updated for public use. 
j. With assistance from the project manager and resident engineer, 
plans, schedules and coordinates all necessary requirements for implementation of 
community meetings. 
k. Working with the project manager and resident engineer, plans and 
coordinates on-site tours of study sites and special briefings to elected 
Congressional, city, community leaders and residents. 
I. Plans, coordinates, or presents informative programs relating to 
studies and remediation to area civic groups. 
3. Project Manager, Study Area, Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers: 
a. Responsible for funding of the project. 
b. Responsible for project schedules. 
c. Responsible for reporting on project. 
d. Responsible for ensuring all PIRP activities are carried out. 
e. Responsible for overall management of the project. 
3.3 COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES AND TECHNIQUES 
The primary elements of success in a public involvement program are to 
develop an information network for relevant communications and a constructive 
mechanism for public participation in the program. To develop, maintain, and 
enhance public involvement and to respond to changes in community and elected 
officials' concerns, the PIRP presents an active approach for identifying and 
addressing public concerns. The PIRP will also allow continued public involvement 
during all phases of the investigation, study and cleanup process. 
For the PIRP, the following agency communication techniques will be used: 
1. Project Status Meetings -- Held with representatives from appropriate 
local, city, state and federal agencies and officials to review overall project status, 
accomplishments, upcoming activities and schedule. 
2. Soecific Milestone Meetings -- Held with appropriate local, city, state and 
federal agencies and officials as jointly determined to be needed to review specific 
study element results, discuss and resolve concerns, and provide a forum for 
discussion of unanticipated problems or changes in program. 
3. Telephone Conference Calls -- Held as needed to keep agencies informed 
of program activities. 
4. News and Fact Sheet Releases -- Copies of all news releases, fact sheets 
and other information releases will be provided to appropriate local, city, state and 
federal agencies and elected officials for informational purposes so they can 
adequately respond to any public inquiries regarding the releases. 
5. Prior Notice of Scheduled Community Meetings -- When community or 
zone meetings are scheduled as part of the PIRP, advance notice will be provided 
to all agencies and elected officials to allow maximum agency and public 
participation and facilitate scheduling of required agency coordination meetings. 
The community or zone meetings will be announced either through the mail or by 
delivery of fliers to homeowners' residences or through the neighborhood 
associations' newsletters. 
3.3.1 LOCAL COMMUNITY AND MEDIA COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES 
To expand communications and ensure effective two-way interactions 
between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the local community, the following 
community relations communications techniques will be used: 
1. Establish a Community Advisory Committee -- This committee would be 
comprised of zone captains and residents of the study area and the local 
neighborhood association. Members would be nominated by their fellow residents 
and/or the neighborhood association. The purpose of this committee is (1) to act 
as a liaison between the Corps of Engineers and other residents of the area to 
ensure their needs and concerns are addressed by the Corps of and (2) to inform 
the Army Corps of Engineers of any concerns or needs not being addressed. 
2. Community Information Line -- To provide local citizens a direct means to 
obtain information or express concerns relating to the study area, a community 
information "800" line will be established by the Jacksonville District of the Army 
Corps of Engineers. Additionally, an on-site residents' hotline will also be set up. 
3. Establish an on-site PAO Staff at the Corps of Engineers resident 
engineer office to provide a network for residents and Corps officials and to 
answer site questions. 
4. Fact Sheets/News Releases -- These releases will be distributed to local 
residents, neighborhood groups, local, city and Congressional elected officials, and 
local news media on a periodic basis. the fact sheets/news releases will be 
specifically directed to address the concerns of the adjacent property 
owners/residents and the development corporation and include information on the 
status of the investigations and studies, updates on the schedule and information 
on public health- and safety-related matters. Copies will be sent to other agencies, 
elected officials and news media. The fact sheet and copies of the releases will 
also be placed in the information repositories. 
A fact sheet relating to the Rl/FS process will describe the alternates 
considered and offer the Corps of Engineers' preferred alternative for public 
comment. An updated fact sheet will be prepared after the agency selects a 
remedial alternative. Coupons will be included in fact sheets for those who wish 
to be placed on the mailing list. Also, news releases, letters and public notices will 
advertise the community information "800" line as a number to call if someone 
wants to add his/her name to the mailing list. Designated control persons, 
Jacksonville District Public Affairs Office. will be identified on all fact sheets, news 
releases and letters to the community, and public documents. 
5. On-Site Discussions and Briefings of Local. City. State and Federal 
Elected Officials--Discussions will be held on an as-needed basis with local citizens, 
local and city officials, Congressional representatives and other interested parties. 
Timing of discussions and briefings will be based on the interest of the community 
and significance of project reports and activities. 
6. Information Repository/Project File -- Repositories accessible to the public 
for review of all program-related reports, fact sheets and other information on the 
program will be established at the Corps' on-site office and at sites in the local 
community. (See Appendix D for locations of community repositories.) 
7. Zone-based Public Consultations/Community Meetings -- Jacksonville 
District personnel will hold informal weekly zone captain meetings and community 
zone meetings as required by the work schedule of zone residents. Other meetings 
will be conducted on an as-needed basis, in agreement with the Community 
Advisory Committee. The community meetings will present study findings, discuss 
alternatives, respond to questions and receive public comments. 
8. Site Visits -- Visits may be held on an as-needed basis with local 
residents, city and local officials, Congressional representatives and the news 
media. Visits can be arranged through the Jacksonville District Public Affairs 
Office or Projects Management Office. 
9. Public Review and Comment Period -- Throughout the duration of the 
program the public will have the opportunity to review program-related reports, 
fact sheets and major technical documents provided by the government at the 
information repository and comment informally through the Jacksonville District's 
Public Affairs Office or Projects Management Office. Formal public comment 
periods will be announced through display advertisements published in local 
newspapers, news releases, general mailings and public notices. Formal public 
meetings will be conducted in conjunction with the issuance of the draft Remedial 
Investigation and Feasibility Study reports. Notice of the meetings will include 
announcement of the time and place of the meetings, a brief description of the 
investigation or study results and proposed actions and identification of contact 
persons. Advertisement of the public meetings will be done in the same manner as 
the announcement of the public comment periods. 
10. Summary of Concerns and Responses -- A responsiveness summary will 
be prepared after public comment periods. The summary will document for the 
public record community concerns and issues and the responses to these issues. 
11. Information Briefings -- Interested city and local officials, Congressional 
representatives and key community leaders will be kept informed of plans and 
progress on a continuing basis. The Jacksonville District Public Affairs Office and 
Projects Management Office will be responsible for maintaining liaison with public 
officials. 
12. Programs for Civic Groups -- Slide and informational programs may be 
presented to regional civic groups upon request. The mission, history and 
significance of the study area should be reviewed, with emphasis on the specific 
Rl/FS environmental actions. Appropriate speakers to review the objectives, 
studies, findings and actions of the Rl/FS will be identified by the Jacksonville 
District Public Affairs Office. A news release will be distributed to regional media 
announcing the availability of speakers to make the presentations to civic groups. 
All speaking engagements will be coordinated by the Jacksonville District PAO. 
In addition to these communication techniques, Jacksonville District will 
notify all affected parties of project events according to a predetermined schedule. 
If any potential health- or safety-related problems arise, the Jacksonville District 
will notify elected local, city, state and Congressional representatives as well as 
residents in the affected area. Additionally, a representative of the Jacksonville 
District Project Management Division will explain any findings to these groups. 
Appendix A 
local 
councilmen 
·~ 
mayor 
State 
Elected local, Citv. State and Federal Representatives 
Office of the Governor 
Public Affairs Office 
Government Hill 
St. Thomas. USVI 00801 
809-744-0001 
Territorial 
Hon. Alexander Farrelly 
Governor of the USVI 
Government House 
Box 599 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
809-774-0001 
Senator Bingley Richardson 
President, VI Legislature 
Box 477 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
Federal 
Hon. Ron de Lugo 
USVI Delegate to Congress 
Rayburn Building, Room 2927 
Washington, DC 20515 
Appendix B 
Local/City. State and Federal Agencies 
Local/City 
Federal 
66th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment?? 
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 
Patrick Air Force Base, FL 32925-7478 
407-853-9951; FAX 407-853-9940 
Environmental Protection Agency 
McAdams? 
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U.S. Army Coros of Engineers 
Lt. Gen. Arthur Williams 
Chief of Engineers 
Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
20 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20314-1000 
Brig. Gen. Roger Yankoupe 
Commander, South Atlantic Division 
Room 313 
77 Forsyth St., S.W. 
Atlanta, GA 30335-6801 
Col. Terrence C. Salt 
District Engineer 
Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
400 W. Bay St. 
Jacksonville, FL 32332-0019 
Antilles Area Office?? 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
Tampa, FL 
Appendix C 
News Media List 
Newspapers 
VI Daily News 
Box 7760 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
809-774-8772, FAX 776-0740 
Television 
WTJX TV 12 
VI Public Television 
Box 7879 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
809-774-6255, FAX 774-7092 
WSVI TV 8 
Box BABC 
Sunny Isle 
St. Croix, USVI 00823 
809-778-5508, FAX 778-5011 
Caribbean Communication 
St. Thomas Cable TV 
1 Beitjen Place 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
809-776-2150, FAX 774-5029 
Appendix D 
Project Document Repositories 
Office of the Governor 
Public Affairs Office 
Government Hill 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
809-774-0001 
U.S. Department of Interior 
Mr. Robert Bunn 
Territorial Representative 
Room 206 Federal Building 
St. Thomas, USVI 00801 
809-744-1190 
Enid M. Baa Library 
20 Dronningh Gade 
St. Thomas, USVI 00802 
809-77 4-0630 
Appendix E 
Jacksonville District Officials 
District Engineer 
Deputy District Engineer 
Deputy District Engineer 
for Project Management 
Project Manager 
Resident? (Area?) Engineer 
Technical Manager for 
Ordnance and Explosive Waste, 
Huntsville Division 
Liaison Officer for Site 
Activities 
Chief, Public Affairs 
Col. Terrence C. Salt 
Maj. Hal K. Alguire 
Richard Bonner 
Robert Bridgers 
? 
? 
? 
·Jacquelyn Griffin 
Appendix E 
Neighborhood and Community Organizations 
Water Island Association 
Water Island Terrace 
Water Island. USVI 
Mr. Bill Bates, Pres. 
809-774-1288 
VI Legislature 
Veterans Drive 
St. Thomas, USVI 
809-774-0880 
Appendix G 
Project Work Zones and Zone Mao 
Figure 1 
Site Location Map, 
Figure 2 
Site Layout Map, 
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4 DEC 1991 
GOVERNOR FARRELLY 
BRIEFING CHARTS 
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FENCING 
• FENCING AROUND FLAMINGO BAY TRASH DUMP 
COMPLETED ON OCTOBER 28TH. 
• LENGTH OF NEW FENCE APPROX. 1,000 FEET 
AND TIED INTO AN EXISTING FENCE. 
• FENCE INSTALLED BY H&M SERVICES OF 
ST. THOMAS AT AN APPROX. COST OF 
$30,000. 
• MR. ROBERT BUNN OF DOI HAS A KEY TO THE 
GATE. THE SAN JUAN AREA OFFICE HAS A 
SPARE KEY. 
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TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS 
• ALL TOPOGRAPHIC AND PLANIMETRIC 
MAPPING COMPLETED ON NOVEMBER 14TH. 
• FINAL MAPS DELIVERED TO HUNTSVILLE 
BY CONTRACTOR ON NOVEMBER 27TH. 
• COPIES OF PLANIMETRIC MAPS (SURFACE 
FEATURES) WILL BE GIVEN TO ANY WATER 
ISLAND RESIDENT AND TO DOI. MAPS (3) 
ARE AT A SCALE OF 1" • 200' 
• TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AT A SCALE OF 
1" • 30' OF THE FLAMINGO BAY TRASH 
DUMP, AND TEST AREAS 2, 4, 5, 6, AND 
7 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO WATER 
ISLAND RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE ADJACENT 
TO THESE AREAS. 
• COSTS OF MAPPING WAS $202,000. 
4 Dec 199~ 
REMEDIATION WORK PLANS 
• DRAFT ·srRAWMAN" ORDNANCE REMEDIATION 
WORK & SAFETY PLANS SUBMITTED ON 
SCHEDULE ON NOVEMBER 22ND FOR INTERNAL 
ARMY REVIEW. 
•-DRAFT-FINAL "STRAWMAN" PLANS DUE ON 
MARCH 16, 1992. 
-. THESE PLANS WILL THEN BE TURNED OVER 
TO THE REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR TO 
FINALIZE FOR IMPLEMENTATION. 
• COSTS OF WORK PLANS • $48,000 
"4 Dec 1991 
REMEDIATION CONTRACTING ACTION 
• SMALL-BUSINESS MINORITY-OWNED 
CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCED IN ORDNANCE 
FIELD SELECTED. 
• SELECTION SUBMITTED TO SMALL 
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR APPROVAL. 
-. APPROVAL EXPECTED IN EARLY DECEMBER. 
•-AFTER APPROVAL, CONTRACTOR PERFORMS 
SITE VISIT (PROBABLY IN JANUARY 1992) 
AND PREPARES PROPOSAL FOR CORPS OF 
ENGINEERS REVIEW DESCRIBING HOW THE 
CONTRACTOR PLANS TO PERFORM THE ACTUAL 
REMEDIATION. 
• ACTUAL AWARD OF CONTRACT IS CONTINGENT 
UPON APPROVAL OF CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL. 
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REMEDIATION SCHEDULE 
.• AWARD OF REMEDIATION CONTRACT IS 
PLANNED FOR MID-FEBRUARY 1992. 
• SCHEDULE FOR FIELD ACTIVITIES HAS 
NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED .. 
• HEADQUARTERS - DEPARTMENT OF THE 
ARMY (HQDA) HAS NOT YET APPROVED 
COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT. POLICY 
ON CLEAN-UP OF POTENTIAL CHEMICAL 
MUNITIONS CONTAMINATION HAS NOT 
BEEN AGREED UPON. 
• POC AT HODA IS MICHAEL CAIN, 
703-693-5032/4635, FOR ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION. 
4 Dec 1991 
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4 DEC 1991 
PUBLIC MEETING 
BRIEFING CHARTS 
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ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT 
FORMER MILITARY PROPERTIES 
IN THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS 
UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE POTENTIAL 
4 Dec 1991 
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REASONS FOR ARCHIVES SEARCH 
1. REQUESTED BY GOVERNOR FARRELLY 
2. DETERMINE WHERE POTENTIAL ORDNANCE 
CONTAMINATION EXISTS, IF ANY, IN THE 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AS A RESULT OF FORMER 
MILITARY ACTIVITIES 
4 Dec 1991 
ARCHIVES SEARCH REPORT 
CONTRACT STATUS 
• 21 MAR 91 - GOVERNOR REQUEST ARCHIVES SEARCH 
-. 9 APR 91 - ARCHIVES SEARCH CONTRACT AWARDED 
• 6-10 MAY 91 - CONTRACTOR ON-SITE IN VI 
• 20 MAY 91 - DRAFT REPORT SUBMITTED TO COE 
• 8 JUL 91 - DRAFT FINAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO 
COE AND OWNER (DOI) 
• 9 AUG 91 - FINAL REPORT PROVIDED TO GOVERNOR 
FARRELLY AND CONGRESSMAN DELUGO 
• 14 AUG 91 - GOVERNOR FARRELLY BRIEFED ON 
CONTENTS OF REPORT. REPORT RELEASED TO 
PUBLIC AT PUBLIC MEETING ON WATER ISLAND. 
4 Dec 1991 
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SOURCES OF DATA 
• US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, JACKSONVILLE 
AND HUNTSVILLE 
• NATIONAL ARCHIVES 
• NATIONAL RECORDS CENTER 
• US ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY 
• US ARMY TECHNICAL ESCORT UNIT 
• US ARMY CHEMICAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT-AND 
ENGINEERING CENTER 
• US ARMY ARMAMENT, MUNITIONS AND CHEMICAL 
COMMAND 
• US ARMY DUGWAY PROVING GROUND 
• US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (IN THE VIRGIN 
ISLANDS AND WASHINGTON, DC) 
• COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, ST. THOMAS 
• US NAVY EOD DETACHMENT, ROOSEVELT ROADS PR 
• US NAVAL FACILITIES COMMAND 
• US NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER 
• US ARMY INST -TUTE OF MILITARY HISTORY 
4 Dec 1991 
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SOURCES OF DATA 
(continued) 
• GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 
LIBRARIES: 
A. ENID M. BAA PUBLIC LIBRARY 
8. TERRITORIAL ARCHIVES 
• ALEXANDER HAMILTON AIRPORT, ST. CROIX 
• OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: 
A. RECORDER OF DEEDS {ST. CROIX & ST. THOMAS) 
B. TAX ASSESSOR 
C. CADASTRAL BRANCH 
• WATER ISLAND HOTEL AUTHORITY 
• MR. OSBOURNE HARVEY (Former Employee of 
the San Jose Project) 
4 Dec 1991 
SUMMARY OF FORMER MILITARY 
PROPERTIES IN VIRGIN ISLANDS 
• BENNER HILL (Base End Station) 
-. BORDEAUX HILL (Base End Station) 
-. BOURNE FIELD (Naval Air Station) 
• CAMP HARWOOD {Troop Depot) 
• COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 
(part of Bourne Field) 
-. CROWN MOUNTAIN (Air Warning Station) 
-. FORTUNA HILL (Gun Emplacement) 
• HAVENSIGHT POINT (Gun Battery) 
• HILL 870 (Base End Station) 
• LONG POINT (Military Housing) 
• MUHLENFELS POINT (Battery & Light Station) 
• NANA HILL (Gun Emplacement) 
-. SIGNAL HILL (Military Housing) 
4 Dec 1991 
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SUMMARY OF FORMER MILITARY 
PROPERTIES IN VIRGIN ISLANDS 
• US ARMY RESERVE CENTER 
(Part of Bourne Field) 
-. US MARINE CORPS BARRACKS AT 
- FORT CHRISTIAN 
• US NAVAL SECTION BASE & IN-SHORE 
PATROL (maitenance/training/communication) 
• US NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE (maintenance & 
repair of submarines/surface vessels) 
• WILLIAMS HEAD (part of subbase activities) 
• BENEDICT FIELD (Army Airfield) 
• US MARINE BARRACKS AT CHRISTIANSTED 
• US NAVY DEGAUSSING STATION ON HASSEL ISLAND 
• UNDERWATER DEMOLITION TEAM TRAINING CENTER 
ON BUCK ISLAND 
• SAN JOSE PROJECT 
A. WATER ISLAND (FORT SEGARRA) 
8. WEST END OF ST. THOMAS ISLAND 
C. SUBMARINE BASE 
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ARCHIVES REPORT 
CONCLUSIONS 
• OF THE 23 FORMER SITES IDENTIFIED, 
ONLY 3 HAD ANY POTENTIAL ORDNANCE 
CONTAMINATION. THEY WERE: 
1. BENEDICT AIRFIELD 
2. UNDERWATER DEMOLITION TEAM TRAINING 
3. SAN JOSE PROJECT: 
A. WEST END OF ST. THOMAS 
B. WATER ISLAND 
• BENEDICT AIRFIELD HAS BEEN EXTREMELY 
DISTURBED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE VIALCO 
FACILITY ANO THE AIRPORT. NO EVIDENCE OF 
ORDNANCE WAS FOUND. 
• SAN JOSE PROJECT - WEST END OF ST. THOMAS: 
THE ARMY TOOK 2,095 ACRES FOR THE SAN JOSE 
PROJECT. NO DOCUMENTATION WAS FOUND THAT 
INDICATES THE ARMY EVER USED THE SITE FOR 
MUNITIONS TESTING. HOWEVER, RECORDS DO INDICATE 
ATMOSPHERIC TESTING OF NON-PERSISTENT CHOKING 
AGENT (PHOSGENE) OCCURED, WHOSE EFFECTS WOULD 
HAVE SINCE DISSIPATED. 
• SAN JOSE PROJECT - WATER ISLAND: THIS IS THE 
ONLY SITE OUT OF THE 23 FORMER SITES THAT HAS 
ANY POTENTIAL FOR ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION. 
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WATER ISLAND 
(FORMER FORT SEGARRA) 
• THE US ARMY CHEMICAL CORPS MOVED TO THE 
VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM PANAMA ON MARCH 30, 1948 
•-THE CHEMICAL CORPS PERFORMED TESTS ON 
WATER ISLAND UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1950. 
• WATER ISLAND CONSISTED OF 8 TEST AREAS, 
THE FLAMINGO POINT GUN EMPLACEMENT, AND 
AN AREA NOW CALLED THE •FLAMINGO BAY 
WAREHOUSE AND TRASH DUMP: 
• RECORDS SEEM TO INDICATE MUNITIONS TESTING 
WAS PERFORMED IN TEST AREAS 1, 4, 6, AND 7. 
• NO RECORDS CAN BE FOUND THAT DOCUMENT WHERE 
ORDNANCE MIGHT HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF OR 
BURIED, IF IN FACT ANY WAS. 
• IN THE 40 YEARS SINCE THE SAN JOSE PROJECT, 
ORDNANCE HAS ONLY BEEN FOUND ONCE. IN 1966, 
BOMBS WERE UNCOVERED IN THE •FLAMINGO BAY 
TRASH DUMP" THAT WERE LATER IDENTIFIED BY 
THE NAVY AS •ARMY M70 AND M78 (CHEMICAL 
BOMBS).• 
• THERE IS NO MAJOR HEALTH THREAT EVIDENT 
TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON WATER ISLAND. 
4 Dec 1991 
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WATER ISLAND 
TEST AREAS 
-. -TEST AREA 1 - CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY HOME 
AND PARKING AREA. NO ORDNANCE WAS FOUND 
DURING CONSTRUCTION. 
•-TEST AREA 2 - AREA WAS DREDGED AND THEN 
REFILLED. NO ORDNANCE WAS FOUND. 
-. -TEST AREA 3 - AREA WAS EXCAVATED IN 1981 
AND THEN REFILLED FROM ANOTHER SOURCE. 
NO ORDNANCE WAS FOUND. 
-. -TEST AREA 4 - CANNOT PROVE OR DISPROVE 
ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION EXISTS. 
•-TEST AREA 5 - THIS AREA MAY NOT HAVE BEEN 
USED FOR TESTING. 
• TEST AREA 6 - AREA EXTENSIVELY DEVELOPED 
ALONG RIDGELINE. NO ORDNANCE WAS FOUND. 
ON LOWER SLOPES, CANNOT PROVE OR DISPROVE 
ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION EXISTS. 
• TEST AREA 7 - CANNOT PROVE OR DISPROVE 
ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION EXISTS. 
•-TEST AREA 8 - WATER ISLAND HOTEL IS ON 
THIS SITE. NO ORDNANCE WAS FOUND DURING 
CONSTRUCTION. THIS AREA NOT USED FOR TESTING 
• GUN EMPLACEMENT - GUNS WERE NEVER INSTALLED, 
NO EVIDENCE OF ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION. 
• FLAMINGO BAY TRASH DUMP - AREA WHERE BOMBS 
WERE FOUND IN 1966. BECAUSE OF THIS 
DISCOVERY, A RISK ASSESSMENT CODE (RAC) 
OF 1 WAS DEVELOPED. 
4 Dec 1991 
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FLAMINGO BAY 
TRASH DUMP 
• RISK ASSESSMENT CODE (RAC) SCORING IS 
BASICALLY "COOK-BOOK• ATTEMPT TO 
PRIORITIZE SITES AND IS VERY 
SUBJECTIVE IN NATURE. 
• WATER ISLAND WAS SCORED AS A RAC 1. 
• USING COMMON SENSE, THE RAC 1 SCORE 
ONLY PERTAINS TO THE TRASH DUMP 
(BECAUSE OF THE FOUND ORDNANCE). 
THE REMAINDER OF WATER ISLAND IS 
MORE TRUTHFULLY A RAC 2. 
• WITH THE TRASH DUMP A RAC 1, THE SITE 
WAS FENCED TO LIMIT ACCESSIBILITY 
TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 
• MR. ROBERT BUNN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE 
INTERIOR HAS A KEY TO THE GATE. THE 
SAN JUAN AREA OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF 
ENGINEERS HAS A SPARE KEY. 
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WATER ISLAND 
TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS 
• NO RECENT MAPS OR SURVEYS EXIST TO ASSIST 
IN ORDNANCE CONTAMINATION DISCOVERY EFFORTS. 
• TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS COMMENCED ON WATER 
ISLAND ON SEPTEMBER 2ND AND COMPLETED ON 
NOVEMBER 14 TH. 
-. TEST AREAS 2, 4, 5, 6, AND 7 AND THE 
FLAMINGO BAY TRASH DUMP MAPPED AT A 
SCALE OF 1· • 30FT USING AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 
SUPPLEMENTED BY GROUND SURVEYS. 
• THE ENTIRE WATER ISLAND MAPPED 
BY PLANIMETRIC MEANS TO A SCALE OF 
1" • 200FT USING AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. 
4 Dec 1991 
REMEDIATION WORK PLANS 
• DRAFT "STRAWMAN" ORDNANCE REMEDIATION 
WORK & SAFETY PLANS SUBMITTED ON 
SCHEDULE ON NOVEMBER 22ND FOR INTERNAL 
ARMY REVIEW . 
. • DRAFT-FINAL "STRAWMAN" PLANS DUE ON 
MARCH 16, 1992. 
•.THESE PLANS WILL THEN BE TURNED OVER 
TO THE REMEDIATION CONTRACTOR TO 
FINALIZE FOR IMPLEMENTATION. 
4 Dec 1991 
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REMEDIATION CONTRACTING ACTION 
• SMALL-BUSINESS MINORITY-OWNED 
CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCED IN ORDNANCE 
FIELD SELECTED. 
• SELECTION SUBMITTED TO SMALL 
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR APPROVAL. 
• APPROVAL EXPECTED IN EARLY DECEMBER. 
•.AFTER APPROVAL, CONTRACTOR PERFORM~ 
SITE VISIT AND PREPARES PROPOSAL FOR 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS REVIEW DESCRIBING 
HOW THE CONTRACTOR PLANS TO PERFORM 
THE REMEDIATION. 
• ACTUAL AWARD OF CONTRACT IS CONTINGENT , 
UPON APPROVAL OF CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL. 
4 Dec 1991 
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August 13, 1991 
·Memorandum: 
Subject: 
1948-1950 
· 1988 or 89 
March 21 
May6 
June 7 
Ordnance removal on Water Island 
San Jose Project. Project was common knowledge. Army went out of it's way to 
explain project to local people and establish good relations with the community. 
Hired local people for project. 
Ordnance found in hotel dump site on Water Island by Hotel employees. 
Roosevelt Roads contacted and responded and advised the halting of any more 
digging. This event was common knowledge among Water Island residents. 
Bob Bunn first made aware of this incident in casual conversation with hotel 
manager. Promptly informed Washington. 
pre hugo: Army Corp sent person down to check things out. 
!st meeting with Army Corp of Engineers. (The Army had turned this over to tlle 
Corp to investigate.) Met with Governor for briefing. Bob stated that press 
releases should be made in order to prevent people from being upset. It was 
decided by the Governor and Huntsville to release a statement immediately afteJ 
Carnival. 
Second team arrived from Army Corp of Engineers, purpose archive research. 
Meeting held with Bob Bunn in office: given brief history of San Jose Project and 
types of ordnance used as well as discussion of other military installations in 
USVL Draft report due May 17, fmal report due June 20 at which time would 11: 
open to the public. Met with Governor. Visited Water Island. Outbriefing with 
Gov's press secretary May 10, James O'Brian. 
Received copy of draft report. I was asked for comments. 
lst week of July: 
Received final report. (Corrections sent to Huntsville were not included n 
fmal). 
2nd week of July: 
Received copy of area analysis of WI. Cover letter stated that two copies 
of this analysis had been sent to Government House. 
July 29 
August 6 
August7 
August 11 
August 13 
Received call from Art Sherrill concerning wild rwnors circulating on WI about 
toxic waste and attempts to devalue property. Rumors started when companies 
asked to bid on fencing contracts had been talking to WI residents about 
ordnance and waste removal. Called Corp and Gov't house (and Washington) to 
inform them of situation. Stated that they had better get press release out. 
o Huntsville promptly responded and sent copies of press release to this office, 
Washington and Ron deLugo's office. 
o I had no comment, Washington had a few changes, Ron deLugo's office wanted 
a rewrite. Press release was consequently delayed. 
In the PM: I was informed by Washington that Ron deLugo informed them that 
copies of San Jose reports were circulating around WI. 
Ron deLugo issued press release. (Huntsville miffed because he took all the 
credit.) 
Ron deLugo issued next press release stating that the Corp would be briefing WI 
residents, July 14 time and place to be announced. 
Art Sherrill called: bad copy of 1989 letter from Stella Guerra pertaining to 
ordnance. 
Spoke with James O'Brian: Governor annoyed that he did not receive a copy of 
report and blames Interior because they felt that Interior was in charge, however, 
this project has always been under the auspices of the Army Corp of Engineers. 
CESAJ-DP 
(Cong) 
FACT SHEET 
DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM 
for 
FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES 
(DERP-FUDS) 
FORMER FORT SEGARRA, WATER ISLAND 
ST THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
1. AUTHORIZATION: Defense Environmental Restoration Account (DERA) 
2. 
DESCRIPTION. 
During World War II, the U.S. Army initiated a 
project to determine the effectiveness of chemical munitions and 
defenses in jungle terrain, and the effects on storage of chemical 
munitions in tropical climates. 
The project was initiated in 1943 
on the Panamanian Island of San Jose and was named the San Jose 
Project. 
The project continued until December 1947, and in January 
1948, the San Jose Project was completely withdrawn from San Jose 
Island and moved to the Panama Canal Zone. 
In May 1948, the 
facilities on St. Thomas, which were formerly known as the 
Submarine Base and Fort Segarra, were taken over for use in 
continuing the tropical testing of chemical weapons systems. 
The 
San Jose Project continued to operate until May 1950, when the 
project was canceled. 
All leases were terminated and the 
properties which were owned in fee by the U.S. Army were declared 
excess and transferred to the Department of the Interior (DOI). 
The DOI subsequently leased all of Water Island to the Water Island 
Incorporated for development as a resort area. 
In 1985, DOI was 
advised that two suspected chemical warfare bombs were unearthed in 
1966 near the Flamingo Landfill site. U.S. Navy, Explosive Ordnance 
Detachment (EOD) personnel from Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in 
Puerto Rico responded to the scene and removed the two items . 
·3. 
FUNDING. 
4. 
SPONSOR. 
. FY 90-94 
FY 95 
FY 96 
FY 97 
FY 98 
FY 99 
$1,093.5K 
$ 
85.0K 
$ 
81. BK 
$1,060.0K 
$ 
110.0K 
$3,500.0k 
(RA-C, if necessary) 
Department of Defense (DOD), Defense Environmental Restoration 
Account (DERA). 
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FORMER FORT SEGARRA, Water Island, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
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5. 
STATUS. 
The investigations required at the site are 
authorized under DERP-FUDS. This location is approved under the 
Explosive Waste/Chemical Warfare Materiel (OE/CWM) project category 
which requires a determination if OE contamination by past 
Department of Defense (DOD) activities remains in the area. The 
Corps of Engineers will maintain responsibility for all aspects of 
site restoration operations to include site investigations, site 
safety documentation, environmental compliance documentation, 
remediation actions, and unearthing of suspect CWM. 
An Archive Search Report was completed in July 1991. 
Detailed 
topographic mapping of Water Island and fencing of the landfill 
site was completed in October 1991. 
Non-intrusive site 
characterization work was completed in June 1994 on three areas and 
located numerous underground metallic objects. 
The next phase of 
the site characterization will be to unearth randomly selected . 
underground objects to determine if OE/CWM items remain in these 
areas of the island. 
It is the Government's expectation that no 
OE/CWM items will be encountered, however, it must be prepared to 
deal with such items if found. 
As such, before work can start the 
Site Specific Safety Health Plan must be approved at the highest 
level of the Department of Army. 
This action will be performed in 
accordance with the Comprehensive Environment Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act {CERCLA) 
and the National 
Contingency Plan (NCP) . 
·The USACE is the lead federal agency for this action but 
significant support will be required from other Department of Army 
(DA) components including the Non-Stockpile Program Manager (NSPM) 
for Chemical Demilitarization and the Chemical and Biological 
Defense Command (CBDCOM). 
The U.S. Army Technical Escort Unit 
{TEU) will be responsible for the recovery and packaging of any 
OE/CWM item found during the investigations. 
Transportation by the 
Army TEU will be coordinated with NSPM who is also responsible for 
any interim storage on Water Island and ultimate disposal. 
The revised DRAFT Site Safety Submission is under review by USACE. 
The Final Plans will be coordinated with all Federal and USVI 
agencies with the final approval by the Department of the Army, 
Safety Office. 
This approval should authorize the start of the 
intrusive action phase in the summer 1999. Final reports will then 
be completed with recommendations for additional activities or a 
recommendation to place the project 
in the "no further action" 
status. 
The project is being closely coordinated with the USVI 
community by the Jacksonville District, Antilles Office, Public 
Affairs. 
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Au.s. Army to (.lrobe chc-niical weapons st.or<1ge Sitt" in Virq1n Islands< 
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CHARI.OTTE /\MALH:, U.S. Vircfir. Islarirls (.l\F') 
_ 'l'he U.S. ndlit.:n-y m;.iy 
excavate land on a former che~icdl WHaponH storage site In th~ U.~. V1rqin 
Islands to probe for Hny chemical tr;:ices, the Army r:orps of EnqincP.rs salrl 
Tuesday. 
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Of!icialg said the weapon~ werft stored on Water Isl~nd, an islet o[t 
SL. Thom.:is, from 1948 to 19~0 as pnrL •)f ;s tc51. to see how their containe1s 
held up in a tropical envir:mmcnt.. 
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·rhe Corps of EnqinP.ers ie: drawing up plan-: to e~ce<•1cih' parts of th<? 
isli3nd, including a sccl.i.on of its landfi~l, i1.'l part of a routine cht>d:up 
on the site, said Rubert Acidg~rH, di~lrict projft~t m~nagcr for ~he Cor1•s 
of Engineer's Defense Env.i ronmcnl.111 Rc-:tori1t ion frogr.::1rn. 
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lnspcct<.n-s arc :-Jeeking "enc11.v3h information to 1ttJequ::1t.ely desctili<' th\'. 
site ;ornd th(!' likelihood of whethr.r something else mi1.Jht bf': found (•n Uw 
island,~ he said. 
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The l"entaq<m must approve Lhe cxr.avation plans be>frire digging begins, 
he s~id. No date has b~en set yet tor lhe prnjact. 
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excnvativn, BridgHrs said. 
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on military's cleanup 
of weapons depot 
By lAURl:L DRUll:Y 
DoUy Hows Weshinglon 
tC?11esponUenl 
·hriMi~11 Chrislc1mn s•id f1idny 
tlmt "hhough the An11y cnni101 be 
nh~olu!cly certain until it tests lhe 
o<co, Army oOlcial• assured her 
thot they feel relatively certain thal 
there is nothing ha7.ncdous on the 
L;,l•n<I, which has about 200 rcsi· 
dent•. 
The lc"ltl or ex('erts fonncd hy 
Puerto llico'• nllorney gencrnl, 
Jo•c 
1'11enlcs·Ago•ti11i, 
came 
acrou a document called the Non 
St<><:kpilc 
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Report 
puhlished 
by 
1he 
Anny lcslcd and Mored polclllially 
Departrncnl of Defense in 1993 
haznrcloui chcmic:-.1 wrepons on 
while fhe lcn1n was re1earc~it•g lhe 
Wnlcr lslnnd SO years •go nnJ may 
U.S. N•vy's envlronmenlal, cco-
1101 hnve s11fficic11tly di•posed of 
nomic 111d health impnct on 
the cxplo.<ivcs, ncconling 10 Puetlo 
Virques and Ilic 11mu1111rlin; nrCA. 
Rico'• nllurncy gctternl, who 
Vlequc<. which is ~holll ~O miles 
recently fo1111d " U.S. IJcfonse 
ca<I of SI. lhornu, is \lie silc of a 
Dcparlrncnl repoll dctP.iling lhc 
conlrovcrsinl live-firing range that 
lc•ting while i11vc•ligRling lhe 
h~s lung bce11 a thorn in the side of 
Nnvy's tugel practice on Pucno 
Puerto Ricon•. 
l\ic<>. 
/\ civili~n'• accidenr1l <lulh in 
l'hc Arm 
Co ' of lin inecrs 
April spurred demands from Puerto 
•nid tl1a1 \ Aler • nn , Rn n ia 1 e 
Rico 1ha1 1he NRvy ccRsc opera· 
hit of land 2.5 mile• long jusl off 
lions on Vieques and 1ct11ni the 
lhe eonsl nl Chnrlol\e /\111nlic, is a 
lnnd it 1>w11• Ihm: lo lhe local gov. 
low ptior\ly for clcam1p beca11sc, 
cmmenl. David SRnea l\ndrigue?, 1 
ntc<>rding 
lo 
lhcit 
rcscP.rch, 
Viequcs re•idenl employed by \he 
h11mP.11s arc 1101 al risk. 
Novy •• a sccud1y anud, WRs 
"Worsl 
f~1:· said 
Rohcrl 
killed a11d four olhcrs were wo1111d· 
l11i\lgcrs, Ilic 
rmy '• W•tcr lslat11l 
cd when n l\farinc jct d1op11cd two 
projccl 
m1111nger. 
"Th•t'~ Ilic 
bomb• on the wrong 1orsc1. 
"' I \)Cll't1mcnt ol' Uefcn•c 1110110." 
rhi• ;, no\ lhc lir.il llmc •he tnili· 
m < V, I. Dclcg~ Congrc~s OonnA 
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Water Island military history 
1114447 U.S. Army Chomlcal Co1ps tested Che1nir.et 
woapo11s in PanAma Kicked oul In 1947 because lhe Panama 
govornm11nl didn'I wanl lhe Army using chemical wrmpons 
on ils territory. 
11148-50 U.S. A1my Chemir.al Corps tnovorl to Waler Island 
lo tesl anrl slore cllomicot wonpons. 
1952 rorm~nonl control ol the island was 11an!feued 10 lhe 
U.S. Interior 0Apa1lmonl 
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'There are metal objects 
underground. We do 
not know what they 
ere; It could be a 
~ubcap, a coffee can or 
o bomb. 
- RobArt Bridgars. 
U.S. Arrny Weter Island 
project manager. 
1917 whc11 the P•namanian govern· 
111enl •sked 1!1e Anny lo close ils 
chcniicnl weapon• lest sile in 
l'anamn. lhc Army rclocaicd lo 
Water Island •n<I lestc<l weapon• 
there until 1950, "We're not sure 
the purpose of tl1e lcsls," /\gosti11'1 
••id. l'he 199) reporl indicated thol 
tile unused chemical agents were 
buried on W11cr Island and dumped 
offshore. 
In 1966, the Navy 11cw hi a \cam 
from rneno 11.lco lo dispose oflwo 
nncoveml 
bombs 
al\er 
the 
weapons were re'<cAled by a con· 
slrnttion crew. /\boul five yeM"S 
DIJ.O lht Ann Co s of En •ine 1s 
cnnfinnc 
m 3 111c ana )'Sis the 
c•i\lcncc of 1nctat b111icd al lhc 
rtomi11go !l~y la11df11l. ft fonncr 
clmnicftl weapons le•ling ftrea. 
ll ridgers suid lhat he wns not sure 
whclhcr chcntic~I wcapon!l were 
slill buried on the island. "We hope 
lhnt we do not find nnylhing," 
Bridgers said. "We comiot n:port 
h.1ck 10 Cong1e<s thal Chere i• 110111· 
ing !ell 011 tl1e i•l•ttd wilho1i·1 invcs· 
tign1i11g ... There ore melal ohjccls 
nndcrgrouncl, We do nol k11ow whnl 
1hcy "re: ii could be a hubcap, a cof· 
fee cnn or n lx1111b." llis projecl 
teom is woiting for fedeml Approval 
ofils plo11, 
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"The Anny is keeping the 1ieo11lc 
\ ur WAter Island fully infonne<l every 
•step or lhe process wmlcittg wilh 
\local agencies nnd cuonlinatin~ with 
fVITEM/\," Christensen ••id. 
Agoslini .aid tlrnl 1l1e Army 
should llC 1loi11g n study or the pos· 
sible hcahl1 oncl envirnnmenlol 
1hrcn1s left by the explosive~ t>ff St. 
"fhom~s. 
In addilion lo the enviro11mcn1al 
damage lo lhe coral reefs ontl rare 
bioltm1inncc111 bnys on Vicqucs, 
11m1ium ond nopnlm 1101111>.' ten 
there h~ve caused disproponionRt« 
ly l1igh cancer ftnd infa11\ monalily 
rnlc! on the isl•nd, he ~id. /\goslini 
has said lh~I if 1he Nn'y Jiu no\ 
comply wilb Puerto Rico'& wishes, 
he w011ld tile a laws11i1 10 force 
co11~1liance. 
No altemnlivt sile evalualctl by 
lhc Navy could "pnwidc lhc level 
of llexibili!y and comh•I realism" 
rhnl is :wnil11blc nl Vicquc~.~•ccc11tl 
ing lo n rc11ur1 
p1~scnlrcl by lite· 
Nnvy Secrelo1y IUchnrtl l>ntttig 
lnsl n10111h lo 11 l'cul•i:on poud 011 
mililary opcrntions 011 \'icquc' 
The Nnvy hn• <nid thnl ii< \Jo111hi11~ 
mnttc. which occuvics two-rhirtl-.: 
of the $I ·'<tll:tl\!·1t1ile island, i• th< 
only sile where 1hc /\tlnnlic Flee! 
air, lnn<I R11tl s.c.1 fo1'Ccs C:'lll 1rni11 
~imuhancol.l$ly will' live muni 
ci<'111s. 
On Tuesday, in si~ning 1hc 111\li· 
triry 
co11~lr11ctio1l appropriHtions 
bi11. Prtshfont Clh11011 'ah\ he wn' 
concemeJ lhnt, for the ~econ<l co11 
sec111i'c year. Consrc~s hn<I 11111 
provided 
lhc 
administrMlnu ·~ 
m1ue<lcJ level nf ti11uli11r. for the 
<.:hcmicnl 
WcApon< 
llctllil· 
itarimtion 1ut1g1mu. 
lltidgers explained !hut lwo pols 
ofmoucy cxisl under this prog1111t1, 
one for lhe tii<1>osol e>f chc111icol 
weapons required by 
v~rious 
treaties ond RtlOther for fonncrly 
used defense sile' like Waler 
bland. lie indic•lcd thnl lbc form ct 
ha~~ mucl1 bigger pol. "Not a Int of 
activily ~as hec11 contluctcd 011 
Waler lsfond because llte"'"< 1101 n 
lot of funding," llridgcr~ ~11i1I 
1.cmrcl Vrui«v h a n·po1 f<'r .fin 
Mrrlill Nrw.'f ~t>n•h:<'. h·Jnrl1 h u/lil· 
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1844-<C7 U.S Army Chomir.nl Ca1ps tested chernicel 
wOftflOlls in Pa1111ma Kicked out In 1947 because the PaMll\I 
govurnrmml didn't went lhe Army using chemicol wn111>0ns 
on it!I l8'ritory . 
1948-50 U.S. Armv Chemical Corps rnove!l tu Water Island 
to test and store chemical weapons . 
1962 Perma1111nt control of the island wes t1ftn,feired to the 
U.S. lntori01 D11p&1tmont. 
1985 lnte1ior wns i!'llormed ol 1 1966 incident in which two 
chemical bomlis were <iscovered on Wat• Island hy a 
construction crew. Army 11x111ostve 1pecillists from Aoosevelt 
Aoll<b Novltl Station. Puerto Rico, removed the bombs. 
1991 Tho Army fenced oll Water lslands's flamingo Bev 
lendlil amt an archivA s-c:h WM dune. 
1892 A d11h work plan for emergencv removal was 
ptepared. 
1994 The Am~ identified three magnetic areas south of 
flemingo Bay. 
1896 TI11 Army's plan was deemed incomplete without 
medicel suppo11. 
1998 The Navy hospital at Roosevelt Roads agreed to 
ptcwlde medleel auppoft, II needed. 
Dlit Nowt halo .., ClllSIW4 SIMES 
Water Ldtnd. loclttd loat offshore of Otatlotte Amde on St Thomu. was 61\ce used by the U.S. Almy to test er 
"°'' chemic.I MIPOflS. The /vmy Colpa ol Engil'leefa has identified metal burled on the island. which ooukl I 
anything from reletlvely harmless trash or elllremety dangerous chemical weapons. 
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ne Doily News, Monday, December 23, 1996 
Water -Island-tests are negative 
Army Corps will keep residents informed 
Lt. Col. Chester D. Fowler is 
deputy district engineer for the 
Antilles for the Amrt Corps of Engi-
neetS. 
This is in reference lo the article 
"Army to dig for gai; llomb~ in 
Water Island" written by Launce 
Rake published Nov. 14 in the Vir-
gin Islands Daily News. 
I would like lo add some com-
ments about safety and public par-
tlriratfan In Water l•land. 
The U.S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers has been involved in this pro-
ject since 1991. 
Work done on these projects 
originates from ;i congressional 
mandate to conduct environmental 
restoration or cleanup of areas for-
merly use by the Department of 
Defense. 
As in the past, the Army's policy 
has been to hold public and com-
munity meetings to gather public 
comments and involvement as we 
inform residents about the status of 
proje<.1S ur work to be performed. 
For Water Island we have held 
three community meetings and will 
continue this policy of keeping resi-
dents informed. 
Chester 
Fowler 
Guest editorial 
The first effort at Water Island 
was the Archives Search Report 
completed in 1991 followed by sev-
er.I other atudlaa. 
In 1994 we completed Phue I 
work of site characterization which 
involved taking soil samples at sev-
eral selected sites for evaluation. 
All the rc!lult~ for thc!lc areas 
tested negative for contamination. 
Magnetometer surveys were also 
conducted in selected areas to map 
underground metallic objects. 
Phase II of work will involve 
intrusive excavation of selected 
areas to determine the presence of 
abandoned DOD material. 
The Army is required and 
responsible to conduct this work 
with safety as the highest priority. 
As stated in the article by Roger 
Fitzpatrick, technical manager from 
our Huntsville Engineering Support 
Center, "If we find what we expect 
there will not be anything there at 
all." 
Prior ·to beginning work on 
Phase 11, we will hold a community 
meeting on-site, brief local official~ 
and notify the media on the specific 
activities and timetable. 
We are still coordinating scver:il 
clements of work including the 
safety plan and potential medical 
aupport from the Navy Hospital at 
Roosevelt Roads. 
I want to reassure V.1. residents 
that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
technical experts working in this 
project do not foresee any threats to 
the health and safety of loe:tl rei;i. 
dents by the wort to be conducted. 
Virgin Islanders and particularly 
Water Island residents have 
expressed their interest in the cnvi· 
ronmental restoration of the area. 
We look forward to receiving the 
necessary approvals and complete 
the work in a safe and cxpcdilious 
manner. 
For any questions on the subject, 
I can be reached at 787-729-6876. 
Thank you for the opportunity to 
provide additional comments on the 
status of our work. 
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Ha. Penny P'euer:zeig 
8Xecutive Editor 
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Dear Miee Peuarzeig: 
P. 
This 
bcmb11 in 
VI Daily 
comment:e 
is in reference to the article ·~ to di.g far g•a 
Water .Ieland• written by Launce Rak• pllbliahecl in the 
News of Tbureday, 14 Novetlber. 
I would like to add some 
about safety and public part:icipation iJl Water Island. 
The U.S. Ar1llY Corpa of Engineers bas been iuvol vad in this 
project since 1991. 
Work done on these projects originates fI'Olll 
a Oongreaeional lllillldate to conduct environmental reator.cion or 
cleanup of areae formerly used by the Depart11M1nt of Deferi.e 
(DOD} . 
As in the past, the Army'• policy h&e been to bol.d public 
and coawnunity iaeetiogs to gather public comment• and in~lve111ent 
as -
infor111 re11ident:e a.bout the status of projects or .,rlc to be 
performed. 
For Water !eland we nave held three ~ity 
meetings and will continue this policy of keeping residents 
informed. 
The ~iret effort at Water Island was the An:hives search 
Report completed in 1991 followed by several other: studies. 
In 
1994 we COlllPl•t:.ad Pbaee I work of site characteri•ation whi~h 
involved taking soil eainplas at several selected sites for 
evaluation. 
All the results !or these areae tested negative for 
contamination. 
Magnetometer surveyw were also oondu.cteci in 
selected area• to map underground metallic objects. 
Phase II of work will involve intrusive excavation of 
selected areas to determine the presence of abandoned DOD 
material. The Army is required and responsible to conduct chis 
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~s stated in the 
article by Mr. Roger Fitzpatrick, technical manager from our 
Huntsville Engineering Support Center, •if we find what we expect 
there will not be anything there at all". 
Prior to beginning work on Phase II we will hold a community 
meeting on site, brief local officials and notify the media on 
the specific activities and timetable. 
We are still coordinating 
several elements of worK including the safety plan and potential 
medical support from the Navy Hospital at Roosevelt Roads. 
I want to reassure VI residents that U.S. Army Co:rps of 
Engineers technical experts working in this project do not 
foresee any threats to the health and safety of local residents 
by the work to be conducted. 
Virgin Islanders and particularly 
Water Ialand residents. have expressed their interest in the 
environmental restoration of the area. 
We look forward to 
receiving the necessary approvals and complete the warl<: in a safe 
and expeditious manner. 
For any questions on the subject, I can 
b~ reached at 787-729-6876. 
Thank you for the opportunity to provide additional co11Unents 
on the status of our work. 
Sincerely, 
C ester D. Fowler 
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army 
Deputy Dist~ict Engineex 
for the Antilles 
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
SITE SAFETY SUBMISSION (SSS) 
FORMER FORT SEGARRA 
Former Fort Segarra (FFS) was used by the U.S. Army Chemical 
Corps as a tropical test site from 1948 to 1950. 
Testing of 
chemical weapons was conducted at FFS under the San Jose Project 
until 1950. 
Records indicate that blister agents and choking 
agents were involved in tests actually conducted at Water Island. 
The objective of this site characterization is to locate and 
identify ordnance explosive waste (OEW) and chemical warfare 
material (CWM) resultant from these activities. 
This site 
characterization is broken into two phases. 
Phase I (non 
intrusive investigation) was conducted in early 1994. 
Results 
from this phase indicated the need for further investigation in 
three location. 
The intrusive investigation of these sites is 
Phase II of the site characterization. 
The areas to be 
investigated in Phase II are: 
a. 
Test Area 5 (TAS). 
Subsurface anomalies with OEW/CWM 
characteristics will be subjected to intrusive investigation in 
this area. 
b. 
Test Area 4-2 (TA4-2). 
Subsurface anomalies with 
OEW/CWM characteristics will be subjected to intrusive 
investigation in this area. 
In addition, a circular area within 
TA4-2 suspected of being a burial site will be excavated and 
investigated. 
c. 
Flamingo Bay Warehouse Area 2 (FB2) . 
Subsurface 
anomalies with OEW/CWM characteristics.will be subjected to 
intrusive investigation in this area. 
In addition, a rectangular 
area within FB2 suspected of being a burial site will be 
excavated and investigated. 
-Investigation will consist of selecting anomalies; mechanical and 
hand excavation; identification of items; disposition of found 
items; and closure of the site. 
This Site Safety Submission (SSS) is a compilation of the work 
plans and supporting documentation which will be used by 
government and contractor personnel in the execution of the 
project. 
Elements of the SSS are listed in the index immediately 
following this summary. 
Organizations involved in the development and submission of this 
document include: 
a. 
Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (CESAJ): 
CESAJ is in charge of the overall operations, and is responsible 
for all planning, policy implementation, and project execution 
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Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Division (CEHND): CEHND 
is the technical agent for execution of all on-site operations 
designed to complete Site Characterization, Phase II. 
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U.S. Army Technical Escort Unit (TEU): 
TEU is 
responsible for CWM monitoring and assumes control of the 
exclusion zone in the event of an emergency. 
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The U.S. Virgin Islands Territory Emergency Management 
Agency (VITEMA): 
CESAJ coordinates with VITEMA to provide 
information on activities and events occurring at the site. 
e. 
U.S. Army Reserve (USAR): 
The USAR is responsible for 
providing on-site medical support and stabilization and transport 
of any traumatic or chemical injury. 
In addition, the USAR will 
tasked to provide emergency site security and fire support. 
f. 
Management and Technologies, Incorporated (MTA, Inc.): 
MTA, Inc. is the contractor responsible for development and 
implementation of intrusive activities. 
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SITE SAFETY SUBMISSION 
FORMER FORT SEGARRA 
The Project Org~nizational structure delineates the 
responsibilities and chain-of-command for the Site 
Characterization, Phase II of the Former Fort Segarra Project. 
The safety and health policy and guidelines for this project are 
contained in the contractor's Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) 
The SSHP policies and guidelines are designed to ensure 
protection of site personnel, the environment, and the local 
conmunity. 
All site operations will be performed in accordance 
with the SSHP and all applicable Federal, territorial, and u.s. 
Arny Corps of Engineers laws and regulations. 
Organizations involved with the site Characterization, Phase II 
of this project and a brief description of their responsibilities 
and reporting chain-of-command include: 
a. 
Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (CESAJ): 
CESAJ 
has responsibility for the overall project operations. 
CESAJ is 
responsible for the planning, policy implementation, and project 
execution. 
CESAJ reports to Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers through South Atlantic Division. 
b. 
Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Division (CEHND): 
CEHND 
is the technical agent for this project with responsibility for 
the execution of all on-site operations designed to complete Site 
Characterization, Phase II. 
CEHND reports to the Jacksonville 
District for all elements of this project. 
c. 
U.S. Army Technical Escort Unit (TEU): 
TEU is 
responsible for the monitoring of the CWM and will assume control 
of the exclusion zone in the event of an emergency. 
TEU reports 
to the Huntsville Division. 
d. 
U.S. Virgin Island Territory Emergency Management Agency 
(VITEMA): 
VITEMA will coordinate with CESAJ to provide 
information to the public on activities and events occurring at 
the project site. 
e. 
U.S. Army Reserve (USAR): 
The USAR is responsible for 
providing on-site medical ~u~port, stabilization and transport of 
any traumatic or chemical inJury. 
In addition the USAR will be 
tasked to provide emergency site security and fire support. 
f. 
Management and Technologies, Incorporated {MTA, Inc.): 
MTA, Inc. is the contractor for this project. 
MTA, Inc. is 
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MTA, Inc. 
reports to 
CEHND. 
The description above is outlined on diagrams at the end of this 
section. 
To comply with the requirements for safety and health 
inspections, safety meetings, and accident investigation and 
reports the contractor will initiate the following: 
a. 
Daily and Weekly Site Inspections: 
The Site Safety 
Officer (SSO) will conduct daily inspections of the project site 
with results recorded in the safety Log. 
Results will also be 
communicated to the Senior UXO Supervisor. 
Weekly, the SSO will 
conduct a compliance audit of the site and record results of the 
audit. 
Copies of the inspections will be forwarded to the 
contractor's Safety and Health manager (SHM) and Certified 
Industrial Hygienist (CIH). 
b. 
Daily Tailgate Safety Meetings: 
At the start of each 
work day all on-site personnel (contractor, subcontractor, and 
government) will be given a safety briefing by the sso. 
The 
briefing will include anticipated hazards that may be encountered 
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during the day's activities and measures taken to address the 
anticipated hazards. 
As required, the SSO will address site 
specific safety topics and discuss these in detail. 
Attendance 
is mandatory and documentation of meetings will be kept on the 
contractor's Training Record. 
c. 
Accident Investigations and Reports: 
In the event of an 
accident/injury on the project site, the USACE ENG Form 3394 
shall be completed. 
The form shall be forwarded within two (2) 
working days to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's 
Representative (CO/COR). 
In addition, if the OSHA 200 Form needs 
to be completed, the contractor shall prepare the form and 
forwarded to the appropriate agency. 
d. 
Visitor Training: 
Site visitors are defined as personnel 
(1) who are not employed at the project site, (2) who do not 
routinely enter restricted work areas and, (3) whose presence on-
site is of short duration, (i.e., 1 or 2 days). 
site visitors 
may include Corps of Engineers personnel, political 
representatives, auditors and inspectors from various regulatory 
agencies. 
The SSO will be responsible for informing visitors of 
site conditions and protective measures taken to ensure project 
safety in accordance with the contractor's SSHP for this project. 
Inter-Agency Agreements for medical, security, and fire support 
are contained in Annex B of the Protective Action Plan. 
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SECTION I - INTRODUCTION 
1. ~ 
This Project Management Plan (PMP) was developed for the Ordnance and 
Explosive Waste (OEW) project at the Former Fort Segarra (FFS) site on Water Island, St. 
Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. This PMP will address the Site Investigation (SI), Remedial 
Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS), Remedial Design (RD), and Remedial Action (RA) 
(OEW Removal) phases of the approved project. The PMP will identify the responsibilities 
of the Jacksonville District (CESAJ), Huntsville Division (CEHND), U.S. Army Technical 
Escort Unit (TEU), and the U.S. Army Chemical Material Destruction Agency 
(USACMDA). The USACMDA Program Manager for Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel 
was assigned the Fort Segarra project as the result of the Chemical Warfare Materiel (CWM) 
considerations at the project site. 
On 26 August 1992 the South Atlantic Division Commander assigned the Former Fort 
Segarra - Formerly Used Defense (FUD) site to the Jacksonville District. The District 
Engineer assigned the project to the Deputy District Engineer for Project Management. The 
Project Management Branch is responsible to manage the project in accordance with the Life 
Cycle Project Management principles and regulations. 
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The Jacksonville District Project Manager (CESAJ-DP-1) will organize and oversee the 
activities of the elements involved from the Jacksonville District. He will also coordinate 
with CEHND, USACMDA, and TEU on their activities ensure all efforts are directed at 
accomplishing the site investigation any any remediation required in an expedient manner. 
The project manager will serve as the primary point of contact with local officials and for 
interagency coordination including issues relating to public affairs. 
The PMP is not intended to be all inclusive nor to anticipate or include all possible 
changes to the project during its continuing development. Rather, it is a dynamic document 
that will require change and updating as the project progresses through its completion. 
The Jacksonville District is preparing a revised Inventory Project Report (INPR) 
addressing Hazardous and Toxic Waste (HTW) issues for the FFS site. The PMP may be 
revised to include project activities in support of any H1W project that may develop. 
2. Project Authorization 
Authorization of this project is contained in the Defense 
Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites (DERP-FUDS). As 
the result of the DERP-FUDS legislation, USACE was tasked with the management of the 
environmental cleanup of all FUDS locations, to include overall program responsibility for 
Hazardous and Toxic Waste (H1W) management. Within the USACE, the Huntsville 
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Division (CEHND) is tasked to support the responsible USACE Geographical District at all 
sites where ordnance and explosive waste arc involved. This also includes sites where 
chemical warfare material (CWM) was utiliz.ed. Specialiud HIW Districts are given the 
responsibility of conventional hazardous waste cleanup for these sites. 
Under the DERP program the FFS bas been identified as a site requirµig OEW 
investigation and clean-up support. Huntsville Division (CEHND) was assigned the 
Mandatory Center of Expertise (MCX) and Design Center for Explosive Ordnance (EXO) on 
5 Apr 90. EXO has now been labeled as Ordnance and Explosive Waste (OEW). All work 
at the FFS will be performed in accordance with the Management Plan for Ordnance and 
Explosive Waste (OEW) Mandatory Center of Expertise and Design Center (CEBND 1105-
3-9) and the Life Cycle Project Management (LCPM) regulations for DERP-FUDS contained 
in ER-5 dated 30 September 1992. 
The Department of Defense (DOD), in a letter signed t;>y the Deputy Secretary of 
Defense on 13 March 1991, designated the Secretary of the Army as the Defense Executive 
Agent for the destruction of all DOD chemical warfare-related material. Within the . • 
Department of the Army (DA), the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installation, Logistics 
and F.nvironmcot) (ASA (I,L&E)) is responsible for chemical material destruction. 
The USACMDA was established to carry out that mission for the ASA (I.L&E). Within 
USACMDA, the Program Manager for Non-Stockpile Chemical Material (PM NSCM) is 
responsible for identifying recovered chemical munitions, assessing sites with possible buried 
chemical weapons; coordinating the transportation of recove:red weapons to sites where they 
can be destroyed; and destruction of all non-stockpile materials contaminated with chemical 
agents. Cuacntly, non-stockpile materials include chemical agent contaminated containers, 
chcmical warfare production plants, chemical warfare wastes from put disposal operations, 
buried and range recove:red munitions, reclamation and destruction of ehemicaUy 
contaminated structures and associated equipment. Currently this PMP, only addresses 
buried/recovered munitions and CWM wastes from past disposal operations at the FFS site. 
The PMP for the FFS project will be revised as necessary to incorporate the findings of the 
updated INPR which will addresss the mw considerations resulting from the DOD activity 
at the FFS. 
Within the U.S. Army Chemical Biological Defense Agency (CBDA), the, Technical 
&cort Unit~· 
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3. Project Backwmnd In June 1950, the U.S. Army initiated a program to dispose of 
(excess) U.S. Government property no longer being used for defense related purposes by the 
Department of Defense. Recipient of the FFS site and the property at Water Island was the 
US Department of Interior (DOI). 
1be Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act 
(CHRCLA), originally enacted in 1980, was amended by the Superfund Amendments and 
Reauthori7.ation Act (SARA) of 1986 and mandated that property containing haz.ardous and 
toxic wastes or ordnance was the responsibility of the mtity contributing to the 
contamination. Even though DOD no longer has title to the property, CER.CLA and SARA 
define the US Government as a potential responsible party, provided that the U.S. Army was 
determined to be at lc:ast partially the source of the contamination. 
1be following is a brief Site History and Description 
a. The FFS is located on Water Island which is located in the St. Thomas Bay, 
between the East and West Gregerie Channels, south of the city Charlotte Amalie, St. 
Thomas, US Virgin Islands (see Appendix A). The FFS site has historically been stated as 
being approximately 500 acres which was acquired from the F.ast Asiatic Company/West 
Indian Company through condemnation in June 1944. Water Island was acquired for a 
~ coastal defense installation known as Fort Segarra. The Department of the Army (DA) was 
constructing the coastal defense installation when World War II ended and construction was 
halted. 
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b. The Army's Chemical Corps moved its San Jose Project (tropical test site) from 
Panama to the Virgin Islands in 1948. Between 1948 and 1949, the Chemical Corps 
upgraded the previously constructed facilities. A review of lists of approved test plans shows 
that early tests on Water Island focused primarily on blister (mustard) and cllolcing (chlorine, 
phosgene, and cyanogm chloride) agents, and that later tests were planned to shift to 
captured German munitions and nerve agents. In 1949, the TEU brought unidentified 
chemical munitions to the Virgin Islands. By late 1949, the Chemical Corps was dissatisfied 
with the Vugin Islands location and decided to shift operations to Dugway Proving Ground, 
UT even though chemical testing was ongoing. In 19SO, the Virgin Islands project was 
terminated and chemical munitions removed by TEU. The items removed were E46 
chemical bombs (modified 115 lb. M70 bombs filled with nerve agent GA OI' pe.WrtJB, ... / 
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(1) Test Area 1. This area is located on the northwest shore of Water Island 
on Ruyter Bay, just north of Carolina Point. The arca is curraitly occupied by a home and 
small parking garage. Two ammunition bunkers are locat.ed nearby. 
(2) Test Area 2. This area is located on the north side of Providence Point 
adjacent to Phillips Landing. The Test Area was dredged out several years ago in 
preparation for a small harbor, but was subsequently filled in again. 
(3) Test Area 3. This area is located at the point of Druif Bay, and is just 
east of the Water Island Hotel beach area. It has been reported that this area was excavated 
for fill in 1981 and subsequaitly refilled with soil from another location on the island. 
(4) Test Area 4. This area is located to the south and southwest of the 
Flamingo Bay Harbor. The site straddles the road from the deep-water dock. The area 
north of the road is relatively clear of debris. However, the area south of the road is the 
island junk yard with about SO abandoned vehicles. 
(S) Test Area S. This area is located south and southeast of the Flamingo 
Bay Harbor and is south of the road from the deep-water dock. This area was used to 
accumulate and bum debris from Hurricane Hugo in 1989. There is a substantial amount of 
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(6) Test Area 6. 'Ibis arca is located on the eastern shore of the southern part 
of the island, due cast of Flamingo Bay. This site has been extensively developed along the 
ridge line, and the lower parts of the site are along a rocky shore. 
(7) Test Area 7. This area is located on the north part of the island and 
extends from the point of Sprat Bay northeast to F.ast Gregge:rie Channel. The northern part 
of the Test Area is covered with a pond of red-<:0lored water. 
(8) Test Area 8. This area is now covacd by the Water Island Hotel. The 
hotel has not been re:paiied or occupied since its destruction by Hurricane Hugo. 
(9) Flamingo Bay Landfill and Warehouse Area. A metal warehouse was 
constructed by the Water Island Hotel near the deep-water dock for storage of vehicles and 
mate.rials. The wucbouse was constructed on an area filled in for this purpose. 1bc area 
south of the warehouse was the site where chemical bombs were discovered in 1966. 
The bombs were discovered while a dragline was removing unsuitable •Elephant Muck• 
material. After this discovery, the site was filled in and covered with borrowed soil to a 
depth of about three feet. Debris, abandoned vehicles, and scrap now cover the site. 
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(10) In addition to the Test Areas and the landfill site, salt water tidal pools 
around Water Island arc a primary potential target for dumping of OEW and chemical agent 
filled ordnance. 
d. The Anny turned ~ 
Water Lsland to the Department of the Interior (DOI) by an 
indefinite revocable permit. The DOI assigned the permit to the St. Thomas Development 
Authority (STDA) in 1951. The STDA then leased Water Island to Water Island, Inc., a 
local development corporation. On 11 Jul 1952, Public Law Sll (82nd Congress) authorized 
the transfer of Water Island from the DA to the DOI. On 10 Dec 1952, the DOI executed a 
new bse to the Water Island, Inc., which proceeded to develop the Island into a resort with 
many subleues. This lease expired on 31 December 1992. The Island is currently the site 
of a large tourist resort hotel (destroyed by hurricane "Hugo" in 1989) and is also inhabited 
by about 300 people during the winter season. Many cruise ships call in St. Thomas with 
many docking near Water Island. 
e. In 1966, during the construction of the Flamingo Bay warehouse, a crew 
employed by the lessee, Water Island, Inc., uncovered several 18Jgc objects that resembled 
bombs. An Bxp1osive Ordnance Disposal (BOD) team from Roosevelt Roads Naval Ba!e 
(San Juan, Puerto Rico) identified the objects as M· 70/M-78 serie,, chemical ordnance 
bombs. The EOD team indicated that this site had been used by the Anny as a chemical 
ordnance disposal area. The EOD team vented the bombs and warned the construction crew 
not to acavate in this area again. The lessee notified the DOI of the problem but no further 
investigations have been performed. No known injuries or othu problems have occurred at 
this site. The site is on the southwest part of the Island near Flamingo Bay along the 
seashore and is known locally as the Flamingo Bay landfill. It is an unstable area subject to 
storms and high tides. 
4. Sgtus UJidatc. 
a. In October 1985, the DOI sent a memo to Mr. Lewis D. Walker (DA Deputy 
Assiscant Secretary for Environment, Safety Ind Occupaticnal Health) requesting that the 
Army determine if Waier Island was ever used for chemical warfare testing or similar 
activities. No correspondence can be found of Mr. Walkec's reply, but subsequent to this 
DOI memo, Fort Segarra was added to the FUDS Inventory for a future Preliminary 
AsscsSll!eflt (PA). 
b. In the spring of 1989, Congressional Delegate Ron de Lugo of the Virgin Islands 
and Chairman of the House Interior Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs, 
introduced .legislation (HR 134S) which would authori7.c the Secretary of the Interior to 
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transfer title of Watu Island to the Government of the Virgin Islands. Status of this 
legislation is unknown in March 1993. 
c. In the summer of 1989, Jac.bonville District (CESAJ) commenced work on the 
Fort Segarra Inventory Project Report (INPR). 'Jbe final INPR was completed in June 1990, 
and forwarded by CEHND to HQUSACE for approval. On 20 Aug 1990, HQUSACE 
approved the INPR and authorized CEHND to proceed (subject to availability of funds) with 
the investigations and any removal actions required. On 24 Oct 90, CESAJ informed DOI 
of the approval of the INPR and the fact that the Corps would be commencing cleanup 
~tions in the near future. 
d. CEHND personnel met with TEU and Department of the Army (DA) on 19-20 
Dec 90, conceming their need for TEU assistance at Fort Segarra. LTC Doc Bishop, 
Director of the CWM Program at the DA, indicated that the TEU was unable, at that time, 
to provide transport and storage services for any CWM recovered at FFS. a: :swans &a 
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. Recently within DA and the Army Materiel Command {AMC), the 
seems to have shifted to calling MCOVe:red CWM a hazardous and toxic waste (H'IW) 
(l) By calling CWM an H1W item, CWM must be transported by an EPA licensed 
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rtcr and manifested as H'IW. The TEU is not an BPA licemed transporter and 
·vale contractors are not allowed by Army regulations to transport CWM. Simply put, this r;:'j) ~ 
that any CWM rccoveml in the future must remain on-site wbe:rc discovered. 
(2) There are only seven installations in the Continaltal United States (CONUS~~ 7 N ~ 
~ are authorized to store CWM. However, the commanders of these seven installations 
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transpOrt and storage of CWM-HlW. DOD would no longec control the CWM which is 
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contrary to Army regulations. 
(4) The above seven installations have nearly reached their physical capacity to store 
recovered CWM even though AR-So.6 says they mua accept the CWM. 'lbese installations 
will remain at or near capacity until such time as the Chemical Demilitarization Program 
teduces the CONUS military stockpile. 
(5) Finally, Johnston Island (JI) can no longec accept CWM for storage and 
demilitari7.ation from any areas of the world other than the Pacific Basin. This is a result of 
the •vcnatu Agn:cmcnt• where Ptcsidcnt Bush agreed with the Government of the Solomon 
Islands not to accept at n any CWM found outside~ Pacific Basin. ~fiat &llfeC i:SSUC9'_/ 
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e. On 9 Jan, 1991, CEHND formally requested in writing, Commander Army 
Material Command (AMC) and TEU support to cleanup at FPS. AMC was provided all of 
the pertinent background information and the reasons for the urgency. 
f. CEHND and CESAJ briefed the Virgin Is1ands Governor, Alexander Fairclly, on 
21 Mar 91, concerning the status of the FFS (Water Island) project and the U.S. 
Gow:mment's plans for eventual remediation of the site, as necessary. An overview of the 
CEHND Ordnance and Explosive Waste (OEW) Program was aha presented. Gow.mor 
Farrelly Rquesk:d that a search of military records be performed on all Fonnerly Used 
Defense Sites in the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
g. On 12 April 1991, CEHND, contracted with Ebasco, Inc. to perform an Archives 
Search of Fort Segarra and all other Fl1DS located within the U.S. Vugin Islands. The 
Archives Search Report was completed on 3 Jul 91. 
The history of Fort Segarra and the 
nature of the testing conducted there are conblined in the Archives Search Report. The 
report provided a Risk A.s!Hsment Code (RAC) of 1 for the Flamingo Bay 1andfill ma. 
Based on the RAC 1 scoring, CEHND determined that an Interim Remedial Action project to 
install a fence around the Flamingo Bay landfill site was necessary. 
h. On 18 Jul 91, CEHND and HQUSACE, briefed Congrcssional Delegate Ron 
Dcl.ugo on the status of the Water Island project. The findings of the recently completed 
Archives Search of the FFS and other FUDS in the U,S. Virgin Islands were discusacd. The 
primary conccm emphasized by CEHND was the RAC 1 (Flamingo Bay Landfill) site on 
Water Island. 
i. On 14 Aug 91, the Governor was briefed by CF.HNI> and CESAJ on the results of 
the Archives Search. A press release was issued to the public advising of the issuance of the 
Archives Report. Later that day representatives from CEHND and CESAJ held a public 
meeting on Water Island and briefed the residents on the report. They were also informed of 
the plans to fence the Flamingo Bay Landfill area and to complete topographic surveying of 
Water Island. 
j. A contract to fence the Flamingo Bay landfill site and to perform topographic 
surveying was awarded Ebasco, Inc., on 14 Aug 91. Installation of the fence was completed 
on 4 Oct 91, and topographic surveys ~ 
completed on 14 Nov 91. The Flamingo Bay 
Landfill site and test areas 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 were mapped at a scale of one inch equals 30 
Rel (l.==30'). In addition, the entire Water Island was planimetrically mapped at a scale of 
one inch equals 200 feet c1 • =200'). 
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k. Another contract was awarded to Ebasco, Inc. on 27 Sep 91, to prepare concept 
ordnance remediation work plans. The final concept work pJans were completed on 16 Mar 
92. These plans will be provided to the remediation contractor for incorporation into the 
final plans for the FFS project. 
l. The Governor's Press Secretary, Mr.James O'Bryan, was briefed by CEHND and 
CESAJ on 4 Dec 91 regarding the status of Wat.er Island project. On the same day a 
meeting was held with the residents of Wat.er Island. For the benefit of the island residents 
that were not at the 14 Aug 91 meeting, the Archives Search Report was discussed. The 
status of CEHND remediation contracting action was also discussed. The :residents were 
given an opportunity to obtain copies of the recently completed topo and planimetric maps. 
m. On 3 Feb 92, CEHND briefed the CF.sAJ Commander, COL Salt, on the history 
and status of the Water Island project. 
n. On 1 Jun 1992 a memorandum from General D. Reimer, Vice Chief of Staff, to 
the Chief of F.ngineas and others, declared the Fort Segarra and the Raritan Arnesal projects 
as CWM pilot projects with high priority in the DA. 
o. In June 1992, CFSAJ, CEHND and MTA, Inc. visited Water Island for the 
contractor's pre-proposal site visit. Brief meetings were held with Mr. James O'Brian, Mr. 
Bob Bunn, DOI territorial rcpxesentative, and with several local officials. 
p. In August 1992, the new Non-Stockpile Program Manager from USACMDA 
visited all former CWM test areas on Water Island. Again brief meetings were held with 
Governor's staff (Mr. O'Brian), DOI representative, and DPNR. Staff personnel from 
CEHND, USACMDA, CESAJ, CESAD, and HQUSACE accompanied the new Non-
Stockpile Program Manager. 
q. On 26 Aug 92 Project Management for the FFS project was assigned to CFSAJ by 
the Commander, CESAD. 
r. In September and October 1992, the National Park Service conducted cultural 
resources field investigations on Water Island. Twelve historic and archeological sites were 
identified during this extensive study. Some of the 12 identified sites are located in or near 
areas that may be investigated for the presence of chemical warfare material (CWM) as part 
of this project. 
s. On 30 Oct 92, the first FFS project coordination meeting was held at the 
Jacksonville District office. Representatives from CEHND, USACMDA, CFSAD and 
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CESAJ briefed Col Salt on status of project and roles and responsibilities of each 
organization. 
t. A follow-up project scoping meeting was held in Atlanta, GA on 11-12 Nov 92. 
Representatives from CEHND, USACMDA, and TEU provided a forum for the CESAJ 
Project Manager to initiate the development of the PMP. 
u. On 14-15 January 1993, a meeting was held in Huntsville, AL with all parties to 
discuss comments on the DRAFf plans for non-intrusive site characterization activities by 
the CEHND contractor, MTA, Inc .. 
5. PrQ,iect Description The proposed project activities will concentrate on the areas where 
chemical warfare material (CWM) testing exercises are suSl)CCt.ed to have been conducted in 
the late 1940's and early 19SO's. 
These areas have been identified through initial archives 
searches. Other areas suspected of containing conventional OF.W will also be investigated. 
Interim Removal Actions for OEW have been initiated to address areas which present an 
imminent and substantial danger to the public. The CEHND approach to the OEW problem 
is based on removing the imminent and substantial danger to the public. An Interim 
Removal (Remedial) Action (IRA) was performed at the Flamingo Bay landfill site by 
fencing the one acre (approx.) area. This action was initiated at this area since it was given 
a Risk Asse.1sment Code (RAC) 1, based on the finding of ordnance during the 1966 
construction in the area. 
6. Pmiect Maoaitement The Commander, South Atlantic Division (CESAD) has tasked the 
Jacksonville District (CESAJ) with the responsibility of Project Management for the project. 
In this regard, CESAJ will eotrclate the requirements of all responsible organizations and 
develop the FFS Project Management Plan (PMP). A comptthensive network of all program 
activities to be perlormed by CEHND, USACMDA, CESAJ, TEU, and others has been 
developed by CESAJ and is included as an Appendix C to the PMP. Primary responsibility 
for matters relating to Public Affairs will be CESAJ. In addition, the CESAJ Antilles Office 
in San Juan, Puerto Rico will be the primary point of contact for any matters involving the 
coordination and input of the local and federal governmental agencies in St. Thomas, U.S. 
Virgin Islands (USVI). 
The Corps of Engineers will act as the lead agency for the project initiating such actions 
as necessary in coordination with the supporting agencies to carry the project through 
remedial action (RA) (removal). As such, the Corps of Engineers is primarily responsible 
for the completion of the (RI/FS), the preparation of design documents, and the 
advertisement, award, and supervision and administration of the RA contracts for all items 
except those designated as the responsibility of supporting agency. The responsible 
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Authorized Contractor Officer (ACO) and their contractor will be responsible for obtaining 
all permits required for any phase of the project. The supporting agencies may negotiate 
with the Corps of Engineers and provide funding for any actions required as a part of other 
contractural arrangements. This items of work will be within the terms and conditions of the 
Memorandum of Understanding between USACMDA, USACE, and USACBDA. 
7. Indiyidual Project Manger Within the Corps of Engineers, project planning, 
engineering, design, and implementation is being managed under the Life Cycle Project 
Management concept. An Individual Project Manager (IPM) oversees the project through 
completion of Remedial Action (Removal). The !PM's role in the project implementation is 
to: 
a. Develop project schedules, budget, and funding requests based on inputs from other 
Corps of Engineers clements and the supporting agencies. 
b. Serve as primary point of contact between the supporting agencies and the Corps of 
Engineers. 
c. Ensure that project development continues on schedule within available funding. 
d. Ensure that changes or rcfinemmts to the proposed plan or schedules are fully 
coordinated with higher headquarters within the Corps of Engineers and with the supporting 
agencies. 
e. Ensure that various project products meet the specified objectives and needs of both 
the Corps of Engineers and the supporting agencies. 
f. Ensure that project funding for subsequent stages is requested and programmed in 
accordance with the overall project schedule. 
g. Report to the Deputy District Engineer for Project Management (DDF.(PM)), the 
District's Project Review Board, and the supporting agencies on the status of the project; 
and, 
h. Make adjustments as necessary to this document to keep it current and reflective of 
the project as it progresses through the various stages . 
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SECTION D - SCOPE OF WORK 
8. Seopc of Work 
a. The current strategy will include the non-intrusive site characterization activities at 
selected areas where CWM testing is suspected to have been conducted. This non-intrusive 
work will include a combination of the following types of activities: 
(1) shallow soil samples 
(2) magnetometer surveys 
(3) ground penetrating radar 
( 4) vegetation surveys 
(5) shallow groundwater samples 
b. The removal/relocation of significant non-Department of Defense (DOD) debris will 
be required prior to conducting the site characterization activities. The Department of 
Interior has indicated that it will cost-share in the expense of disposing of this non-DOD 
debris. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DOI and CEHND will 
describe the responsibilities, and actions requiied to complete this mission. Since much of 
the debris is abandoned motor vehicles it will be necessary to address hazardous and toxic 
waste (H1W) Woes. 
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c. Complete deW1s of these plans will be provided by the CEHND contractor, MTA, 
Inc., in Draft and Final form prior to start of any on-site activity. After the plans are 
approved by CEHND, CFSAJ, USACMDA, and TEU, they will be fully coordinated with 
all Fedenl and local agencies as well as the general public. 
d. Full compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the 
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as amended, will be completed prior to start of 
any non-intrusive or intrusive activity on a particular site. All field investigations, including, 
but not limited to soil samples (shallow or deep), water samples (shallow or deep), and 
clearing of vegetation, will be fully evaluated by CPSAJ and CEHND to determine the 
impacts of the proposed actions on the environmental or cultural resources of any particular 
area to be investigated. This information will then be coordinated by CFSAJ with 
appropriate Federal and territorial agencies. 
e. The results of this non-intrusive activity will determine the need for additional site 
characterization studies to include more intrusive work to verify subsurface anomalies that 
could be CWM or OEW. No intrusive activity will be allowed until all required plans have 
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f. Environmental Mitigation: The proposed actions during the site characterization 
phases should not require any mitigation plan. However, future remediation plans, if 
necessary, will be closely evaluated and will provide for environmental mitigation where 
necessary. 
g. Cultural Resource Work: Given the potential f~~ 
effects to the significant 
cultural resources on Water Island, a cul~lfahesources miti~~~i_Q!LPlan i!l be requircd for 
site investigations in areas that have been ~s-cormi · · ,,, SJ.gnificant cultural or 
archeological resources. F.ach area to be investigated for CWM will evaluated regarding the 
identification of cultural resources and the need for a mitigation plan will be determined 
before starting any non-intrusive (or intrusive) site characteriz.ation activities or remedial 
actions required. 
h. The following work plans will require approval by CEHND prior to start of any 
work by the CEHND contractor, MTA, Inc.: 
(1) Site Specific Work Plan (SSWP) 
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(3) Quality Control (QC) Plan 
(4) Chemical Data Acquisition Plan (CDAP) 
(5) Sampling, Analyzing, and Relocating of Non-DOD Debris 
(6) Property Management Plan 
(1) Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO) Tum-in Plan 
(8) Hurricane Preparcclnt:M, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 14 
i. USACMDA, TEU, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), National 
Environmental Health Center (NEHC). will monitor the development of the work plans and 
provide nlC<>mmeodati.ons to CEHND regarding the approval of such plans. 
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j. CESAJ will assume the lead in developing the environmental documentation and 
agency coordination necessary to meet NEPA and cultural resources requirements. 
Depending on the findings of the site cbaractcrization activities, additional environmental 
coordination and documentation may be required if any OEW or CWM material is located 
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k./us~ shall be designated as the generator, on behalf of DOD, and sahll be 
rcspon'siD!e for the storage, shipping, marking, manifesting, and disposing of any CWM 
material. 
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9. BEAL ESTATE REQUIREMENTS 
No real estate will be required. On 3 Jan 91, CEHND received from CESAJ the 
Rights-of-Entry (ROE) to enter DOI and lessee property to perform site investigation and 
clean-up work. The ROE was to expire on 14 Sep 1991 but was re-executed by CESAJ on 
20 Aug 91 with a new expiration date of August 1993. This expiration date will need to be 
extended again as additional time will be required to complete the investigations and required 
remedial actions where necessary. 
10. PROJECI IMPLEMENTATION 
The environmental restoration process is normally a four step process. The first step is 
a research into past operations. This is accomplished through a Preliminary Assessment 
(PA) which involves a records search and inspection to identify areas/sites of potential CWM 
contamination. The second step in the process is a RI/FS leading to the documentation of 
decisions reached during these investigations/studies. This step involves a field investigation 
to determine the extent and nature of contamination and an evaluation of remedial 
alternatives leading to the selection of an alternative in the document of decision. The third 
step in this process consists of RD and RA. These activities address the remediation of the 
CWM areas. 'They can include removing CWM from the site for treatment or disposal, 
containing the CWM on site, and treating the CWM on site. Remedial actions arc the final 
cleanup actions taken after the documented decision is issued. The final phase is the site 
closeout phase. During this phase which may be accomplished after any of the other three 
phases if appropriate, the decision is documented, Federal, State and local authorities are 
informed of the decision, and public notice of the closeout is accomplished. 
11. ASSUMPTIONS 
a. Prior to any restoration activity being conducted at an actual or suspected CWM 
location, preliminary assessments and remedial investigations of the suspected site are 
required to det.cnnine the nature of contamination. The remedial investigations along with 
the associated survey and sampling work and documentation is the responsibility of the 
USACE. The characterization efforts will provide information for the development of the 
overall plan for the remediation of the site. 
b. The activities associated with the physical removal of CWM from the site, or 
temporarily storing the CWM on site, ~ 
referred to as site operations/remedial activities. 
The TEU and USACE is responsible for the excavation/removal of the CWM from the 
excavation site and placing the CWM into specialized containers procured by USACMDA. 
H the CWM is to be 1cept in a temporary holding facility, TEU and USACE will ttansport 
the items to the holding facility and tum them over to USACMDA who will maintain and 
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provide security for the holding facility site. If the decision is made to destroy the CWM on-
site, USACMDA will be responsible for all destruction activities. 
c. If the excavated CWM cannot or should not be treated on-site, transportation of 
the material to a selected location will become necessary. Prior to transportation, an EIS 
~ust be prepared ~pleted, with a record of decision that identifies transportation as 
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Additionally as rccovm:d CWM are to be treated as hazardous waste, 
environmental documentation must be received for transportation, storage and destruction of 
the CWM. USACMDA, with the support of CBDA, is responsible for all aspects of the off-
site transportation of CWM. CBDA will obtain the necessary environmental documentation j:\ \L 
for transporting the CWM as hazardous waste including manifesting on behalf of DOD. All 
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transportation activities will be completed in accordance with Public Laws 99-121 and 91-
441. 
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site remediation. CESAJ and CBHND is accountable to ensure security, emergency 
rcspoose, chemical and ~losive safety, environmental compliance, medical support, 
chemical surety, quality assurance, public affairs, and other activities nc:ccssary for the safe, 
efficient destruction of CWM are effectively coordinated and properly executed. The 
USACE shall attempt to secure these sezvices through agreements with local agencies. 
However, as the USACE docs not have staff to provide all of the necessary technical 
support, USACMDA and CBDA will provide specialind CWM related technical support, as 
requited. 
f. USACE and USACMDA, through their respective site contractors, will establish a 
comprehcosive Occupatiooal Health Program (OHP) in compliance with applicable 
Occupational Safdy and Health Administration (OSHA) and DA standards to prevent, 
diagnose, and treat ex:ccptional illne.ues and injuries sustained in the performance of official 
duties. The contractor will incorpoi:ate all personnel directly supervising, supporting, or 
conducting NSCM operations into the OHP. 
g. Contingency Army Medical Department response capability for chemical accidents 
or incidents will be provided on a resource available basis. The scope and extent of such 
back-up medical support will be established in a memorandum of agreement between 
USACE, USACMDA, and the U.S. Anny Health Services Command. 
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Territory 
office hit 
by report 
Delegates disagree 
with study's solution 
By DAVID JUDSON -
Gannett News Sr.1ce. 
WASHINGTON -
A scathing new report re~ 
Thursday by Congress' watchdog office paints the feidcf-
al government's territories agency as adrift. mismanaged 
and possibly in violation of the law. 
The report describes territorial policy as all but n<9-
cxistenL It suggests widespread financial waste by IS 
government caused by overlapping programs with' offi-
cials unaware of one anotber' s existence. 
"FcdcraJ government lades dear goals and objec;.tivs 
for insular areas," reads tbe bcadliDe over ooe chapter • 
the 32-page report by Congress' General Acooulltilag 
Office. 
That chapter then goes on to detail bow a law passed 
by Congress in 1985 specifically ~ 
tbe seqetary 
of the Interior to develop by 1987 a detailed policy pl3ll 
for non-c:ontiguaus U~,Pacific poescssioos- inclndiag 
Hawaii and Alaska. 
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None of that has been done. 'lbe. GAO study notes 
that "according to an Interior official. the new acbninis-
tration is Joo.king at relations with the insular areas but 
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assessment of past federal policy 
~elegates have argued that 
ally carried out by the solicitor gen-
bas no plans to report in the near 
and th.e performance of OTIA. They 
while some central coordination for 
cral within each department. 
future" as required by law. 
questioned, however, .the GAO's 
territor!al matters is sorely needed, 
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Among evidence of waste and 
central recommendation for the 
enhancing the power and role of the 
I mismanagement by OTIA and other 
future. 
I~terior De~artment agen~y widely 
f"federal agenci.es, the GAO notes 
The cure, GAO suggests, is to 
viewed as rncompetent 1s nol the. 
that "due to a lack of coordination 
create an OTIA-run insular affairs 
answer. Republican Rep. Elton Gal-
Department of Commerce official~ 
committee as proposed by Interior 
legly of California, the ranking 
involved in trade promotional activ-
and run within the White House 
!"ember of the. Ho~se insular panel, 
ities for the Pacific insular areas 
Domestic Policy Council. 
mtroduced leg1slatmn last week that 
were unaware of videos promoting 
"The report seems to have the 
would ab.olish OTIA altogether. De 
tourism and investment in these 
design of jump-starting a proposal 
Lugo said Thursday he may co-
The explanation GAO officials 
offered to delegates Thursday was 
that the investigation originally was 
requested last year by Allen Stay-
men, then the chief territorial staffer 
to Sen. J. Bennett Johnston of 
Louisiana. Subsequently, Staymen 
left. Johns.ton t~ take a job as deputy 
·assistant mtenor secretary, the No. 
2 job at OTIA. 
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areas produced with Department of 
that had stagnated," said Delegate 
sponsor that bill. 
the Interior grant funds." 
Robert Underwood of Guam. "That 
Among the hundreds of sirr.ilar · 
When Staymen changed branch-
The report also notes that 20 
the GAO didn't even consult the 
reports produced each year by · es of government, the congressional 
federal agencies spend grant money 
delegates, and that they didn't even 
GAO, the one issued Thursday is · researchers followed him. So did 
in the territories, and no one in the 
know about the report, just stinks." 
unique in that it does not spe-dfy 
the vision· of proper territorial poli-
federal government knows the total 
"The only people the GAO 
who requested it and is labeled .-.s a .. cy, which first was part of legisla-
l.federal spending in the territories. 
talked to for this thing were in 
report to Interior Secretary Bruce :. lion proposed by Johnston, later 
"There is no comprehensive list-
OTIA, and they still conclude the 
Babbitt. 
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· '-was policy proposed by OTIA and 
ing of all federal program spending 
OTIA is full of problems," said V.I. 
As an arm of Congress, GAO . on Thursday was the policy being 
on economic development in the 
Delegate Ron de Lugo~:·we are not 
has no mandate to produce repQl1S 
s.uggested by GAO. 
insular areas," the study said. 
going to support anything that 
for members of the executive 
! 
"It's pretty Machiavellian," de 
Delegates from the territories 
enhances the role of OTIA -
quite 
branch. Such investigations sought 
Lugo said. "But it's also very trans-
. , generally agreed with the report's 
the opposite." 
by Cabinet secretaries are tradition-
, parent." 
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By PITUI l!llLaR 
Oannett News hrvtoe 
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,plainta by V.I. officlal11h1t the plan, lni-
tllled lut yev by the Bush administra-
tion, dqes not take Into ICCOUnl lhe terri-
Lury .Morgan, Interior's director of leg· 
islalive and publicafl1lrs. 
WASHINOTON -
The Interior 
Department's new message to Waler 
Island realdcnta who want to buy the fed· 
er1I land on which they've built their 
hornet is: ;No Sile" -
at legt~or DO'f. 
The Orntoa 1dminlatrationil put on 
hold cflorta to sell off the Island property 
so Interior officl1l1 c1n reconsider 
w!>ethcr the V.1. government Is getting a 
fair dell. 
tory'• iotciiili 
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rior Secrewy Bruce Blbbitt by V.1. Del-
egate to Congress Ron de Lugo and Sen. 
Bennett Johnston, D-La., chalnnen of the 
House and Senate 1ubcommi1tec1 that 
ovcnee territorill miners. 
. "We will not be taking any actions J 
wtth rcg~rd to Water Island, other lhan t 
our ongoing environmental llludies until \ 
this review is completell," Morgan ~id. 
"It looks like we arc still in limbo " 
said William Bate, president of the 'Wat;r 
Island Civic Association. "There is a 
great deal of uncertainty over here." 
The del1y comes in response to com-
"The new secretary agreed not 10 
finalize 1ny contncts, enfon:e any dcld-
llnca or take 1ny olhcr irrevocable 1ctioa 
until further review had been made," said 
Bate said he Is certain most Water 
Island residents want to buy the land 
See ISLAND, page 2 
The Daily News, Thurtt.lay, Maren 26, 1993 
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with the Senate ex"ullve director before 10 
John Cable TV . 
ISLAND: No one will have to move until Issue resolved 
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their homes are on and would like 
to have the mailer settled. 
The Bu1h admlnl1tratlon would 
have allowed all tboae leuing prop-
erty on the federally owned, 500· 
1cre isl1nd in St, Thomu Harbor·to 
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buy the l1nd at prices bued on 
appr1l11la commlnioned by the 
federal government. 
V.I. officials w1nt only those 
people who have built homes or 
buslnes1e1 on leased property to be 
allowed lo buy 1ha1 land, which is 
sublet through a muter lease-holder 
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Water Island Hotel ind Beach 
Cub lJd. 
Undeveloped land then would be 
auctioned to V.1. c:ltlzen1, and any 
unsold property wouhl go to the 
V.1. government for pub and other 
public UICI. 
The delay is the latest in a aeries 
of problem1 UIOclated with lhe fed-
eral government'1 lntenlion to relin-
q ulsh ownership of the island, 
which It hu lused out for priVlte 
use since t 9S8. 
Under pressure from island resl-• 
dents to resolve the m111e1, the 
Bush 1dmlnistratlon hid the proper-
ty 1ppraiscd last year ind planned 
to sell the leased Iota by Int Dec. 
27, when the muter lease expired. 
The entire itland, with all build-
ings 1nd other improvements, was 
V1lued 11 about $47 million, and 
prices were set accordingly for es.ch 
individual lot. 
The Interior Department sent 
sale offers out to 1bou1 140 people 
leasing property on the island, 
including Sprat Bay Corp., which 
holds a sub-lease that ihcludes 
about 90 lots. 
About 9S lease-holders ex-
pressed some intereat in purc:h11ing 
their leased property, according to 
Morg1n, 1nd about 30 of lhose have 
returned signed contracts. 
The Interior Dep1nment hu nol 
given 1ny time11blc for completing 
its review or any nec:essary revision 
of the Water Island sale plans. 
However, department officials 
said those living on leased property 
11 the she will not be required to 
move until or unless the situation is' 
resolved. 
SAN JOOE PRom:T PROORESS REPCRT 
HUllBER 61 
l Nove!l!ber 1947 through 31 October 1948 
BY San Jose Proiect Technical Staff 
COPY HO. 2~ 
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HEADQUARTERS,. SAN JOSE PROJECT 
Office of the Technical Director 
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 
10 November 19tJ: 
SUBJECT-: San Jose Project Progress Report No.· 61 
Period 1 November 1947 through 31 October l948 
TO: 
Chief, Chemical Corps 
Department of <f,he Arll\Y 
Tempo nri: 
Washingtcn 25, D. c. 
ATTENTICI'1~ 
Pi:-uject Coordination Committee 
a. All "!C:r''c o:f the Technical Branch was brought to an abrupt 
halt on 23 December J.947 when the project was notified that San Jcse 
Island would :!lave to be evacuated immediately due to the failure ot 
the United States and Panamanian Governments to agree to a renewal 
of the lease. Betwee::l. this date and the 28th day of JatlUllry 1948, 
when the island was formally returned to the custody of the Panamanian 
Government, all efforts were directed toward the evacuation of the 
island. During this month temporary locations in the Canal Zone were 
found for the equipment and personnel. 
The moire was completed and 
exploratory trips were made looking for a new home for the project. 
b. From the evacuation date until early in May 1948 the 
technical activities of the project were concentrated in an area at the 
mouth of the Cbagres River on the Fort Sherman Reservation, CanB:l Zone. 
All technical personnel were engaged in guarding and rehabilitating 
the toxic munitions transferred f'rom San Jose Island. The main body 
of the San Jose Project troops and the San Jose Project Headquarters 
were during this time located at Fort Clayton, Canal Zone. 
The on:y 
test carried on was the Surveillance Test for Bomb, Particulate, 4-lb. )' 
_E-1 for Camp Detrick. This is the subject of Report No. 132 listed 
in paragraph two below. 
c. ·In the latter par!;. of the· stay in the Canal Zone all 
energies were directed toward the move to the project•s present home 
on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands._ The work of evacuatµig from San Jose 
Island to the Canal Zone and the reshipping from tho Canal Zone to the 
Virgin Islands was performed by personnel of the project. 
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d. 
A small advance party was dispatched to the Virgin 
Islands on JO March 1948 and was followed by a larger party on 
14 April 1948. 
The mission of these parties was to make the new 
station habitable· for the main body. 
The greater portion of the 
equipment o:f San Jose Project arrived at St. Thomas aboard the 
Colonel William J. O'Brien on 4 May 1948. Personnel, military, 
civilian and dependents was airlif'ted from Panama to Virgin Islm. 
in small implements. 
The toxic chemicals were towed over on. two 
f'ive hundred ton ocean-going barges aITiving at St. Thomas on 21 
May 1948. 
The explosives were brought over in the hold of an FS 
boat arriving on 27 M!iy 1948 arrl completing il.e movement from tho 
Canal Zone. 
e. San Jose Project moved into a tarmer tr. s. Navy Sub-
marine Base just west. of the tovm of Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas. 
There there wer•: barracks, administration buildings, and shops 
adequate for th~ ,-.dn post. 
However, as should be apparent there 
were no teohnic'.ll facilities of the pec:ulla.r nature needed by the 
San Jose Project. The Technical Branch has spent nearly all it's 
energies since that time inventorying and rehabilitnting it 1s 
equip11W3nt nnrl preparing and planning for further operations. The 
requireme:ib~ for technical facilities of" the project have been 
subm:ittc1 er.cl are under consideration by the higher echelons of 
the Department of the Army. 
Since this project has been tr<lDSferred 
to St. Thomas an area of over 2,000 acres comprising the western_ 
tip of St. Thomas bas been taken over for test areas. The only 
other test areas are .located on Water Island, a smal.l isl!lnd just 
across the channel from the main post; Water Island is also the 
site of the Toxic Storage Ya.rd. 
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battery-charging room has been improvised and operations b;r means <.:::: 
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of temporary expedients will be undertaken shortly. 
A program of 
tests has been ra~~~ ..... ed containing fi:fty-five tests. Tests for 
outside agencies are -also being run. 
2. 
STATUS OF REPORTS 
a. San Jose Project Report No. 129, Static Test of Three 
7.2 Inch Rocket Heads, HQ Filled, During Rain, performed on 30 
October 1947, was distributed during the period covered by this 
report:. 
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b •. San Jose Project Report No. 99, Surveillance of VXL 
was distributed in October 1948. 
(SJPPR No. 61) 
c. San Jose Project Report 132, Surveillance Test for 
Bomb, Particulate, 4-lb • ., E-_l, is in preparation. 
d. 
Interim Report on Test No. 89, Surveillance of Bombs, 
Chemical, 125 pound, T3, H filled Heresite coated and T3, HD 
filled not coated, was distributed 2 September 1948. 
e. Interim Report on Test No. 99, Surveil.l.ance o:f VKL 
was distributed 25 August 1948. 
3. 
T-EST CN CANISTERS :ti and M2 for COLLECTIVE PRC1l'ECTORS UNDER 
TROPICAL WEATHER GIJNDITICN3 ·(To be SJHl No. 92 and to be run in 
connection wit.h G~ •J B-ue!':i Test 744) 
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T:'le 
ryr_.U:l.!-It3r:~ f.:·t' this test has been set up in ::i. 
small building "t.. "::h"" 
ma~·..n baAe. 
As has always 'Jeen true before, 
the prind. ~ 
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,~.: i' "';.•J:'i.l ty bas been with the Dicldnsen meters. These 
meters btnri:i ".::;;-:;.:. '::)tkad on by the Instrument Engir.eer of this project, 
the head c-f -;·:.-~ I~~~l'Ulllent Laboratory of Tec~'T.c~J- 00~nd and are 
present:.:;~ bn~nc~ s-:.·~ied by the Laboratory Oft·i-:;e:.- o: this prrJje~t. 
No pos5.·=::-,.-,; 
:·:.:·.n.:..1.~s have been ·obtained as yet :;u:·; ther3 ~s 8::>me indi-
catio:u ;,~:, "~ 
~;·:.!"'! i ~s·l;rument can be made to function. 
!!1 c>ase ·Ghis 
does !.!~ r:r.;·:.:i :.o be true shortly this project will t't."!'11 tl:e instru-
mentation ·p~~blem over.to the Proving Ground Section for ~elution. 
4. 
STATIJS OF. TESTS 
u. 3an Jose Project Plan of Test No. 135, Surveillnnce of 
Unstabilfra·1 GK in P!70. 1'\'IS, and 'lr/9 Bombs, has been concurred in and 
will be :.:ut:'..e'""d as rJc.:.:-i as proper sampling bottles are received 
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Bombs; Chei!:fr·a! ... 125 :_:iou..'"ld, TJ 1 H :filled Heresite coated and.T3, HD 
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1948. · ·'fher9' are eigrr:.. ~ections to this· test-and i:t :.s hoped that they 
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PROORAM 00 G AGENTS 
All tests on G agents will be held in abeyance until Test 
No. l.36, Static Test o:f M70 Bomb, H Filled, is completed. 
(S.rPPR No. 61) 
6. 
METECROLOOY 
a. Weather summaries :for June, .Tuly, August, September, 
and October 1948 for San .rose Project, St. Thomas, Virgin Island1;; 
are included in Appendix A. 
Also included in Appendix A is a 
weather SW!IJ!m'Y' by months from January 19.30 through May 1948. 
These data were obtained from the local Weather Burenu which is 
a part or the Harbor Master's Of:fice. Coordinntion between those 
data and data obtained later by this project ma.y not be per:fected. 
b. 
The 6th Air Weather Squadron has established at San 
Jose Project a Meteorological Observation Station in cb.~rge of an 
Air Weather Sergeant. This station will be in :full operation within 
the month. 
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PERSCWNEL 
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Personnel turn-over at this project has beon quite 
heavy. 
To illustrate this a list is given here showing· the incum-
bents 0£ the various positions on the 31 October 1947 and on 31 
October 1948. Those officers who S/lW duty on San Jose Island are 
marked with an asterisk. 
Col. Lowell A. Elliott 
Commanding Officer 
Col. Lowell t... Elliottll-
Col. Norman D. Gillet 
Technical Director 
Col. Paul R. Smith 
Col. Raymond T. Beurket 
:?ost Inspector 
Lt. Col. Richard Escude 
C & P Officer 
Maj. Rura O. Ball 
Post Engineer 
Maj. William Kittel 
Maj. Richard T. ·c1ark 
Capt. Janes N. Granade,Jr.Asst. Post Engineer 
Capt. Jay S. Stockh.ardt 
Executive Officer, 
Capt. Jay S. Stockbardt* 
Technical Branch 
Capt. William Bridges 
Post Property Off'icer Capt • .Jame.s N. Granade, J- x 
Capt. Chester Domlxt-owski 
Munitions Develop-
Capt. Harry Fogarty 
Capt. Luke H. West· 
Capt. Robert J. Eder 
Capt. Al'\dn H. BowleSi· . 
Capt. Peter J. Ryari 
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Asst. Property O.fficer 
Technical Branch . ·Capt. Luke H. West* 
Club Of'f'icer 
Capt. Lawrence M. 
Dell:'_1.f.~"· 
Transportation o. 
Capt. Alvin H. Bowles* 
Commanding otf'icer, . Capt. Clifton o. Duty* 
Hq. & Hq •. Det. 
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lat Lt. Kasmir R. Czarny 
Chaplain 
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Capt. Donald W. Helm 
Special Serdo'es · o. Capt. DouglJls P. Hillhouse 
1st Lt. Joseph L. Beals 
Communications o. 
Capt. Edward P. Gonners 
1st Lt. Henry M. Cook 
Poat Surg13on 
Capt. Henry M. Cook* 
Technical Branch. 
Capt. Kermeth W. Copeland 
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Post Exchange o. 
1st Lt. William G. Greer Mess Officer 
lat Lt. Alois Steinbach 
Technical Branch 
1st Lt. Geof'f'rey Marshall Munitions O:ff'icer 
Technical Branch 
Provost Marshal 
1st Lt. Stephen D. Noyes Asst. Procurement 
Officer 
Technical Branch 
1st Lt. James w. Startt 
Asst. Post Engineer 
-Capt. John K. Jouet::. 
1st Lt. Bruno J. Ja.ll:·"'·· 
Capt. Lawrence E. P.·3! .'-: 
Capt. Edward G. &E. _ · 
lst Lt. Ralph S. Tl.r:r.·.,;·· 
lst Lt. Louis o. El.3ae5t'. 
Capt. Cornelius Scbm::llzlc 
b. During the period covered by this report there have been 
a great many visitors to the project. The more important ones of' these 
are listed below: 
2 Jnn 48: Lt. Col. Terrell arrived SJP to confer with the 
Technical Director on the disposition of equipment. 
5 Jan 48: Col. Cook arrived SJP for conference regarding evacuation. 
8 Jan 48: Maj .Gen. Waitt, Chief, Chemical Corps, arrived for 
inspection prior to evacuation. 
17 Apr 48: Col. Creasy, Army Chemical Center, Md,., arrived for 
official visit at St. Tho~s, V. I. 
26 Apr 48: Maj. Campbell, Research 8c Engineering Division, Army 
Chemical Center, Mi., arrived SJ'P-on official visit 
regarding technical activities on St. Thomns, V ~1. 
4 May 48: Conference held in CO's office between Col. Rodi~k, 
USAF; Lt. Col. Hartel, G-3 Antilles; and Maj. KiVtel, 
C&P Officer, this project. Subject: Establishment 
of air flights. 
10 May 48: 
Mr. George B. W~lson, Army Chemical Cenfur, l&l., 
arrived SJP on technical activities. 
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14 May 48: Lt. Col.- Rosenbaum,- G-4 Antilles, arrived SJP tor 
conference with CO. 
·17 May 48: Col-. Whelcmel, AI-ea_PetroliUJI! Officer, USARCARIB, 
arrived SJP to iDSpcct diesel tank fam here. 
21 May 48: Lt. Col. O'Reilly, Antilles Chaplain, arrived SJP 
·, for conf'erence with CO. 
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·26 May 48: Maj. Fath, Antilles Exchange Service, arrived for 
coni'erence regarding Post Exehange this project. 
28 May 48: Capt. Maylard, Civilian Personnel Of'f'icer, lmtill' 
Dept., arrived SJP to discuss civilian job amlysi~~ 
with co. 
10 Jun 48: Maj. Gen. Waitt arrived £or Post Inspection. 
11 Jun 48: Capt. Bryan, ID, arrived for Malaria Control; Mr. 
Patrick, fire commissioner, arrived f'or·fire 
inspection. 
17 Jun 48: Col. Cook, G-2 Antilles, arrived f'cr conference with 
CO and Security Officer. 
-20 .Tun 48: Maj. Gen. Waitt arrived SJF for conference with CO. 
2 Jul. 48: 
Maj. 0 1Grady, Public Relations OC.ficer, arrived to 
see co. 
9 Jul 48: General Porter, Commanding General, Antilles, arrived 
f'or con£erence about and tour of project. 
14 J'ul 48: -Lt. Colonels Menard, Silvers, Cowarts, and Major Gay 
arrived from Army Chemical. Center, Md., for inspection 
of pi:>st. 
Lt. Co1onel Gerrow, G-4, USARCARIB, arrived with 
Antilles Of".ficers for conference with CO. 
6 Aug 48: Lt. Col. Fingerson, Tra.nsport..1.tion Corps, arrived 
SJ'P for conference with CO and Transportation Officer. 
11 Aug 48: Dr. Harold Hodge, Army Chemical Center, Mi., arrived 
for activities concerning Technical Branch. 
2? Aug 48: Lt. Col. c. F.iscal arrived for conference with CO. 
10 Sep 48: 
Col. Foy arrived to see CO. 
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6 Oct 48: Col. Hines, III and Lt. Col, Rosenbaum arrived 
SJP for conference with CO. 
9 Oct 48: Submarine USS Quillbo.ck arriv&d SJP in connection 
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Army Chemicll Center, Mi. 
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Director of CW & Smoke, ottawa, Ontario, Canada 
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HEADQUARTERS, SAN JOSE PROJECT 
Office of the Technical Director 
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 
5 D.ecember 1948 
SUBJECT: 
San Jose Project Progress Report No. 62-
Period l November 1948 through 30 NovemT:ier i948 
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Chief, Chemical Corps 
Department of the Arrrr.t 
Tempo "K" 
Washington 25, D. c. 
ATTENTION: 
Project Coordination Com!!littee 
1. 
STATUS OF REPORTS 
a. The following reports were distributed during_ the 
period covered by this report: 
SJPR No. 132; Surveillance Test 
for Bomb, Particulate, 4 lb, 
E-1 
SJPR No. ST-1 , Druil' Bay 
- Meteorology 
Date of Test 
9 Feb 48 
thra:iu~h 
22 Oct-48 
5 Oct 48 
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14 Oct 48 
SJPR No. ST-2, Aluminum Sulfate 
3 Nov 48 
Water Treatment {By request 
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2. · STATUS OF TESTS 
Reoort Distributed 
1 Nov 48 (aoprox)° 
16 Nov 48 
19 Nov 48 
e.. Surveillance Test for Bomb, Particulate, 4 Lb, E-1, T€:~ ··.::..:::2 
Bombs used in this test were shipped back to Camp 
Detrick, Maryland, during the week or 15·Nov 48. 
b. Suryei11ance of T-3 Bombs, Test No. ?9 
Sug~ested amendments to test procedure were received 
from R & E Office, Army Cml Center, Md., and these amendments are 
being incorporated before preceding with the test. · 
c. Static Ffring of M 70 Bomb, HD F'illed, Test No. 136 
The first phase of this test was completed on 23 Nov 
48. 
An interim report covering this phase of the test is in preparati~n. 
Subsequent phases a~e scheduledto be run at a rate of one a week. 
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d. Surveillance of Unstabilized CK in M 70, M 78 & M 79 
Bombs, Test No. 135 
·This test will be started on or about 6 December 1948 
e. Test on Canisters M l & M 2 for Coll. Prot. under 
Tropical Weather eonditions, Test No. 92 
Study of Diclronsen neters to be used in thi.r test is 
in progress under direction of Lab. Officer. 
3. METEOROLOOY 
a. Weather s=y for the month of November 19i8 is 
included as Appendix A. 
4. 
EQUIP.ME?IT 
a.. The F.3 ~59 arri VGd on ~ November carrying ~ 
tons of 
fencing to be used in isolating property held on the western cPd of 
the island. 
5. 
VISITOJ?S 
a. During tre period covered by this report the following 
persons visited the project: 
3 Nov 48: 
Col. H. !. Cols arrived on TDY and was conduoted 
on a tour of technical installations and test areas. 
9 Nov 48.: 
Messrs. Clerk and Mendes, Antilles Area Office, 
Panama Eng. Dist, San Juan~ P. R. arrived in cor>.nection 
with engineer activiti&s related to development and 
building program on western end of the island. 
21 Nov 48: 
Mr. Wendell H. Kayser, Camp Detrick, Md. arrived in 
c~nnection with technical activities. 
26 Nov 48: 
Major W. E. Williamson arrived in connection with 
technical activities. 
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COOSTRUCTION 
a. A weather station was constructed during tr.e month of 
November and will be prepared to initiate 24 hour operation on 1 
December 1948 • 
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PERSONNEL 
a. Colonel Faul R. Smith arrivGd on 9 Nov 48·and assumed 
duty as Technical Directer tHs station. 
b. Colonel Lowell A. Elliott depal'ted for iiashington, D.C. 
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on TDY on 29 November 1948. Colonel Paul R. Smith assumed Col!lllland 
this station for durJtion of hlis absence. 
c. lli.u Margaret B. Thorton arrived 30 November 1948 frori_ 
Technical Command Librury , Army ChemicaL Conter, Md. for TDY of 
approximately 30 days to organize a Technical Library this station. 
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Tempo "K" 
Washington 25, D. C. 
ATTENTICN: 
Project Coordination Committee 
1. STATUS OF REPORTS 
a. 
The following reports were distributed during the period 
covered by this report: 
Date of Test 
SJPR No. 136, Static Firing of 
23 Nov 48 
Yr10 Bomb, HD Filled, Phase 
l, Interim Report to Chief, 
Proving Ground Section, 
Development Br., R&E Division, 
OCCMLC, Army Chemical Center, lhl. 
S.TPR No. 136, Static Firing of 
M'lO Bomb, HD Filled, Phase 
2, Interim Report as in 
Phase l. 
S.TPR No. 136, Static Firing of 
M70 Bomb, HD Filled, Phase 
3, Interim Report as in 
Phase 1. 
S.TPR No. 136, Static Firing of 
M'!O Bomb, HD Filled, Phase 
4, Interim Report as in 
Phase l. 
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2. . STATUS OF TF..STS 
·a. Surveillance of Unstabilized CK in WO, 1!78 and ~9 
Bombs, SJPFT No. 135. 
The first sampling in connection with this test was 
performed on 1 December 1948. 
Initial sampling of M78 and M79 
bombs has been completed. 
Sampling of h."70 bombs is being delayed · / 
pending arrival of tapping and sampling devices. 
b. Tei?t on Canisters Ml .:ind U2 for Collective Protactors 
Under Tropical Weather Conditions, SJPPI' No. 92. 
This test hns been abandoned as directed by letter from 
the Chief, Research and Engineering Division dated 9 December 1948. 
c. Location of Entrances to Gasproof Shelters in Relation 
to Prevailing \'finds, SJPPr No. 102. 
Work on this to st will be in! tinted as directed in a 
letter free the Chief, Research and Engineering Division, dated 
9 December 1948. 
d. Test of Suit, Protective, One-Piece, Impermeable, ElRl, 
a.nd Related Items Under Extreme Heat Load, SJPPl' ~o. 180. 
Material for use in this test has been received at this 
site. Actual conduct of the test will begin upon receipt of further 
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e. Sta tic Firing of WO Bomb, HD Filled, SJPFT No. 136 
The £irst four of eight phases of this test have been 
performed and interim reports distributed to Chief, Proving Ground 
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Army Chemical Center, Maryland fc:tr comment. 
· f. Tests at this site in connection with Naval personnel. 
Information has been received that the San Jose Project 
will once again be called upon to cooperate with the Navy in tests to 
be conducted by Naval personnel at this station. Personnel and equip-
ment are expected to arrive this station during the month of January 
1949. 
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METECROLOOY 
a. Weather summary .for the month of" December 1948 is 
included as Appendix A. 
4. 
SAN JCBE FROJECT TECHNICAL LIBRARY 
a. 
Miss Margaret B. Thornton, who arrived 30 November 1948 . 
from the Technical Comoand Library, Army Chemical Center, lld., is 
making progress in the organization of the Technical Library at this 
station. 
Much rel!lains to be accomplished; 
however, since her arrival, 
over forty footlockers of material have been examined and .filed. 
Indexing or this material is nov1 under way. 
5. 
VISITCRS 
a. During the period covered by this report the .following 
persons have visited the project. 
11 Dec 48 -
General Wedemeyer, Deputy Chief of" Sta.ff", 
arrived for a short tour of inspection 
this project. 
14 Dec 48 -
Colonel Haugen, Major Moore, Major Hurt, 
Major Caldwell, Mr. Wetter and two EM arrived 
on TDY of approximately two days i.n co:oneo-
tion with Technical activities. 
14 Dec 48 -
Major General Alden H. Waitt, Chief", Chemical 
Corps, arrived f"rom Washington, D. c., on 
approximately four days TDY on command 
!'unctions. 
6. 
PERSClrnEL 
a. Colonel Lowell A. Elliott returned f"rom TDY in Washington, 
D.C., on 8 December 1948. 
b. A letter was sent to Civilian Personnel Of"f'icer, Fort 
Brooke, Puerto Rico, requesting that a l!lan be recruited to rill the 
position of Laboratory Aide, SP-4, for Technical Branch this project. 
c. The resignation of' Mr. N. R. ·1;•fr1reheic, Instnment Engineer 
this station was received and approved e.ff"ective 27 December 1948. 
d. A letter bas been sent to the Of"f"ice o:f the Chief, 
Chemical Corps, requesting the initiation o:f recruitment of civilian 
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personnel for work in the Technical Branch this project. 
e. 
TDY orders are pending on an Engineer and a Laboratory 
Technician to be sent for work with Technical Branch this project. 
f. A four-man labor crew has been organized to work for 
Technical Branch. Such necessary duties as maintenance and repair wi:~ 
be perforr.ied by this group. 
g. 
The official holiday pericd began on 23 December 1948 
to run through 6 January 1949. During this period only one third o£ 
the personnel assigned this project were required to be present for 
duty on any given day. Technical activities were, of necessity, held 
to a minimum during this period. 
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·tlomunll• Project Manager; (baCk row) Mike Omelia, Project Manager; 
Gene Sloan, USA TODAY; Jacquelyn Gritfln, PubllC Affairs; and LOU Toth 
SOUtll Aorida Water Management Oistr\ct. 
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Lt. Col Stephen Benton discusses the next phase of work for the Water Island Project to the residents of 
Water Island. 
Water Island Update 
In August 1991, the Corps of Engineers 
published the first information bulletin 
and held the first community meeting widt 
Water Island residents to inform them of 
the stalllS of the remedial investigation for 
the Wata Island (formerly Fort Segarra) 
Project Since that time, two community 
meetings, one in 1991 and the latest in 
February 1994,have bcenheld,alongwidt 
thcdislnl>utionofsixinformationbulletins. 
February's meeting discussed the 
conttacwr's (MT A Inc.) current plans for 
mobilization and start up of noninsttusive 
field wort. Taking place in Marcil and 
April, site characterization wort will look 
for subsurface metallic objects for the 
purpose of developing detailed maps. These 
siie investigations will detmnine if future 
w<rt is nr.cded for the removal of materials. 
If no additional work: is warranled, the 
project will be closed out; but if more work 
is determined necessary, it is lentataivly 
scheduled for laie 1994. 
(From left) LI. Col. Benton, Elsa Jimenez, 
Capt. Martinez (Huntsville), Vem 
Skinner (USACAMDA), Robert Bridgers, Roger Fitzpatrick (Huntsville) prepares to 
brief Virgin Island governor's representative James O'Bryan on scheduled work for-
Water Island. 
Thelalestpublicmeelinginvolvedreprescntatives 
from Jacksonville District, Huntsville Division, 
the Antilles Office, the U.S. Army Chemical 
Material Desttuction Agency and the Water 
Island Residents As,,ociation. 
Past work: conducted on Water Island includes: 
an Archive Search Report completed in August 
1991; topographic mapping wort prep8red and 
made available to W Bier Island Residenls 
Association in January 1992; a chain 
link fence installed around the flamingo 
Bay Landfill area in November 1991; 
and inspection visits by technical 
personnel and coordination meetings 
widt lerritorial officials held throughout 
1992 and 1993. 
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Research and Engineering Division OCCmlC, 
Army Chemical Center, Md. 
Secretary, Research Council, OCCmlC, Bldg. 330, 
Army Chemical Center, Md. 
Coaumnding Officer, Cml C Technical Command 
Army. Chemical Center, Md. 
Chie.f, Medical Division, Army Chemical Center, Md. 
Technical Director, Camp Detrick, Frederick, Md. 
President, Cml C Board, Army: Chemical Center, Md. 
Commanding Officer, Edgewo~ Proving Grri>Wld, 
Army Chemical Center, Md. 
Librarian, Research and Development Board, General Staff, 
U. S. Army, Research and Develop~nt Division, 
Washington, D.C. 
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Commission, 1901 Constitution Avenue, N. w., 
Washington, D.C., Attention: Chemical Officer 
Mr. R. Kingan, British CW Representative, British Joint 
Services Mission, Room 475, 1785 Massachusetts Ave., N.W 
Washington, D.C. (Thru: Chief, Res &Eng Div, 
Army Chemical Center, Md.) 
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SJP Technical files 
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HEAflQUARTERS, SAN JC:Si PROJECT 
Office of the Technica~'birector 
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 
4 February 1949 
SUBJECT: 
San Jose Project Progress Report No. 64 
Period 1 January 1949 through 31 January 1949 
TO' 
Chief, Chemical Corps 
Department of the Army 
Tempo "K" 
Washington 25, B. C • 
ATTENTION: 
Project Coordination Col!lmittee 
1. STATUS OF REPORTS 
a. 
The following reports were distributed during the period 
covered by this report: 
.I1lli 
SJPR No. 136, Static Firing of 
M70 Bomb, HD Filled, Phase 
5, Interim Report to Chief, 
Proving Ground Section, 
Development Branch, R&E Division 
CX:CmlC, Army Chemical Center, Md. 
SJPR No. 136, Static Firing of 
M70 Bomb, HD Filled, Phase 
6, Interim Report as in 
Phase 5. 
SJPR No. 120, Test of Mask, Gas, 
Service, Combat, E48-ll-El6, 
Interim Report to Chief, Prov. 
Gr. Sec., Dev. Br., R&E Div., 
Army Chemical Center, Md. 
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Date of Test 
Report Distributed 
13 Jan 49 
21 Jan 49 
25 Jan 49 
31 Jan 49 
Sept. 47 
25 J~ 49 
(SJPPR No. 64) 
2. 
STATUS OF TESTS 
a. Sta.tic Firing of M70 Bomb, HD Filled, SJPPI' No. 136. 
The fifth phase of this test has been performed and 
an interim report distributed to Chief, Proving Ground Section, 
Development Branch, Research & Engineering Division, a::cmic, Army 
Chemical Center, Md. 
The sixth phase has also been performed and an 
interim report subi:d.tted aa iii Phase S. · . _.._, ··. 
b. Test of Mask, Gas, Service, Combat, E48-ll-El6, 
SJPPT No. 120. 
An interim report covering results or this test has 
been sent to Chief, Proving Ground Section, Development Branch, 
Research & Engineering Division, O::CmlC, Army Chemical Center, Md. 
The final report will be distributed earl7 in February. 
c. Surveillance of Bombs, Chemical, 125 Pound, T-3, 
H Filled, Heresite Coated and T-3, HD Filled, Not 
Coated, SJPPI' No. 89. 
Results of sampling performed on 12 January 1949 are 
included as Appendix B. 
d. 
Location of Entrances to·Gasproof Shelters in Relation 
to Prevailing Winds, SJPFT No. 102. 
Plan of test has been rewritten and submitted to Chief, 
Proving Ground Section, Development Branch, Research & Engineering 
Di vision, OOCml.C, Arey Chemical Center, Md. for approval. 
·a. Sta.tic Test in the Open of Nine 4.2 Inch Chemical Mortar 
Shells, GA Filled, SJPPI' No. 130. 
Plan of test prepared in 1947 is being rewritten to fit 
the conditions and facilities at St. Thomas as directed in a letter 
dated 10 January 1949, from the Chief, Research· and Engineering 
Di vision, a::cmlC, Army Chemical Center, PM. 
f. Aluminum Sull'ate Water Treatment, SJPPT No. ST-2. 
Dr. Luther B. Lockhart arrived on or about 22 January 1949 
from the Naval Research Laboratory, 1.'1ashington, D. C. in connection 
with further work on Aluminum Sulfate Weter Treatnent tests. 
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Tests in connection with Naval personnel. 
A group of Naval officers and enlisted men arrived 
.25 January 1949, for the purpose of com!ucting tests at this site 
J. 
METECROLCX:Y 
a. Weather sul'lll!IBry for the month of January 1949 is included 
as Appendix A. 
4. 
PERSONNEL 
a. Mr. Paul Geiger, a chemical engineer, arrived this project 
on TDY in connection with technical work. 
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Bomba stored oA dunnage in a well ventilated. building on 21 May 1948a 
(San Jo• Project, si. Thanas, Virgin !al.ands) 
A. Bombs, T-3, H .tilled, Heresite coated, Lot No. 3-6-45, EAi 99-l~'" 
B. Bombs, T-3, HD tilled, not coated, Lot No. 3-7-45, EAi 99-12-45 
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Tfgt. bomb casing 
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Wgt. agent removed 
(lbs.) 
:1gt. ot reaid.ue through 16 mesh 
screen 
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Wgt.. ot liquid agent (lbs.) 
Reaicba through 16 IDltSh 
screen 
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liquid agent 
(%) 
F.P., agent 
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K.P. ot distillate 
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Purit;y of agent 
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!Cl (total) 
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Fe as Pe c12 ( agent 
trom bomb) 
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Fe aa Pe Cl2 ( lat 
waab water) 
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Fe as Pe Cl2 ( 2nd 
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Office of the Technical Director 
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 
1 February 1949 
-SUBJECT: 
San Jose Project F "'•':..Tess Report No, 65 
Period 1 F"bruarr 19.'-.9 th:-oug'i 28 F::ibruary 1949 
TOs 
Chief, Che:nical Corps 
Department r,f the Army 
Tempo "K" 
Wash:l.;igton 25, D. C. 
ATTEN·i'ION: 
Project Coordination Committee 
-1. 
STATUS OF REPORTS 
a. 
The following reports were distributed during the period 
covered by this report: 
!ill& 
-SJPR No. 136, Static Firing of 
M70 Bomb, HD Filled, Phase 
7, Interim Report to Chief, 
Proving Ground Section, . 
Developoent Branch, R&E Division, 
OCCmlC, Army Chemical Center, JM. 
SJFR No. 1.36, Static Firing of 
M70 Bomb, HD Filled, Phase 
8, Interim Report as in 
Phase 7. 
2. STATUS OF TESTS 
Date of Test Report Distributed 
10 Feb 49 
15 Feb 49 
23 Feb 49 
28 Feb 49 
a. Static Firing of WO Bomb, HD Filled - SJPPT No. 1)6. 
The seventh and eighth phases of this test have been per-
formed and an interim report on each submitted to the Chief, Proving 
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(SJPPR No. 65) 
·Ground Section, Development Branch, R&E Division, ~CmlC, Army Che::L:.i:,: •. ~ 
Center, .M:l. 
These two phases complete actual field work on this tes~. o.. 
the final report is now in preparation, 
b. Static Test of Nine 4.2 Inch Chemical Mortar Shells, 
GA Filled, in the Opent SJPPT No. 130. 
Plan of' Test has been written and submitted to Chief, 
Proving Ground Section, Development Branch for approval. 
c. Static Test of M70 (E46) Bomb, GA Filled, in the Open, 
SJPPI' No. 137. 
Plan . of Test has been written and submitted to Chief, 
Proving Ground Section, Development Branch, for· approval. 
d. Static Test of Nine German 105 mm Shell, GA Filled, 
in the Open, SJPPT No. 13S. 
Plan of Test has been written and submitted to Chief, 
Proving Ground Section, Development Branch, for approval. 
e. Static Test of Single German 15 cm Rocket, GA Filled, 
and of Nine German 15 cm Rockets in Open, SJPPI' No. 140. 
Plan of Test has been written and submitted to Chief, 
Proving Ground Section, Development Branch, for approval. 
f. Static Test of' Nine German 105 mm Shells, GA Filled, 
in Area Covered by Vegetation, SJPPI' No. J.42. 
Plan of Test has been written and submitted to Chief, 
Proving Ground Section, Development Branch, for approval. 
g. Static Test of German 15 cm Rocket, GA Filled, 
in Area Covered by Vegetation, SJPPI' No. 144. 
Plan of Test bas been written and submitted to Chief, 
P~oving Ground Section, Development Branch, for approval. 
h. ·static Test of Nine 4.2 Inch Chemical Mo!"tar Shells, 
GA Filled, in Area Covered by Vegetation, SJPPI' No. 147. 
Plan of Test has been written and submitted to Chier, 
Proving Ground Section, Development Brauch, for approval. 
(SJPFR No. 65) 
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GA Filled, with 35:1 Burster Ratio in Area Covered 
with Vegetation, SJPPl' No. 152. 
Plan of Test has been written and changes recommended 
by Chier, Proving Ground Section, Development Branch. 
j. Location of Entrances to Gasproof Shelters in Relation 
to Prevailing Winds, SJPFT No. 102. 
Further changes have been recommended by Lt. Col. Roberts, 
Lt. Col. Campbell and Mr. Smith, which will necessitate rewriting this 
Plan of Test, once again. A location for the shelter has been chosen 
and approved by those mentioned above. 
3 • . TRAINING 
a. Gas Identification and Gas Mask Drill was performed by 
all troops on 2 February 1949. 
4. 
METECROLCXiY 
a. Weather summary for the month of February 1949· is included 
as Appendix A. 
5. VISITCRS 
a. During the period covered by this report, the following 
persons visited the Project: 
6 Feb 49 
Major General Alden H. Waitt, Chief, Cml C 
arrived for official visit. 
14 Feb 49 
Lt. Col. W. W. Campbell, Lt. Col. Herbert 
Roberts and Mr. Brooks Smith arrived from 
Army Chemical Center, Md., on TDY of approxi-
mately 10 days in connection with technical 
activities. 
18 Feb 49 
Drs. Mass, Solandt, Colonels Curry and Klaehn 
and Mr. Reed, a group of Canadian technical 
personnel, arrived this project, in co:cmection 
with technical activities. 
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Dr. Fell, Asst. Tech. Dir., Camp Detrick, 
arrived in connection with technical 
activities. 
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PERSONNEL 
a. Mr. Paul Geiger departed this project on approximately 
16 February upon completion of TDY. 
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Army Cbelli.cal Center, Ml. 
SecretarT, Research Council, a:Clll. c, Bldg. 3.30, 
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Army Cbeld.cal Center, Ml. 
Chief', Medical D1"1181on, Army Cbeadcal Center, llct 
Technical Director, C8llp Detrick, Frederick, Ml. 
President, Clll C Board, Arll\Y Chemical Cant.er, JI!. 
Cmmanding Otticer, Edgewood Prorillg Ground, 
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San Joae Project Prog1•ess Report Ifo. 66 
Period l March 1949 throogh 31 March 1949 
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Ai>tenticei Project. Cocrdinaticn Ccmi:t.tee 
1. ST.aUS Cl' REPCllTS 
a. The tall.oring reparts were dietribllted during the period 
covered b.v tbia reports 
S.JFR Ro. 136, Static Teat ot 'WTO Bomb, 
BD Filled 
SJPR Bo. 120, Test ot llask, Gas, 
Service, Callbet, E48-ll..gl6, 
(CllWBd Project Bo. 748) 
Date of Test 
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Peb 49 
Sept.e1Dber 47 
24 lier 49 
2. 
FROORESS or TESTS DURilll THE llCllTH. Cl' MARCH 
a. Static Teat ot M70 Bomb, BD Filled - s.JPP1' lo. 136 
Pinal report distributed an 22 March 1949. 
b. Static Test ot Rine 4.2 Inch Cbem:f.cal 11ortar Shells, 
ca l'illed, ill tbe Open - SJ'PPl' lo. lJ(). 
Plan ot Test bas been revised and submitted to Chiet, 
(S,JPIJl lJo. 66) 
Proving Ground Secticn, Dnelopaent Branch, tar approval. 
c. Static Teat ot '1110 (146) Bomb, GA J'Ulad, in the Open, 
SJPPr Bo. 137. 
Pl.an ot Teet baa been revised and submitted to Chiet, 
Proring Ground aeattm,Dnelopmnt Branch, tar app.oon.l. 
d. St.a.tic Test ot Nine German 105 m Shella, GA Filled, 
in the Open, SJPP.r Ro. ]38. 
Plan ot Teat baa been revised and submitted to Chief', 
Prorizlg Ground Secticn, Dnelopaent Branch, tar approval. 
•. Static Teat ot Sinele German 15 ca Rocket, Gl J'illed, 
am ot Kine German 15 ca Rockets in Open, SJPPr No. 140. 
Plan ot Teat baa been revised and eubld. tted to Chief', 
Prm.ng Ground Section, Development Branch, far approval. 
t. Static Teat ot Hine Genan 105 -
Shella, GA Flllad, 
in Area COftred b,r Veptation, 8.1PP1' Ro. 1'2. 
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Plan ot Teat baa been reviaed and aubmitted to.Chief', 
Proving Ground Secticc, Dneloi-nt Branch, tar aPJ:rcwal.. 
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C• Static Test at Germn 15 ca Rocket, Gl J'llled, in A.rea 
Covered b,y Vegetatim, SJPP'.l' Bo. 144. 
Plan ot Teat baa been rev1aed and aubm1tted to Chief', 
Proving Ground Sectim, Dneloi:-nt Branch, tor approval. 
h. Static Teat ot Bille 4.2 Inch Chemical Mortar Shella, 
GA Pille4, in Area C0981"8d 'bT Ve .. tat.1.m, SJPPT Ito. '147. 
Plan ot Teat baa been revised and auhldtte4 to Obie!, 
Proring Ground Secticn, Dnelopmnt Branch, tar appr"oval. 
1. Single 125 Pound Chemical Bomb T)B2, Gl Filled, rlth 
.35:1 Sm-et.et- Ratio, Dropped in Open, SJPP1' Bo. 150. 
Plan ot Teat sabm:ltted to Chi.et', ProrlJlg Ground SectiC11, 
Dneloi-nt Branch, tar apiroval• 
j. Static 'l'est in Area Covered bT Vegetation ot a Single 
125 Pound Chemical Bcmb T312, GA Filled, with a 35:1 
Bu:reter Ratio, SJPPT lo. 152. 
Plan or THt. submitted to Chid, PrelriJlg tiround Sectim, 
DenlopMnt Branch, fOI:' approval. 
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JS:l Burster Ratio, Dropped in an Area Covered by 
Vegetation, S.TPPT No. 15.3. 
Plan of Test submitted to Chiet, Proving Ground Section·, 
Development Branch, for approval. 
1. Location ot Entrances to Gaeiroot Shelters in Relation 
to Prevailing Wind, SJPPl' lfo. 102A. 
(1) Plan of Test rewritten and aubadtted to Chief, Proving 
Ground Section, Development Branch, for approval. 
(2) Plam tar the sbel ter have been drawn and construction 
will begin earl;y in ,lpril. 
11. Static Test in the Open ot a Single E23 Smoke Pot, GA 
1'1lled, s.TPP'l' No. 166. 
Plan of Test eubllitt.ed t.o Chiet, Proving Ground Secticn, 
Developmmt Branch, tor appr0'18l. 
n. Static Teat in Area Covered b)r Ve19tation ot a Single 
!23 Smoke Pot, Filled GA, SJPP'l' Ro. 167. 
Plan ot Test submitted to Chief, Proving Ground'. Sectico, 
Develoi-ent Branch, tor apiroval. 
o. Static Teat in the Open of a Single E23 Smoke Pot, Filled 
GA, cm Water wi.th Cblhare W:lnd, SJPPr Bo. 168. 
Plan ot Test submitted to Chief, Proving Ground Section, 
Developaent Branch, f'or approval. 
p. ~ic Teet in the Open ot a Single E2J Smote Pot, Filled 
BD, SJPPr No. 176. 
Plan of Test subllitted to Chief, Proving Ground Section, 
Development Branch, tor aJ>Jronl. 
q. Static Test in the Open ot a Single E23 Smoke Pot, Filled 
m, SJPPT 10. rn. 
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s. Static Test in the Open of a Single E2J Smoke Pot, 
Filled HQ, SJPPT No. 179. 
Plan of Test submitted to Chief, Proving Ground Section, 
Development Branch, for approval. 
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PROORESS OF TF.STS 
a. A complete list of tests scheduled for San Jose Project 
together with current status is included as Appendix B • 
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CONSTRUCTION 
a. Necessary construction to accommodate test animals on 
Water Island is very near completion. 
Approximately 1050 feet of 
fencing has been strung to furnish separate corrals for fresh and con-
taminated goats. Total area for both fresh and contaminaed goats 
approximates two acres. 
b. Sixteen eight by twelve foot pigeon cages, each containing 
eight roosts are being constructed which when completed will accommodate 
approximately 2,000 pigeons. 
c. 
An entire building is being rat-proofed to provide feed 
storage space for the test animals. 
5. 
METEOROLOOY 
a. Weather summary for the month of March 1949 is included 
as Appendix A. 
b.· -There was unusually heavy rainfall on 22 March with l.35 
inches, 28 March with 1.23 inches, 29 March with 1.38 inches, and 
30 March with 2.05 inches. 
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A formal farewell ceremony was held 
in his honor on 2 March 1949, all personnel this project attending. 
b. Colonel Paul R. Smith assumed command this project on 
4 March 1949. 
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PAUL R. S~.frn( 
Colonel, CmlC 
Commanding 
/
,; ~1 -;.:f ~/.:to.ell~ ~r 
. 
-}JAY S. STmICTLWJT 
,, Captain, Cml C 
Deputy Technical Director 
(SJPPR No. 
ES1' 
NO. 
Tl.TLB 
8" 
&u-veillance of Bcnba, Chemical 
125 lb •• T•3• H tilled, Heresite 
coated and T-S, HD ·tilled not 
.coated. 
·,, 
• 
99 
aiz-veillanoe of VIL. 
Location or !Dtranoea to Ouproof 
Shelt.-a in Relation to Prevail-
ing llinda (WOoded Phase of Cml C 
Bd. Teat lo• 724) 
static Test ot llfine 4.2" Chemic&l 
llortar Shella, GA N.lled, in 
the Open 
132 
SUrvelllanoe ot BClllb, Particula.te 
4 lb •• E-1 
135 
SUrveillance 0£ .CK stored in 
Bcmbe md ·Ton Container•· Under 
Tropical Ccmditiona. 
1!8 
Teat with 1170 .Saab, tilled HD, in 
open end Ua.. area o overed with 
vegetatio11~. ~tic tired~ with 
cnllhore and with orr•cre witlds. 
Teat ot )170 Bomb, filled GA (B46) 
in .opan are•• ·static fired. 
1~8 
Teat of German 106 lllll Shell, 
tilled· GA, atatio fired in open 
(approx. 9 ahella tired 
aiDultaneOl.laly). 
1.S9 
teat .or Genian 105 m shell, 
filled GA, · ·.f'il'.'ed from gun into 
open (numb.er or round.a· to be · 
determined by reaul ta fro• Teat 
llo. 138. : · 
· 
· 
Tea't of German 15- cm rocket, . 
t1lled GA, -•tatio fired _in_ .open. 
(aingle rou.nd alld J11Dlt:iple~ .. 9 '· 
8TA1'US 
Test Ccmpleted, Report Distributed .. 
Plan 0£ Test submitted 
7 llarch 1949 
Plan ot Teat aubmitted 
14 llarch 1949 - . 
Test Completed, Report Distributed. 
Awaiting Material 
Teat Completed, Repcrt DiatriWted. 
Test e.ompleted~ Report 
Distributed 
Plan ot Test submitted 
14 ltarch 1949 
Awaiting complet.ion .ot 
Test No. 1)8 
· · 
Plan ot Test submitted 
14~h1~9 
tired eiDul taneousl7") 
. 
.. 
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:~·[il!~li9;;;;•. : •·;;:;it:;;:·_ ~ss;fiEO 
. 
N 
tf ~1</ 
(SJPFR .Ro. 66, App B) 
TITLZ 
Test ot German 15 om rocket, 
filled GJ.. fired into ope trom 
trca lawioher (zmmber to be de-
tend..ned t'Mm result's ot Bo. 140) 
142 Test ot Germail 105 .JllD shell, 
tilled GAi .-tatio tired in -area 
oov,recl by vegetation (approx. 9 
ahell•.J.'ired.•~ltaneou•ly) 
'test of German 105 m shell, 
filled GA, f'ired trotl gun .in 
area covered· liy .vegetation; 
144 Te.-t ot German 15 cm rocket, 
fillecl GA, static fired in area 
o•v~ed by vega1:ation. 
UT .. 
fest of German 15 om rooke1: 
tilled ca.' fired ui area co~ed 
b7 ·vegetation · (mma'bar to be de-
termined trcm reaulil• ct Bo. UO) 
Ta~· ot' 4.2• chamioal mortar 
~ell, tilled GJ., tired· into open 
arft. (mmber to be detenained 
trm ·!'aault• ot Tut Bo. 130) •.. 
·te~ ·of 4.2• chemical mortar 
ahall# !ill.ec1 ·GA. fired .1;atioally 
in covered area (Dine to be tired 
•1alltane011aly). 
Test ot 4.2• oh·am1oal aortar 
ahell, tilled CU.. fired into area 
covered by vegetation -{number to 
be determined trcm re8ult• of :io. 
147.)· -.. 
Teet ·ot llJ3jJ,, •FAY ~. ·tilled 
Wltb.iokeed .ca in open tram lowr 
altitude. 
Plan ot Teat submitted 
15 March 1949 
Awai ting material 
Plan c4 Test Submit~ 
21. Jlarch 1949 
Awai ting completim or 
Test Mo. 140 
· 
Awaiting com.pl.etioli ot 
Test lo. ·130· 
, 
Plan of.Test submitted 
. ~ March 1949 
Awaiting ccillpletiCll ot 
Test No. 147 
·Pl.an ot Test sUbmitted 
,28 March 194 9 
... 
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.... 
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'-'.o::;.',.' 
159 
Plan. ot Teat. submitted 
.. 28 .llarch .1949 
,. ~ ·~ :···· .. :·,"' 
... 
--
. 
Plan ot Teat submitted 
28 llarch 1949 
Awai thg. c~etion· ~t 
Edpirood tests . 
A•aiting compl.etim·i,r 
· Test Jfo. 155· :. > · 
Awaiting oomPte~~,~ 
Edgewood tests 
Awaiting ccmpleticm ot 
Teat Ho. 158 
·.ifj 
~_._ ... :_ ....... 
~.~4~ 
Test; of 845 oheQ2.ioal bomb, filled 
GA, modified Ii.a determined by . 
Sigewoqd te11ia;, dropped ~~ open 
·in large ~ber .(number ot clusters 
to be determined ·t"rcm, i-esulta · ot 
Test No. ~60) 
162 Teat ot modi~ed 1§46 chemical bOmb 
tired ~tio.U7 in area covered · 
O, vegetatioJJ {Dino ·'bombs to be 
~red aimultaneoualy) 
· 
Test of B45 ohemioal bomb. 
modil'ied aa . determined by Edge-
wood· :ta~..,:· ftlitd· ·~ .dft> pped 
~ area oCl!lllB 9111 b7 ~tation 
{nuaber to be determL'"'.1.ed f'rCllll 
reault11 ot Bdgewood teats) 
164 Teat· of J!l6 ohmical bcabi t'.l.lled 
. GA.·.modif'ied·.· u 
dei:era1Ded by 
algewood .teats·. dropped into area 
c°"'er~ b;y vegetatio~ {mmiber ot 
oluater• to be detena.ined by 
~eaul'ta ·:ot 18$) 
18& Teq oi lKS 'chemical bomb with 
TariOll.a llhaped ohargee, tilled 
GA., ~pped into open .. in -.11 
~ 
-{m.aabei- 0) be de11elrmined 
by B:l~ewood ·1-ll't•). 
. 
~68 Teat ot dngie 123 smoke J>ot. 
tilled GA. hnotianed atatioally 
in op.>. OD lailll. 
. 
16? 
Te~,o~ aingle B23 adce·pot,.: ::: 
tilled· ca. f\mationed statio&l.ly 
in area covered by veg~etation• 
iee 
r~~t.of' .in,1, 12~ • .e·pot, . 
'.tilled GA; f\lnotioned 8'-tioally 
Ol1 1rater with· c1us!1ore wiD!. ··- ~ · 
... 
. ..... 
.. 
.•· 
169 
-· 
·--~·-
Awaiting completion o£ 
Test .No. 160 
Awaiting completicn of 
· Edgewood teats· 
Awaitix.g.completiCll of 
Edgewood teats 
Awai t.iDg oompl.eti<m of 
Teat Bo.. 163 
• 
Plan Qr Test.,ubnd.tted 
~ March 1949 
Plan ·or Test submitted 
21 March.1949 
-
. 
Plan of Test submitted 
21 llarch 194 9. 
Awai ting completion of 
T$St No. 168 ... 
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......... 
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Teat_ or·._4~2~ _chemi~al ~ertar .. ll 
.tUled GB, . .tiied statically in 1he 
. oP,9D_ (nine.,to _be tired abultaneouely)-
·.: .~. ·-. ;.._·.,.' --" _;;-_"';..;· ..... : :·. 
~ ·•· "" ' 
.. 
·fest, o.t.::GZ'!. cheiioCLl mortar shell 
f'illlK\ GB f'1ied trca m0rtar into 
ope (number ·to be determ.1.ned f'rOD 
,·-.i~·-£rpa :::l:; :15~:: ::·-~=~·tilled GB 
-~+~: .. ~~~if!~~~· dropped' 
·-"'•.ti:.. 
·.--· · ... · ..... ,. .. ' ... 
· ,. 17• ·· Tcist ot 145 'ob.end.oal. bomb • .tilled 
' : -
GB d..'th ~1.t1ed _bur ctor • .dl'o pped 
~- -11 qw.azitity. in open (XIWllbel" 
U> .. be determined .trcn B:lgewood 
,. 
11eate) • . · · · 
176 
T~si o~·siiigie B2:S 8mo1ce.'iJot, 
.tilled GB~ ·t1motioned a~tio4ll7 
in Opell DD lando 
. . . 
178 Teat o.t single B2S m<*:e pot; 
.tilled BD • .tunotioned atat1oall7 
in ope OD land. 
ID Teat ot single B23 °aabt pot. 
.till~d Jrf, t\motioned atatioall7 
in Opell DD lanilo· 
1 ?9 Tes{ o.t aingle BZS -.>lee 'pot, 
.tUl~ BBS, f\all0t1oned ataticall:y 
·in open _on l.ndo 
. 
179 Test o.t single BZS miob pot, 
filled ~·· f'lmotiODed 1tat1oally 
in .open oi;i lmdo · 
. 
lSO-
\ 
Awaiting compl.et.ion ot 
. Test Ho .. ~f;i:B:.,';oi(- ~-. 
Awaiting material 
, , 
Awdting compl.eUClll or. 
Test· No •. 111 :_ 
Awaiting completion o.t 
Edgewood teste 
Awaiting completion ot 
Edgewood t.etlts 
Awaiting material 
Pian ot Teat ~blli.tt.ed 
.7 larch 1949 
Plan o.t Test submitted 
10 lilllrch 1949 
Plan of Test submitted 
10 llarch 1949 
Plan o.t Test sublllitted 
11.Jlarch 1949 , 
Awaiting tell't material 
~ !.. 
.•• 
T~ST 
NO. 
(SJPPR No. 66, /1.pp B)c 
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TITLE 
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1-~-'ii~l)f 
Teat. ot Oe.a Caeualty I.it. Treat-
meat. -u. 9-244-aoo (Bew lleriaioa) 
Test Gt Firat Aid Kit. Oe.•• 
Caaual ty • Item 9-~0 
-{BtM' 
llfrriaion) 
Teat ot Veterinary ~· Caaua.l ty 
OuUit •. It. 9-602~ (Bew · 
Reriaicm) 
. 
Operaticmal· Scale Teat with 
Gerliu ~ HO III Gr Bomba. tlllecl 
with GA. Teohnical ca:miand Field 
Test Bo.· 114. 
Test ot dDgl.e ~ 
kg Qenla.n; GA 
tilled bomb· tired statically iD 
the open UDdar inftraioa or a.-o 
temperature gro.dict ocmditLona. 
186 Ted ot aiagle .250 kg Oermen. GA 
tilled bomb dropped into open and 
alao· inw ccwered area under 
iD...rlioD or aero temperatu" 
gradien't e~t1cn8 • 
·· 
· 
A.waiting taat·11Bterial 
Awai ting teat material 
' 
Awai ting test Mterial 
Awaiting material 
Awai Ung mteri&l 
l APRIL 1%9 THRO'.JGH 30 #.FftII. 1949 
COPr:KO. 
-1 
. __, 
Jt1x- ot1-oro1-ols-
p~ 
I b-f lrf 
2on NO. 
1 
2 
3 
4 
' .. 6 
?-8 
9 - l3 
14 
lS 
16 .. 17 
18 
19 .. 23 
27 
28 
29 - 31 
lm 
Cid.et, Chemical Carps 
Ch1et, Raeearch and lngineering Division 
CX:Cal.C, l:rfrr.1" CheJl:lcal Center, lld. 
Chiet~ Proring GrCNml Section, Dnelopmnt Branch, 
Resevcb and Bngtneerhg Diviaion, OOClllC, 
Arrq Chlld.cal Center, Md. 
· 
Secretat7, ReHVCh Council, CCCml.C, Bldg. 330, 
Arw CbeJDioal Center, 114. 
· 
CO!D!lllncUnc otnoer, C.l q Technical c,._.Ni, 
ArlilY Cb1t1d.oal Center, lld. 
Chief, lltd.ical· I>ivifian, lr1'f Cbeld.oal Center, lld. 
Tec1=1.cal. Director, Calllp J>etrick, Frederick, ild. 
P:ree1dent., Clll. C Board, .tnv' Cbeld.cal Center, lld. 
C,._ndina Ottiaer, Bdpwood Proving G:-ound, 
Army Cbellioal Center• Jld. 
IMearc!l a:nd ~ 
Bovd, Teohn1cal Betwence Bt-azich, 
Document Sectim, Jlooll 31D-641, •Ucmal. llUituy latahliah-
amt, Waabingtcm 25, D. c. 
llilltary Applicaticu J>iYieion, tr. s. Atomlc Bbel'B)T 
C~aion, 1901 Ocmati:tutian A"Y9DU9, 1'.W., 
Wa•bilJgtcc, D. C., Attentiau Chemical Otticer 
Mr. R. 11.ngan, British CW Bepre .. ntaUve, BriUeh .Toint 
Services lliadcn, Boom. 47S, 178S llaaaacbuaett.11 An., ll.W., 
WuhiJ:Jgtcn, D. C.(Tbnu Chiet, )tes I: Eng D1T., Anl¥ 
Cbemic-3. Center, lie!.) 
Canadian Teobnical JlepreHntaUve, Anv Cbelld.oal Center, 
Ila. (Tbnu Chiet, Ree & Eng DiT., AnlT Cbemcal Center, 
lld.) 
Bri ti.ah I.Wson otnoer, Ar-., Obeid.cal ~nter, lid. 
('l'bnu Chief, Rea & Ing DiT., 1?'llT Cbeld.cal Center, Md.) 
s.JP Technical t1le1 
li c-
•. "t\CAN!LJ E-i~tiE·D--·- . 11uCl.ASSli 
3 
Ufli 
I rlf' 
HEADQUARTERS, sD s s 
f!t& 1 '* : 
· 0 
ott"ice ot the Technical Director 
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 
CMI.TD 
2 1(97 1949 
SUBJECT: 
San Joae Project Progreas Report No. 67 
Period 1 April 1949 through .30 April 1949 
TOi 
Chief', Cbellieal. Corps 
Depa.t'tment ot tbe Anny 
ll'lshfng'ta:l 25, D. C. 
4.';t&ntions 
P?-oject Coardinetir:n Cour_i:c.~-ee 
ti.. 
Single 125 Pound Chemical Bomb T3!i'2? GA FU.led, with 
)':l. Burst.er Ratio, Dropped in Open - ::;...7l'i1T. if.:.. :1-50. 
b. Static Test in Area C~ 
b7 V.l~~ti"L o! a Single 
L'?5 Pound Cheaical Bomb T~, Cl-Ji ~ 
o•'.::- w:'tb a 35:1 
Burster Ratte - SJPPr llo .... ~2. 
Plan ot test subllrl.ttP.d to~ a~~!.l ;.:~ lie.T'~b 1949. 
. 
. 
c. Single 125 Pound Chemical Bomb1 r?E.2> JA. ::!'illl!e., 
witb J~:l !urater Ra-MD• .D.rnppP.d :'n !'.D Area .J""8red 
b;r Vegetation - SJPPl' Bo. 15). 
Plan ot teat submitted 28 llarcb 1949. 
==~~-=~ 
u~c· i'SS'FIED. 
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RI.ft 
i 
a. Location of Entrances to Gasproof' Shelters in Relation 
to Prevailing Wind - SJPPl' No. l02A. 
(l) Work was begun on the shelter to be used in this 
test on 13 April 1949. 
(2) Streamers to be used arrived on 'Z'f April 1949. 
(3) Construction completed 29 April 1949. 
(4) Preliminary testing wil~ begin on or about 2 May 1949. 
b• Work on the tests listed below has been delayed pending the 
arrival of munitions, test animals, or both: 
(1) Static Test of Nine 4.2" Chemical Morta~hells, 
GA Filled, in the Open - SJPPT N.o. l.30. 
Plan of test approved w:ith changes 29 April 1949. 
(2) Static Test or lK"/O (E46) Bomb, GA Filled, in the Open 
SJPPT No. 137. 
Plan of' test approved, with changes 18 April 1949. 
(3) Test of German 105 mm Shell, GA Filled, Static Fired 
in Open - SJPPT No. 138. 
Plan or test approved, with changes 29 April 1949. 
(4) Test of' German 15 cm Rocket, GA Filled, Static Fired 
in Open (Single round and multiple, 9 fired simultane-
ously). 
Plan of test approved, with changes 2~ April 1949. 
(5) Static Test of Nine German 105 mm Shells, GA Filled, 
in Area Covered by Vegetation - SJPPT No. 142. 
-Plan of' test approved, with changes -25 April 1949 
(6) Static Test of German 15 cm Rocket, GA Filled, 
in Area Covered by Vegetation - SJPPr No. 144. 
Plan of test approved, with changes 25 April 1949. 
--. 6 l tfC Ell ED ?·: - llClASSlflED 
SZli.r., .... ,..,..·-·· 
. -· ·- --· -·----· 
(S.TPPR lo. 67} 
(7) Static Teat ot line 4.2 Inch Chemical Mortar Shella, 
GA 1:Uled, in Area Covered by Vept.aticn - SJPP'l' Bo. 
U.7. 
nan ot teat approved, with changes 25 April 1949. 
(8) Static Teat in Open ot SiQgle B2.3 Smoke Pot, GA 
Filled - SJPPT lo. 166. 
· 
Plan ot test apP'oved, with changes 22 April 1949. 
(9) Static Teet in Area Covered by Veget.aticm ot a 
Sin(de E23 Smoke Pot, GA P:Uled - SJPPl' Bo. 167 • 
Plan ot teat approved, with changes 22 ~il 1949. 
(10) Static Test. in the OJ1J8 ot a Single B2.3 Smoke Pot, 
GA J'llled - SJPPr Ho. 168. 
Plan ot teat •J>IS'O¥ed, with changes 22 April 1949. 
(11) Static Teat in t.be Open oi a Singl.e ~3 Smoke Pot, 
BD Fil.led - SJm 5o. 176. 
Pl.an ot teat appiovad, with cbanpa 25 Ap-il 1()49. 
(12) Static Teat in tJae Open ot a Single E23 Smoke Pot, 
BT J'Ulecl - SJPPT lo. 17'1. 
Plan ot teat approved, with changes 25 April lW.9. 
(13) S.tatic Teat in the Open ot a Single Ei.3 Smoke Pot, 
Bl) :rilled - SJPPr Bo. 178. 
Plan ot teat appi-oved, with changes 25 April 194,9. 
(14) Static Test in tM Open ot a Single E2J SIDOke Pot, 
BQ Fille4 - SJPPr Bo. 179. 
Plan ot teat approved, with challges 25 April 1949 
(15) SuneUJance ot ~Cl in 1170, M78 and 1179 Bomba • 
SJPP'l' Bo. 135. 
a. Cbservance ot Anv Da,- by the San Jase Project was 
ccaducted in two aeperate pbaaea: 
{l) '!'be ti.rat phase waa held on the bue and coziaisted 
ot a conducted tour ot 1"ac1lit1H and a delllOll&tration 
ot ·materiel . on lfater Ial.aild. 
A groap ot approdmateq 
3S local dignitaries wre 1n attendance. 
Allang the 
gr011p were Honorable Marris F. deCaatro, Acting 
Govemcr; Honorable Benan JC. Moore, .Judge ot the 
District Com'tJ Bcnorable Walter I. M. Hodge, Chairman 
ot the Legislative .&aaelllbJ..T; mmbers ot local legis-
lative bodies am JrO'd!Mmt local busineaa•n. 
(2) The aeccmd JUN oCD81ated ot an exhibit in Rooeevelt 
Park,. Charlotte A•lse. ot Cbald.aal Corpe •teriel 
1n wse at the San Joee Project. Such ite• aa 
cbsm:lcal amiticma• special vehicles and pi'Otective 
eqaipmnt wre teaturea. 
'l'be exh1bit ... held fraa 
nine in tb8 mrm.nc until tour in the afternoon am 
waa open to the piblio. 
An eatimted titteen hwldred 
peracme witneued the exhibit. 
S. 
PROORISS '6 'l'l:S!S 
a. A coaplete list ~ teats scheduled tar San .roee Project., 
together with cunent status ia included aa Apperidix B. 
6. CCllS1'ROCTICll 
a. lleceu&r7 ccmt.ructicm as oatlined in SJ'Pl!l lo. 66 ot 
accomodaticcs tor teat animals baa been completed. 
MftECllCLOO? 
a. 
We~tber llWlmB1'7 tor the month ~April 1949 i• included 
aa Appendix A. 
8. TlW!tDG 
a. Gu mak drill am gas chamber ezerc111& was conducted 
tor approximatal.7 forty (40) enllated mn on 20 April 1949 
(SJPPR No. 67) 
9. PERS<Jm!L 
a. Captain Donald D. Dannenberg, Cml c, reported ror duty 
and was assigned duties as Chier or Photographic and 
lleteorological Secticms, vice Captain Luke H. West, 
who is scheduled ror rotation early in Jla.y'. 
10. VISIT<:mS 
a. During the period covered b;y this report, the rolloring 
personB viaited the Project: 
27 April 1949 
-=-
Jlessrs. Clark and Chapman, t'rom the 
Panallll!l Bistrict Engineer Ottice, 
arrived in ccmnectiai with Technical 
cmstructicm matters. 
5 
~i· J:~J~ 
~ 
'<!~ STCCIHARDT 
Captain, Cml C 
Deputy Technical Director 
APPR!DIX B 
~QF'J:ESTS 
99 
.. l3Q 
ll55 
l!G 
lJI 
139 
140 
? OAN,ct L_ Lt o.;;:::JJftiifSSIRm 
PROGR~S ~~·T~S; ~:~E-~&Tl!&T. 
. - ·-··0:~·:-
T.trLB 
&m"Teillanoe ot Bi:aba. Chemioal 
125 lb.~ T~s. B filled, Heredte 
coated and r-s. HD tilled uot 
~oatech 
-
• 
. 
·~· 
I 
9.lrveµ1~we!' VXI.• 
Looation ot Etitranoea to Oaaproot 
Shelter1 in Relation to Prevail_. 
il2g l11Dd 1 (WOoded. Phaae ot Cml C 
Bch Test !lo. 724) 
statio Teat ot line 4.2• Cheinioal 
Mortar Shella, G.l- filled, 111 
the Oi>en 
SirTeillance ct.Bomb, Particulate 
,:::;. ..... ....._ ......... 
........ 
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.STAXUS 
Current., lODg-range eampllng. 
Tel'!' Ccapleted. Report Diatrimted. 
Plan of Test submitted 7 Jlar 49. 
Plan ot Test. appE'oved, with 
changes, 29 .lp-U 49 
4 lb., 8-l 
Teat Completed. Repcrt Diatri butede 
surveillanoe ot Cit stored in 
Bemlie and TOil Container• Ullder 
Tropi~al Caalit1cma. 
Teet with Jf70 lkllb, tilled BD, 111 
open end in area covered with 
ngetat1011. static tired, with 
cmmc:ire and wi..th o£faA.cr. wiDda. 
Teat of 1170 Bomb, tilled <a (1"6) 
111 opmi area, atatic til"ed, 
Teat .of Gel"JllBD 105 -
Shell, 
t'llled ca. at&tio tired in open 
{ap~ 
... 9 ...-.u. t'lred 
· 
aiaaltaneoualy) • 
.·.· .. 
-.·, ,. .... 
Teat ot German 105 m shell, 
tlllitd ca. t'i.red trora ~ 
into 
open (DUJl!ber o.t roUnd1 to be 
determined by reaul ta from Teat 
Bo. use. · 
· 
l 
In progress - awaiting material 
Teirt. Ccapleted• Re pert Dinribl.11-ed. 
Pl.an- ot. Te4-t &.PF<mild wi.th changes, 
18 April 49 
Plan d 
Tea.t &PJIE'oved, with 
· cbaages, 29 A.J:rll 1949 
Awai ting completicm ot Teat No. l.38 
Pl.an ot Test ai'PrC:rnc!, ,;1th 
changes, 29 AJrl.l 49 
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nsr 
NO. 
TITLi 
Test -ot Genlan 15 :cm.· rocket., 
tilled ca. fired into open traa 
trca launcher (~ 
to be de-
teMDined :f'ram resulti. oi No. 140) 
.Teat ot German 105 .1:1111 shell, 
tilled GA, .tatio .fired in area 
009'ered by ngetation (approx. '9 
shells t',i+ed aimultaneoualy) 
, 
. 
"' 
• 
T 
' 
1'3 Teat o.f German 105. llll shell, 
tilled ~. !'ired :f'rom gun in 
area covered bx vegetation. 
144 Teat ot Oenull 15 cm roeket, 
tilled GA, ataUo t'!r~d in area 
c•vered by ~egetation. 
Test ot German 15 om ro0ket, 
tilled GA., nred in area OOffl"ed 
by vegetation (~ber to.be de-
termined trca reaul•• ot :so. uo) 
146 Test ot 4.2• oh.teal mortar · 
abell, tilled GA, tired into open 
area (number 'tO be de:t;9na!ned 
frOll!l reaulta ot' Test 11o. 130), , 
141 fest ·or 4..2•· oh.Uoai mcrtar 
shell, _f'illed.G.\,·t1red Statically 
in oo...-ed area· {nine to be tired 
aiall timeoualy). 
l48 .i'eat ot 4.2• .cheinioal. mortar 
abell, ·tilled GA, 11.J'ed into area 
o~vere;d by vege~tion (DWDber to 
be determined tram rewlta at JJo. 
~;41~·:··... . ·.,. 
. .. : 
149 feat at' ia3~ spray ~. tUled 
~thioJcced GA in open :f'rcn low 
altitude. 
· · · 
· • 
Awaiting completicn ot Test Bo. l40 
Plan ot Test apprond with changes, 
2S April 49. 
· 
Plan ot Test approved with changes, 
25 April·~ 
' 
l'l.e" ot '!'eat apprmed ritb changes, 
25 April 4~· 
Awaiting completion ot !fest Jib. 147. 
Awaiting material 
TEST 
NO. 
TITLE 
152 Test of single 125 lb. chemical 
Plan of Test subiiiit"t;d 28 Mar 49. 
bomb. T3E2. filled GA. • .14th .. 35~1 • 
~"·- ~ 
__ ,,...:: __ -__.,~ ....... ..-·· 
1 
burster ratio, fired statically in . .---· --
a.r'ea covered by vegetation. 
Test of 125 lb. chemical bomb, 
T3E2• filled GA with 3Ssl burster 
_rat_io. dropped ,singly in covered 
area. · • -
lS4 -Test of 125. lb chemical bombr T3E2 
filled GA.--with 3511 burster ratio 
dr-opped-in.?1111ltiple into covered 
area. (number to be determined from 
results of Teat No. 153} · 
Test of 125 lb T3 bomb, filled GA, 
with burster modified as determined 
by .Qigewood tests. dropped singly 
into the open. 
156 
Test of 125 lb. T3 bomb. filled GA 
with modified burster dropped in 
multiple into opon (number to be 
determined from resul.ts of No. 155) 
Test of .single 125 lb. T3 boml?, 
filled GA with modified b.lrster 
fired statioally'in area cover8d 
with vegetation. 
158 
T&at of 125 lb. T3 bomb, tilled GA 
with burster modified as deter,.. 
mined by :aigewood testa. dropped 
lingly into covered area. 
159 Teat of 125 lb.. T3 bomb,· filled GA 
with modified burster dropped. in 
lllllltiple into covered area (number 
to be determined from results or 
Test No.. 158) 
· 
160 Test of !'15 chemical bomb iaoditied 
as determined by -D:lgewood · teats1 
tilled GA. dropped. iD open in. j· : . • 
small number (nw:iber to be ~eter­
miJl~ _by algewood .tests..).<-: ... : ~·· 
_, -• 
•a 
-.• • 
•• 
--:,·•·-·-···a"-
-
•..-!!. ;. ~-
••• • • -• 
Plan of' Test submitted 28 Mar 49. 
Awaiting completion 0£ Test No. 153. 
·AwaitL~g ~ompletion 0£ Edgewood tests. 
Awaiting .completion 0£ Te~t No. 155. 
Awaiting complet~on of Edgewood tests. 
Awaiting completion 0£ Edgewood tests. 
Awaiting completion of Test No. 158. 
Awaiting completion of Edgewood tests. 
- _..,.._... 
~ 
__ , __ --
-....... 
.. ._.. . ,_. , 
.:.--
=~ 
TEST. 
BO.· 
TlTLB 
_;.-.- .· 
:: 
STA!US 
Test' of 1145 ohemioal b~:.:B~i~ 
0 jJ,,'A{; ~~e~ea5r TeSt No. l.6o. 
GA.. modlf'ied as deteZ'.lllined b;y 
:::::::::=:::::::::::;rf:;J~~~-; 
Bigawood tests. dropped into open. 
-
in.large number (numbe1• of oluaters 
to be determined t,'om re sul te . ot . · 
Tut Bo. 160) 
162 Test of modified .8'5 chemical bomb 
tired etatioally in area OOTS"ed 
by vegetation . {nine bombs to be 
tired aia.1.1 tabeoual7) . 
. 
Test of JM5 chemical bomb, 
modified f18 determined ,by Bdg-
wood teats, filled GA• dropped 
in arH. ooTered by v.tgetation 
(mmbw. ilo _be.;.~ hClll 
re81ll1'a ~ lldgeWood teata) 
· 
Teat of 846 ohemioal ba:ib, t1lled 
GA, aodified aa determined b;y 
-.Wood ·tena • dropped ;iirio area 
covered by vegetation (number ot 
cluster• to be cletermined·by 
reeulta o~ 163) 
-· 
!est ~ 1&15 oheadoal ·bclmb with 
.varima Shaped ·ahargee, t1lled 
ca. dropped into open in maall 
Dumber (DWllber to ·be determined 
by 9S,S~ ·teata). 
Test ot 1ingle ·1:23 make pot, 
t1118!1 GA • .tunotimed atatioal.ly 
in open on land,_ 
· 
167 Test .of' single 123 •cite pot, 
: 
tilled· cu.;·· functioned 8tiitio&lly 
hi ~- ()oTered by. vegetatien. 
168 Teat of iJingl.e 8'23 SDalce pot, 
. 
tilled .GA, ·tunotioned 1tatically 
on wa1*' w11:h on9h0re wbr:f•· 
....... ::°'"'#-1_· • ·· .... _ 
16~ 
Awai ting completic:m ot !dgewocd 
tests. 
Awaiting completic:m ot Edgewood 
tests. 
...... "."-
Pldt.!.o.J C'lr.lpletian uf Teat N.J. 
~63. 
maitir..g completion of Edgewood 
tast.s. 
P" ...an ot Te3t a~ond with changes, 
22 I.Fil 49. 
P:tm of'. Test 4 ppt".:.-ved with ~bangea, 
C.Z April 4i•. . · 
Pla.n ot T9st appt'ovad with changes, 
.22 April 49. 
Awaiting ccmpletiac of Test Ro. 168 
TESI' 
NO,. 
Mil tiple teat ot ]f23 aoJce pot, 
filled Git.. dropped i'ran airplane, 
with onmore wind -to •imulate 
smoke. (Jfumbar to be determined 
tram results of Toat No. 168). 
ln Teat of 4.2• ohemioal mortar shall 
tilled cm. tired statically in the 
open (nine to be t'ired lliJmul tnneously) 
172 Teat ot 4~2· ohemioal mortar aholl 
tilled GB tired trom mortar into 
ope (number to be determined troo 
reaul ta ot l'eat So. 171) • 
.-
173 Teat ot 125 lb. TS bomb~ t1.lled GB 
111 tb aoditied bUrll'ter ."' J~oi>Ped , · . 
singly in open. _ 
Teat ot 845 chemical bomb. filha 
GB with moditied burster. dropped 
in llllal.l quantity in open _(number 
to be de'bermiDed trom lll:igewood 
~Sta) •. 
175 T.eat ~:·ot single aa miioke pot• 
filled GB, tunotioned .atatioally 
in open on land. -- , 
· 
·· 
-176 !est ot ~iDCi·· B23 . •ake pot 
tilled BD, _tmaOtioDed natio~ly 
in QJ*l OJl land., , 
• 
· 
l 7"i teat ·~t •lilcie . 123 a<*e pot. 
· tilled Br, f\motioned atatioally 
pi .open on land. 
178_,:_r .. t ot_ single_ 123. smoke pot, 
·".tilled BH3, .~ti?ned statically 
_ : _in open ~ 
_ lllDd • . · · 
. ti 
Awaiting material. 
Awaiting completicn of Test Ho. 171. 
Awaiti~ compll'ltipD <"! rerwood 
tests. 
---·---
-.. ~-~----~. 
Plan ~ Tdat a1:pra~ with' changes, 
25· April 49. . 
. 
I 
. 
Plan o~ 'l:l1tt ti.ppt>t'VIK v!th cilanges, 
~s ~Fil 41 
. 
. 
-. ~.; . ~·-
P1.&o ol 'laot "'!~pr~ with C:h&nges, 
..... 
: 
-- ;~ .. t' 
25 Aprl.l 4~ • 
. 
. · . 
-
. ~;L--; 
-
...,;~ oi-4..:.' -- ·-
TBS? 
llOe 
TlTLB 
'feat. ot :Gas Caaualty Xit, TJ'ea~ 
men:t• Item 9-244-800 (Hew Rettaian) .-
·Awai~· ~st matAtrlal • 
. 
/ 
Teat ot Fii-at Aid Kit, Ga•, 
Caiiu&l ty • Ite 9-206-710 (Hew 
Revilioa) 
Teat ot Veterinary Gas Ca.aual ty 
O\lt~ t, It• 9-602-680. (Bew 
aevtltoa) 
· , 
. 
· 
Operational $cale Test with 
. 
,,,. 
GermiLD KO 260 III Gr Bomba. filled 
with GA. Teoh;iioal C allD&Dd Field 
Teat .J'o. 114. 
_., 85 !Ht ot aiDgle ·250 kg Oerl!IDn, Gl 
tiUecl bomb .fired etatioally in · 
the open ••r .inversici:i: or· aero 
temperature gradient aorid1 ti.ona. 
Teat ot single ~50 kg German, GA 
tilled bomb dropped into open and 
also into oe>Tered area. wider 
iDTeraion er 'aero tempel'atUre 
gradieat ocindi t.1 c:ma. -
.,. . 
~-· 
.,-r-:· 
~-
·,• '· 
. 
Awaiting teat material. 
Awaiting test netei'ial.. 
Awai ting material 
..,. . 
.,.-
·. ·.--
. • . 
• 
.-~ r"\ ,l':::,·;->' 
\ 
·~ 
"CAl'f,C~l.L£D!i~ 'bslfim 
APPENDll r. 
StJRVEIILANCE O't AGlS OK Ilf V70, V78 AND 'Jl79 BCllBS 
TisT NO. 135 
R1!$JLTS TO DATE 
c AN C,.ELLE D 
~ _· 
UNCLASSIFIED 
fµ! 15&6;I' 
(SJPPB Ho. 67, App. C)) 
- -
_.,. _, ---= 
-~ ,_, -
-· '·· 
·~ :::.; 
Surveillance ot Aged CK in lr70, Jt7S and Jrl9 Bombs, Teat No. l3S 
Results To Date 
Attar obtaining a trial saaple on 2 December 1948, actual aupling 
W:)l'k in connection with thia test waa begun on 6 .December 1948. Results 
c! these and aubaeqtmlt supli.ngs appear below. 
m_Bc-mbs 
On the toll.owing bombs, the valve was cloMed to the extent that 
no samples could be obtaiae4 and no pressure recorQeda 
Lot !fuiaber 
183 
183 
•J.83 
222 
Date P'illed 
Aug-44 
AQC-44 
Aug-44 
Sept-44 
The valves in the above bombs wre changed and a asaple was ob-
tained t'roa Beal> #lS, Lot No. 222, the result• being ah:iwn in the table 
which fol.lolls. Howenr, still no aaapla or redo:rdable preaeure could be 
obtained troa Bombs 14, 7, and 17, Lot llo. 183. Tapping these bcmba in-
dicated that the cant.em.a were largeq aolida. The bcmbs we1"8 wei&bad, 
•ented and weiped once apin; and t.b8 tolJ..ow:lnc results were obtainech 
(PreHure wu taken when bollbe -re tapped) 
Date 
13 Dec 48 
13 Dec 1,8 
13 Dec 48 
Lot Bo. 
183 
183 
183 
BQlllb No. 
l4 
7 
17 
Date Fllled 
Aus-41t-
Aug-44 
Aug-44 
Abs. Presa. 
SS lbs. 
50 lbs. 
SO lbs. 
'1'otal. 
Non-.olatile Rea. 
99.1$ 
98.8' 
99.1$ 
One other bomb reaained 1Jl Lot Mllllber 18). Thia bollb was sampled 
three times due to it.a high acidit7 ~1tent and the toll.owing result.a ob-
tainech 
Abe. 
~ 
f. Soluble Bon-
Date 
Lot Bo. 
Bomb No. 
Date Filled Pressure Ac!.d1t7 volat.Ue Res. 
7 Dec 48 
J.83 
lO 
Aug-44 
40 
.4~9 
6.10 
13 Dec 48 
183 
10 
Aug-44 
39 
.5)8 
9.10 
~~ Dec 48 
183 
lO 
Aua-1.4 
41 
.668 
8.62 
ho additional saaples were taken from t.hia bolllb on 31 Karch 1949 
with the ton.om.,. result.at 
Abe. 
• 
' Soluble 
Date 
Lot Jfo. 
Beal:> Bo. Pressure Aci.d1.t7 
Jfon-YOlatlle Residua 
31 Jla;..• 49 
183 
lD 
41 
.75 . 
19.9' 
Jl. llar 49 
18' 
lO 
u 
.ss 
19.25 
"<'\ 
,i-;~tEL:~E.~
1 
_:IJ.~ 
(SJPPR No. 67t App. t} 
'• 
. 
.. 
Other M78 Bombs 
Aba. 
% 
% Soluble Non-
Date 
Lot No. 
Bomb No. 
Date Filled Pressure Acidity 
YOlatile Residue 
6 Dec U 
206 
29 
Aug-44 
39 
.ms 
.258 
6 Dec 48 
206 
" 
Aug-44 
39 
.103 
.237 
6 Dec 49 
206 
12 
Aug-1+4 
39 
.099 
.225 
6 J>cc 48 
206 
27 
Septl-44 
39 
.103 
.329 
b ·J>be 48 
206 
19 
Aug-44 
39 
.091 
.173 
6 !lee 1.2 
21)6 
32 
4ug-44 
37 
.lOS 
.263 
7 DAc /i8 
206 
5 
Aug-44 
71 
.087 
.312 
7 Dec l,8 
21)6 
8 
Aug-44 
38 
.09S 
.2ss 
? Dec 48 
~ 
2l 
Aug-44 
4l 
.w 
.220 
'l Dec /$ 
2ob 
:?2 
Aug-44 
.;39. 
.OIJ'l 
.243 
'/ 'l)ec u 
~ 
n 
Aug-44 
39. 
·.un 
.n 
7 I>f,c 48 
!?o6 
34 
Aug-44 
40 
.()92 
.l.83 
7 Dec .48 
206 
13 
Aug-44 
.39 
.108 
.244 
7 Dec 48 
~ 
23 
Aug-44 
42 
.O'I/>_ 
.176 
2 Dec 48 
2UI 
24 
Aug-44 
42 
.l.lib 
.2169 
b Dec 48 
207 
31 
Aug-44 
42 
.239 
.540 
·7 Dec 48 
207 
28 
Aug-44 
40 
.112 
.288 
·7 Dec 48 
207 
25 
Aug-44 
39 
.122 
.251 
7 Dec 48 
207 
2 
Aug-44 
.39 
.120 
.220 
7 Dec 48 
2ff1 
20 
Aug-44 
42 
.112 
.270 
7 Dec 48 
222 
'2h 
Sept-44 
'J'I 
.057 
~233 
7.Dec 48 
222 
9 
'iept-44 
38 
.rn6 
.w 
14 Dec 48 
222 
15 
Sept-44 
31 
.099 
.421 
7 Dec 48 
224 
3 
Sept-44 
36 
.109 
.246 
7 Dec 48 
224 
l 
Sept-44 
J8 
.076 
.207 
6 Dec 48 
None 
l3A 
Aug-44 
43 
.101 
.268 
7 Dec 48 
!lone 
6 
Aug-44 
36 
.]J8 
.267 
7 Dec 48 
None 
4 
Aug-44 
Y1 
,rn'J 
.275 
':"Dec 48 
Nace 
18 
Aug-44 
37 
.oes 
.280 
Jf79 Bomb• 
On tba tollowd.Dg bombs, the nln was clogged to the extent that 
no samples could be ~ed and no F•asure recordedt 
Date Filled 
June-44 
June-44 
Bov-44 
:tie valves in the aboYe bombe waN changed and aamplee wre ob-
~ai 'l"~ J ":.!Je rasult.a being shown in the table which tollOllS. It is be-
11.ueci tl·.at these balllbe •1' ~ SClll8 U. have been etored with U. nlve 
d·':llr.1 c.1'115i!lg aollc!a to aettle in the Yabe. Result. obtUned ~ollow: 
03te 
7 lite 48 
7 D9C 48 
? 1>1tn 48 
16 De~ 48 
1.6.Deo 4'3 
. 
Aha. 
S 
S Solubls lfon.-
:..Ot Re. 
Be-.!:> Ko. 
Date Filled Preeeure Acidit.f' voJ.atil.e RaaL1ua 
6S 
53 
June-44 
41 
.10) . 
.308 
65 
S9 
Juae-44 
41. 
.083 
.172 
65 
57 
Juoe-44 
38 
.096 
.225 
65 
60 
June-44 
35 
.087 
.203 
6S 
· ~6 
Jube-44 
YI 
.084 
.m 
SS 
S.3 
41 
.35 
.)48 
.178 
Tesparatve readinge were talam at frequent intenale throaghout ND-
pling. , ~ 
*'1.tu•ea obtainecl 1n thia manner ranged fl'Oll 80 to 860P'. 
lquii-it neceHar)' tor eampling ot 1170 bombe bu not 19t been rece1'99d. 
Veteerological Dat.a 
TbB tollcnring data •re obt.&ined inside the suneillance buiid:lng: 
Vari•• 
Ki.rWlarn. 
Mean Vaxj 'IPID 
Mam '" n:i •• 
T~ture 
Tempe:atare 
T_,,el'ature 
Temperature 
Dec 48 
?rh 
86°F 
76"F 
.Tan 49 
87 
6.3 
82 
65 
Feb 49 
ti 
66 
sr. 
68 
i!U' 49 
88 
6S 
82 
69 
J 
SAll JOSE PROJ:scT i'RO~S R:sPORT 
mn.mm sa 
l l!!.Y 1949 THROUGH 31 UAY 1949 
San Jose Pr"jeot Teohnioal Statt 
copt llO. 
~ 
·----- -
-
:4:.ie: . 
. . , • ;n 
,ya_!(- ot/0901- oL/-& 
(f tJJ?:f I &---t I )-
CJJLTD 
5 June 1949 
SUBJECT: 
San Jose Project Progress Report llo. 68 
Period l Hay 1949 thl"ough 31 Hay 1949 
:·.,, 
Chief• Chemical Corpa 
Departr:lcit of the J.rmy 
ilo.ahington 25. D. C. 
Attention: Project Co1rdination COllllllitt.ee 
l. 
Sf.A.TU~ OF REPOR'U 
Uo report diatributed during the pel"~od ooTered by thia 
report 
2. 
PROGRESS OF T3S1'S WRUIG THB ll<llTH OF HAY 
Single 125 Pound Che£11oal Bocb. T332. GA Filled. with 
S5el airater Ratio, Dropped in Open - SJPPT ?lo. 150. 
Plan of toat approved with oballgea, 9 iUay 1949. 
be static Test in .Area Cov_J!l'.ed .• W ~etation of a Single 
125 POUD!i Ch&oal Bomb, TIBZ. GA Pilled, wlth Dal 
airate:- Ratio -- SJPPr 110. 152. 
Phn ol' teat approved with ohangea. 9 !!;y 194'9-, 
o. Single 125 Pound Cheaioal Boub, T3B2. G.!. Filled, with 
3511 airater Ratio, Dropped in an J.Z"ea c .. -vered by 
Vegetation - 8JPPf 110. 163. 
Plm of teat o.pproved rith ohangea, 9 i.iay 1949• 
.. 
d. 
I 
PertoJ11181lQe o.f test delayed tor a three..:.cia;- period 
due to further amand.I:lexlte to previously ap:rroved 
plan 0£ test. Amencments received on 9 Hay 1949 •. 
Conduot o~ ta.t delayed further by arrival ot ship 
with goats, straw and .feed. 
All teohniaal person-
nel were \ltilised 1n unloading on. 30 aJJd 31 llay 
1949. 
~eat cannot be resw:ied until approximately 
6 or 1 June 1949. 
(.31 
Approxima.tely ~ 
o~ the work involved in Phase 1 
(!Shelter on upgrade slope in relation to wind) haa 
been ooapl~. 
•• 
~rk on tests listed below has beon delnyed pending the 
a.-r.U-"1 rp.t ,D.Ulitions. test animale, o.r.· boths 
sto.tio Test of Nine 4.2" Chemical llortar Shella 
~ F;illecl, in th_e Open - SJPPl' lfo. 130. 
Sto.tio Tost of 1!10 {~) Bvnb, GA Filled, in the 
Ope ""::~·Jla:..:.l&J:. 
Tea-I; of German 105 DEl Shell, GA 1'1lled, Btatio 
Fir~ 1- Gp.en - SJP.Pl'·lJo ... Jl.St. :-;-. .£' 
Teat ot Gen:an 15 om Roolcet~ GA Filled, Static 
Fir eel in Open (Single round &net mu'Itiple.:C '9 .f'ired 
ell:ul taneo:.usl y) ~ · flJPPT !Jo • 140 
St'l.--:•10 Teat of lline German 105 mm 3helle, GA Filled• 
in ~~ea OOYered ~·.Vegetation -
SJ:i.':r-1' Jfo. 142. 
Statio %.es'to o£ Genum 15 .on .R.ootet. :-.a. ::Fill-1, in 
Area CoTered by Vegetation -
SJ"rrT K·.1, 144. 
Static Test of Nine 4.2 Inch Chenical ~rtar Shella. 
GA Filled .. in Area Covered b7 Veg•'-&tion - SJPP! 
Bo. 141. 
Single 125 Powid Ch-1.cal Botlb. T3E2, GA Filled, 
with 35:1 Burster Ratio, Dropped in Open -
SJP?T 
lfo. 150. 
{s.JPPR No. 68) 
(9'}: 
Single 1!25 Pound Chemcal 'Ben.lb, T3~2. GA Filled. 
with 35 :l Burster Ratio, Drupped in an Area Covered 
by Vegetation • SJPPr )Jo~ l53. 
stAtio Teat in Open or Single B23 Sooke Pot, GA 
Pilled -
SJP?l Jk>. 166. 
Sta.tic Test in Areo. Covered by Vegetation ot o. 
BiDgle E23 &make Pot, QA. JP!.l'led '- &TPPl' Bo. 167. 
statio Teat in the Open ot- a' Singh 323 Smoke Pot, 
G.\ ?illed - SJPPr uo. 168. 
Sbata. Te-n· in~ -Open ot a 9ingle B23 &note Pot, 
HD Filled • SJPP1' No• l 76. 
Sta.tic ,'Utft; U tll.e OpaD ot -a Single E23 &loke Pot, 
BT Pilled -
S."PPr Ho, 177. 
Static T~ 
1D !the-'Opiexr·«>f"- a. Single 823 SCloke Pot, 
BU~ Filled -
S..'f'P?r Jlo. 178~ 
Sb.~O::Test a.Jr th• Oplll ot· a<Singl..:1 823 Smoke Pot, 
HQ F:'.lled -
8JFPr Bo• 119 • 
Goats for U'.:o in future teRts a.rriv~ 30 Hay 1949. 
The 
ab.ipt.lolut inc~'.l.ded·,194r~goo.'\• bd:ttn-ae !tids.'io::-n on'!"oute. 
Goats ,••e t:Jl:lat'eri'ell'~,lbip·to-.beiPge, h~.>·led to Ater 
Island and transported by truolc f'roti the bar~o ·.;u corrals 
recently ·oan..truoted tor thil<FP>•••~· 
: ) 
'b. Pigeons tor ainilar uae have nut yet arrived 
a. 
.A. coo.plate liat of teata scheduled tor San Jose Project 
tcgether w.l:th. ~ 
:data. is included aa Appemiix B. 
(&TPPR no. 68) 
5. Jal' D.iOLOGY 
&.. 
Tfeai:her llUISl&ry tor the DOllth ot lfay 1949 ia included aa 
Appendix A. 
~ 
D!!~~ OF_PJCILITUS 
a. 
The Chbt ot ingineere ha.a allotted tis.ooo to the San Jo1e 
Frojeot tor use in deaigning tuture t'aoilitiea. 
a. The following pereonnel departed thia Projeot on 12 llay 19'9 
tor rotation to Z of I and re&Higrment t 
Capt&in Jai:iea Jl. Granade 
Captain Lake R. 'fest 
Captain Bobert J, .Sor 
Cllpto.in Al vi11 H. Bowl ea 
b. lir. George Van Bibber arrived this Projeot· 2 liay 1949, 011 
'l'DY of appruxiaately 30 daya in oumiec+.ion with teohnioal 
a.:>ti'vitie1. Ur. Van Bibber'• d.lty has recently been ez-
tecded tor a so-day period by rCU:iugram trom Offio• ~t the 
Ciliet, Or.ll C. 
· 
· 
a. VISrroRB 
.. 
a.. Duz:ing the pet"iod oOY_.ecl by this repo~·t. the following 
perallll13 'rili.~ed the Projtt:lts 
2 ~ 
1!>49 
9 14-y 1949 
Dr. Uortbley, Dept- ot Jt;rmy and 
Ur. Peake, OCCal 0-~'Yed in oon-
neoti1>n with teohn~oal a.,ti'ritie• 
and departed ..- ''"·Y· 
Bri&adier General .w-i.u-t,. CG 
USAR.FAH'f,,. arri'ftld 'i;f;_. one day in-
spection or tbh P.:-o~~~. 
(SJ?PR lfo. 68) 
8. VISITORS {oont•d) 
18 liay 1949 
....wuriil Barbey. C011DODdant 0 Tenth 
YaYal ~ict. arrived tor a briet 
vi-1t to SGll .Jo8e Projeot - departed 
am:ie duy. 
. 
. 
-{i~.:,,~~,~i 
Colonel, Cl'llC 
Cm:amding 
/ 
APP»m:H B. -
!!£allSS OF TE:>"f s ... 
"' 
PROGRESS OF TESTS. SAN JOSE PROJ:&:T 
TEST 
NO. 
Trl'LE 
89 
-surveillance Of Bombs, Chelllical 
125 ib.-~ T-3, H filled, Heresite 
coated and T-3, HD filled not 
coated~ 
99 
surveillance of' VKL. 
L0cation of »itrances to Gasproof 
Shelters in' Relation to Prevail-
ing Winds (Wooded Phase of Cml C 
Bd. Teat No. 724) 
130 
static Teat of Nine 4o2" Chemical 
Mortar Shells. GA filled, in 
·the Open 
surveillance of Bomb> Particulate 
STATUS 
Current, long-range slllltpling 
-Test.Completed, Report Distributed 
Plon of test o.ppro..-ed With 
changes, 9 j(ny 1949 
Plo.n or test approved rith 
changes, 29 April 1949. 
4 lb.• E-1 
· 
Test Completed, Report ·nistri butede 
surveillance of CK Stored in 
Bombs end Ton Containers under 
In progress, a.waiting material• 
Tropical Conditions. 
136 
Teat with M70 Bomb, filled HD, in 
137 
open and in area coverecl with 
vegetation, static fired, with 
onshore and with ~ffshore winds. 
Test or l470 Bomb, f_ill
0
ed GA (E46) 
in open area, static fire~. 
138 
Test of German 105 1111D Shell, 
filled GA, static fire? in open 
(approx. 9 shells fired· 
simultaneously). 
Test Of German 105 mm shell. 
. ,._tilled GA, fired from gun ill.to 
·-open (number of rowns to be 
·.: ,· ,detet'mi.ned by reilul ts from Te St 
No. 138 •. 
140 Test of Germnn 15 om rocket, 
filled GA. static fired in open. 
(single round and multiple, 9 
fired si111Ul taneously) 
I 
Test Completed; Report Distributed. 
Plan of test approved with 
changes, 18 April 1949. 
Plan of test approved with 
changes, 29 Apr_il 1949. 
Awaiting completion of Test No~ 
-Pl1.1,t1 of test approved with 
chAnges, 29 April 1949• 
TEST 
NO. 
TITL& 
Test of German 15 cm rocket. 
filled GA, fired into open from 
from launcher {number to be de-
termined from results of No. 140) 
Test of German 105 I:llll shell, 
filled GA. static fired in area 
covered by vegetation (approx •• 9 
shells fired simultaneously) 
143 Test of Germnn 105 mm shell, 
filled GA, fired frQI;l gun in 
area covered _by vegetation, 
Test of German 15 cm rocket 
filled GA, static fired in ~ea 
cmvered by vegetation. 
Test of German 15 cm rocket, 
filled GA, fired in area covered 
by vegetation (number to be de-
termined fr~ results of No. 140) 
146 Test of 4e2" chemical mortar 
shell, -filled GA. fired into open 
area·· {number to be determined 
from re~l~s of Test No. 130). 
147 Test of·4.2" chemical mortar 
shell, ~illed GA. fired statically 
in covered area (nine to be fired 
simultaneously)~, 
148 Test of 4. 2" chemical mortar 
sheli, filled GA, fired into area 
covered by, vegetation {nmnber to 
be determined from results of No. 
147)• . ".•· \ .. ' . 
. . 
149 Te-at or M33Al spray tank, filled 
unthiokened 9A in open fror:i low 
altitude. 
150 Test of 125 lb• chemical bomb, 
T3E2, filled GA with ;55al burster 
ratio, dropped singly in open. 
151 Test or 125 lb. chemi-~al bomb 
T3E2, filled GA with. 35:1 wr~ter 
ratio. dropped in Irllll tiple into 
open area (nUmber to .be deter-· 
mined from results of No. 150) 
2 
STATUS 
Awaiting completion of Test No. 140. 
Plan of test atproved with changes, 
25 Apr11 1949. 
Awaiting material. 
Plan of test approved with changes, 
25 April 1949. 
Awai ting completion of' Tes\ No• 140• 
Awaiting completion of' !est No. 130. 
Plan of te~t npproved with changes, 
25 April 1949. 
Awaiting completion of' Test No. 147. 
Awaiting mnterio.l. 
Plan of test approved with changes, 
9 May 1949. 
Awaiting completion of Test No.-· 150. 
( 
TSST 
IiO. 
TITLE 
Test of single 125 lb. chemical 
bomb. T3E2. filled GA. with 35:1 
burster ratio. fired statically in 
area covered by vegetation. 
153 Test of 125 lb. chemical bomb, 
T3E2, fH-led GA with 35:1 burster 
ratio, dr~pped sipgly in covered 
area. 
154 Teat or 125 lb chemical bomb, T3E2 . 
filled GA. with .~5:1 burster ratio 
STATUS 
. 
. 
• 
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Pl.on of test approved wi·th ·chmlge-s, · .::-.. · % 
9 May 1949. 
Plo.n or test approved with changes, 
,9 Jfo.y 1949. 
dropped in llllll.tiple into coverl'.'d 
Awai ting completion of Teat No. 153. 
area. (number to be d!Jtermined from 
156 
157 
results of Teat No. 153) 
Test of 125 lb T3 bomb, filled GA, 
with burster modified as detennined 
Awai ting completion of Edgewood te•ta. 
by J!)igewood tests, dropped singly 
into the open. 
Teat 0£ 125 lb. T3 banb, filled GA 
with modified burister dropped. in 
multiple into open (number to'_ be 
determined from results of -No. ;155) 
Test of aingle 125 lb. T3 bomb, 
filled GA with modit'ied b.lrster 
fired statically in area CQ'V'.ered 
with vegetation. 
Awo.iting, OOlllpletion or Teat Jll~· 155. 
158 Teat .or 125 lb. T3 bomb,· filled GA. 
159 
160 
With burster modified as df;l:ter-
mined by B:lgewrood teats, dropped 
a~y into covered_ area. 
Teat of 125 lb. T3 bomb, filled .GA 
with modified furater dropped µi, 
111111 tiple into. covered area (number 
to be d&termined from results of · 
Teat No, 15_8)' 
Teat ·Of J*S' ~h~cil bo'.m; -~~~ti-ed 
&s· det~ed ·by .. Edgewood tdts; 
filled GA. dropped 1n open in 
. emall number · (nwiiber to. be· d~ter­
miiled by B:lgewood ~'t;e!ts.) 
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• 
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• .•• 
Awn!ting completion of Edgewood teste. 
Awai ting completion or Teet Ko: 158. 
Awai ting ·eomp1 etion or Edgewood tests, 
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TEST 
NOr 
TITLE 
170 -1.ttl tiple test of E23 smoke pot, 
filled GA,. dropped fran airplane,. 
with onshore wind to simulate 
smoke. (Number to be determined 
from results ot Test No. 168). 
l 71 
Test of 4. 2" chemical mortar ;hell 
filled GB, fired statically in the 
~ATUS 
-Awaiting completion of Test No, 
open {nine to be fired simul to.neously)\wai ting material 
172 
Test of 4.2" chemical mortar shell 
filled GB fired frOI!\ ~ortar into 
open (number to be detormined froo 
-Awaiting completion of Test No. 
results of Test No. 171). 
l 73 -Test of 125 lb. T3 bomb, tilled GB 
with modified -burster, dropped 
~ · 
singly in open. 
174 Teet. of E45 chemical bomb, filled 
GB wi~ modified burster, 'dropped 
in small quantity in open (number 
to be._ determined from ~gewood -
tests_). 
_,_ 
175 Test.of single -E23 smoke pot,. 
-1'.illed GB,. runotioned statically 
j,Jl open on land. -
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Awai ting completion of Edgewood 
tests. 
Awaiting completion of Edgewood 
tests. 
Awai ting material. 
. , 
176 Teat-_of single E23 lllllolce pot,.-
filled HD, func1'!oned statically 
in open on land. 
Plan of Test approved 11ith changes, 
l_ 
25 April 49. 
-177 test of_ isizlgle E23 smoke Pot, 
" -··~-
filled_~,. _i\inctioned statically 
:.:o,:-...:., 
. 
in,~pen on land. 
,_ 
. 
• 
Plan of Test approved-'With changes,_ .. ·).i~~;h 
!!~ '~t~~·.;~~g,.~:~:::""..!~~al::~ . ·~ ~~ 
49
• 
, .• ' ' 
,,,':f"~f! 
in. open.~n llllld~ 
Plan of Test approved "with ·cbang8s; 
:: 
--~ _ ;: . . 
25 April 49. 
'r-,~-~ 
179 Test- ot 'a"hgle. Ea3 ~1111oke .pot, 
:- /:::~~? 
'.: • filled HQ,. i'urictioned statically ::· 
"'
1
-' 
in open on land. _-
-
-
Pl~-of Test approved with changes,'; 
- _,-_~:-.<";~t;:<. _ -, ; ·_ 
_ ___ "o, 
_ __ 
25 Aprll 49. 
:;,;:;!.: 
..;~~~oi Tes1;.o1' su1t,-- Pro~tive, One- ":~·~ . - ::: ~ - .;;,;_ . 
. -- -.: ., 
< 
:~-:.._>:_F,~-,f'-"'_-_."~ 
__ :._;ci.._.~,:.·_-_-
' .'.-_,.__ 
Pieae•·Impermeabl~. El.Rl. ·and ·-~:f;_, 
__ ,-.,.;._ · - -· "'- - · - -
'"'-
~:: 
,_,_;:,_-;:_ ,·, related: iteiu under eT.treiaS __ heat.::-·-;··· Awaiting material. 
loa~ · (Cml· c Bd. Projeet No• 1_82) ~ 
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TEST 
NO. 
TITLE 
181 Test of Ge.s Casualty Kit~ Treat~ 
__ 
men_t. Ite111 9-Z44•soo (New Revision) 
182 Test of First Ai4- liti Ge.s. 
Casualty• Item 9-206•710 (New 
Revision.) 
183 Test of Veterinary Gas Casualty 
Outfit, Item 9-602-680 (New 
Revision) 
-184 - Operational Scnle Test with 
German KC 250 III Gr Bombs, filled 
STATUS 
Awaiting test material. 
Awaiting test material. 
·Awaiting test material. 
with GA. Technical Ccr.miand Field 
-Awaiting material 
Test No. 114. 
·c 
185 ·Test of single 250 kg Geronn. GA. 
filled bomb !'ired sta-tically in 
the open under inversion or zero 
temperature gradient conditions. 
186 · Test of single 250 kg German, GA 
filled bomb dropped into OFen and 
also into covered nrea under 
inversion or zero temperature 
gradient conditions. 
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~-:~Y{;.~~~:14: .. 
-~~:-~. :· ~ .. ~. ~, 
-Awai ting material• 
-Awai ting material• 
-.:;:.,>. 
.~: 
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1~?'., 
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J 
SAN JOSE PROJECT PROGRESS REPORl' 
1 JUNE 1949 THROUGH 30 JUNE__!2!ti 
San Jose Proleet Technical $ta!! 
TECHNICAL LIBRARY 
t.:.!!'l CHE&iiCAL CENTER 
L,"'..lYLAND 
~ Cl>L -Dl/090J- D'f 7 
'-f~ / ~ /~ 
3 
4 
~ ... 6 
? .. 8 
9· lJ 
14 
15 
16 - 11 
18 
19 - 23 
27 
rm 
Chiet, Cbead.cal Corpe 
Chiet, Research and Engineering Division 
rocmlC, ~Chemical Center, lid. 
Chief, Proving GrOUDd Section, Development Branch, 
Research and Engineering Division, OOCml.C, 
Arl!G" Chemical ~n:t;e~i*· 
Secretary, Research C~i~f ~mlC, Bldg • .3.30, 
Ar!llY Chel!ic_al cen.-.-. ,lllft .... ::::!~illt... ~ 
Col!ll!lllnding Officer, Cml C Technical Commam, 
Arey Chemical Center.; Id. 
ChietJ •. ~~al. 
Ja,~ion, Army Chemical Center, Jld. 
Taclmical Director, Camp Detrick, !'rflderick, Md. 
Preaidiapt, Cml.C Boe.rd, Army Chemical. Center,,li:l'~ 
'\. 
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~ .. ~ -. 
Cnmninding Otticer, Edgewood Proving Grown, 
Arrq Chem1.oal Center, Md. 
Boeearch and Developoent Boal'd, Technical· Retenmce ~anch, 
Document Section, Room 3D-6U, •Rt-ical Milita17 Establish• 
ment, Waahi.Dgton 25, D. c. 
· ->-".. \ , · 
llilitery Applicaticms Division, U. S. Atomic Energy 
Commission, 1901 Constitution A-venue, H.W., 
Washington, D. C. , J.ttentions Chemical otticer 
Ir. R. Kinpn, British Ctr ·Representative, Briti'5h Joint 
Services llinion, Roolll475, 1785 Massacl:mset~ Aw., !1~1'~ 
1faehingtona D. C.(Tbnu Chie.t; Res & Eng Div~, Ar.l!l1 
Chemical Cent.er, at'.! •• ) 
Canac!ian Technical Bepresentative, t.rrrrr Cbemi.cal Center, 
llld. (Thru: Cbiet, Rea a: Eng Div. , Army Chemical Center, 
Id.) 
. 
Britia,h Liaison otticor, Army Chemical Center,, Iii. 
(~:Chief, Rea I.: Ing Di"Y.; Arm,r Chemical Center, Md~., 
~'- .Teehnical rues 
TECHNICAL LIBRARY 
··=·==-=C=A~N~C~E~l~l~E~o~-~~·:r~C!A__,rER 
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9,~~.c,&t~fll '. · , · , UNl!LASSflm 
'G' i~, HEAD'°.: '~Aii JOSE koJECT 
Ot!i~e ot the Technical Director 
st. Thomas, Virgin Isl.anda 
c::..TD 
5 Ju.17 1949 
.~·~'3.JECT: 
Sin Jo .. Project Progreea Report No. ~ 
Pe~ l June 1949 t.brou&h 30 June 1949 
j ~ 
Chie.f, Cbe.:n!cal Ccrpa 
O.pa.-Ymt ~! the ~ 
Waah.!ngtoo 25, D. C. 
At.te.-ition: 
Project Coordiration Comalittee 
l. 
:rt~T'.J~ OF REP'JRTS 
a. 
Tl~• tol.lc.111ng ~hl repc-:-t waa distributed during 
•Jn··· perio:i cowred b7 this report: 
!!!-!!. 
S.TPR No,. sr-3. ilwninum 
Su:~ate l'!~ter Treat-
.auc-:'.;. (By 1,.queist ot 
NaY-.U Reavarch ::'..abor--
at01"7) 
2~ *71949 
through 
lj June 1949 
2. 
PBOGR!SS aF T&SrS mu THE J«,lftH OF JtJd 
Report Distributed 
21 June 1949 
a. wcation ot lntrartC38 to Qaaprc~f. Sbeltera in ~ 
lation to Prnaillnc,; Wind -· S.JPP'.;:" Jlo. 102-A 
(l) Phlls• l o! thit; test i.aa biwn CO:llpl.et.ed. 
~e l.oceion t:•r Pba"Se 2 bu bee:i selected and 
c).uared t.!ld th~ ebel:.ftr ia at the present time 
being moved to ~ hia new loca~ial 
b. Sr.rnillanee '>! Aged, CK in "JrlC, 1!78 and W19 Bamba -
SJPPT No. l)S. 
Results ot re~ent aampl1r~ per..ormec:l in thia teat are 
includ'Jd a. Appendix C. 
(SJPPR No. 69) 
Static Test in t.he Open of a Single E23 Saioke Pot, 
HT Filled - SJPPT No. 177. 
St~tic Test in the Open of a Single E23 Smoke Pot, 
HN~ Filled -
SJPPT No. 178. 
(~~") Static Test in the Opt;n of a Single E23 Smoke Pot, 
HQ Filled -
SJPPT No •. 179. 
J. 'IZST M-'r4ALS 
a. 
F~gP.ons for test purposes were no~ shipped to this 
!-':·:>ject during the mc:ith C'f June due to· insufficient 
.fi::1js fo:r:- proc1.irement in the rece.1t !heal. year. 
This 
ir. format ion WE s recc.:. ved fr:)Jll the Chie1, Proving Ground 
Sr ·;tion, Deve:i.o_:iment Branch, Army Chemical Center, 
U1:- :ylanG., in a lett£:r datt.d 3 June 1949. 
4. 
PROGRE~~ OF TESTS 
a. 
A ·:omplt:>7.e 1:1..f"::. of tests schf'duled for San Jos~ Pro,j-1ct., 
t.cgether ld.th pertir.'3nt informatir>n, ls included as 
ip_ilendix B. 
5: 
F'JTUf.S CONeTR!JCTIOi.i 
a. l!sssrs. Tatum and Dav~s from the ?ans.ma Engineer Dis-
tr.;_<.;t ar:..-tved >n 17 J•.me 1949 .tot" t..he purpose of corr-
ducting a surirey of p:Lanned oonstnlction at San Jos~ 
Pnject. The survey inclujed de·:;ailed study of all 
planned oonstruction, as w~ll. as several conferences 
-,iit.!1 Tecn.-Ucal perso·::.nel, t.his Pr:>ject. 
Mess!"R. Te.'.:.um 
a:id Davis depa:"."ted 2'3 June l.949 v:ith ~fficient info~ 
.aiation e.::ld drawings ·.:.o publ.i.sh these ciai:.a in a request 
fo~.~. contractor bids. 
6. 
ME!EOF..JlOGY 
a. 
vr~ather summary for the mon~h of June 1949 is included 
&R Appen1ix A. 
J 
(SJFPR No. 69) 
7. 
PERSONNEL 
a. 
Captain Henry M. Cook, Post Surgeon, departed this 
Project on 21 June 1949 for rotation to Z of I. 
b. 
Miss Angela Bornn, Chemist, P-2, arrived on l June 49 
to work in the Technical Laboratory. 
Her position 
number as listed on the Personnel Authorization Table 
for San Jose Project, Technical Division, is 60.31-5. 
c. 
Mr. Miles Hardenburgh, Chemical Engineer, arrived this 
Project 2 June 1949, and was assigned to duty with the 
Field Test Group. 
His position number as listed on the 
Personnel Authorization Table for San Jose Project, 
Technical Divisionl is 60.32-1. 
a. 
VISITORS 
a. 
During the period ccvered by this report there were 
no visitors at the Project. 
/)z1A1,£j~ 
. j)5q/s:1 Sl'OCKHARDT 
Captain, Qnl C 
AP?ROVED: 
Deputy Technical Director 
/ 
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,: 
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.• ;_UL R. sdTH 
Colonel, CmlC 
Commanding 
4 
TEST 
:rm. 
T?rLB 
89 
SUrveillance of Baaba, Chelld.oal 
125 lb •• !-:s. B tilled. Heredte 
ooe.ted cd T .. :s. HD tilled not 
coated. 
99 
$.lr'Velllimoe ot .VXI.·. 
Location of .BDtrancea to <Jaap.root 
Shelters ill Relation to Prevail• 
1ng i1'1nda ~wooded Phaee ot Cml c 
Bd. ·Test llo. 724) 
static Test ot lJine 4.2" Chemical 
)(ortar Sh~ls. OA tilled. in 
the Open 
. 
132 
SUrveillance ot B<lmb, ~iculate 
4 lb•. B-1 
. 
lZl6 
SUrveillaDoe ot Cl Stored iJ1 
B~ 
llDCl "Ton Container• under 
Tropical Ccmditicna. 
lalS 
Test wt th: .M'70 B~, f'illed HD, in 
open 111d in area covered with· :· 
'nlge~ation, atatio tired, with 
cnsbore uad with ottab.ore wind•• 
131 
Tut ot K?t)Jcnb, iii.ied .. Gl (Ms) 
in open area. static fired. 
138 
Te1t of German 105 Diil Shell, 
till ed. GA. statio fir ed. in open 
(approx. 9 shell• tired 
limiltUleCNaly) a ' ·· • 
.;1.:39 
140 
Teat "9f oei-man 105 1lllll Shell, 
tilled GA. tir9d ti-ca ·gun into· 
open (11uner of roume to be .. 
determined by reliul ta ~ 
~ect 
Bo. ise. 
· 
CUrrent, long-range sampling 
Test C0111pletod. Report Diatribl.lted. 
Teat in progress 
Pl.en ot. Test .appro•ed with 
changea - 29 April. 1949 
Test 1n Prog:reea 
THt Ccmpl~ed•. Reparl; ·D1•tribute4. 
· Pliri.o! .f~~----.J>P~ieii ·With - .• 
changee - lS April 1949 
Plan o! Te¢ .approved with 
~~~ - 29 April. 1949. 
AW&iting c~etion ot 
Test No. 138 
. · .. 
. ..... 
,.·.. 
\ 
. 
.. 
PlBZl D't·Taat.·apjlroTed·wit.h 
changes - 29 April 1949 
Test ot GenBa.n 16 cm rocket, 
till~ ,QA. atatio fired in open. 
( ain.gle .round and i:iul t1 ple~ 9 · · 
tired siml.taneQlaly) .. 
~::: =-::;c:;:-A:;::N c~.t~t 
L:;::"E o~_ f-=-:;~;-~·d l!W.SSlflm 
~!! ,, -=· . 
= -
TEST 
-NO. 
141 
142 
TITLE -·-. 
....... _ 
Test ot German 15 cm rooket· •. 
tilled GA· tired into open trcaa 
tr._ launcher (DUl!lber ~o be de-
tendned 1'rcm re11Ulta ot 110. l~) 
Teat ot German 105 mm sheii. 
filled GA. static fired in area 
covered by Yegetation (approx. 9 
shell~ fired aimalltaneoualy) 
Test of Gerlar&n 105 mm abaii • 
.filled GA.. tired tram _gun· in 
area covered. by vegetation. 
'l'eSt ot German 15 en rocket. · 
.fill~· GA. static fired in area 
o•vered by TOgetation. 
Test ot German 16 om rocket. 
tilled ca. .fired' in area covered 
by vegetation' (nWllber to be. dr 
\enained trcm roeulta ot Jto• 140) 
.. 
146 Teat ot 4.2• oh81111cal mortar · 
shell. ,filled GA. fired into open 
area (nwa~ to be determined 
troa result• ,ot Teat So. lSO). 
141 .Tut of 4.2• chemical ·mortar 
shell, · t'i~led GA •. fire4 . ~'.tiort.lly 
in .,o...-_ed area (nine to be- tired 
llillailtanecualy)• 
· 
..;; .· ,- : ~· ~ "' ·•' 
.. . . . . 
. ... 
148 Teat or 4.2• chemidoa1 ~ortar' 
8hell; . rilled GAi tired into area 
~overod. b7 vegetation {1lWlber to 
be det~ed trom result•· ot No. 
l~~~. 
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-
. 
Ht Teat· ot KHJJ. spray ~. t'liled 
w:ithiolcened· GA. in ope trC1C1 lOlr 
altitude. 
lSO 
S'PH:f't!S 
·Awai ting completion ot l'Ht :Ro. lto • 
Plan ot teat approwd With changes 
26 April 1949. 
· 
• 
Awaiting material. 
Plan of .test apprond With changes. 
25 April 1949. 
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· 
Awaiting ocmpletian ot Test Wo. 140. 
Plan r>t teat approved With c::hanges, 
25 Apr~l 1949. 
. 
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. 
Await~ completion.of Teet lo._141. 
Awaiting material. 
Plan, ot test approved •itll ~s. 
9 1'a7 1949. . 
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· 
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151 
Teat ot 126 lb. oheucal ~b; 
'f~B2. :filled GA with 3511 'burster 
ratio. ;~P~ 
.. ~mgl.y in '.ope.··~-· 
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Test .-ot'-i26 ib. :·~h~~al -~~ .•··. 
Await~ ~ieU.on: ot. te~t lo. lsO, 
T:s~. tilled GA nth as.1 mr~ter 
· . ., · · 
-· 
-
.1"&ti~. ·dJ"opped 1A 11&\ltiple ·iAtcf' · · 
• 
.=:.. arr:,.<:"",:.,'!r "•trOC>O j'J!:'..ili JO ~4'"! U"!' 
·~---::=-~-----
TEST· 
!lJ. 
152 Teat of •ingle 125 lb. chemical 
bomb, TSE!. tilled GA. with 3511 
burster ratio, tired statically in 
area covered_by vegetation. -
153 Ten ot 125 lb. chemical . bomb. 
'1'382• ,filled GA with 35sl bur•ter 
ratio. dropped singly in oovered 
.area. 
154 Test of 125 lb chemical bclmb, T3E2 
tilled ca. with S5il burster ratio 
dropped in ·nil.tiple into covered 
area. (number to be.determined from 
reaulta o'f Test llo. 153) 
Plan ot teat approwd With etumges. 
9 May 1949. 
Plan ot te•t approved with changes, 
9 lray 1949. 
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A•ai ting oompleti011 of Terl 1fo. 153. 
155 Test of 125 lb 'l'3 bomb. tilled. GA, 
Awdting oompletian of Edgewood te•ta. 
with burater modified as detei'mined 
by !t:lgewood tests• dropped .aingly 
~-
into the open• 
· 
156 Test of 125 lb~ 'l'3 bc::lltli~ tilled G4 
with modified burster dropPed in 
.Ui tiple .into ope (number to be . 
determined from ruulta of Jlo.• 155) 
157 Teat o'f aingl:e 125- lb; T3 bod>, 
tilled GA with modified 'blr.ater · 
tired atati,o..U¥. in ·area '!'<>Tel'ed 
with -V.geta~~~ .' :·/ ::· ~ . : 
158 fHt of· lzS lb, fa bomb, filled Ql 
with 'burater iii:oditied aa deter-
mined b7 B:lgewood t11st•• dro-pped. 
~~::V .into_ covered area. 
159 'l'e.t of .US lb. TS .bCimb; . tilled· ca 
with aodit'ied ba.rater .dropped .m 
liil tiple" into. covered area (m=ber 
tO ·.be deteriafued ·tram relilil ta or 
THt Jfo •. _158) 
·: · · 
· 
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Aftiting completion ot Teat •o. 155 
Awaiting completion ot Edgewood teats. 
T.Ht ot MS :oliemioal b6iDb modit1ed 
a• det~d ;b7 atgEn.ood .. teat•, 
.I.Waiting .~"¥, etion ot_ ~g.ew~~~-~t·~· 
~~dm~er~=-~,_:ict.'trai": 
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TEST 
NO. 
TrrLE 
Test' of E45 chemical bo~b, filled 
GA. modified as determined ··bf; .. 
»igewood tests. dropped_ in~ open 
in large .number: -(number o£· clusters 
to be determined from results· of 
Test No. 160) 
Test of modified ~5 chemical boi:lb 
fired statically ilf'9area covered 
by vegetation (nine.bombs to be 
fired simultaneously) 
Test of E'is chemical bomb, 
modified ns determined by Edge-
wood tests, i'illed GA, dropped 
ln area covered by vegetation 
{number to .. be de~ermi:i1od from 
results of Edgewood tests) 
164 Test of E45 ohemicnl bomb, f'illed 
GA, modif'ied as determined by 
Ji}:lgewood t_ests, dropped into area 
co\"ered. ·by vegetation (nUl!lber of 
clusters to be deten:iined by 
results of 163) 
.. 
165 Test ~or El45 chemical bomb with 
vari.ous sha.ped charges., filled 
G.A, !ll°oPpe.d _into open in small 
number (number to be determined 
by !):lgewood te.eta) • 
166 Test of single E23 smoke pot·,;." 
filled GA, functioned statically 
in open on land. 
167 Test ot single . E23 Siiioke pot, . · ! 
filled GA, :f'Unctioned ata.tioally 
in area oo'!er_ed by vege_t.ation •. 
168 Test of single E23 smoke pot, 
fil~ed GA, functioned statically 
on wa.ter with ,onshore wi.Dd .... ·: • 
Awai tiJlg completion of Edgewood 
tests. 
-
. 
-. . 
Awaiting eompleti<m · of' Edgewood 
tests. 
Awaiting completion af F.dgewoed. 
tes~. 
· 
·Plan ot: Test e.pproved ..rith -eba.ngea• 
22 April 49. 
. 
Pl.all of Test e.PP1 .oved with changes.. 
·22 April 49. 
.>: .... ·-
'Pl:an of Test approved -with ehtmge~,-
22 April 49. 
- -
-
169 1611 tiple test of E23 smok~ .poti~ 
Awaiting eomple-tj.an oi'"1'es~ llo. 168. 
ti~led . GA, dropped trom boat, with 
onshore_lrilid to simulate smok8: _· 
(number to be determined .from · 
results of Test No. 168).' > 
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TEST 
NO •. 
170 I.ml tiple test o'~~====~:;;==~:;~ 
filled -GA, drop# ff 9l! !li_prane, 
· 
1 
• 
S' 
68 
Awaiting comp et1on oi Test No. l 
• 
with onshore wind to simulate 
smoke. (Number to be determined 
from results of Test No: 168). 
-. .-.., .. 
171 Test of 4.2" chemical morto.r shell 
' ' 
filled GB, fired statically in the 
Awaiting material. 
open (nine to be fired simul ta.neously) 
172 Test of 4.2" chemical mortar shell 
filled GB fired from mortar into 
Awaiting completion of Test No. 
open (number to be determined froo 
results of Test No. 171) •. 
173 Test of 125 lb. T3 oomb, filled GB 
with modified burster, dropped ' -
singly in open. 
174 Test of E45 chemical bomb, filled 
GB with modified burster, dropped 
in small qua.nti ty in open (number 
to be determined from E):l.gewood 
tests). 
175 Test of single 323 smoke pot, 
-t'illed GB, functioned atatioally 
:in. open on lend.· 
...... 
l 76 feat of single E23 smoke pat, 
'tilled .HD. functioned statically 
in open ·,on land. 
177 -''!es~ of aingle Ei3 smoke pot, . 
·filled HT, fUnctioned statically 
ln open on land.-
178 Test fJf single 823 smoke pot, 
filled BN3, fUnetioned _static a.Uy·. 
in open on land~ 
· 
-179 Teat of -single E23 snok:e p'<ilt, 
filled HQ, tunctioned statically 
1.zi open on land.~-
. 
:_, 
180 Test of Suit_, Protective, One 
Piece_, -Impermeable, Z!.Rl, and_ 
related items under ezt.rel:le heat 
load (Cm1 C Bd. _PrGj~ct !Io• 782) • 
Awaiting completion 0£ Edgewood 
tests. 
Awaiting completion or Edgewood 
tests. 
Awaiting material. 
-Plan or Test approved with changes, 
25 April 49. 
Plan of Test approved with changes, 
25 April 49. 
. 
-Plan of Test approved with changes, 
25 -April 49•; 
. 
I 
i0i Teat of Gas Casualty Kit, Treat-
ment~ Item. 9-24~-800 (New Revision) 
182 Test of First Aid Kit~ Gas, 
Casualty. Item 9.;.zos-110 (New 
Revision) 
183 Test of Veterinary Gas Casuai ty 
Outfit• Item 9-802-680 (New 
Revision} 
Operational Scale Test with 
German KC 250 III Gr Bombs, filled 
with GA. Technical C onmand Field 
Test No. 114. 
185 Test of single 250 kg GerI!lllD, GA. 
filled bomb f"..:ed statically in 
the open under inversion or zero 
temperat-..ire gradient conditions. 
Test· of single ·250 kg German. GA 
filled bomb dropped into open a.nd 
al so into covered area under . 
inversion or zero temperature 
gradient condi ti ona • 
· 
.. 
6 
Awaiting test mat'~riai. · · 
Awaiting test material. 
Awaiting test material. 
Awaiting material. 
Awaiting material 
Awaiting material. 
• 
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.~.FPENDIX C 
~~JRVEI~ANCE CF A~ CK r~; M70, 1·~78 AND M79 BQms 
TECT NO. · 135 
liSSULT·~ OF SIJ/.PLING mmr~G JUN3 1949 
. 
. 
.DOWlIG.ZU.:""' 20 .. E 
._; 13..IB lliTEli:V Al 
.DECLASSIFI.ID AFTER 12 YEARs 
DOD DIR 5200.10 
. 
Surveillance of Aged CK in M70, 1178 and K79 Bombs, Test No. 135 
Results of Saq>llng D1D"ing Jwte 1949 
Semi-annual sampling in connection with this test was per-
:·: :rotsd during the period 14-16 June 1949. This is the second ser-
: .cs ot samples taken, results ot the first being reported in SJPPR 
~;o. 67 which was distributed ear~ in Jla;y 1949. Results of recent 
.;llnipling appear below. 
~TI.~ 
Abs. • 
% Spluble 
a.te 
Lot. •o. Bomb . .lio;. Date Filled Press. .loidit7 
Res.t.dm 
:..J. Ju 49 206 
29 
Aug-44~ 
391.be. 
0.12 
0.220 
206 
35 
Aug-44 
39 
o.os 
0.247 
206 
l2 
Aug-44_ 
39 
o.06 
0.392 
206 
2'/ 
Sept;-44 
39 
0.10 
0.263 
206 
19 
Aug-44 
39 
o.rn 
o.283 
206 
32 
.lug-44 
YT 
0.09 
o.216 
206 
5 
Aug-44 
39 
o.08 
0.24? 
206 
8 
Aug-44 
39 
o.os 
0.204 
206 
2l 
Aug-44 
Y1 
o.os 
0.966 
206 
22 
Aug-44 
39 
o.oa 
01\280 
206 
11 
Aug-44 
39 
o.06 
0.222 
206 
34 
Aug-44 
.38 
0.05 
o.m 
206 
13 
Aug-44 
~ 
o.os 
0.413 
206 
23 
Aug-44 
39 
o.06 
0.3<t> 
lJ.. Ju 49 
207 
24 
Aug-44 
36 
Bad TB.lve -
DO sample 
2<17 
31 
Aug-4.l+ 
43 
0.02 
2.340 
2flf 
28 
Aug-44 
39 
0.10 
0.)63 
2fY1 
2S 
Aug-44 
40.5 
o.r:n 
0~20 
2fY1 
2 
Aug-44 
38.5 
o.or. 
0.450 
2rrt 
20 
Aug-44 
39 
0.10 
0.087 
:it Ju 49 222 
2b 
Sept-44 No threads 
o.os 
0.248 
222 
9 
Sept-44 
37 
o.os 
0.225 
222 
15 
Sept-44 
34 
0.09 
0.)19 
l4 Ju 49 224 
3 
Sept-44 
39 
0~07 
o.zr4 
224 
11 . -_..§ee~J.L. aid :111b:• 
0186 
0.205 
14 ~'"' 
None 
13k d7 ~~cELwtD-~ a :3 o~ict~~nm 
Hone 
!--· .;=: 
~ 
I 
-
g:;:tt1 
o.461 
Noeje 
o.os 
0.255 
None 
18 
Aug-44 
39 
0.09 
0,)2.5 
Re sample 
2£11 
24 
Aug-44 
38 
0.08 
0.435 
C-1 
;4~/5 
~ 
(.: IPPR !.fo. 
6
~'; ,;op. C-<-) -
CAN GE bl ED -· - - ~~CLJ\SSIFIED 
-
Abs. 
% 
% Soluble 
I 0 
No. 
Bomb ~fo. 
rate Fili.ed Press. f,cidity 
Residue 
.S5 
58 
June-~ 
40 
0.12 
0.414 
• &: 
59 
.J1.ne-44 
41 
0.06 
0.206 
lJ ... 
,;5 
57 
,fune-44 
40 
0.07 
0,276 
{)5 
60 
,T IJ!le-l.,.4 
35 
0.05 
0.311 
:.5 
56 
J me-4+ 
37 
0.07 
u.271 
''· 
..;. 49 
;~ >6 
55 
!fov-4·.~ 
J...O 
0.14 
r;.112 
4-)6 
53 
fov-4~ 
J5 
0.06 
0.213 
:.'!l!?_~ 
,;·ecessary eq._•ipmen!. f'or i~he sam.".>ling of lf70 Bombs was received, 
: . .is phase c-.f the t.::st was beg~u 
On<l °jo,m!, from ~.?.ch lot wns 
,:•.-=·~ad ar.1 neef.ie vahos inserted :'.:. thes0 Ooruts to facilitate fu+,ure 
!J"·-~.iing., 
Rasul·::.~ obta:' ned a;)pear Ltl~. 
-'~te 
Irr: No, 
1.::) .:·.i 49 
384 
~('I 
.... ,,.. 
373 
3[;2 
'~J6 
J52 
331 
309 
3(5 
~s1 
.~~5 
3·,4 
3i.9 
~o 
'·?9 
Meteorology 
..i~e ~949 
A::: s. 
% 
% Soluble 
Eomb ~Jo. 
Date FiJJ&d Pre::.::;s. 
Ac.:idi~y 
Residue 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
B 
c; 
10 
ll 
12 
13 
14 
1.5 
Oct-4 _. 
Oc~-4'. 
Oct-44. 
Oct-1;..:i. 
Nov-4-! .. 
Cct-4,~ 
Oct-M;. 
Nov-ll.'~ 
Nov-4:,. 
Oot-44 
Oct-~ 
Oct-4:~ 
Oct-41~ 
Nov-41. 
Nov-4\ 
Min. Temp. 
69°F 
36 
0.10 
:;7 
0.07 
~15 
0.04 
.·14 
0.14 
:s 
0.06 
:6 
0.09 
_4 
0.14 
-_,9 
0.07 
~~6 
0.11 
~.i: 
o.~ 
.... 
::s 
0.09 
.73 
0.07 
J9 
0.05 
i.J..O 
0~05 
39 
0.13 
~1::1.r. 'fax • Temp • 
82°F 
0.32 
0.29 
0~26 
0.61 
0.37 
0._38 
0.52 
0.76 
o.9s 
0.70 
0-41 
0.30 
0.31 
o.e9 
0 .. ?4 
Dean JUn. Tes:>· 
'TS°F 
c A N c EL L E D -'~U~CLASSIFIED 
C-2 
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NUMBER 10 
l JULY 1949 THROOGE 31 JULY 1249 · 
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Reeearcb and Engineering Division, C:CCml.C, . 
Arm.r Cb<!ndcal Center, lld. · 
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Army ·cber.rl.cal Center, »Cl. 
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Teobm.cal Director, C&JllP Detriek, PredBrick, lld • 
President,· _CmlC Board, Army ·chelllical Center, lld: 
Cm•rvHi>.i'Otticer, Ediewood Proving.Ground, 
1.r1v· Cbe11lcal Ceil~~ lld~-. _ ,· · . ·· , ' 
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Office of the Technical. Director 
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 
Cli!L'l'D 
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.'3:ra.11!1:T: 
San Jose Project. Progress Report No. 70 
Period 1 July 1()49 t.brough 31 J~ 1949 
fl); 
Chie.t; Chemical COl"ps 
Department c4 t.be Army 
Washiligton 2S, D. c. 
·• 
1. STATUS OF REPORTS 
Bo reports were distributed during tho period ~Oftlred b.r 
'thia ropart. 
· 
(5.TPPR Mo. 70) 
=~.CANCrt·tro __ ··UNCUlSSllED 
. 
. 
_:~ 
(2) Sta'tic Test ot lt10 (E46) Bomb, GA fill:.ed, in the 
· Open - S.TPPl' lo. l'J7. · 
(3) Sta'tic Test. 'ot Hine 4.2 Inch Chemical .Mortar Shells, 
QA J'1.lled, in Area CCJ!ered by -Vegetat.1c:c - SJ'PPT 
lfo. 147. 
{4) Single 125 Pound Chemical. Bomb, T3E2, Gl Filled, 
with 35:1 Burster Ratio, Dropped in Open - SJPP.r 
Bo. 150. 
. 
(5) Static Test. in Area Covered by Vegetatian ot a 
Single 125 Paund Chemical BOlllb, T3E2, GA Filled, 
with 35:1. Burster Ratio - S.TPP'1' Ro. 152. 
· 
(6) Single 125 Pound CbSJd.cal Bomb, T3E2, QA Filled, 
with .35:1 :8m'ster P.atio, Droppod in an Area Covered 
by Vegetaticn - S.1PPf Bo. 15). 
(7) Stat.le Teat in Open. t:4 :Single E23 Smoke Pot, GA 
:ru.J.e4 ~ SJ'PPr Bo. 1.66. 
. 
... 
-:,_.--t ~--···2~ 
-... :: .. "(._: 
(SJPPR No. 70) 
~~ '.l'be .f'ollOlfing tests bave been deleted t'roa tbe San 
Joee Project Prognua o.f' Toats in accordance ri.t.h 
. 
letter ClllMR.J>-.4 400.112/249 S.J. f'J'om Chiet, Research 
aDd Bngineering Divisial, OOCllllC, ~ 
Chelllica1 .Center, 
m.,, dated ,30 June 1949. Subject& 
Testa o.f' German 
Ground llmi tic:ns, GA Filled. 
, 
(1) Teat ot German 105 1111 Shell, Filled GA, Static 
Fired in Open - SJPPI' No. 138, 
. 
(2) Test ot German 105 111111 Sbell, Filled GA, Fired 
t'rom Gun into Open - S.TPPl' Bo. 139. 
(3) Test ot GelWm 15 cm Rocket, tilled GA, Static 
Fired in Open - SJPPT No. 140. 
(4) Test ot Germmi 15 cm Rocket, J'illed GA, Fi.red· 
~. 
~n from Launcher - SJPPr No. 141. 
(5) Test ot Geramn 105 m Shell, -Filled ·GA~ Static 
P1red 1n Area Coverod _br Vepta~1:on - SJ'PPl' Ro. ·142· 
(6) Tut o1'.Genan 105 1111 Sbeli, Fi;lled GAl,F:lred rroc 
. -· . Gun in Area Covered bJ' :Vegetattui \ pPPT lfo. 14). 
,(7) Teat:~ Ge~ i5 ca Rocket, F~ 
a4{ste.ti~ 
, 
Pired 1n Area Cowred ·117 Vegetati«i ·~ SJPPT io. 144. 
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(8) Teat ot German 15 cm Rocket, 1'illed G.l, ftfeJ ln-
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Area Covered by Vcl!tat~Ctl - snPr lfo. Ji.~. _- ~ 
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CANCELLED== Ufll.ASSID 
(SJPPR Ho. 70) 
c. Captain Lawrence E. ReJilick departed. t.bis station an 
25 Jul.7 1949 .tor Zeme ot Interior. 
d; l3t Lt. George w. Cullum .arrive::? from Zone at Interior 
this Bttition on 26 Jul.7 194 9 ~ assume duties u Post 
81:.l"gean. 
· 
e. llr. ·Smitoi-d Ribdic-arrived this project cm 15.Tul.J'1949 
to .till position with Technical Divis.ion as General 
Photographer, CAF-4. 
· 
.t. 11r. Alan R. Cissna arrived this project on 26 JulF 1949 
to .till p0sition as Motion Picture Photograp.tr, CAF-7, 
with t.be Technical Divia!.an. 
7. VISJ.TCDS 
(SJPPR No. 70 
A~:!B~) ~;:;:;~~====== 
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tAN CELLED== MNCl.ASSRD 
APRNDIX B 
PROORESS OF TESTS 
..... .. .. 
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CANCELLEo= U~tlJSSjflED 
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Tl 'l'L! 
. si3""urveill.ance ot ~1a:lcal . ' •• 
j_z5 lb., T-3, ff ru:;:resite .. fw 
Coated and T-3, HD Filled not 
coated. 
--- -·p-- -- -- STA'M-
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~uh-int;· .:iont:-nmae ::~ 
99 Rurvelllance ot VKL. 
Test Complet~d, Report Distributed. 
l ;);.,.'; :Location of Entrances to Gaa-
p.."'"OOf Shelters in Relatian to 
Prevailing ':linda {Wooded Phase 
cf Cml. C Bel. Test No. 724) 
l3C-
Stlitic Teat ot Nine 4.2" Chemical 
llr..rtar Shella, GA Filled, in the 
Jpen. 
. 
Test~ progress 
• 
Pl.an of test approved with changes, 
29 Apri\ 1949 
Surveillance of Bcmb, Particulate, 
4 lb., E-l 
Test Completed, Report Distributed. 
lJ5 Surveillance ot CK Stored in Bc*bs 
and Ton Containers Under Tropical 
Conditions 
Test of 1170 Bomb, Filled HD, in 
Open and in Area Covered with Vege-
tation, Static Fired, with tnahore 
and Ottehore Winds 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
137 Test of ll70 Bomb, Filled GA {E46) 
in Open Area, Static Fired 
W. Test ot 4. 2" Chemical Mortar Shell, 
P'Uled GA, Fired into Open Area 
(numbel' to be determined from results 
~ Teat Ro.· l)O) 
!. ·::1 Tut of- 4.211 Chemical Mortar Shell, 
FL:le~ GA, l'i.red Statical~ in 
Covered Area (nine to. be t'ir9c:l s1-
i:;.ultadeoual.7) ..... 
US Test of 4.211 Chemical Mort.°ar Shell, 
Filled GA, Fired into Area Covered 
b;y Vegetation (number to be determined 
from results of Test No. 147) 
Plan o.f teat aJIP'Oved with changes, 
lS A~l 1949 
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pJAh ~t test a~rc:ived with changes, 
25 A~l 1949 
Awai16ing compleiW>n ot Test No. lJ:l 
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.i.)0 Test ot 125 lb. Chemical Bomb, 
T)E2, Filled GA-with J5:1 Burster 
Ratio, Dropped Singly in Open 
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Test of 125 lb. Chemical Bomb, 
T3E2, Filled GA with 35:i Burster 
Ratio, Dropped in :Uultiple into 
Open Area (number to be determined 
!ram results ot Test 1To. 150) 
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Awai.ting completion ot T~st No. 150 
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bomb, TSSZ, tilled Ol; with a51l 
burster ratio.- tired etatically in.' 
area OOTel'ed by Y_egetatiODe 
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Teet Of 126 lb. ohelllical bOlllb, . 
TSB2• tilled GA with S5sl 't:areter 
ratio, dropped singly in covered 
area. 
Teat ot 125 lb oh8mioal bCllllb•' f3'S2' 
tilled QA, with 3511 burster ratio 
dropped in .W.tiple into covered 
at'•• (IJUlnber to be determined ·fram 
reau.lta. ot Teat .IJO. 153) 
Test of 126 lb '1'3 bomb, tilled ,GA. 
with bw'eter modified a.a 'deii~~ 
by !ttgnood teat•. dropPeci singly . 
into the open. 
Teat ot 126 lb. rs bClllb, tilled GA 
with aodUied bur ater dropped in 
milt1ple into opan (number ~·be · 
determined hom re8'llte of ~· '155) 
Teat of aingle 125 lb. Ta":J)omb. 
tilled ~with aoditied l:liiriter. 
fired R&tioall) in area ~v~8d 
with vegetation~ 
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Teat ot 125 lb. TS bomb, tilled GI. 
with bvrater aodifted u deter-
aine4 b7 il!gewood teste, dl'OPPed 
e1DclJ'-iDto _a.overed area.. 
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Teet :ot 126 lb. H bomb, ·:rilled ca 
with aoditl.ed -bu.rater dropped in .. 
lllltiple int'o oov•ed ar .. {ll\llllber 
to -- det91'111ined tram i-elllllta of 
THt •o• -168) 
Teat 0£ · M6 ohsilcel. bomb moditied 
aa determined b:r Bigewood teata, . 
tuled-'OA. dropped 1D ·open in· / · · 
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9 )fay 1949. 
.Awai.ting completion ot Teat lo. 153. 
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Test of E45 chemical bomb, filled . 
GA, modified as-determined by 
:aigewood tests 0 dropped in.to open. 
in large number (number of clusters 
to be detennined from results ot 
Test No~ 160) 
Test of modified E4'5 chemical bocib 
fired statically in area covered 
by vegetation (nine bombs to be 
fired simultaneouslJ) 
Test of E45 chemical bomb, 
modified as determined by Edge-
wood tests .. filled GA, dropped 
in area covered by vebetation 
(number to b~ determi.-ied from 
results of' Edgewood tests) .•. 
Test of ·E45 chemical bomb, filled 
GA, modified as detennined by 
1i):l.gewo0d tests, dropped into area 
co~ered by vegetation (numbor of 
clusters to be determined by 
results of 163) 
165 Test of· E45 chemical bomb. lri.~h. 
various shaped charges, -tillea 
GA, dropped into open in irina.1i·. 
number {number to be dete~ined 
by Ji):igewood te ata) • 
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166 Test of' single E23 smoke -pot, -
filled GA, functioned statically 
in open on land. .. 
167 Test of single E23 smoke pot, 
filled GA, functioned statically 
in area· covered by .Yegetation, 
168 Test of single E23 smoke pot, 
tilled GA, i\tnctioned'atatical~y 
on water with onshore Wind. ·. 
169 !611 tiple teat or E23 smoke pot,, 
filled GA, dropped from bo~t, .. with 
onshore wind to s1111ulate smoke_. 
{n~ber,~o be determined trom 
results ot' Test No. :168) 
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tests. 
A1'8:tting ~eti<m er Edgewood 
tests. 
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·Awai ting . ~tion cf Edgewoed_ 
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.filled QA.., dropped· trca. ~q>lane., 
with onshore wind to abiai1ate 
81110ke• (Humber to be de'termined 
from results of Tost No. 168). 
Awaiting completion of Test No. 168 -
171 Test of 4.2" chemi.cal mortar sholl 
Awaiting material 
filled ·GB, fired staticallr in the 
open (nine to b~ tired simu.l ~eoualy) 
Teat of 4.2• ohemioal mortar shell 
filled GB .tired frClll .a•>rtar into 
open (nw:i>er to be deiiermined fron 
results ot Teat Ho. l 71). 
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l7S Teat of 126 lb. T3 bomb. filled GB 
wi t.b modified burater, dropped 
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singly in OPelle 
17' Test ot E45 chemical bomb. filled 
GB nth modif'ied burster_. dropped 
1 in · llllaJ.l quantity in open (mlmber 
to be det.rminod tr<D B:lgswood 
t.ata). . 
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175 Teat -ot single £23 smoke pot, 
tilled GB. f'wlotioned· ·Statically 
in_open·on limd.· 
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Test o~ -1ngle •a •eke pot. 
filled BD. tlmotioned at&tical.17 
in_ ope· on led. 
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177 Teat of aingle_ EZ3 .aolce pot, . · 
filled B:r., tunotioned .-tatioally' · 
in ~pen .on ·l_and· ,· 
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· 1 11a Teat· cit' single. iaa·•k~ pot,· 
t·-' 
tilled lDl3., ·functioned a~tioally 
m.o~:~·ld. 
179 Test. ot · aingle B23 911oke pot, 
filled ~ 
.. JfU=tioned ata~al.lY 
1n open Cia·:1aD4. 
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Awai:ting completic.l ot. Teat. No. 171 
Awaiting completion of Edgewood tests 
Awaiting completim of Edgewood tests 
Awaiting .material 
Test in progreas 
-~waiting completicn of Test Ho. l 76 
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NO. 
TITLE 
181 Test of Gas Casualty Kit• Treat-
Awaiting test material. 
ment, Item 9~244•800 (New Revision) 
182 
Test of Fir st Aid Kit, Gas',; · 
CasualtY; Item 9-206-710 (New 
Revision) 
183 Test of Veterinary Gas Casualty 
Out~it, Item 9-602-680 (New 
Revision) 
Operational Scale Test with 
German KC 250 III Gr Bomba, filled 
with GA. Technical Ccnmand Field 
Test No. 114. 
Test .of single 250 kg Gerrlllll,i GA 
filled bomb £4...red statically in 
the open tinder invereion or zero 
temperature gradient conditions. 
186 Test of single 250 kg German, GA 
filled bomb dropped int0 oi;.en i>.nd 
also into covered !ll'ea unde!:' 
inversion or zero temperature 
grad:fent conditions. 
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Awaiting material. 
Awaiting material. 
Awaiting material. 
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SAN JOSI PROJEC1' PROG!raSS J!EPORr 
NUllBER 71 
l AUGUST 1949 mROUGH 31 AUGUST 1949 
San JoH Project Technical Stall 
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Chief, Chelllical Corps 
Chief, Research and Engineering Division 
OCCml.C, Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
Chief, Proving Ground Section, Development Bra."lc.'l, 
Research and Engineering Divisicn, CCC.ml.C, 
Al'llO" Chemical Center-1 Maryland 
SecretaJ7, Research Council, OCCJDlC, Bldg • .3.301 
Anq Chemical Center 1 ¥aryland 
Commanding Officer, C.ml C Technical Ccmnand, 
Arrq Chemical Center, lfaryland 
Chief 1 Medical Division, Army Chelllical Center, llaeyland 
Technical Director, Camp Detrick, Frederick, Maryland 
President /1 Cml C Board,. Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
Co11111aiding otticer, Edg~od Proving Ground, 
Al'llO" Cha.d.Cal Center, Jlaryland 
Besearch and Development Board, Technical Reference Branch, 
Document Section, Room JD-641, National W.Ut .. y Establl.ah-
.ment, Washington 25, D.c. 
)(111.tary Applications Division, U.S. Atomic Energy 
Comad.~on, 1901 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, 
D.C.; Attention: Chemical Ot.ticer 
llr. R. lingan, Britiah CW Representatbe, British Joint 
Senices Miasicn, Room 47511 1785 Jlassachusetta Ave., N.W., 
Wasbington11 D.C.('l'bru1 Chi.et, Res & Eng Div. 11 A'nlf3' Chemical 
Center11 JlarJ'land) 
Canadian Technical Representative, Anv Chemical Center 11 
Maryland (Thru: Ch1et11tes & Eng Div. 11 Arm,y Chead.cal Center, 
Kaey1.and) 
British IJ.ai:son 01'ticer, Arrq Chem1.cal Center11 Maryland 
(Thnu Chief, Res le Eng Div., Army Chemical Center, Maryland) 
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CJIL'l'D 
l September 1949 
SUBJECT: 
San Jose Project Progresa Report Bo. 71 
Period l August 1949 through 31 Auguatl949 
TO: 
Chief• Chemical Corpe 
Department of the A.nq 
Washington 25, D. c. 
l. STATUS OF REPORTS 
The following special report wo.a distributed during the period 
co-vered by thia report: 
!ill!. 
Date of Teat 
SJPR Bo. 176. Static ~eat 
in the Open of a 
Single E2S Smoke Po\, 
BD tilled 
27 July 19<i9 
through 
15 Auguat 1949 
Report Diatributecl 
30 August 1949 
2. 
PlllGBESS OF 'l'ESTS D1JRIBG TBE MONTH OF AUGUST 
a. Location of Entrances to GUproot Shelters in Relation 
to Pre~iling Wind - SJPPT No. 102 
Pbaae 2 of thia teat will begin w1 thin the next 
week. 
b. Static Teat in the Open of a Single E23 Smoke Pot, BD 
Filled - SJPP? Ro. 176 
The final phase of ~. teat was conducted on 15 
August 1949. 
Report of this teat wa.a distributed as a special 
report on SO August 1949. 
c. Surveillance ot Bombs. Chemical. 125 lb., T-3. H Filled. 
Hereaite Coated and T-3. HD Filled. 'lot Coated - SJPPT 
Bo. 89. 
(1) Reaci• r. ¥Ufie. m.~..:P': t;rg&ed in connection 
w1 :ii tlil. 
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3. 
SUPPLY 
a. Shipment of Pigeons requisitioned in Mnreh 1949 arrived 
this Project on 18 August 1949. 
4. 
TRAINING 
a. 
Technical personnel have received during the period 
covered by this report intensive. training in all a~f)ects 
of work with agents of the G series. It is anticipated 
that work with these agents will begin in the very near 
future. 
This training included a three-hour course 
whici. covered safety, first aid. symptoms of exposed 
personnel. etc •• Followed by an exrunination in which 
each man was required to receive a passing mark before 
being permitted to work with G ngents 6 
In addition. 
technical personnel were given instruction and practice 
in the use of impermeable clothing. 
5. 
PROGRESS OF TESTS 
a. A complete list of tests scheduled for the Se.n Jose 
Project. together with pertinent inf'ormntion is 
included ns Appendix B. 
b. 
The following tests have been deleted from the San 
Jose Project Program of Tests in accordance with a 
letter dated 10 August 1949, from the Office of the 
Chief. Research and Engineering Division, OCCmlC, Army 
Chemical Center. Maryland. Items to be tested will not 
be available until 1950 or 1951 and when available it 
is plmµied to test these items in n hot, wet, tropical 
climate. 
Test of Gas Casualty Kit, Treatment. Item 9-244-
800 (New Revision) - SJPPT No. 181. 
(2) 
Test of First Aid Kit. Go.a Casualty, Item 9-206-
710 {New Revision) - SJPPT No. 182. 
!est of Veterino.ry Gas Casualty Outfit. Item 
9-602-680 (New Revision) - SJPPT No. 183. 
6. 
METEOROLOGY 
a. Wea tller summary for the month of August 1949 is included 
as Appendix A. 
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PERSODEL 
a. 
Captain John F. Beville. MC. nrrived 18 August 1949, 
tor temporary duty or approximlltely thirty days ill 
oonneotion with work on the G series Agent•. 
b. 
<JJO Jaclc B. Triden arriTed 26 Augiiat 1949 on penno.nent 
change of station. 
o. 
Lt. Col. R. Be'ftrly Caldwell arrived SO Auguat 1949 on 
permanent change of station. 
d. 
L~. Willi811l B. Strough arri wd SO August 1949 on 
permanent chance of station. 
8. 
VISITORS 
a. 
During t.he period oowred b;r this report no persona 
arri wd at the San Jose Proje~ to 'riai t the Technical 
Di 'ri.aioa. 
(SJPPR No. 71, App. B) 
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APFlfDIX B 
PROORESS OF 'l'BSTS 
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<19 Surveillance of Bombs, Chemical 
125 lb., T-3, H Pilled, Heresite 
Coat6a and T-J, ijI} Filled not 
coated.· 
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):.A IocaJ;ion or Entrances to Gas-
. _proo.! Shelters in.: Relatiqi to 
Prevailing '/i.nds {!iooded Phase 
of Cml C Bd. Test No. 724) 
jO St'!tic Test o! t119e 4,2" Chemical 
Uortar Shells, GA Filled, in the 
0!)911. 
;:,; Surveillance ~ Bomb, Parblculate, 
4 lb ... B-l 
STATUS 
eurrent11 long range aampnng 
Test Completed, Report Distributed. 
Teat. in progreaa 
Material. avail.able_- occupied on 
other tests 
Test COlllPletod, Report Distributed • 
. J, Surveillance ~ CK Stored ·in Bollllbs Test in progress 
and Teo Containers Under Tropical 
Conditions 
136 Test ot ll70 Bomb, Filled HD; .iri . 
Open and in Area Covered with Vege-
tation11 Static Fired, with cnshore 
and Ot.!sbore ~finds 
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1SJ Test or ll70 Bomt» Filled a.\ (f.46) 
·in ~ 
Area, Static Fired 
Material avall.able -
occupied on 
other testa 
Test or . 4 • .2" Chemical llorta,r Shell, Awaiting completion or Test Ho. l.30 
Filled~" Fired into Open Area · · 
(maber to be determined t-ro111 results 
or Test -.iro~ 130> 
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Tut of 4;2n Cbemicd MO~~Shell, 
filled GA, l'ired StaticalI,' in 
Covered Area (nine to be fired si"".. 
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-149 Test of ll3;3Al Spray lank, Filled 
· Ur.thickened GA in .open From Low 
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T3E2, Filled GA with 35:1 Burster Material. available -·occupied on 
Ratio; Dropped Singly .in Open· 
other tests 
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'i'i!st of 125 lb. Chemical B:>mb, 
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T3!l:.2, FiUed GA wit.h 35:1 Burster Alfait.illg complet.ion: o°t Test. No. lSO 
Ratio, Dropped in Multiple into · 
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from· rcsul'ts of Test To. 150). 
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bo11b0 .T332. tilled GA. with 36:1 
burster ratio. tired atatical ly in 
ors~ oovared by vegetation. 
Test o~ 125 lb. ohamioal bamb 0 
?S32, filled GI. with 3511 bllrster 
ratio. droppe<! singly in oovered 
!ll"ea. 
r .. 11t of 125 lb- ch~iciU. bmb, .T3E2 
!'illed GA, with 35al ~shr ratio 
dropPad in Da1lt~ple into covered 
ar-. (nwnber to be determined from 
results ot Test No. 153) 
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!&st or 125 lb T3 bomb. tilled GA, 
'11th l:urat.er Jll~t1ed aa claterminod 
Jy 3'.go'M>Od tests, dropped singly 
into tho open. 
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T~ -or 125 lb. T:S ba:lb> fill~d GA 
with mxlU"ied burster droppod il1 
mltipl~~ _into opon :(nwuber to be -
determllied troz:i results of: ~o. 165) 
Material availab1e - occupied on 
other test.a 
Material available - occupied on 
other tests 
Awaiting completion or Test No. 153 
Awaiting comPiet.ion ot Edgewood 
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Awaiting campletion o! Teat._Bo •. 155 
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wi tti 'ltvg~tation.. 
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with b\D" .tar 9oditi0d · u -de'ti8r.;._ 
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1Sl Test'. of 345_ Cheti.io&l bomb, fillod 
Awaitizlg 0001pletion. o! T~ )lo.. J.60 
GA, ;:ioditied as 'deten:iil)e_d by 
J;t.gswood teata, dropped into open 
in h.rge numbor '(?:Wllber ot cluatera 
to.bo"doto=inod from relll.llt• or 
Teat No~ 160) 
Teat of mcditiod. S'<S chemice.l bomb 
f'irod si;atice.lly in e.roa covered 
ry v11gotatiott (nino bocba to be 
~ir-ed •i.mul tonoouisly) 
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i:;oditiod ns deteri:dned .by- Bdg-
wood tost::; i'illed. GA, dropped 
in nrec. oov!'red by veget!l.tion 
( :».mber ·to bq doto.rmiJ:lod rr= 
;..;sults of Edg~d testo). 
Awaiting completion or Edgewood . 
tests 
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test.a 
Awaiting "completion ot Test No. 163_ 
Awaiting cOlnpletion or EdgPoOd 
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Tgs:' 
BO;, 
170 
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Jill tiple teat ot .!23 1111oke poi;, 
· 
Awaiting completion ot Test No •. 168 
filled GA~· dropped trC. airplane, 
· 
~th onshore wiM to ailllulate 
llllDke. (llfumber to be determiiled 
t~om. r~su~ts.ot Tost Bo. 168) •. 
171 Test of 4.2~ chemical .mortar wli ~iii_..i& nUrial. 
tilled GB-, fired atatioally in the 
open {nine to be fired d.mul taneoualy) 
172 Teat 0£ 4.2" chemical mortar .sh8ll 
Aw~tirig c;ompletion of Test No. 171 
filled GB .fired .from mortar into 
open {number ··-to 1>e determined frao 
re1111lts of" Test Jlo. l n) •· 
Teat of 125 lb~ 'U bom't>~ tilled GB 
Await~ completia,i ot Edgewood tests 
wi t.h. modi.tied :tiurster~ dropped • :._ . 
singly in Opell~ . 
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174 Test .ot_ E45 oheinioal. bomb, tilled 
Aw~ting completion ot Edgewood tests 
GB with modified burster, dropped 
in Dall quanti ti in opeii (mlllbet' 
1:c!_ be determined f'rcm Big~ . .. 
teats)·· 
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Teat ot sii:igle B23 ,. lllllOke pot, 
filled GB, function~, stati(ially 
in open ·C?~ land.. . · 
. 
Teat ot dngle 323 smoke.. pot~ 
till!Jid BI>, tunotioned-~at'atically 
'in_ qpen on l~d.. 
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171 'feat _of single 323 1111oke pot,_ 
til:led BT,. 1\Uictioned atatioally 
in open_ on laDd. 
Te~t ~t :81ngle E23 smoke pot, 
rilled Blf3, 1.\µultioned ri&tioall-y 
in open on land. _ 
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Test completed, report ~ri.buted 
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~st. 
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~sts · 
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Teat .of single E23 1111oke pot, 
ti~l.•d . .f!Q,. f\motioned statically :::ail available - occupied en other 
-~'"f;~ 
in. open .on.l~.-
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STATUS 
"fi.t of Gas Ca1111alty Xlt~ Tz-·~~t­
men~t- 9-244-800. (Bew Re~hion) 
·rest ot)n,.st Aid· Kit, Gas, 
Casual.ty. It'eS. 
9-206-710 <N-
Revisi c:tl) 
Te'st; or" Veterinc.ry Gas 
f1SU9.l ty 
Outfit. Item 9-602-680 (?l"' 
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Awaiting .ma~erl&l 
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German ltC 250 III Gr Bombs, f1lled 
rith GA. Technical CcrlllllDd Field 
Test Bo~ 114. -. 
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Toat ot sin°gle 250 kg Genmn~ GA. 
tilled bomb tired 11tatioally in .. 
the ·open under ·.1D-raiori 'or 1ero. 
~perature gradient oonditl.ona. 
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TEST NO. B9 
Results of Sainpling Performed on 5 July 1949 
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(SJFPR No. 7l, App. C) 
TEST !9 
INTERill ~ 
g: .!! StBVEILLANCE ANALYSIS 
Semi-annual sampling in connection with this test was pe:-!'ormd on 
5 July 1949. Previous sampling was performed on l2 January )949 and na 
reported in SJPPR No.64, San Jose Project Progress Report fo-= January 1949. 
Results of the recent sa111pling followt 
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Chief' 1 Chemical Corps 
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Chief, Research and Engineering Division 
OCCml.C, Anq Chemical .Center, Maryland 
3 
Cbiet, Proving Ground Section, Developnent Branch, 
Research and ?:ngineering Division, OOCml.C, 
A1'1111' Chemical Canter, Maryland 
4 
Secret.al')", Research Council, OCCm.lC, Bldg • .3.301 
A?'llcy' Chemical Center 1 lfaeyland 
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Coma:and:Lng otticer, Cml C Technical Command, 
A1'1111' Chemical Center,· Maeyland 
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Cbiet, lfed1cal Division, A1'1111' Chemical_ Center, Mar,yland 
Technical Director, Camp Detrick, Frederick, Mar,yland 
President, Cml C Board, Arm;y Chemical Center 1 Mar,yland 
COlllllmdi.ng Of'!iqer, Edgewood Proving Ground, 
Anq Cheiad.eal Center, Kaeyland 
Research and Development Board, Tecbnic!ll,Reterence Branch, 
Document Section, Boom 3D-641, Rational Hilitry Establish-
ment, Washington 251· D.C. 
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Kilitaey ApPlications Division, U.S. AtQmic Energy . 
Coaa:Luim, 1901. Ccutitution Avenue, 1.w., Washington, 
o.c.; Attention: Chamical Ot.ticer 
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){r. R. IUngan, Brltish CW Representative, British Joint 
Services W..ssic:n, Boom 4751 178'5 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 
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Washington, D.C.(Thrua Chief, Res &: Eng Div., Arrq Chemical 
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report 
2. 
H&&DQtrA.RTER.S. Sil JOSB PHOJEC'l 
Office of the Technical Director 
st. Than.lrs, Virgin Islands 
San Jose Project Progress Report No. 72 
3 October 1949 
Period l September · 1949 through 30 September 1949 
Chief• Cbeaica.1 Corps 
Department of the Army 
Washington 25, D. C. 
STATUS OF R!R>RTS 
Bo reporta were-di11tributed during the period covered. by this 
. . 
PROGRESS OF msrs DORIIG 1'HB JIOl'TH OF S!Frl!!llBER 
a. static Test in the Open of a Single E23 Smote Pot, 
GA Filled •·sJPPT Bo. 166. 
(?') 
Phase l ot this teat n• pert'onaed on l September 
1949 
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Location ot Entrances to Gaeprool' Shelter. in Relation 
to Preniling Wind -
SJPPT Bo. 102. 
( 1) 
Phase 2 of this test was completed on 30 September 
1949. 
1hie complete• the te•t ae a whole, and 
the final report 1• now in preparation. 
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1be U.S.A.· 'l\ig Boyes arrived on 7 September 1949 -with 
supplies for the Teahnical Dirldon. ·. Included in the 
shipment were T-S Bomba with tail and noee tuaea and 
tail assemblies, two one-ton containers, empty 4.2 inch 
mortar shells and photograPbic paper. 
·. 
b. Jfr.~ Crou.se arrived ~ l~ Bep~mber /949 from Arrrry 
~~l Center, Jfaryland, with a_ ahipnent of material 
tor the Technical Dirleion, which included pigeons, 4.2 
inch mortar shells ·and impregna~ 'Clothing. 
'!he purpose 
of Kr. Crouse' s rlai t was to ofter adrlce and make re-
· 
commendations in oonnectioJ?. with the care and feeding of 
test ani~p agr being used by tha f);pjeot. · Mr. Crouse 
departed ea -·~·':C~lfrfi~: .. , 
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a.. 
A complete list of testa scheduled for the San Jose 
Pro;ject. to_gether with pertinent in.1'01"'1118.tion is included 
a.a Appendix B. 
s. ME7EOROLOGY 
a. Weather SUllllllD.ry for the month of .September 19°49 ia included 
o.a Appendix A .. 
b. A bo.rometric pressure chart for the twelve month period 
ending with August 1949 ia-.-iDcluded as AppendiX A-1. 
Preaaures are recorded in inches of mercury. 
o.. Unusually heavy rainfall occurred on 3 September With 
3.62 inches reported, and on 16 Sep:tmaber 1'5.th 2.25 _ 
in~a reported. 
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6. ORGAlfIZATION DAY 
a. 
1he t1f'th anniwr!IUJ' of _:l;!?.e .o.r~lc;al. establishment of 
the San Joae Project we.a observed on 27 September 1949. 
A .full 8ay•e-aetivi~i•• ~~de~ t!).e foll~: 
{SJ 
(4) 
Auembly - Addreisaea" by- Ccipto.:tn Jay s. St.oclcbardt, 
Deputy ~cbalc.a~- l>i~!Jtor1 CO:J.C?!JBl Paul R. Smith, 
Commanding Ot'tioer> San Joae fr-9jeot; ffonoro.ble 
Korria de Castro. Acting Gonrnor or the Virg~n 
Isl!llldsJ_~Jr~~r.,6'~~~ ~ 
L~ S~rt, 
. 
Commanding ~ 
•. Uili~d ~te~. ~- ~or0ea Antilles. 
Parade - Headquarter•- De~ohment. So.n ·Jose Project 
participated ~ a. atreet parade on the Project• 
The 81.at .A.nq- ~d was aeat over trom San .o!uan.-
Puerto Rico t.o participate inthe parade tin.d 
subsequent events. 
Display- and Dell.cmatration of Cbemicai Equipment io. 
A diaplay waa set up lrhiqh included .Ucb. itema -as 
the 4.2 inch Qhemico.l mortar#. Colleotin "Pro'tector, 
Deoontamination Tru.Qk, var!wa._, ~ba~ etc. •The 
demonatrations incl~ded the b~i,pg,of oolored smoke 
greno.dee. !irbg of the mortar and acreen:irig of an 
area by boat with E23 Floati.J:lg &lot. Pots:. 
1he ci4y's actirltiea were cli.mo.xed with the aerving 
of .a 11icnio supper in the Headquarters Detachment 
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PERSONNEL 
a. 
Captain John F. Neville. MC. returned to Army Chamical 
Center, Maryland on 6 September 1949 upon comp~e~~on 
of approximately ~hirty days temporary duty at the 
Project. 
b. 1st Lt. Elmer Hensley arrived on permanent chc.r~~ of 
station from Zone of Interior on 2 September 1943. 
a. 
VISITORS 
}PPROVED: 
·a. 
During the pericd ~overed by this report the !'cl:owing 
visited the Pro.:;er:·::: 
26 September 1949 
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Bri~o.dier General Edwin L. Sibert, 
Commanding General, Vnited States 
Army Forces Antilles ::>.:<ri.ved in 
connection with San J,,se Project 
Organization Day Acti7jt~es • 
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Major, Cml C 
Techni cnl Direc·.-;or 
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TEST 
30. 
TITL!!: 
~9 ·surveillance of Bombs, Chemical 
125 lb., T-3, H Filled, Heresite 
Coat6d and T-3, HD Filled not 
coated. 
·;·~ ·Surveillance of VKL. 
Location of Entrances to Gas-
proof Shelters in Relation to 
Prevailing 'iinds (~fooded Ph~se 
of Cm.l C Bd. Test Uo. 724) 
- :iO St':ltic Test of ?1ine 4.2 11 Chemical 
Mortar Shells, GA Filled, in the 
Open. 
;.:: Surveillance of Bomb, Particulate, 
-4 lb., E-1 
~35 ·surveillanca of CK Stored in Boh:bs 
and Ton Containers Under Tropical 
Conditions 
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Test. of M'l.0 Bomb, Filled ·i{I>j').n . : 
Open and in Area Covered withJTege-
tation, Static Fire:d, with._Ohshore 
and Offshore ~'iinds 
• ·- · -'. 
J.37 Test of M70 Bomb, Filled GA ,(Ei;.6) 
in_ Ope~ Area, Static ~ired 
f:-:-. 
. ·STATUS 
~current, long range sampling 
Test Completed, Report Dist_:ribu~ed. 
Te~t Completed, Report in Pre-
paration. 
Material aTailable - occupied on 
other tests 
Test Completed, Report Distributed. 
Test in progress 
Test Completed, Report Distributed.> .· ·• 
!Laterial available 
other tests 
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TITW--··-:_;<.f:.·~~-;' ; .. 
·0,:.;_, 149·,· T~st. of :UJJAl !>~r~y 'i'ank, Filled:_ 
/.., •• " - ~ _ o 
UI;lt~~kened GA~ in. .O~n- _Fr~m LOl't _ 
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th~-::.,·.~ ·1 ·Test of 125 lb. Che.mi.cal Bomb, 
_ . ~~-'.2, ... ,,-T3E2, FiJ:led GA. with 35:1 Burster 
~}"' :r>: ., ::_: .. >"Ratio, .Dropped ·in Multiple into · , 
· · 
· Open, Area (number to be determined 
,·.from results_of.·Test Uo. 15~) 
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Awaiting material 
llaterial availabl.e -
IPC(:Upied on 
other tests 
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Awaiting _complet.ion of Test. Ho. 150, 
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. . -~ f'1ro4 · irt~pically. in area covered 
· . by_ vego~tion (mnii bomb• ti), b8· 
~ .; !ired ai?mil tonecniaiy) ~··, .. · •- .•. ~ 
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-~i:x11.r1ed _11s determined by• Edg-
, wood toats;.·'i'illed GA.• dropped 
in area _c_ove.red. by veget!).tion 
·, c~.-:!Jlber -~ be d.-tcwmined· rrct11 . 
. . . , _ naulte . at Edgewood. tests) .. · · 
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GA.; !llOdit'ied •• ~tenaiDed by 
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': »:lg~d . teata,.: 9ropped· iii1x> area 
· covered by vegetation (llUllber of 
clusters to be deten:iined by 
· 
reaiilta of' ~63) ·. 
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35 Teat. ot M&.. ohemio,U bomb ~t;ii ' 
variaia shaped obargee~ n1iad 
GA, dropped into. open iii mall 
DUll1ber ( DWllber. w 'be deten:dned 
by »:lg~ -teata). 
,~5 Ten of •ingle B23 811loke pot. 
tilled GA., tunotianed statically· 
in ope on land. 
1.-t T:Jat nt single_ E23 811loke pot, 
tilled GA. functioned ato.tioally 
in area oovered by vegetation. 
Test ot ai~e E23 smoke pot, 
tilled" GA, i'linctioned statically 
on water with CPshOl'e wind.. 
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Awaiting completion o! Edgewood tests 
Awaiting completion o! Edgewood tests 
Awaiting eo~letion o! Te.t No. 163 
Test in progre&s 
llate~ial avail~ble -
oc~upied OD other 
tests 
Mlf.terlal avail.llble - occupied on other 
te!tS 
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lt.lltiple teat or·-32~ s:nolce pot, 
filled <a,, dropped h'om bclat · with 
onahcre -wind, to lliDW.ate ~ 
(number to be det<rmined ·tronl 
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170 lbltiple test oE B23 illlloke pot. 
filled GA .. dropped tran airplane• 
with onahore wind 1x> s:llll.llate 
Awaiting completion o! Test No. 1.68 
11DOlce. (Humber to be detelillined 
tram reaul ts of Toet No. 168). 
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open (nine to be fired ld,mii1:t~~~;iyl 
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Test· ot·4.2" ohemi~al mort&:r .q .· . 
·A'1fait:ing<c6q>l~ti:pp :~r ·~e:st No. 171 
tilled GB tired trc:a mor~ ini;o '.: ,; 1· . · . -
• ·: · ·' · :'.. 
112 
open (JlWllber- to be determined troa 
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reaul ta or Teat;. lfo. l 71). 
·Awaiting c0111plet1~. ·er Edgewood t.ests 
-176 Test ot .. aingle iza ilncke pot. . . 
.tilled BD, 1'unotioned et&.tically 
in open .on land. · 
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177 Teat. ot ei.ngl.8 _E23 mnOlce_ pot. 
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tilled B'.r .. fUmtioned ~tioally 
in o"Pen on land. · · 
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178 Teat ct ai~gle Ei:s 11m>k:e pot .• -
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~terial available - occupied on other 
in .. ~~-~-·;and. 
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179 Teet ot aingle 823 llllQU pot. 
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l!aterail available - occupied on other 
test.a 
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evision) 
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Operational Scnle Teat with 
Ger-.n XC 250 Ill Gr BOmb e • t111 od 
with GI.. '.reobnioal CCDlllOl'ld J"ield 
Teat 50. 114. 
186 teat ot single 250 leg Gercmi, GA 
.fill«! bomb tired at&tiOe.117 ill · 
the open under 1Dwraim or ael"o 
temperature grAdient oonditiona. 
Teat ot aincl• 250 kg German, . QA 
tilhd bomb dropped into open and 
al eo into · o<Wered arn ·QDfler 
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1 OCTOBER 1949 THROUGH 31 OOTOBY:R 1949 
by 
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Chief, Research and Engineering Division 
OCCmlC, Army Cbanical Center, Maryland 
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Chiet, Proving Ground Section, Developnent Branch, 
Research and 'Engineering Divieia:i, <XlCmlC, 
Anq Cbead.cal -<ten tar 1 Maryland 
4 
Secretary, Research Council, OCCmlC, Bldg • .3.301 
Anq Chemical Center, Yaryland 
Commanding Officer, CJDl C Technical Command: 
Anq Chemical Center, U&J7land 
Chiet, Medical Division, Anq Cbemi.cal Center, Karyl.and 
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Technical. Director, Camp.Detrick, Frederick, Maryland 
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Preeident, Cml C Board, Arm;y Chemical Center, Maryland 
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Arm;r Chela4.Cal Cent.er, Maryland 
.Research and Development Board, Tectmical Reference Branch, 
Document Section_, Boom 31)-641, National ~t 
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COlmliadcn, 1901 Conatitut.ion Awnue, H.w., liaehingtOn, 
D.C.; .tt~tion: Chemical Otticer 
. Kr. L Dngan, British CW Representative, British Jo~ 
Services W.SsicnJ Room 4751 1785 Massachusetts Ave., R.W., 
Washington, J>.C.\Thrui Cider, Res & Eng Div., Arrq Chemical 
Center, llar,yland) 
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SUBJECT: 
San Jose Project Progress Report No. 7') 
Period 1 October 1949 throwrh .31 Cbtober 1949 
TO: 
Cbiet:, Chemical Corpe 
De~nt of the Army 
Washington 25, D. C. 
' 1. STATUS CIF REPCllTS 
'!be tolloring special report wee distributed during the period 
covered by this report: 
Title 
SJPR Bo. 102, Locaticm ot En-
trances to Guproat' Shelters 
in Jtelatim to Prnall!ng Willd 
Date of Test 
17 May 1949 
through 
. 
Report Distributed 
24 October 194 9 ;, 
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.30 September 1949 
2. 
PROORESS CF ~TS DUBING 9 
MClfTH CF OOTC&:R 
a. Static 1'eist in the Op8n of a S~le 123 Smoke Pot, 
GA 1'11.l.e<! - SJm Bo. 166. 
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(1) Pbues 2 and .3 of this test were pert'ormed cm 
26 Cbtob9r and 2tl October 1949 respecti~i,o. 
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3. INSPECTIOO 
Lt• ColCI091 White and llajor lfcCacbem from the P1annin{! Dhision, • 
Baseareh and DeT11lop119nt Board arrived on ar abollt 14 October to ccmduct . 
a brief inspection o~ facilities at the San Jon Project. 
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a. A complete list at:;-t.ests scheduled tar the San Jose Project 
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ltk·ps.!ftMn*·intO':ll"UO" is included as Appendix B. 
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PROORESS OF TESTS (Cont'd} 
b. 
The rollowinv tests have been deleted from the San 
Jose Project Program or Tests in.accordance with a 
let~r dated 11 October 1949, from the Office of the 
Chier, Buearch .and Engineering Division, OOCml.C, 
!11Q' Cheld.cal Cen"t;i,r, Jlaryland. 
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(1.) Test of 12"-lb. T3 bomb, fill'.ld GA, with burster 
modified as determined by Edgewood tests, dropped 
ainv;l7 into the open - SJPPT No. 155 
(2) Test of 125-lb. T3 bomb, filled GA with modified 
burster dropped in multiple into open (number to 
.be determined from results of No. 155) - SJPPT 
Bo. 156 
(3) Test of single 125-lb. T3 bomb, tilled GA with 
aoclified burster tired statically in m:ea·covered 
with !9Ptatian - SJPPT Be. 157 
(4) Test of l.25-lb. T3 bomb, tilled GA with burster . 
modU'ied as determined by Edgewood teats, dropped 
sinS11' into covered area - SJ'PPT No. 158 
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(5) Teat at 125-lb. TJ .. bomb, filled .G.l JJitb llCdified 
burster dropped in multiple· into cover8d area 
(number to be determined from results of Test 
Bo. 1S8) ~ SJPP1' Bo. 159 
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(6) 'flt•t oi .E45 ~h9mical bomb llOd.11'1ed as determined 
by EQgewood ~, 
. ..fillod GA.1 (lropped in opep in 
smll numb'!r (numb?r to oo · determinod by Edgewood 
t.eta,) - .SJPPr Ho. l6Q . 
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(7) T!lst or E4t; chemical bomb, tilled GA, modified 
as determined ~ Edgewood tests, dropped into 
open in largo ntDlll-.r ·(JUlbitr . ol ~lusters to be 
determined from results ·or Teat Jo. 160} -
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SJPP! Bo.· 161 . 
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(8) Teat of llOdified E4"- chemical bomb fired statically, 
in area c'OVl":rod ~ ?'!getatio.n {niM bombs to be 
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fired sillultaneously) - SJPPT Bo. 162 · 
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(9) Test at E45 ~mical,bomb~ ·iDoditiod as dete~ 
b!{ Ed~ewood tests, tilled GA, dropped in area 
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{10) Test of ~4<; .chamicol bomb, filhd GA, modified 
as determinei:l by Ed~r?wood tests, d1·opped into 
area cov~red by vegetation (number of clusters to 
be determined by results of 163}. - SJPPT No. 164 
(11} Test of E45 chemical bomb with various shaped 
charge~, filled GA, dropped into open in small 
number (num~r to be determined by Edgewood tests} -
SJPPT No. 1;65 
{12) Test 0.1.' 125-lb. TJ bomb, filled GB, with modified 
burster, dropped singly in open - SJPPT No. 173. 
c. 
Test No. 174, "Test of E45 Chemical
1Bomb, filled GB ~ith 
modified burster, drooped in small quantity in open," 
will be held in abeyance pending results of comparative 
tests between the E45 and E54 bombs, to be conducted by 
Technical Command. 
5. 
METEOROLOOY 
a. 
Weather summary for the month of October 1949 is 
included as Appendix A. 
6. 
PERSONNEL 
a. 
Capta:i.n Jay S. Stockhardt departed this station on 
10 October 1949 for Zone of Interior on permanent 
chant>e of station. 
b. Captain Alton K. Smith arrived from Zone of Interior on 
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12 October 191.,9 on permanent change of static~. 
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c. Mr. Lueius c. Andrews, P-41 Chemist arrived on 12 October::·~ 
1949 for duty with the Technical Division. 
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VISITORS 
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Dur~ the period COV"lred by this report no persom, · -
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virltee the Pro.]ect. 
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PAUL R. SMITH 
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89 SurYeillance oL Bombs, Chemical, 
125 lb., T-3, H Filled, Heresite 
Coated and T-3, HD Filled, not 
coated. 
99 Surveillance ot VIL 
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102 location ot.Entrancea to Gesproot 
SbaJ.ters in Relation to Prna.U-
ing Winds (Wooded. Phase ·of G.ml C 
Boa;-d Test No• 724) 
130 Static Teat of. Nine 4.211 Chead.cal 
Kort.ar Sha~, Gl Filled:, in the 
epen. 
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132 $Ul"'98111.ance: ot Bod>, Particula.te, 
4 lb., E-1. 
135 Surveillance oL CIC Stored in &.be 
and Ton Containel:IS Under Tropical 
Conditions. 
·1)6 ,Test 'or rto. Bomb, Filled HD~ ·in . 
Ope and in Ai-ea Coverec:J with . . .. 
Vesetation, Static Fir9d;. ~t.b. cn-
ebOre ·and Ot.hhol'e \'finda~ 
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in. Op8n ·Area~ Static Fired.· .-. 
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Current, long range aa.mpling 
Teet Completed, Report Distributed 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
.Material availabl.e - ocwpied on 
other test.a 
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Teat in progress 
Test Coilpated, Report Distributed 
Materi8l an.ilab1e -
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other tests 
146 Te~~ 4e211:Chaidcal Kototar SKeili 
Ffiied qi., Firiid' int.9 Open An:a .. 
Awaiting completion o! Test. No. 1.30 
.(~r to be detend.nad · troa· r--
sui.ts. ot test. lio. l,30}'. 
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n.ti.a GJ., l'ired :s~~l1;r' iii; 
other test.a 
CO'fered Area (llim to J:>e tired · 
sillUl~eous]T) 
l.48 T~~: ot 4.2·" Chemical .KOrtar ~ll, 
· P'lll.ed GA, . Fired into Area Gover- . ;Alfaiting comple~ion o! Test No. 147 
ed. . ti7 Vegetation' (Naaber . to be 
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149 Teat of Jl))Al Spray Tank, 'Pilled. • 
Ontbiekened GA in Open FrOlll Low 
Awaiting material 
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150 Teat .·o£ ·125 ib. ChUdcal Bembi 
Material available - occupied on 
T312, Filled GA, With .35•1 Bunter other teata 
· ·Ratio·, Dro~d Singl.7 in Open. 
151 Teat o! 125 ib~ ·Chemical ·Bozab; 
T3B2, Filled Ga; with ·3,-t-l1·!hrster Awai~ing completion of Test No. lSO 
Ratio• Dropped in M1Z'lt1P.1.e ·intti.· 1 
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Open A1'94 (lhaber to be determined 
.tr::llll result~ of Test lid.~ 150). 
152 T-est ·or Single .125 lb~ Chemical 
·Bomb, TJB2,- ?illed· GA 1 with 3511 
Burster Ratio, Fµ-ed _Statieall7 
in Ar•a_C~red'b7 V~getaticn. 
15.3 ·Test of l.25 lb.· CheJldeal Bombj 
'?311:2,· Pilled GA with 35:1 Burster 
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in Covered 
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other t.eat.a 
1faterial aYailable - occupied an 
other t.ut.a . 
154 Teat .of 125 -lb. Chemical Bomb, 
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T3&2, Filled GA, 14th 35:1 Burster Awaiting c:oiiipletion o.t Telt Ho • .153 
Ratio Dropped in Kultiple into 
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ildned troa l"esult.s or Tost Ro. 153) 
166 Test or Single 1:2) 8mOke .Pot, · 
' ·1"lll.ed GA, Funetioned Statically 
Test in progi-eaa 
in. Open on Land. . . 
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167 Test of Single E23 Sai.'.>ke Pot;_-
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Material aYai.l.able - oe'!upied on 
Filled GA, Functioned StaUcall.7 
other test• 
in .Area Conrad b7 Vegetation~ 
168 T~t or Single E2) Smoke Pot 1 
llaterial available .:. oecupied . on 
Pilled GA, lunctianod 5'.atieall;y 
other t.esta 
on· Water llith Onshol'e tlincl; · 
169 llUi.ttpie -Test o~ E2.3 &nOke P~, · . 
Awdtin& ccmpl.etioa o?""'l'est 11g.· 168 iilfi 
Y1il.ed GA1 DrOppld hom Boat., .. · 
with Onabon V:ind . to Simulate · · 
Smoke(llumber to be. detorm1.ned,. . · 
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with OnshOre Wind to Simulate 
Await.iilg completion of Teat No. 168 
&nob (N\Dber to be ,determined 
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171 Test ot 4.2ri·Chead.eal·K~rtar 
Shell, Pill.ad GB;·Fired Static-
ally iD tm Open(Nine to be ti~~d A118it1ng material. 
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·Filled GB, Filted trom Mortar into 
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results.of Test No. 171) •. 
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174 Teat ·or ~S Chemical Bomb, Filled 
GB, with 1'odified Burster Dropped 
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to be. determined t~m r.dgewood . 
tests). 
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175 Test ot Singls E23 Smoke Pot, 
Filled GB, Functioned Statically. 
!in Open on Land. 
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Awaiting Qlflterial. 
176 Test 06 S;Lngl.e E2) SJ!Dke Pot, 
Fi_lled HD, Functioned .Stat1.caUy 
in Open on. Land. . 
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177 Test ot s~ 
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184 Operational Scale Test with Ger-
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GA:. 
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No. 114. . · -
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Filled Bomb Fired Statically in 
the Open Under Inversion or Zero 
Awaiting .material 
Temperature Gradient Condi ti .ns. 
186 Test of Single 250 kg German, GJ\ 
Filled Bomb Dropped .into Open 
and also into Covered Area Under 
Awaiting material 
Inversion or Zer~ Temperature 
Gradient· Conditi:>ns;. 
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l Novemt~r 1949 THROUGH 30 NO'IEMBE~4~ 
by 
San Jose Pr'oject Technical Staff 
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DlSTRIBUTICll 
Chief, Chemical Corps 
Chief, Research llnd Engi.naer:"..ng Division 
OCCml.C, Anq Chemical Center, Maryland 
Chief, Pmvi:Jg tlround Section1 D.:-veloOOf''!l', B:.•an .• h. 
Reaearch and ~lle'triug Dhi&i01., 
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Anq Chemical Canter 1 Kary land 
Secret.8J7,. Re.:.ea1·eb Co'.lncil, OCCmlC, Bldg • .330, 
Arrq Chemical Center, &ryland 
Cocnmandi.n~ Q!fi -:er, Cml. C Technic.s l ~v.J 
A1'1111' Chemed Cdftter, Maryland 
Chief, ~ecli~al" Division, Arttf¥ Chead.c:U Cun~r, Maryland 
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Techiical Direct.or, Camp Detrick, Fr--Xieril.'.!c: ·!!aryland 
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Co.ill!Un ding Officer: Zrl&awood Provi.~ Growid, 
Anrt3 ChEllad.cal Cen~, kar7land 
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Document Section, Room 30-641, National YJ.lltry Eat~J.:1sh-
ment, Washington 251 D.C. 
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lfilltary Applications Division, U.S. Atomic Energy 
Coawissico, 1901. Const.it.rt.ion Avenue, H.w., \lash;;.ngton, 
D.C.; Attention: Cnemica~ Officer 
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Ki-. R. 11.ngan, British CW Representatin, British Joint 
Services W..aaicn, Room. 475, 1785 Massacbuset.t.a .A-:e., N.W., 
1'aehington, D.C.{'l'hru: Chiet, Res & Eng Di-.·~, Arrq Chemical 
Cent.er, Jla?'1land) 
Canadi~ Tee~cal Bepre!'lentati ve, Arrrq CheJ!li.cal Center, · 
Maryland (Thru: Chiet11lea It Eng Div., Arrrq Chemical Center, 
Maryland) 
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St. Thomas, Virgin Isl.ands 
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1 December 194 9 
.3'C'B.,TECT: 
San Joee Project P;:-ogress Report No. 74 
Period l tlc-7.c,m!:>er lC:~9 tbroulh JO Novcmb~r 1.S4.1 
TO: 
Chiet, Chmri.:;al CcrrJS · 
Department ai t:ie Al':llV' 
Washington 25, D, c. 
1~ STATUS OF ?E:>m·rs 
No reports were dietribut.ed during too pur:i . .:d .Jovered by th..~.s 
repor·t.. 
a. Statfo Test in tt.6 ('pen or a S~l·~ E23 :3moiaz rot, 
GA Filled - 3.i'Pi'T lo. 166. 
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(11; PhaBe 4 of this test was perf'ormd 0t1 9 ?!O?!"'m~r 
1949. l'his phase completed field work iI: c ... 'mlection 
with this particular test. 
(2) The final reporting or this test is being delayed 
peming,.turtber inf'ormation am materials requirer\ in 
preparation of the report. 
b. Static Test of Si~~e E2J Smoke Pot, 
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, GA Filled, on Water Yi.th Onshore Win:! - SJP'l>T No. 168. 
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(1) An attempt was made to run Phase 1 or this -test on 16 
November 1949. 
The actual nm was made, but no agent 
was disperseu by the smoke pot. 
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(2). Phase 1 or this test was performed successtul.i,y on 
18 November 1949. 
(J) Phases 2 am J were perf'armed on 23 aDd JO November 1949 
respectively. 
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3. 
PROORESS OF TESTS 
a. 
A complete list ot tests scbeduled tar the San Jose 
Project together with pertment information is included 
as Appendix B. 
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4. IETE<llOLOOY 
a. Weather summary far the month of November 1949 is 
included as Appelldix A. 
5. 
SUPPLY 
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Great str1.des have been made in speeding up the supply of 
impregnated clothing ~ .t"9qu1red b;r the San Joee Projeot with the 
institution ot new 8UP'JlY channels tar this particular item. It has 
been the polic7. to ut:t:...i"° impr'egnated clothing in lieu at impermeable 
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suits wherner possible l'J.8 to the discomfort caused by the latter 
1 tem. 
Up to the preeen~ time the necessity tar orderi~ impregnated 
clothi.Dg t'rClll the Zeme ef Interior bas OD OOCaBion CBii!'Od undue. delaT 
in the conduct at testBa 
An impregnating plant bas n~ been established 
in Panama with the exp!'E.S'J ~pose at euppl.,-1.ng this cJ ~t.hing to the 
Antill.ea Cmmnand. :rt. !.F 11C111 possible tor the San Josa .?roject to order 
clpthing frClll thif' i,>l.aut through agencies 1n Puerto -~.c-:> tberebi ex- . 
. pedit.ing continucr.iJ &u~~v and remOVing the poeaibili~,- at tuture delqs ' 
in teat wark due to lMk of .iJll]r"gnated clothing. 
Tba tirat such ship-·· 
Jllent·o:t' clo~ is ·e~c'tecl an or about 3 December 1~1+9• ~ 
Chemical · 
o.tticer ot the Antilles bas bMn extremely cooperative in instituting this 
new channel ot sup~. 
6. 
IBS'l'RUJIENT IC!:Pint 
With tbs arrival of an Instrument· Repairman Zerr permanent duty 
with the San Jose Project. the setting up at an instrumant repair 
section has been instituted.· This new secticm ahoul.d aid greatlJr in 
~~k 
maintenance aDd repair ot such field equipment as totai dosage pumpr, ' · 
· rotarJ' samplers, sampling apparatus, racks, etc. 
7. CHANGE HOOSE 
Work is nearing completion an the remodeling ot the change -
house en Wat.er Island. The nn arrangement will. contribute much to 
the aatet7 1n dressing am undressing of peraormel working 1n "or around ' 
contaminated areas. 
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8. BRSamEL 
a. Major Arnold c. Bre\Bling arrived on 16 November 1949, 
trom Zane at Int.erior cm permanent . chan~ o£ station. 
b. 
Mr. Donald R. Schiebel, Instrument Repairman, a?Tived 
on P November 1949 tar O.uty with the Technical Bi.Vision. 
9. VISITOOS 
a. During the period covered by this report, the f'oll<Ming 
persons visit.ed the San Jose Pro.ject: 
12 November 1949 
Major General Feldman, Quartermaster 
Gemral, arrived San Jocse Project 
tar a one day visit. 
16 November 1949 
·Lt. General. William R. R. Morris, 
Ccn•n>der-in-Chiet, Caribbean Connard, 
arrived tor a one dq inspection of the 
San Joee Project. General llarris was 
acoaapanied 'bJ' Brigadier General Edwin 
· L. Sibert, COl•Mnd1ng General, U. S. 
A.rm,y Forces, Antilles. 
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Major, Cml C 
Technical Direotor 
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TITIE = c AN _C.,t ~LED 
UNW~ 
89 Surveillance ot. Boiiffis, tMhl±car, 
v ·· 
125 lb.,. T-3, H Pilled, Hei-esite 
Coated and T-3, HD Filled, net 
Current, long range sampling 
·coated. 
99 Surveillance ot VK,L 
102 location of Entrances to Gasproo! 
Shel.tars in Relation to Prevail-
ing Winds (Wooded Phase ot Cml C 
Board Test No. 724) 
· 
130 static Teat ot Hine 4.,2n CheJllical 
· llOrtar Shella, GA Filled, in the 
epen~ 
. 
... · .: 
1_32 SUl"'leillance ot Bomb, Particulate, 
4 lb., B-1. 
135 Surveillan.ce o! CK Stored in Bombs 
·· and_ Ton Containers Under Tr~pical 
'Co{ldi t.ions. 
· 
1)6 Test of 'JrlO Boaib, Filled HD, in 
Open and in Area Covered with 
. 
1{eptation, Static l"i;red, with ~ 
e~l"8 and Ottebore Winds• · ; 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
1.lat'3rbl !1'12 :U.a1>:..e ·- oce~iad on 
9t~r.._~U~$ 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
1'37 Te~t of M?O Baq>, Filled GA (E46) 
in' Open Area, Static Fired. 
Me.teris.l availabl-e · · occupied on 
. 
. 
· 
other testa 
146. Test O! 4..2" Ch8.ll!ical. Kort.~ Shell, · 
Filled GA, Fired'hito Open Area 
. 
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(Humber, to be. d4Ji;.er!Jd.ned from. re- · Awaiting completio~J_es~ ~· 130 
. · · eul.t.s· ot Teat ·10· 
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147 Test of 4~2" CheJ.iical Kort.al' Shell, 
. 
. F,11.le.d GA• Fired Stat.icall;y in 
Material available - occupied .on 
cbared Area. (!line . to be tired 
other test• 
siault&ne:>u.sq) · .· 
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148 Test ot 4~2
11 Chemical KOrtar Shell, · '·· . . 
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: .. · .. 
·Filled GA, Fired into Area Cover-
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; · .. ··.. . · _,,. · 
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ed b;y Vegetation (ll~r to be 
Awai~ing com.pletion~t>f. T,est. No. l4r 
. determined from results of Test 
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No. u1>. 
a::~mff;~Ff.!if::;:; 
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149 Test of JlJ)Al Spra;y Tanlc, Filled 
Unthickened GA in: 9pen From Low 
Altitude, 
. 
150 Te.st C;t 125 lb~ Chemical ·Boinb,· 
·T3E2, Filled GA, with· 351J. Burster 
Ratio~ Dro_pped Singly' in Open. 
l5i Test or 125 ".Lb. Ch~cal Bomb, 
. 
·TJE2, Filled Ga, with 35•1 Burster 
Rati"o, Dropped in )((dtiple into 
Open Area (Number to be determined 
fr::im results ot Test No. 150). 
152 Test ot Single . 125 lb. , Cbe.m1.ca1 
Bomb, T)B2. ptlied GA, with 3511 
Burster Ratio 1 
P'ir~d. Sta t1call7 
in .Area Conred b;y Vegetatien. 
153 Test .of 125 lb. Chemica1 Boat>, 
TJ'g2,~Filled GA .with 35:1 Burster 
Rati.o, DrOpped Singq·in Covered 
Area. 
Test ot 125 lb. Cheaioal Baab, 
T)B21 ·Filled GA, with 35&1 Burster 
Ratio Dropped in Multiple into · 
Conred Area (Humber to be· deter-
mne.d from results_ o! Tost Ho. 153) 
166 Teat .of S~ 
EiJ Smoke -Pot, · . 
Pilled ~, Functioned .8~atica1ly-
1n . Open on Land. 
· 
167 Test ot Single E23.Smoke Pot, 
J'ill.ed Gl, P'unqtioned StatJ.cally 
in· .lrea Covered· by Vegetation. 
168 Test ·or Single. E23 Smoke Pot; 
Pilled GA, ~cticned Stat1cs.1ly 
· :lll \iater with' Onshore "1!.Dd-~- ·• ... 
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169 Multiple Test o! E23-&iO'JCe Pot, 
Filled GA, Dropped ·from Boat, · 
with· Onahore hind to':Simtihte'·. ~ · 
Smoke(Number· to be determined ' 
Awaiting material 
Mater:'al availeble - occupied on 
other ~eets 
"a... 
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bait.log ~et!on of Te'Jt No. ~-50 
"l&:lte:-:i "'-: e. :at ~.i.b:e · · occc;rl.ed o:i 
?the-· ':. ,.,.f;.J 
llate~ia~. a~ 
.. sK.e -· o ~1~;ned o~ 
ot.be• ~.:>at.o ' 
Test completed -
report in preparatior 
Material availabl~ - occupied on 
other test• 
Test 1n progress 
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U(I\~· .,?~Uf3 
Awaiting completion ot Teat No. 168 
!rom results of Test.~o •. _ _168) •. ·:.::::::::=;:=::;::::::::::::::::;.:::=~~ 
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TEST 
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STATUS 
170 llultiple t.est of !23 Sm.::lar Pot, 
Filled GA, Dropped from Airplane, 
with Onshore Wind to SiJlul.At.e 
Smob{Nmber to be determined 
trom results of Teat Ho. 168). 
Awaiting completion of Test No. l6e 
ally U the Open~Bhi~ to-.;;-fired Awaiting Jnaterial 
aimultaneouel.7). 
172 Test ot 4.2" Chemical l!ortar Shell, 
Filled GB, Fired trom Mortar into 
Open(Bumber t.o be determl.ned trom. Awaiting completion ot rest Mo. 1.71 
result.a ot Teat No, 171). 
Test of &t.5 Chemioal. Bomb, Pilled 
GB, with Koditied Burster, Dropped 
.. · _ 
in s..u Quantiioy in Open\lwaber Awaiting ca.upleticn ot .Edgln'IOOd Teat.a 
to be determined trom ldgewood. 
teats). 
· 
175 Teet ot Single,B2,3 ~ 
Pot, 
Filled GS, Functioned Staticall7 
· 
in Open'. on _Land. 
Awaiting material. 
176 Test ~ Singl.e B2,3 S~ Pot,_ 
. filled HD, Functioned Statically 
in Open on lend. 
177 Teat of Singl.a E23 Smoka Fct, 
Teat Completed, Reporl. Dis~ributec 
Flll.ed HT, Functioned etat.i.Oall;y ICaterial ava.Uabl.e, - occupied "1· 
. in Open an I.and. 
other teeta 
178 Teat ~ Singl_e 123 SaDke Pot,. 
. 
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. 
. 
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Filled 813, Funct.ioned ~ta~al.q llate~ aYailabl.e .. occupied on 
· in Open -on Lad. 
other· teat• 
. 
. 
Teat. ot Single · E23 _&noka Pot .1 • 
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FUl.ed HQ, P'lmc~on84 Stat1c~7 Material available - occupied en 
1n Open QIJ Land. 
- other teats 
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180 Test Dt smt., Protectiu, One "Pieoe, 
_ Impermeable, nm.,. am llelated Items 
, 
Under-~ -Heat. ~d(Cml C Boafiaiting .material 
rrojeet HQ. 782). . . 
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NO. 
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man l:C 250 Ill Gr.Bombs, Filled 
GA.--
Technic..al .C"lll!land Field Test 
No. ll.4. · 
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185 Test of Single 250 Jcg Gel'IJWl, GA 
Filled BQDb Fired Staticall.7 in 
the Open Under ln"tersion or Zel'Q 
Temperature Gradiebt "Conditi.~ns. 
l8S Test of Single 250 q'German, GA 
Fllle~ Bomb DropPed into Open 
: 
_ _and also into Conrad Area Under 
Inversion or .Ze~ Temperature· 
Gradient.-.: Condi. ti~' 
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I.waiting material 
Awaiting material 
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SAN JOSE PROOF.CT PRCGRESS REFORT 
NUMBER 75 
1 DECEMBER 1949 THROUGH 31 DF.CEMBER 1949 
San Jose Pz-oiect Technical Stal'f' 
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Chier, Research and Engl.nearing ~vision 
OCCml.C, Anq Chemical Center, Maryland · 
Chief, Proving Ground Section, Developnent Branch, 
Research and Engineering DivisiOD, OOCml.C, 
Ar1111 Chemical Center, Maryland 
Secretary, Research Council, CCCJDlC, Bldg. 3301 
Army Chemical Center, tie.eyland 
Commanding Officer, Cail C · 'rechnical COlllllllilld.1 
Art111 Chemical Center, Y8J7land 
Chie!, Hedi.cal Division, Arm;y 'Cheml.cal Center, Yaeyl.and 
·Technical Director, Camp Detrick, Frederick:, Maryland 
President, Cml C Board, A?'fl1¥ Chemical Cent.er, Maryland 
Co11111m.dlng OUicor, Edgewood Proving Ground, 
Army CheDd.eal Center, Jlsryland 
Besearch and Development Board, Technical Reterence Branch, 
Documant Section., Boom 30-641., National l'rilitr:r Establish-
ment, Washingt~- 2S, D.C. 
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Commisaicc, 1901 Ccaatitution Avenue, H..w • ., llfaahington, 
D.C. J A ttontJ.on: Chemical Officer 
1lr. R. llngan, British CW Representative, British Joint 
Services llies.icn~ Room 47S, 1785 Massachusetts Aw., N.W., · 
Waebingto~ D.c.cn:1nn Chier, Res & Eng Div • ., Anzq Chemical 
Center, lla17land) 
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11.aryland (Thru: Chief11ies & Eng Div., Al"Jl\T Chemical Center, 
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(Thru.: Chief, Ras & Eng Div., A1'1117 Chemical Center, Haeyland) 
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HEADQUARTERS; -SAIFJOOE PROJECT-7 
Office of the Technical Director 
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 
1 January 1949 
SUBJECT: San Jose Project Progress Report No. 75 
Period 1 December 1949 through 31 December 1949 
TO: 
Chief, Chemical Corps 
Department oi' the Army 
Washington 25, D. C • 
1. STATUS OF RF.PORTS 
No rP.ports were distributP.d during the period covered by 
this report. 
2. 
PRCGRESS OF TISTS DURING THE L10NTH OF DECEMBER 
·a. Static Test of Single E23 Smoke Pot, GA Filled, 
on Water with Onshore Wind - SJPPT No. 168 
(1) Phase 4 of this test was P"'rforrned on 9 December 1949-
This phase completed field work in connection with 
this particular test. 
(2) Tha final reporting of this tP.st is being delayed 
pending further information and materials required in 
preparation of the report. 
3. 
PROORESS OF TESTS 
a. 
A complete list of tests scheduled for the San Jose 
Project together with pertinent information is included 
as Appendix ~. 
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4. 
METEOROLOOY 
Weather summary for the month of December 1949 is included 
as A,ppendix A • 
. 5. 
INSPECTION 
Majors Harv·'!Y E. Sheppard, Fra..'1k V. ?.illial:!S, and John G. 
Appel, Research and ~n~ineoring Division, Ar~y Che~~cal Cent"r, Maryland, 
arrived on 6 December 1949 in connection wi a three-day ins~ction of' 
·-::ac ~ITT=ft")S 
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(SJPPR Bo. 75) 
S. 
INSPJ!X:TICllf (Cont'~} 
technical facilities. 
The;r depeq-ted on e December 194C1· 
6. . TRAINING 
llr. JosePh llal'ldelson from the Inspection Division, Of'f'ice 
ot the Chief', Chead.eal ,Corps, Ar1111' Cbemieal ·Center, Maryland, arriyed 
on 6 Dec'3mber 1949 in connection with technical activities. During 
his stay at the Project, Hr. llandelsan oriented technical personnel 
in methods ~ evaluation or t1eld data. In addition, he presented a 
course in statistical anal.7sis or experimental data and gensrall;r 
ouWned the lllBthoda or analysis and eftl.mticm or test results. Jlro. 
11.andelson returned to Anqr Chemical Center, Jls.rTland on 18 Decellber · 
1949. 
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7. 
l!OLIDAY 
During the period 23 Deeembor 1949 tbr~ 3 January 1950, 
enlisted peraamiel or the Project were given as much tree time as 
possible in observance ot the holiday season. 
\ 
8.. VISITarS 
During the.period covered by this report the .tollowiDg 
persons visited the &m Joee !lrojeetc 
· 
a Deeembar 1949 
- Brigadier Ganeril F.dwin P. Sibert, 
C omiandin~ General, U. S. Arll\1 
Forces, lnti1les, am party 
· arri~ for a cne-dar visit to the 
Project. General SibEirt and part)" 
depart~ oc 22 December 1949. 
T3ST 
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NO. 
TIT~:.liA ,I-':~"' I ;: ii 
89 Surveillance o! 
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1T-....::.: 
~ lb., T-), H 111led, Heresi e 
Coated.and T-3, HD filled, not 
coated. 
99 St1.nelllance ot VKL 
Test C_ompleted, Report Diatributed 
102 l..ncation or Entrnncea ta Gesproof 
Shelters in Relation ~ PreYail-
ing Winds (Wooded Phase of C.ml C 
Board Test No. 724) 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
:..;o Static Teat of Jline 4.211 Chemical 
Morter eheUs, GA Filled, in the· 
Katerial available - occupied on 
epen. 
other teata 
132 Surveillance of Boalb, Particulate, 
4 lb., :S-1. 
. Test 8ompleted, Report Distributed 
l.35 Surveillance of CK Stored in Bombs 
and Ton Containers Under Tr:>pical 
Test. in progress 
CDDditJ.ona. 
1)6 Teat of M.'70 Bomb, Filled HD, in 
Open and in A!"ea Covered with 
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Veptation, Static Fired, with cn-
abore and Offshore ·lfinda. 
Teat Coaipl.eted, Report Distributed 
l3'T -~. o! l...,O Bod>', ·P:Uled Gl (1!'.46) 
Material available - occupi.ecl on 
1n jpca Area, Statio Fi.Nd• 
other testa 
v-
l.46 Toat ot 4.211 Cheaieal Mortar Shell, 
Filled Gil, Fired into Op8n Area 
A•iting completion ·or Teat ,No. ~ 
... ~ 
(Humber to be detorllined from re-
sults of Test Ho. lJO) • 
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l.47 Teat of 4.211 Cb91oal llortar Shell, Jlater1a1 aTailabl.~. ~ "-occu.p_i.~ci on 
· 
Filled GA, Fi.red StaticaU:r in · 
other test.a 
~- ·. ·· 
- · ·, 
Conred Ar• (Hine to be :tired 
aimultaneoua]¥) 
148 Teat. ot 4-2" Cbemica1 Mortar Sb.ell, 
Filled ca, Fired into Area COTer-
ed b7 Vegetat.1.ori (Runber to be 
determined troca results of Teat 
Ho. 147) •. 
A•aiting completion: ot Test. No. 14'T 
. 
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CANCEbLED -M~CU\SSlflm 
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149 Test ,of K33Al Spray Tank, Filled. 
Unthiekened GA in Opon From Low. 
4ititude. 
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150 !est' of 125 lb. Chemical Bomb, 
... ,'?3!':2,.F.illed a.a., with 3511 Burster 
Ratio, Dropped 8ingly in Open. 
151 Teo::t •J! 125 lb. Chemical Bomb, . 
1'~_,, Filled Ga, with .35sl Burster 
M.~-t::.- Jropped in MIA'.ltiple into 
O·~-=~. i.l'ea (Number to be determined 
!~~c. :·esults of Test No. l!iO). 
152 T~c.t· of Single 125 lb. Chemic.al . 
B·Jmt: T312, Filled GA, with J5t1 
··. 
Bu.~7.er Rat.:10, Fired Statically 
in Area Covered .by Vegetaticc. 
153 Tellt of l2S lb. Che.ad.cal Bomb, 
T31£2, Filled GA with 35: l Burster 
Batio, Dl'OpPed SinslT in Covered 
Area. 
! 
154 Test ot 125 lb.. Chemioal Bamb, 
T3E2, Filled GA, 'With 3511 Burster' 
Ratio Dropped in Kultiple into 
.Conrad Area (Nllllber to be detel'- ., 
Jlti.ned from results of Tost Ho. 153) 
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106 T~· or. .Single 123 Saolm Pot, · 
'Fi.ad~, Functioned Staticallr 
in ·~;>dn .· on L8nd. . 
16'1 Te1Jt ·or Single E23 &Dolce Pot,· 
_ · . Filled Gl, Functioned S_taticall;y 
in Area,~Tered by ~aatation. 
168 Test of Single E23 Saioke Pot.; 
Filled· GA, l'unctimed Statically 
·on Water wlth Onshore Wind. · 
169 Multiple'. Test of.E2j &DO~ fot, 
·.Filled GA, Daopped from Boat, . 
with OnSho're I.ind to Siaul.8~ · 
Smoke (Humber. to be deter.mined 
fro~ results of Teat No. 168) • 
.. . . 
. . Awcdting material. 
Mnteria1 available - occupied 
on other tests 
Awaiting compl.etion of Test 
No. 150 
Material. ava1Jahle :... occupied 
on· other tests 
Material. available - occupied 
on other teste 
Awaiting complet1on ot Test 
~-0· 153 
Test completed, report 1n prep-
aration 
Material available - occupied 
on at.her tellt.s 
-
Test completed, report 1n pre~ 
aratj.on . 
· ·· · 
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Awaiting completion o! Teet 
No. 168. 
. 
171 Teet o'i 4.211 Chand.cal M.:irtar - . 
· Shell, Filled GB1 Fired Statioo-- · 
alty ~ tre Open(Nine to be 1':1red 
si:nul'.;aneoual.y). · 
172 Tes~ l,)!'.4.2 11 Ohead.cal lfortar Sbell1 
!l'U13'1 GB, Fired trom llortar into 
. 0,P"1.(Numbar to be detarmined from 
1esults of Test Mo. 171). 
~'74 'I'3St of E45 Chemioal Bomb, F:Ulad 
~: with liod:itied Burster1 Dropped 
in Small Quantity in OpenlNumber 
to be determined .trom Edgewood 
tes~s). 
~75 Test of Single E23 Smoke Fot, 
Filled GB, Functioned Statically 
. in Open on Land. 
176 Test of Single E23 Slll>ke ~ot, 
Filled HD, Functi.:>ned St.atioally 
i.n Open on Le.rid. 
J!1'J Test o! Single E23 Smoka. Fct, 
Fil.:ed HT, Functioned statically 
in Open oa Land. 
178 Test o! Singl.e_ E23 Sm>ke l'ot,· 
Filled HN3, Functioned Staticall.T 
in Open on Land. 
179 Test of Single E23 &!Dke Pot, 
Filled HQ, Functioned Statically 
. in Open °* I.and. 
, 
Awa:1ting mat.erlal 
Awa:1ting ~o.mpletion o! Test No. 
' . 
Await~ C0111pletion of Edgewood Tee 
Awaiting material 
Test Completed, Report Distributeo 
. 
' 
Material. available - occupi8d on 
other test.a 
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ME\terial. available - occupied on 
other tests . 
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other teats · · 
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180 Test of S111.t.1 Protective, One Piece, 
~\ 
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Imperm.ealtle 1 ElRl.1 and Related Items Awaiting · materia1 
Under Bxtreme Heat Load( C.ail o Board 
frojeot No. 782). 
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TEST :;:::;:::::===-=--:.:::oau= 
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ST:1TUS 
Sii-i~~-n:I. nr aou;, Filled 
GA. 
Technical Cvamlllld Field Test 
No. 114. 
Awaiting material 
185 Test of Single 250 kg Gel'l)W11 GA 
Awaiting material 
Filled Baab F.ired Statically in 
the Open Under Inwrsion or Zero 
Temperature Gradient Candi ti .ns. 
la6 Tes·.; o! Single 250 kg German, GA 
Awaiting material 
F!µ.&d Bomb Drowed into Opsn 
·Al"Ji' lll.so 1Jtt.o Covered Area Under 
Inversion or Zero Temperature 
~7'!1die;it ·Condi ti ;;ins. 
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APPENDIX C 
TEST NO. 132 
~sults of Sam lin Perfor!J\P,d on 13 December 194 
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SurYelllance o! Aged CK in 1t70,·.1f1S"~ JJ:19 SQmbs, Test No. 135 
Results of. sampling Performed on l3 December 1949 
semi-annual .iampJ 1ng in connection with thia test was per-
formed on l3 December 1949. This is the third aeries o! aam-
plea taken, results or the !irst and second being reported in 
SJPPR No. 67 and SJPPR No. 69 respectively. Results ot recent 
sampJing appear below: 
'1!1..8 Bombs 
Abs. 
' 
% Sol.ubl.e 
Date 
Lot No. Bomb No • .Date Filled Press. Acidity Residue 
13 Dec 49 
206 
29 
Aug 44 
34lb•· 
O.ll 
0.253 
206 
'-'· 
. Aug 44 
34 
O.ll. 
0.245 
206 
12 
Aug 44 
34 
0.13 
0.260 
206 
rt 
Sept 44 
34 
o.16 
o.rts 
.206 
19 
~·J,4 
34 
~o.oe 
0.175 
206 
·32 
Aug 44 
'jf-
-0.13. 
o.216 
206 
s 
Aug 44 
35 
0.15 
0.291 
206 
a 
Aug 44 
3S 
0.09 
0.265 
206 
21. 
Aug 44 
33 
0.l.4 
0.344 
206 
22 
Aug 44 
34 
o.is . 
o.~ 
206 
ll 
Aug 44 
35 
0.13 
0.231 
206 
.34 
Aug 44 
3.S 
O.lO 
0.270 
206 
l3 
Aug 44 
35. 
o.u. 
0.338 
206 
23 
Aug li1+ 
36 
o.oe 
0.215 
13 Dec 49 
207 
24 
Aug 44 
3.S 
0.12 
0.343 
m 
31 
Aug 44 
No sample 
207 
28 
Aug 44 
35 
0.11 
o.m 
207 
2.5 
Aug 44 
35 
0.12 
0.296 
207 
2 
Aug 44 
35 
0.09 
0.459 
m 
20 
Aug 44 
.36 
0.13 
0.464 
13 Dec 49 
222 
26 
Sept 44 No thread.a- 0.09 
0.244 
222 
9 
Sept 44 
35 
0.10 
o.-268 
222 
15 
Sept 44 
32 
o.u 
0.356 
13 Dec 49 
224 
~ 
Sept 44 
34 
O.l.) 
0..)02 
224 
l. 
Sept 44 
31 
0.07 Plugged 
l3 Dec 44 
None 
l3A 
Aug 4!+ 
.34 
0.13 
0.31.3 
None 
6 
Aug 44 
35 
o.u 
0.436 
None 
.4 
Aug 44 
34 
0;10 
·0.223 
None 
l8 
J.ug 44 
35. 
0.04 
0.305 
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M79 Bombs 
Ji.ba. 
% 
% Soluble 
Date 
Lot No. Bomb No. Date Filled Presa. 
Acidity 
Reddue 
l.3 Dec 49 
65 
58 
June 44 
.36"lba. 
0.1.3 
0.130 
65 
.59 
iune 44 
.35 
O.l3 
0.257 
65 
57 
June 44 
.35 
O.lO 
0.261 
6.5 
ro 
June 44 
.34J" 
0.12 
0.299 
65 
56 
June 44 
.34 
0.10 
0.324 
1.3 Dec 49 456 
55 
Nov 44 
No 88J!!Ple taken 
456 
5.3 
Nov 44 
34 
0.10 
0.185 
KZO Bomba 
Abs. 
% 
% Sol\lble 
Date 
:r..Ot Ho. 
Bomb No. Date Filled Preas. Acidit7 Residue 
l.3 Dec 49 
.384 
l 
Oct 44 
34 
0.10 
0.257 
~94 
2 
Oct 44 
35 
0.09 
O."JJ:n 
.373 
3 
Oct 44 
.34 
0 .. 10 
o.46.3 
.382 
4 
Oct 44 
34 
O.lS 
0.4.36 
JtJ6 
5 
Nov 44 
34 
0.09 
o.m 
.352 
6 
Oct 44 
.35 
0.11 
o.i.oo 
331 
7 
Oct 44 
34 
0.12 
0 • .3.39 
.399 
8 
Nov 44 
2.3 
Q.l.4 
0.480 
385 
.9 
Nov 44 
25 
0.18 
o.637 
.367 
lO 
Oct 44 
.35 
O.l.8 
0.599 
395 
ll 
Oct 44 
.35 
0.09 
0.153 
.374 
12 
Oct 44 
2.3 
0.09 
0.154 
319 
13 
Oct 44 
.35 
0.09 
0.381 
410 
14 
liov 44 
.36 
o.06 
0.427 
439 
JS 
Nov 44 
.37 
O.J.6 
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Meteorolga 
Ma-x. Temps 
Min ! Te!!!!!. 
Mean Max, Te!!!E: 
Mean Min. Te!!!E. 
July 49 
86°F 
65°F 
70°F 
Aug~ 49 
9<PF 
650!' 
73"1' 
Sept. 49. 
88°F 
6.3°!' 
72"1' 
Oct. 49 
88°F 
650!' 
720F 
Hov. 49 
91.°F 
71°1' 
75°F 
Dec. 49 
~°F 
·en 
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SAN JCSE PRO.JmT FROORESS REPCRT 
NUMBER 76 
l JANUARY 1950 TBROOGH 31 JANUARY '1950 
SAN JOSE PROJEcT 'lECHNJCAL STAFF 
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·chief, Chemical Corps 
·chief, Research and Engineering Division 
OCCmlC, Army Chemical- Center, A!aryland 
Chief, Proving Grouhd Section, Development Branch, 
Research and ~ngineering Division, CCCmlG, 
Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
Secretary, Research CoW'lcil, OCCmlC, Bldg. 3301 
Army Chemical Center, ~aryland 
·Commanding Officer, Cml C Technical Co11U11rmd, 
Army Chemical Center, Haryland 
Chief, Medical Divisionj Arrrry Chemical Center, Maryland 
.TechrUcal Director, Camp Detrick, Frederic..'<:, Maryland 
President, Cml C Board; Army Chemical Center, Haryland 
Conmai ding . Officer; Edgewood Proving Ground, 
Army Cheruii::al Center, Mllrylmd 
Research and Development Bo3rd; Technical Reference Branch, 
Document Section, Room JD-641, National !'ilitar y Establish-
ment, Viashington 25; D.C. 
Military Applications Division, lJ.S. Atomic Energy 
Commission, ~901 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, 
D.c.; Attention: Chemical Officer 
·Mr. R. Kingan, British CW Representative, British Joint 
Services Mission, Room 475, 1785 Massachusetts Ave., N.::r., 
Washington, D.C .• (Thl"ll; Chief, Res & Eng Div., Arfl'JY Chemical 
Center,_ .Maryland) 
Canadian Technical Representative, Arrfv Chemical Center, 
Maryland (Thru: Chief,.J lies & Eng Div., Army Chemical Center, 
Maryland) 
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British Liaison Officer, Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
(Thru: Chief, Res & Eng Div., Arrr.y Ghemical Center, !'.aryland) 
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St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 
CMLTD 
1 February 1950 
SUBJFX:T: 
San Jose P?"cject Progress Report No. 76 
P"riod 1 Jnnuary 1950 through 31 .fo.nuary 1950 
TO: 
Chief', Ch.amical Corps 
Department of the A:rmy 
Washington 25, D. c. 
1. 
STATUS OF REPORTS 
No reports were distributed during the period covered by this .. 
report. 
' 
2. 
PROORESS OF TESTS DURING THE MOOTH OF JANUARY 
a. Surveiilance of Bombs, Chemical µ5 lb., T-3, H Filled, 
Heresite Coated and T-3, HD Filled, not coated - SJPPT No. 69 
(1) Semi-annual sampling in connection with this 
test was performed on 12 January 1950. Results are 
included as Appendix C. 
b. No additional tests were scheduled during the month 
of January for the following reasons: 
(1) Al.l available facilities were put at the disposal 
of a group of personnel from Camp De trick during the 
performance of tests by this group at the San Jose 
Project. 
· 
(2) Sa=ipling bubblers were not available in sufficient 
quantity to sustain te,st operaUoris. 
(.3) A priority task of removing steel torpedo racks from 
the laboratory building was begun during the month of 
January. 
J. 
PROORESS OF TESTS 
a. 
A complete list of tests scheduled f'or the San Jo5e Project 
together with pertinent inform:ati•in is included ampendix B. 
:::aim~~-~~~}l~SSifl 
1 
• 
. 
Weather summar7 for the month of Junuary 1950 is ineluded 
as Appendix A • 
. ~· SUPPLY 
a. Equipment necessary in operation of instrument repair 
shop arrived this _pr:ojei::t and baa been temporarily in-
stalled for currept 0pe1'at!Ol)8. 
b. A shipment ot 1000' impiilge:e bubblera was rece:i;ved on 
20 JanU111'7 1950, thus relieving a critical sbartap 
of this item at the Sen.. Jose Project. 
6. PERS<DEL 
a. lb.far Httrold F. Shartle arrived fro!ll Z ot·I en permanent 
C~., ~f.,'IJ~tciQa~qn).l. Jo,r.uary_l~, ...... 
b~ lbja::" Sp!!ers G • .?ooder, Tacmucal DiTector, departed 
tor lfashl.ti,g+.on~D·.··-c., ;,r._ jO J~ 
19'°0 far api:raximatelj. 
thll"ty dl!j'a (:31'))'1'1J!'ln connection wit.'li Tftcbnical 
activities. 
7; VlSlT(l(S 
D1r-ing the pPriod covered by this re~, no significant 
persone visited the San Jose Project. 
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APPROVED: 
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ll!ljor, Cal C 
DeJJ11'1\Y Tec!mical Director · 
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89 Surveillance of Birii'lil, 
125 lb., T-3, H f3' •ea, Hdtdlt:e 
Coated and T-3, HD Filled, not 
coated. 
99 SttrYeillance of VKL 
102 location of Entrances te Gasproo! 
Shelters in Relation to Prevail-
ing Winds (Wooded Phase ot Clll C 
· Board Test No. 724) 
L)D 3tatic Test of Nine 4.2'' Chemical 
Morte.r ehells, GA Filled, in the 
9pen. 
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132 Surveillance o! Bomb, Particuiate, 
I+ lb., E-1. 
135 Surveillance of CK Stored l.n Bombe 
and Ton Containers Under Tropical 
Conditions. 
136 Test or )(70 Bomb, filled HD, in 
Open and in Area Covered with 
. Vegetation, Static Fired, with On-
shore and Ottshore·Winds. 
171 1'ftr;\ o! 1.'70 Bomb, -Pi!J.ed GA (Jl'JJ>) 
. 
'in .)pc.a Area, Stati:: Fired. -
. 
146 T.:ist of 4.211 Che.mi.cal. Mortar Shell, 
Filled GA, Fired into Open Area 
(Number to be determined from re-
sults of Test ~o. 130). 
11+7 Test or 4.211 Chemical Jlortar Shell, 
Filled GA., Fired Statical.17 in 
Covered .Area (!line to be tired 
simultaneous~) 
148 Test ot -4.2" Chemical Mortar Shell, 
Filled GA, Fired into Area Cover-
ed b7 Vegetation (Humber to be 
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deter.mined .from results o! Test 
No. 147). 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
Test Ccmpleted, Report Distributed 
Material available - occupied on 
other testa 
Teet Completed, Report Distributed 
Test in progress 
Test Completed, ~port Distributed 
, .... 
Material aira.ilable - occlipied on 
ot~er.teste 
Awaiting completion oE Test No. 130 
Material. available -
occupied on 
other test.a 
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Awaiting conqll.etioa ot Teat No. 147 
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149" Test of .MJ3Al Spray Tank, Filled 
~clcened GA ill Opon Prom Low 
Altitude 9 
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150 bet ot 125 lb. Chemical Bomb, 
1'312, FiJJ.ed GA, with 3511 Bunter 
Ratio, Dropped 8ttgl:r in Open. 
151 T'l .. t •.Jf ·125 lb. Chemical &alb, 
'l.'_3?l;2~ Filled Ga, with 35ll·Burster 
RJ. ... i.:;. JroePtd in Mtkltiple illtO 
0'?-< ~. i.l'ea (Humber to be detenained 
!r:-i:;._.:-esul:WI ot Teet No. 150). 
15:? T3c.4.: o'E Single 125 .lb. Ch~al 
.. 
B·.Jmt,. T312. Filled GA~ with 35&1 
, 
Burs~er Batio, Phed Staticall7 
. in Area C~~ b7 _Vegetat1'*1. 
l53 fellt. of l2S lb. Ch81d.oal ~., 
T3-C2, Filled GA With 3S:l Bnrst&r 
Bat.io, Dropped S~ 
in Conred 
.Area. 
154 Test. ot 125 lb.. Chemical Bomb,· · . 
T3B2, Filled GA, with 35:1 Burster 
Ratio Dropped in Kultiple into 
· 
· Covered Area (JJmber to be dete:r--
Jll.DJl.d t.roa naW.ta or: Toa~ Bo. 15.3) 
166 T·~ ·-;r Single E2) Saoke: Pot., . ·' 
· - ?C'.J._d ~, Punctioned 8tat1.04lll7 
· 
in (';>ctn on Land. 
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167 Te"1; ot Single E<) Sm;:,~ Pot, 
.. 
Filled GA, 1unet1oned Stati.call;r 
. ~ ·u.a Con~d by- V•ptation. 
168 Teat ot Single E2) Stacke P~, 
1'1lle• GA, lunotii;med Staticsll7 
on Water with Onshore Wind.-· 
169 Kul.tiple Teat of E~ Smoke Pot, 
-: Filled GA, 0.opped t.rom Boat, 
with Onahore t.ind to Siaulate 
S.Oke(Jlmber to. "8 determined . 
.from results of Test. No. 168). 
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Awttiting material 
Material avail.abl,e - occupied 
-on other te~e 
Awaiting completion ot Teat 
Bo. 15() 
. 
. 
Material available - occupied 
on other teat.a 
.Kateria1 aTailable -·occupied 
on other teat.a 
Awaiting cocpletiOll ot Teat 
No. 3.53 . 
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Teat ooirlpleted, nporl 1n prep-· 
aration 
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Material avail.able·- accupied 
on other teata 
·Test. eompl.~ed, re~ 1n prep.. 
a.ration 
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Awaiti?.g.co.mpletion ot !eat 
No. 1.68 
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NO. 
170 l!ultiple tea 
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Filled GA, Dropped from ilrplane, -
111\h Onahol'8 Wind to SiJDulat.e 
Smo1ca (Number to be determined 
from-results of Test Ho. 168). 
171 Test of 4.211 Chemical Kortar 
Shell, Filled GB, Fi.roll Statio-
aUy- ~ tlE Open(Nine to be !ired 
Awaiting completion of Test No. 16e 
sillul~aneoual.y). 
Awaiting material 
172 ~es•. .;;! 4.2 11 Chemical llortar Shell, 
!l'i:G s.;t GB, Fired !7:0lll llortar into 
Opa1.(Number to be detarmined from. 
iesul.t.a of Tt111t No. 171). 
Awaiting completion of Teat No. 171 
';_74 Tast o! E45 Cb:lm.ical Bomb, Filled 
G&J~ :with lfodi!ied Burster1 Dropped 
in Small Quantity in Open\Number 
to be determined :trom Edpwood 
Awaiting completion of Edgewood 
tests). 
175 Teet of Single E23 Smoke Fot, 
I · Fi.lied ·GB, Functioned Statically 
in Open on land. 
176 Teat ol Sin8le E23 Sa:>ke fot1 
Fi.ll.ed HD, Flmctioned Statically 
in Open on I.and. 
177 Teet of Single E23 Smoka Fot, 
Fi.J.:.ed HT1 Functioned atatioall7 
in Open Oil Land. 
178 Test of Single E2J Smoke fot, 
_ 
Fi.lled HNJ, Functioned Statically 
in Open on Land. 
l ?9 Teet of Single E23 Sa::>ke Pot, 
Fi.lled HQ, Functioned Statically 
A11a1t.1ng material 
Teet Completed, Repcrt._ Distribute< 
Maten.iu. available - occupied on 
other t esta 
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Material available - occupied on 
other tests 
in Open ~Land.; 
Material available - occupied on 
other teats 
· 
180 Test ot Sat.1 Protectin, One Piece, 
Impennea'llil.e 1 Ellll, and Belated Items .. 
Under lxtreme Heat Load(Cml C Board 
I':r:>ject Ho. 782) • 
A11aiting material 
• 
TEST 
;a:.-.- C. 
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NO. 
STATUS 
man KC 250 III Gr Bombs, Filled 
GA. 
Tochnical C.:-.anand Field Test 
lfo. 114. 
A.waiting· material 
185 Test of Single 250 kg GeI'ljlllil, GA 
Filled Bomb Fired Statically in 
the Open Under Inversion or Zero 
Temperature Gradient Conditi ·.ns. 
Awaiting material 
186 Test of Single 250 kg German, GA 
F':!.l:';:cd Bomb Dropped into Open 
11nd also into Covered Area Under 
:::nvers"Lon or Zero Temperature 
Awaiting material 
::;:;-3c!i.e::t. Condi ti Jns. 
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Date 
Lot No.·~~o~ ~~~; D~;; Fi~~~~~~3{~if%4~~!e 
13 Dec 49 
65 
58 
June 44 
36-·lba. 
0.13 
0-130 
65 
59 
lflllle 44 
35 
0.13 
0.257 
6S 
57 
June 44 
35· 
0.10 
0.267 
65 
(A) 
June 44 w· 
O.l2 
0.299 
65 
56 
June 44 
34 
0.10 
0.324 
..,. 
13 Dec 49 456 
5S 
Nov 44 
No aample taken 
456 
53 
Nov 44 
34 
0.10. 
o.lBs 
K70 Bombs 
Abs. 
~ 
% Sol1lble 
Date 
Lot Ho. 
Bomb Bo. Date.Filled Press. Acidity Residue 
13 Dec 49 
3.S4 
l 
•0ct 44 
34 
0.10 
0.257 
J94 
.2 
Oct 44 
3S 
0.09 
o.m 
373 
.3 
Oct 44 
34 
o.w 
0.463 
382 
·ff_ 
Oct 44 
34 
0.18 
0.436 
406 
5 
Nov 44 
34 
0.09 
0.313. 
352 
·6 
Oct 44 
35 
O~ll 
0..400 
)Jl 
.7 
Oct 44 
34 
0.12 
0.,39 
m 
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BOY 44 
23 
0.14 
o.i.eD 
38S 
9 
Nov 44 
2S 
0.18 
o.637 
367 
-10 
Oct 44 
35 
0~18 
O.S99 
395 
ll. 
Oct 44 
35 
0.09 
O.lS3 
374' 
12 
Oct 44 
23 
0~09 
0.154 
319 
13 
Oct 44 
35 
0.09 
0.381 
410 
14 
Nov 44 
36 
o.06 
0.427 
439. 
15 
NQV.44 
37 
0.16 
o-.650 
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MeteorologI 
J'ul7 49 
Aug. 49 
Sept. 49 
Oct. 49 
Nov. 49 
Dec. 49 
Max. Tenm. 
Min, .Te!llP• 
Mean Max. Temp. 
Mean Min. Temp. 
RESS REPORT 
SAJr JOSE PROJECT PBOG 
BUHBEll Te 
gh 31 March 1950 
1 March 1950 throu 
Sil JOSE 
CJD1I CAL S 'lU'F 
PJIOJECT TE 
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Chief, 
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Chief, Research and Engineering Divisiqn 
OCCmlC, Army Chemical Center, .Maryland 
3 
Chief, Proving Ground Section, Development Branch, 
Research and Engineering Division, OCCail.C 
Army Chemical Center, .Maryland 
4 
Secretary, Research Council, OCCmlC, Bldg. 338, 
Army Chemical Center, Mai:yland 
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Comoanding Officer, Cml C Technical Comnand, 
Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
Chief, Medical Division, Army Chemical Cemter, Maryland 
Technical Director, Camp Detrick, Frederick, Maryland 
President, Cml C Board, Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
Commanding Officer, Edgewood Proving Ground, 
Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
Research and Development Board, Technical Reference Branch, 
Document Section, Room 30-641, Uational Military Establish .... 
mentt Washington 25, D.C. 
Military Applications Division, U.S. Atomic Energy 
Commission, 1901 Constitution Avenue, N.w., Washington, 
D.C •• Attention: Chemical Officer 
Mr. R. Kingan, British CW Representative, British Joint 
Services Mission, Room 475, 1785 Massachusetts Ave., N.w •• 
W.:ishington, D.C. (Thru: Chief, Res & Eng Div., Army Chemical 
Center, Maryland) 
Canadian Technical Representative, Army Chemical. Center, 
Maryland (Tl1ru: Cbie!, Res & Eng Div.,, Army Chemical Center, 
Maryland) 
British Liaison Officer, Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
(Thru: Chie!, Res & Eng Div., Army Chemical Center, Maryland) 
CML'l'D 
SUBJEC~; 
~!Ul Jose Project Progress Report No. 18 
P&~·ioJ 1 March 1950 through 31 March 1950 
'.ro1 
Ch:'..ef, Chemica.l Corps 
Depar::ir.9nt of the Army 
Waahiugton 25. D. C. 
1. 
l'.Tl':'IJS OF F.lrt<>RTS 
1950 
lie reports were distributed during the period covered by 
this report. 
2. 
PROGii'.ESS OF TFSTS -"JR:':NG T!m YON'TH OF !~ARCH 
Ko te3ts were ccr.1..ietr.:! ·•-.:r:i..ng the period ccve?"ed by this 
S. 
PROGRESS OF 1ESTS 
a. 
A ecmpl.ete list .,r teats scll.ech:l9d fnr the San Jose 
Proj-9ct toget!ler Wit!l pertinent int'o:"!:l8.tion is 
included as Appendix B. 
4. 
WETFOROLOGY 
Weather summary for tile month cf llareh 1950 is included as 
Appendix A. 
5. 
LABORATORY 
A comprehensive labora.tory research program is now in progress, 
tile purpose of which is to eatii.bllah more accurate analytical methods 
in the laboratory phase of testing G agents. 
(SJPPR No. 78) 
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o. 
A platoon of twenty-three men Uht!et the command of 1st 
Lt. William B. S"trough, participnted in the Cp. Portex 
Vieques mnneuvers as a 4.2 inch mortar platoon. 
b. 
lqt Lt. Louis o. Elsaesser was relieved from duty with 
the Techilical Division on 13 March 1950, and assigned 
~~ AJst~ Post Signal Officer. 
~.. 
Captain Lawrence M. Dellinger was reliP.ved f!"om duty 
w·'-th the Tech."15.cal iJivision on 15 M~rcn 1050, o.nd 
a~~i~ed as Asst& Supply and Evacuation Staff Officer. 
7. 
VIf.ITJE.S 
I:"-.lrjng the period covered by this repor".; tl:e following 
signif'ican·t; per~·:>ri.s visited the San Jose Pro,ject: 
15 !ra!"ch 1950 
13 March 1950 
20 M.l.!"ch 1950 
2~ ~~rc:h 1950 
Co.pta:!.n Roy c. Kackley. MSC, Sa.nita.tion 
Of~ic~r from Antilles, arrived San Jose 
Proje~t ~o inspect all loC!l.l eating and 
Grir:king Fla.ces. 
I:r. R_..,cJenhiser, Depa'l'."tme;:;.t of Agriculture 
;ind !J':". !e.n ff. Te'!"vet f'.~orn Ccmp Detrick, 
&'!"~:·ivc!d Sn.n Jose Project in connection with 
Teohnicnl Activities. 
Ca~t. T.iloon and Lt. !ve~ a.~rived San Jose 
Fr('\.Jec't f:;,~c;:i Antil.les, to ossist locai 
authc;:i tiee with tl1e Go":"ernor 1 s inaugural 
pnr:ide. 
elst A~-my'Band nnd one hundred and tlventy-
eight troops ~rom Antilles arrived So.n Jose 
Project for Governor's 1.uc:.~'\·=~-1 pt>.rade. 
23 March 1950 
·Lt. General William H~ Morris,· Comrnander-
in-Chiet, · caribr.ean Commnnd; 
Brig~ General 
R. Eean, Cor::!l!la..nding General. Caribbean Air 
Cor:irand; 
Rear Admiral L. W. Hanson, 
Col!!Onnding· Officer. i5th Na.val District; 
o.nd party arrived ~an Jose for a five-day 
visit f-o review the Governor's inaugural 
para.de.· 
(SJPPR No. 78) 
23 Uo.rch 1950 
a. 
illAlJGU:':! L P-UAro 
Colonel c. R. Gildart, Chief of Stai't 
At:.ti~les, e.nd party arrived Se.n Jose 
Pro,ject for a tive-G.ay visit to rertew 
.f;}-.e Gover.ior's inaugural para~e. 
a. 
c~::r.:M: Pt:.11i R1 Smith, C)l!E!anding 0!'.fi~r, San Jose 
Frojec~ pt.rtioi~a•A.d in the inaug-~r~~iou p:i.rade of 
thrt Grverno::- or the Virgiu Is1~3 ~n ~4 ~-.USP ... 
Mjo:- Kenneth t"f. C'.op.3lo.nd was Comme.ruier o~ the eighty 
't.:!"c.~p:i. 
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89 Surveillance of Bombs, Chemical, 
125.lb., T-3, H Filled, Heresite 
Coated and T-3,. HD ~illrd, np~ 
coated. 
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99 Sui:ve'iiiance of'VKL ,; 
102 Lo~ation of Entrances te Gaspr~of 
Shelters in Relation to Prevail-
" 
ing Winds (71ooded Phase of Cllll C .• 
Beard Test No. 724) 
130 Static Test of Nine 4.211 Chemical 
Mortar Shells 1 GA Filled, in .the 
6pen. 
132 Surveillance of Bomb, Particulate, 
4 lb., E-1. 
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Current, ·long range. ·sampling 
Test Cpmplete_d·,_ Report Distributed 
Test Coiupl~ted1 Repo~t Distributed 
Uaterial aVa.ila:ble ~ occupied on 
.othel' tests 
· 
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Test ·completed, ~'port Distributed 
135 Surveillance of CK Stored in Bombs Test. in pi;Qgres~ 
and Ton Containers Under Tropical 
.· . ,, 
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136 Test of 1/:10 Bomb, Filled HD,· in . · · 
- Open and in Area Covered with " 
· 
. Vegetation, Static 'Fired,· with On-
shore ·and Offshore~iinds. · . 
.• 
T«~st Completed, Report Distributed 
. lY/ Te~t of !f70 Bomb, Filled· GA (E46) . Material a-..railable - occupied on 
other .tests 
·in ,Open Area, Static Fired •. 
146 Tast of 4 .• 2" Chemical M~~tar.Shelli, •t• 
1 ti 
~-T t·Ni · 1"". 
Fille-d GA, Fired into' Open Area -. ...wai ing comp e 
on O.L 
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~- sults of Test ~Io. 130_). 
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Filled GA, Fired StatiCaliy.,iri · · - othe~;-~_ests 
Covered Area (Nine to be'. fi:red , : ' - - . · · 
: .. 
_ sj.multane:ius~.) __ 
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1413' Test. of 4.2" Chemical .Yortar·s~1t k. . •t• 
CO"""l etioa of .Te,st No. l.J.f -
• .. _ ~ .. !illeq GA, Fired· in.~o AfOa, COlrer-
:wai ing 
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l49 Test ot ll))Al Spray Tank; Pilled 
Unthickened GA in Open From Low 
.Awaiting material 
Altitude. 
l.SO T~St ~ i2.S lb. ChfJ.ad.Qal .Bo.d>, . 
TJE2, Fille.Cl ·GA,. -~th".31•1: B\P'$ter 
Ra~' 
.. 1>11>~d·s.~7 Jf. ~n,-.,~ 
151 Teat ~ ti.5 lb. c.h8aiio81 ~.,:.·,,.~: 
T~ Filled. Ga, with JS(l aui-ster 
Ratio, Dropped in HtAl.t.ipl.e ..1.iito 
o~ 
~.ea .C•umb!r: M ll.e ~i:ta'ln•d 
rr~ resuJ.~s or Te9f, ·so. 150)~ 
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lb •. Chemical 
Bod:>, TJB2, Filled GA, with 35,1 
Burster- 11.!tio, l'ired St.a~; ·· 
in ~a eo,..re-4 by Vegeta~im •. 
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lS.3 T~et. ot 125 lb. themio&l. Bqmb, 
T.3&2, Filled GA with JS:l Burster 
· 
Bat.io 1 D?'Opped ~ 
in Covered ; 
. ir.a. 
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154 Teet ·of 12.S lb. ,P.bemical 'Bqaib, 
·. ·' 
T3E2, Filled GA; with 35:1 BQ.ntel" 
Ratio Dropped in.Kultiple 1.Jito1' 
CDY91'9d ~ 
(lumbar to be dater-
. ldJl8'd t_roa_ results ot ~«;tat Bo. 15.J) 
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l66 Test Of Silf&le B2' Sc1Q1aa Pot,'.· . ·. 
l'iµ•IJ G&.1. Functioned Statical.1.7 
in.· Open on l.and. 
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. 
lHl Teat .ot Single E23 Sm.ok:e Pot, 
Filled GA, .Fuliotioneq-Staticall7 
in_-~ Co~red ·by _·Vegetat~•' 
168 Teat '_O! Single E.23 Smoke Pat, 
Pi?J.eci 9";' lur:icti.cnod St.aticall.7 
ca. liatar ·w~th Onshore tand. 
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169· KU1.t1pl:e Tesi·;·or E~ &Dolce Pot.1 
· 
. Fi.W~ GA, Ibropped trom Boat,;, . 
lif.th Onaho're· I.ind. ·to Siaulak- -:.._· 
· . &aoke{P.Wllber to be determined 
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Katerial available-occupied on 
other test. 
Awaiting com.pletion ot Teat No- 1SO 
Material availab1e-occupied on 
other tests 
liat.erial availabl.e-occupied on 
other testa 
Awaiting completion o! Teat Ho. 
·Teet ci;spl.et.e~repol"t in prepar-
ation 
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liaterial avallabl.e-occupied on 
other tests 
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-1'est com.pleteO-report. i.n prepal'-
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170 l!ultiple test; ot E23 Sm.:kZ? Pot, 
.li:no.iting oompletiozt or Test 
Filled GA, Dropped from Airplane~ 
Ne. 168 
with onshore Wind to simulate 
· 
Smoke (Number to be determined 
from-results of Test No. 168). 
l7l Test of 4.2" Chemical Jt.:::rtar 
Alio.iting mn.1-erio.l 
Sheil._ Filled.GB, Fired Static-
.. ally~ tre Open{Nine to be fired 
simultaneously). 
172 Test of 4.2n Chemical ·uortar Shell, 
Awai~ "()omcleticm of Teat 
, 
Filled.G!J, Fired from J.f?rtar .in~···-_·~. 
.llfo •.. 170 .~ · 
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be detarinined !rem.~-···· ·=~~ .. .· ·· 
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Test of E45 Chemical Bomb, Fillad 
' 
. GB, with Modified Burster, Dropped 
in Smal.l .Qwuitity in OpenlNumbe:-
to '"9 determined !rem Edgewood 
tests}. 
175 Test of Singls E23 SlllDke f9t, 
Filled-GB, ~tioned Statically 
in Open on Laiid. 
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176 Tes~ o~ Single E23 Smoke rot, 
Filled HD, Functioned Staticall:r 
1 · .in Open on Land. 
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177 Teet o! S1ngle Ei) Smoke :Fe~, · . 
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:fU,1.ed HT,· ~tioned •tati.Cally 
•in· Open on Land• 
178 Teat of Single E23 Smoxe'Pot, 
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Filled SNJ, Functiomd Statically 
in Open on Land. 
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.Awni ting ~ompletion o~ 
E:dgewood tests 
Te~t Completed,_ Report Distributed 
lfaterial availabl• oc>CU~ied 
. 
OD other tleatai 
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mi other tests 
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NO. 
Operat.ional Scale Test with Ger-
man KC 250 III Gr Bombs, Filled 
!waiting "11111t"erial 
GA. . To3chnical C-"Dlll~ Field Test 
No. ll.4.. 
185 Taat of Single 250 kg Gel'IJID.13.t GA 
Fillad BOIQb Fir~ 1?tatically in 
Awai~ipg material 
the Open Un~r Inwrsi:o:>n. or .zero 
-Temperature. Ch;"-..diant Conditi~.ns. 
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186 Test o! :Single )!50 kg Germ.an, GA 
Filled BQnb DrQR>ed into Open 
Awaitlq material 
and also lnto ~vered ~rea ~r 
· la9eJ'Sion· or Zero '?emperatime 
Gradient Conditi:ma. 
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SAN JC5E: PROJECT PRCGRESS REPCRT 
NUMBER 77 
l FEBRUARY 1950 THROOGH 28 FEBRUARY 1950 
SAN JCSE PROJECT TECHNICAL STAFF 
COPr NO. 
1 
OOTmmul::!:D AT 3 YEAR IIITERV"ALS 
DECLASSIFIED AFTi:i 12 llABS 
DOD DIR ~200.lO 
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COPY NO. 
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Chief, Proving Ground Section, Development Branch, 
Research and Engineering Division, OCCmlC 
Army Chemical. Center, Maryland 
4 
Secretary, Research Council, OCCmlC, Bldg. 330, 
Army Chemical Center, Maeyland 
9-13 
14 
15 
16-17 
18 
19-23 
24-26 
27 
28 
29-31. 
Commanding Officer, Cml C Technical Co.rrmand, 
Army Chemical. Center, Maryland 
Chief, Medical Division, Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
Technical. Director, Camp Detrick, Frederick, Maryland 
President, Cml C Board, Army Chemical Center, Maryland 
Commanding Officer, Edgewood Proving Ground, 
Army Ch~cal. Center, Maryland 
Research and Development Board, Technical Reference Branch, 
Document Section, Room 30-641, National. Military Establish-
ment,. ytashington 25, D.C. 
Military Appl.ications Division, U.S. Atomic Energy 
Commission, 1901 Constitution Avenue, N.w., Washington, 
D.C.; Attention: Chemical. Officer 
Mr. R. Kingan, British CW Representative, British Joint 
Services Mission, Room 475, 1785 Massachusetts Ave., N.Vl .. ,. 
W.:ishington, D.C. (Thru: Chief,, Res & Eng Div • ., Army Chemical 
Center, Maryland) 
Canadian Technicai Representative, Army Chemtce.l Center, 
Maryland (Thru: Chief, Res & Eng Div., Army Chemical. Center, 
Maryland) 
British Liaison Officer, Army Chemical Center, .Ma17land 
(Thru: Chief, Res & Eng Div., Army Chemica.1 Center, Maryland) 
SJP Files 
CMLTD 
HEADQUARTERS, SAN JOSE PROJECT 
Office of the Technical Di:re-ctor 
St. Thomas, Vi.rgin Islands 
SUBJECT: 
San Jose Project Progress Report No. 77 
Period 1 February 1950 through 28 February 1950 
Chief, Chemical Corps 
Department of the Army 
Washington 2 5, D • C • 
1. STATUS OF REPORTS 
No reports were distributed during the period covered by 
report. 
2. 
PROGRESS OF TESTS DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 
a. Test of Single E23 Smoke Pot, Filled HQ, Functioned 
Statically in Open on Land - SJPPT No. 179. 
(1) Phases 1 and 2 of this test were per£ormed on 
15 and 17 February r~spectively. 
3 • 
PRCGRESS OF TESTS 
a. A complete list of tests scheduled for the San Jose 
Project together with pertinent information is included 
as Appendix B. 
4. 
ME:TEOROLOOY 
Weather summary £or the month of February 1950 is included as 
Appendix A. 
5. 
CONSTRUCTICN 
Removal of torpedo racks fi-om Building 16, Laboratory Building, 
was completed on or about 15 February 1950. 
This task was undertaken in 
preparation for .future remodeling of Building 16. 
(SJPPR No. 77) 
6. 
LABORATORY 
A comprehensive laboratory research program is now in progress, 
the purpose of which is to establish more accurate analytical methods 
in the laboratory phase of testing G agents. 
7, 
PERSONNEL 
Major Speers G. Ponder, Technical Director, returned to the 
San Jose Project after approximately 20 days TDY in and around Washington, 
D. C. 
8. 
VISITCRS 
During the period covered by this report no siginificant 
persons visited the San Jose Project. 
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Colonel, Cml. C 
Commanding 
89 Surveillance of 
ombs 1 
125 lb,, T-3, H Filled, Heresite 
Current; long -range sampling 
Coated and T-3, HD Filled, not 
coai;ed. 
99 Surveillance ~f VKt 
102 location o! Entrnnces te Gasproot 
· Shelters in Relation to Prevail-
ing Winds (Wooded Phllse o! Cml C 
Beard Test No. 724) • 
130 Static Test of Nine 4.211 Chemical 
Mortar Shells, GA Filled, in the 
epen. 
132 Surveillance of Bomb, Particulate, 
4 lb., E-1. 
135 Surveillance o! CK Stored in Bombs 
and Ton Containers Under T;ropic~ 
Co~di;i~. 
136 Teat. of 'Jl:TO Bomb, Filled HD, in 
Open and in Araa Covered 11ith 
.. Vegetation, Stalic Fired, with· On-
. shore and Offshore .·Winda. 
137 Test o! 'Jl:l() Bomb, Filled GA (E46) 
in _Open Area,·.Static Fired. 
146 'l'ast ~ 4.2" Chemical Kortar Shell, 
Filled GA, Fired into Open Area 
(Number to be detorllined !rom. re~ 
. aults o! Test No. 130). 
. 
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147 Test o! 4.2" Chemical K.>rtar Shell, 
Filled GA, Fired St&-tically in 
~· 
.Covered Area (Nine t.o be fired 
· · 
simultaneous~) 
. . 
148 Test of 4~2" Chemical Mortar Sh.ell.> 
· 
Filled GA, Fired into Area Cover-
ed b;y Vegetation ·(Number to be_ 
deter.mined from resUlts of Test. 
No. 147) •. 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
Material available - occupied on 
other test• 
Test CompleteH, Report Distributed 
Test Completed, Report Distributed 
J(aterial. ava1Jab1e -
~cupied on 
other testa. 
. 
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Await~ completion of Test lfo. 130 
:Material available - occupied on 
other test.a ···. 
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149 Test of lf.33Al Spray Tank, Filled 
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Unt.hickened GA in Opon From Law 
Awaiting .material 
Altitude. 
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150 Test of l2S lb. Q~e.mical Bomb1 '· 
'r3E2, Filled GA, -with 35al Burster 
Ratio, DropJ5ed ·singl,7 in Open. 
151 Teet of 125 lb. Chemical Bomb, . 
TJE21 Filled Ga,·ldth 3;~1--~ster 
Ratio, Dropped in Ma.tiple into 
Open Area {~r to be determined 
fr:J111. l"9sults·or Test No. l'O) •. 
152 Test· or Single l2S lb. Chemical 
Bomb, T3E2, Filled GJ.1 with 35&1 
Burster Ratio, Fir4'd Statically 
in Area Co~rod b7 V~tatia:i. 
153 Tut of 125 lb. Che.miaal Bomb, 
T3E2, FilW GA. ~tll )5:l Burster 
Ratio, Dr.>pped Singl7 in Covered 
Area. 
154 .·Test ot 125 lb. Chemical Bomb, 
, . 
T3E2, .Filled GA; with 35rl Burster 
Ratio ·Dropped in llUltiple into 
Cofthd Area (Nmaber to he deter-
mi.I\~ fro11t._ resulte of T~at_.Ho. 153) 
166 Teet of Single '!2) Smoke rot, ... 
Filled ~1 Functioned Statically 
1n Open on J.and. 
,. 
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l1f7 Test of Single E23 Smoke Pot, 
Filled GA, Functioned Statically 
.:!n ,lrea· Covered b)" Vegetation.·. 
168 Test of S,tngle E23 siaoke Pot 1 
· 
. 
Fillecl GA~ l'unctiooed statics~7 
on \later with_ Onshore Wind .• 
169 Multiple Test of 1!:23 Ss>ke Pot~ 
. Filled GA, Dlropped 1'l'Olll Beat, 
with Onshore t;in"- to Simulate 
Smoke(tiumber to be determined·· 
from results of Test Ho. 168).~ · 
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Material available-occupied on 
other tests 
• 
Awaiting c0.nplet1on ot Test No~ 150 
' a.· ·t".- I 
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11aterial availab:Le-occupi.ed on 
¢her \a.ta 
1 
_Material a~e--occupied on 
other tests~ 
Awaiting compl.etion of Teat Ho. l.53 
T••t ~~ted-report in prepal"-
_ation 
· 
llaterial. availab1~ccupied on 
other teats 
I 
Test·cc;icnpleted-report in prepa?'-'. 
atioll · 
· 
171 Teat of 4.2" Chemical Jl.::rtar · 
Shell, Pilled GB, P'irefl·Static-
all7 ~ tlB Open(lfine to be fired 
simul.taneoual)r}. 
Test of 4.2" Chemical. lfortar Sholl, 
Filled GB, 'Fired from llortar into ... _ ·. 
Awa!thg completion ~ Teat 
9pen(Npmt>er to be detarpiined .t~~ •·" '- > 
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Msults of 1Qt No. 171). 
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, Test ot E4S Chem.Leal Boalb, Fi.llad 
GB, with Jbdi.f'ied Burster, Dropped 
in Small Quantit7 in Open(Number 
to ite d~ter.mined from Edgewood 
testa) • 
. 175 Test of Single E23" S.make Fot, 
Filled GB, Functioned Statically 
. in Open on ~d. 
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176 Test ol Single E23 SaDke rot, 
Filled HD, Functioned St.ati.cally 
in Open on Le.nd. 
l77 Test of 'Singl.e E23 Saiolca Fct, 
. 
Filled HT 1 ·Functioned statically 
· 
in Open on Land. 
. 
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. 
~178 Test of Siligl.e E23 Smoke·Fot, . 
Fi.lled RN), Functioned Statically 
in Open on Land. 
· 
179 Test of. Single E23 SG:>ke Pot, 
. 
F1.lled HQ, Functioned Statically 
in Open ~Land. 
AWlli ting completion or 
Edgewood tests 
1'z Awai ting m!lterial 
Test Completed. Report Distributed 
M!Lterial available.occupied 
: on other· tests 
Jlaterial a'Ytdle.ble occupiad 
on .other tests 
Teat in progrees 
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. · Impemeable1 EllU, and Related·Iteii18 
AWILiting mte~al 
Under Jlxtreme ·Heat Load(Cml. C Board 
I'roject No. 782~. 
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man KC 250 m Gr Bomas, Filled 
GA. 
T.:ichnical Comnqd Field Test l..waiting material 
Ho. 114. 
, 
185 Tast of Sihgle 250 kg Gen;ian, GA 
Fill.ed &mb Fired Statioall.7 in 
the Open Under Inwrsion or Zero 
Awaiting material. 
Temperature .Gracl!~t Coneil,ti~ns~ 
lS6 Test of_ Single 250 kg German, GA. 
. Filled .Bomb Droiiped. into 0pe:i · 
and also into Covered Area Under 
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De Lugo raps Interior office 
t for inaction on Water Island 
By ELL VN FERGUSON 
Gannett ...... SerYloe 
I { WASHINOTON -
V.I. Dclc111c to 
Cooareu Roa do Luao ftayed lhe Office of 
Terdioriat and lntmlalioaal Atfain on Thurs-
1 
day for its handliac of Waler Island. 
De LM&o '• comments came just before the 
House VOied 338-85 IO lppl'OVC Ilic lircal year 
l 99S 1ppropriallon1 bill for the Interior 
Deputmcnt. the parent aaency for the embat· 
lied 011A. 
\ 
In addition lo money for OTIA, lbe bill 
would provide the Virain l1land1 with an 
additional S2 million for the wltnesa·protec· 
tion prognm, the expert witness prognm. 
police lnining. computerization of lhe Police 
Depulmeal, I t.w library and I crime lab. 
The 199S Interior Department appropria· 
lions bill still hu sc:vcnl stepr; lo go through 
I 
before ii bea>alea law. 
The 1pendin1 bill would provide OTIA 
with an openting budaet of $4.2 million in 
. 1995, down from ill $4.S million budpt for 
ft1eal year 1994. The Ointon adminillralion 
. hal! aak~ .lhat Con1reu keep nut year• 
funding 11 the 1994 level. 
"OTIA's performance (on Water l5l1nd) 
and reduced role does not jllllit'y the level or 
funds that have been pnwldcd for It." de Lugo 
said on the Houae floor. 
"011A baa !led illelf in lqaJ and poll!~ 
knot& ... A year·llld+hllf aflcr the end of the 
1-. the Island 11111 haa -
ln1egraled into 
1he local communily, hundred• of people 
involved ue in limbo, and some uf the mD.'11 
prccloua property under the U.S. n11 C11nnot 
be put 10 Ill bell use:," he 18id. 
The 500-acrc federally owned i5l1nd. the 
fourth larpat llllOlll lhe U .s. Vi rain blands. 
ha been a point of COlllClllion for ycais. The 
40.year lease on lhe property expired in 
lhcember 1992, but no decision has been 
mllde how lo dlspoK or die isluwl. 
In Its third annual St1te or the Islands 
released this month, OTIA report• that 111 
conlfCSlionally mandated survey• un Water 
Island m: finished or under way. 
A final decision on the property·, f111urc is 
un hold until a federal lawsuit between the 1 
Interior Deplrtment and the maller leasehold· I 
er ii 1e10lved, The next court date is SCI for 
Scplembcr. 
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The Daily News, Friday, June 24, 1994 -
May 17 - May 23, 19'15 
Water Island homeowners filhtllll for a fair deal from Interior 
IY AMI~ ICl8ffAI' 
CONTRIBUTING WRITER 
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18 The DIMiy News, Frtday, December 15, 1896 Environment 
Attention turns to Water Island; 
transfer, debris removal imminent 
Debris removal will begin lhil 
momin& on Water Island, In coop-
eration between the VJ. Public 
Work• Department and lhe U.S. 
Tramponation l>eplrlmmt. 
The apnc:ies also will tackle the 
tona-ICllldina pl,'Obleml o1 the land-
fill and dockin& f11tilities, Oov. Roy 
L. Schneider announced Thursday 
in a preu rei-. 
Schneider also directed Public 
Works Comminioner Ann B. 
Abramson to overaee a plan to 
improw roec1a on Water bland, u 
weU u Giber lnfrunc:ture projectl. 
Water Island will have full 
power by die end of next week, he 
added. 
The federal aovemment i1 to 
formally transfer title to public 
roads, docka, and thoae land and 
beach parceb a11oclated with the 
holel to the Viraln lalands aovem-
ment Mu 10011 u poaible," Schnei· 
deraaid. 
Reaidenta of lhia U.S.-owncd 
ialand heard in penoa from fedei-a1 
olflclaJ1 Tuelday thll the ·tnmfer 
of ownership of tbe territory'• 
founh largat ia1and is under way. 
W11a bland reaidenll are leek· 
in& ownenhip of the laJ)d on which 
their homes 111 -
until Hurricane 
Marilyn'• devuiation. Rebuildina 
efforts have been thwarted ulftil 
owwabip is llllblilbed. 
Water laland WU leued by the 
U.S. aov.-. in l~l to Water 
Isle Hotel and Beach Club. The 
leue expired in 1992. Since then, 
the U.S. 1overnmen1 hu been 
wort.Ina on flnalizina 111le11 to sub· 
ltate holden. 
EPA has guide 
for clean schools 
As buildinp ~ 
more ellCI· 
l}'-eflicient, indoor air pollution is 
attractina more attention from 
i-tth oft"aciab who 1uapect chemi· 
call, fumes and ocher pollutanta that 
would normal! y be ventilated out of 
a buildlna may in11ead remain 
trapped inside. 
The Environmental Protection 
Apncy announces availability of 
an -y-to-111e lcil deaiped to help 
1cboola prevent indoor air prob· 
lam, The kit, Mlndoor Air Quality 
Tools for Schools,'' cornea with a 
video lbowina school officials how 
to best opente and maintain ven1i-
ladon l)'lfeml. 
The kit i1 cosponsored by the 
Parent Teacher A11ocl11ion, 
National Education Anociation, 
Council for American Privare Edu-
cation, Association of School Buai-
neaa Oft'lcials, American Federation 
of Tachen and the American Lune 
Association. 
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The Daly News, Friday, Jniary 12. 19111 
Opinion 
V.I. must prevent Water Island 
becoming rich, white enclave 
Deen Luka is executive director 
of the 21st LBg/slattJre of the Vir-
gin Islands. 
I recently mended a meeting on 
the smus of Wuer Island with offi-
cials from rhe Departmenr of rhe 
Interior, residents of Water Island 
and Olber conccmed citizens. What 
I heard was shocking md appalling. 
The maSler leaseholder, whose 
lease expired in 1992. subleased 
land 10 138 individuals, including 
the Spnr Bay Corp. Of the 138 IUb-
lcascs, 137 were 10 be settled by 
Dec. 31, I 99S, due IO the asserted . 
and foc:mal efforts of lhc governor. 
The sublease IO Sprat Bay Corp., 
however, whic:b represen15 a signifi-
cant portion of the island (at least 
one-third). is mll under iqotiation. 
Rcuons for c:oabnucd ne&CJliatiqns 
are Sprat Bay's subleasing of 136 
acres IO an ldditional SS individuals 
(representing 89 lots) and legal 
challenges to the validity of Sprat 
Bay's Jeuc, but most significantly 
the clan .... immges Spat Bay. 
J am a.icemed widl the criteria 
used by Spnt Bay for clelaminina 
who is eligible to become a proper-
ty owner under its subleue. Of the 
SS sublease holder&, only about 18 
are members of Sprat Bay and most 
do not reside on Water Island. II 
appears dllt Sprat Bay is looking to 
establisll a white enclave on Waier 
Island. From its inception, the 
bylaws of Sprat Bay Corp. have 
included provisions making.it diffi-
cuh for people of color 10 join. 
Over the years, the members 
deleted sections, but act!11ely-
rccruited only wealthy whites 10 
settle on its 136 acres. In llddition. 
Walter Phillips and Mr. and·Mrs. 
Van Gores attcaed to the rampant 
ethnic and economic discrimination 
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Guest editorial 
associated with Spral Hay Corp., 
indudiag • 
way the subtenants 
arc being tmdlcd by the Depart-
ment ot•lderlor. Only the con-
trolling -ben of Sprat Bay 
Corp. waee.dc pen oftbc ncgoti· 
ation proeaa. No one seems to be 
mating 1111 illuc of the •exclusion 
zone." WJiy.ot? 
This, ia my opinion, is disaimi-
nation a1 ilS wont. We are living in 
a society ~ 
the majority popu-
lation is of African decent. Any 
auanpt ID .. up such a community 
will be em1llhing aputheid in the 
Virpn blll* and further weakens 
our 1C111C al-.nuaity. It is time 
for the press• cleclronic media IO 
lake up Ibis imuc of exclmioo. 
I have -problems with Sprat 
Bay (tbc daltdoing business in tbc 
Virgin lslll* However, I do have 
problems .-ti the corporation's 
hiSUJry of dimimination; locals U'C 
often shot • or asked to leave 
Warer l~ 
when visiting the 
beaches. Me9bcrs of the corpora-
tion (the dalt•Y they are slceptica.I 
when lllllH ii 1115 visit the island. 
Virgi• W.nders should ,ask 
themselves ~ 
questions: Can I 
rake my ~ 
for a weclccnd visit 
10 Water llimld without being 
harassed? C.. I walk on the streets 
of Wiler Islam without being sus-
pected of beilsa criminal? 
Water lsl9d has lush vegeta-
tion. a variety.t wildlife md beau-
tiful .beadles Wlicb the Department 
JCtx. _ 
011oc; or - Oh I 
of the Interior should not simply 
give away for a selected few to 
enjoy. These creations of nature 
should be enjoyed by all Virgin 
Islanders. If the Depm111e111 of the 
Interior settles with the Sprat Bay 
Corp., we will lose yet another 
piece of prime real estate to a select 
few. 
Before an agreement is reached 
between Sprar Bay and the Dcpan-
menr of the Interior, we have to 
address the issue of our relationship 
with tbc few rcsidcots of Sprat Bay 
Corp. who will control a significant 
portion of the island. Additionally, 
the government of the Virgin 
Islands lhouJd insist that all l"Olldl. 
not just on the West Indian Co. 
side, be qusfemd to the local gov-
cmmmt so that we may move about 
without reslriction. 
The Dcpenment of the Interior 
should lraDSfer alJ 136 aa'CI of the 
Sprat Bay Corp. to the Virgin 
Islands government for disposal 
rather than allowin& Sprat Bay 
Corp. to dctenninc who is eligible 
to pun:bue. An independent audit 
must also be demanded by the 
Department of the Interior before 
any transfer with Sprat Bay Corp. 
can be fimlizcd.. 
bmginc -
an island less than a 
few hundred yards away, with natu· 
ral beauty and an abundance of 
wildlife -
which we cannot fully 
enjoy. If this trend of giving up 
property to a wealthy few continues 
without cbalJcngc or question, our 
children may never enjoy the entire 
Virgin Islands u we should. 
I am uking all Virgin Islanders 
and citizens who are as concerned 
as I am to contact me by .calling 
n6-2S93 or write their congress-
man md Olber local elected officials 
concerning lhis issue. 
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The Daily News, Friday, December 1, 1995 
Virgin Islands 
•INSIDE 
Calendar 
29 
Caribbean 
8 
Classified 
33-35 
Comics 
30-31 
Crossword 
36 
Cruise Shi~s 
32 
Editorial 
16-17 
Horoscoee 
36 
Nation 
9,11-12 
Peoele 
18 
seorts 
35-40 
Stocks 
32 
Weather 
18 
World 
13-14 
The Virgin Islands 
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Thomas. U.S.V.t., 00801. Second-da•ci. 
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Water Island environmental meetings SE 
By LYNDA LOHR 
Daily News Correspondent 
The yearslong saga of Water 
Island's fate may finally be coming 
to an end. 
The federal Interior Department's 
Insular Affairs Office will hold 
meetings Dec. 12 and 13 to deter-
mine if anyone has observed any 
environmental problems on Water 
Island. 
Allen Stayman, acting director of 
the Office of Insular Affairs, said 
such meetings must be held when 
the federal government disposes of 
its property. If environmental prob-
lems are uncovered, the disposal 
process could drag on another two 
or three years. 
The Dec. 12 meeting will be held 
at I p.m. at the Honeymoon Bay 
pavilion on Water Island. The Dec. 
13 meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at 
the V.I. Territorial Emergency 
Management Agency's headquar-
rers across from Nisley Center on St. 
Thomas. 
If, as anticipated, no environmen-
tal problems exist, the process of 
selling the land to subleaseholders 
should begin in January . 
"Fixing the price is the real stum-
bling block," said Stayman, noting 
that Hurricane Marilyn affected real 
estate values. 
Paul Hytonen, a real estate agent 
at Moran Real Estate, estimated that 
residents would wind up paying 
about $25,000 for their half-acre 
plots. 
Most of the land not sold to sub-
leaseholders will be turned over to 
the local government. While some 
of the land will probably stay in the 
V.J. government's hands because it 
has significant environmental or 
cultural importance, other parcels 
can be sold. However, the local 
government must tum the proceeds 
over to the federal government after 
EVIDENCE CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. 
Relative had urged vic~im 
to sell St. Croix condo 
by Hurricane Marilyn, family mem-
bers said. 
She was the president of the 
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for evidence but later released him. 
The Montgomery Journal renort-
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subtracting a 10 percent handling 
fee. 
The 480-acre island off Charlotte 
Amalie is home to a chemical 
dump, located at the Former Fort 
Segarra. Stayman said the federal 
government would hold on to that 
parcel of land. 
The federal government has been 
working on disposal of the island 
since a master lease to Edward 
McCardle expired Dec. 31, 1992. 
The situation is complicated by the 
fact that about 140 people have sub-
leases from McCardle on about 320 
of the island's acres. About half of 
those properties have homes. 
McCardle subleased another 160 
acres to the private Sprat Bay Club, 
which in turn leased plots to its 
members so they could build hous-
es. The number of homes built on 
the Sprat Bay section is unknown. 
Because of hurricane-related tele-
phone outages, residents could not 
be reached for comment. 
Stayman said that the f, 
government also has to decid· 
to do with the hotel, whic 
badly damaged when Hur1 
Hugo hit in 1989. 
"The hotel is a liability," 
man said. 
Stayman urged subleaseh 
to join forces when negotiatin 
government. This will simpl1 
paperwork and residents will 
bly get a better deal. 
The issue has been furthet 
plicated by the fact that Mc• 
has sued the federal govemn 
get back the money he said h• 
on improvements . 
However, Stayman said i 
not appear that lawsuit will in 
with the disposal process. 
Neither Gov. Roy L. Sch 
nor V.I. Delegate to Congres 
tor 0. Frazer could be reach 
comment. 
,,. 
SHORT REPORTS 
Henneman: Cheek on 'official business' 
ST. THOMAS- James E. Cheek is still the Virgin Islands' E< 
cation commissioner and has been away for the last few weeks 
"official Department of Education business," acting Commissio 
Carol Henneman said Thursday. 
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
ANTILLES OFFICE 
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INFORMATION BULLETIN: "WATER ISLAND" 
NUMBER: 
Twelve 
DATE: 
8 February 1995 
1. 
Update. 
The last information news bulletin was issued on 
September 12, 1994. 
No action has occurred on site since then. 
2. 
Removal of Remaining Debris. 
The Corps' contractor will 
return on February 15-16 to remove ~he remaining debris first 
handled last summer. 
A Corps representative, Mr.Carl Overstreet 
from our Jacksonville Safety Office, will be on site to monitor 
the work and sign the required transportation manifest. 
This 
will allow us to remove the debris. 
The material to be removed 
from the Flamingo Bay area consists of batteries and fluids 
associated with junked vehicles which all require special 
handling. 
The work has been coordinated with the Environmental 
Protection Agency 
and local officials. The contractor for the 
work is MTA Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama and the subcontractor for 
this task is Vanguard Corp. from Caguas, Puerto Rico. 
3. 
Local Coordination. 
Our Deputy District Engineer for the 
Antilles, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Benton has already briefed 
the Governor and Lieutenant Governor on our efforts and work in 
Water Island. 
Other new U.S. Virgin Islands officials will also 
be briefed in the near futur~ as they have expressed interest on 
the subject. 
4. 
Excavation Phase. 
As indicated previously, our next phase 
should involve intrusive excavation to ch~racterize the 
sub-surface magnetic anomalies. 
Work plans for this stage are 
(have been) reviewed by technical elements within the Corps of 
Engineers ~nd the Department of the Army. 
As soon as a decision 
is reached on the timetable for work, we plan to hold a community 
meeting to inform residents of the work schedule. 
PREPARED BY USACE, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, ANTILLES OFFICE 
IN COORDINATION WITH THE HUNTSVILLh DIVISION 
ANTILLES OFFICE, 400 FERNANDEZ JUNCOS AVENUE 
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 
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U.S. agrees to listen to Water Island concerns 
By PETER EISLER 
01nn1tt New1 Service 
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The interior 
Department, reconelderlng a Bush 
l 
administration plan lo 11ell off Wiler 
Island, as a recd tu consider V.L 
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officials 
eman s 
a I e 1s an s 
undeveloped property be liven 10 
the ICirirrov. 
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inle ot officials said Thunday 
the Olntoa admlnlatntlon bu made 
no decision on whether to reverse 
lhe Buth admlnittratlon'1 1>ian fot 
aelllna off lots on the federally 
owned laland. But they l.,_t In a 
meetln1 with Vlrpll l1land1 offi· 
clala to review the local 1overn· 
ment '• concema with the policy. 
"The administration la proceed· 
in1 with their review, and they 'vo 
indicated that they're aoln1 lo be 
taking (territorial officials') poeltion 
into account," aald Brian Modeste, 
an aide to V.I. Delepte to Conpas 
Ron !le Lugo, who hOlted the meet· 
Ing with representatives of the IDie· 
rior Department. 
"'?\For now, the Interior Deput-
'-'l't has put a hold on all action 
related to the la.le of Iota on Water 
lelind while lbe Bulb admlnlatra-
tion policy ii reviewed. 
That policy would have allowed 
all those le11in1 property on the 
500-acre island In SL Thomia Hu· 
bor to buy the land at prices bued 
OD apprailala comn\laaloned by the 
federal aovemment. The adminlt· 
tratlon at one point propoaecl that 
remalnlna land Would be allCtloned 
to V.I. cllizenl, with leftover prop-
erty golna to V.1. aovemmont for 
pub Ind otMr public UICI. 
In the admlnlatratlon '9 cloalng 
daya, the Interior Deputment 11eot 
Ale often Ollt to about 140 1-· 
boldera on Ibo Island, Including 
Sprat Bay Corp., whlch holda a aub-
leaae that lncludea about 9<I lot.I. 
Aboul 30 of tboH Immediately 
returned aianed C<lntrfct1 fot the 
pun:h-; 
. 
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Thoae nlos were ftozeli wbea 
the Clinton adminlatntlon took 
oftk:e, and all further efforts to dis· 
poae of the Island were halted while 
officials reviewed complainta that 
the Virgin lalands wa1 getting a raw 
dell under the Bush plan. 
r'They're going to be 
taking (territorial offlclals .1 
position Into account. ' 
-13rian Modeste, aide lo V.I. 
Delegate Ron de Lugo 
The complaints 'Were raised with 
new Interior Sccretuy Bruce Bab-
bitt by de Luao and Sen. Bennett 
Johnsten, D·La.1 wb<i. mpectively 
chair tho Hoaae and Senate 1ub-
commirtee1 tbat overaee territorial 
matten. 
The lawmakers and Oov. Alex-
ander .\. Fanelly want only those 
who have built homes or buaine111e1 
OD leucd property to be allowtd to 
buy ia.¥1, which ii lllblet lhroup I 
muter 1--bolder -
Witet lal1nd 
Hotel ind Beach Oub Ltd. 
Un<!et that tcenulo, leue-hold-
ert who had not developed their 
property would have no opportUnlty 
to pllft.b- that land, which would 
be tun•ed over to the V.I. aovem· 
menl and dlspoaed of according to 
ill withes. 
Amona the l11ue1 now being 
considered by the Interior Dep1rt: 
ment i1 what to do about contrac:ls 
already slped for property on the 
island -
including 11 leat eomo for 
undeveloped property,' 
"'We've made no dtclalon 11 this 
moment ia to how we're &olng to 
proceed OD any of this: 111d Larry 
Motgan, who handle• leglalatlve 
and p11hllc affairs for Interior's 
Oftlce of Torrltorial Al'faln. 
Mor11n noted that It may be 
aome time before tbe matter ie 
resolved. 
Leelle T11mer, Clinton'• noml· 
nee to t1ll:e over the territorlal 
office, bu not yet been confirmed 
and lilcely will have to review the · 
matter before 1 dec:ilion ii made, he 
aaid. And prlncipala of the Water 
l*land Hotel and Beach Club have 
sued the Interior Department charg-
ing that etfortl to sell off the l1l1nd 
would circumvent pt1yments due to 
them aa muter leue-holdcra. 
·ualil the situation Is settled, 
th0te llvlna on leaaed property on 
the i.Jand will be allowed to stay. 
v-\ 
Virgin Islands 
>chneider: Frazer's not doing his- job 
iovernor blasts teachers, praises self '· .•· · , · 
· ... :. 
, . 
I E1J11C! ~A 
WU dlllurbed by lbe lack of OU1Cry from pu· 
I 
Jly News Stall 
enll aboul dlildnn milalaa edlool ond called 
Americu Pedm8lloa of Tmcben lmioa lad-
, ST. THOMAS -
Gov.~ L Sdllleldcr en "joken 1lnl111 blclt llld ftptta1 •cb 
Id 
Giber." 
I • mwasc Tuelday for 
.I. DeleplC io 
lllpul Victor 0. Prucr. "Oel DUI ond do 
I The lmdwn' ualoa la flahllna Scboeldcr'1 
"" ....n. 
· admialalradoo over bow tO mah up acbool 
I 
"I am !ind of doiJll the dclepce•1 job. He 
cllya milled becallle of burri- Marilyn 
!lier pt off bit you-blow·wblt. • 
ond Luil. Teechml conlald dill they worbd 
I 
Sdlnelcler mede bit res-a duriJll 1 1 ~-
sevwal of die day. -
-
thoqb llUdeia 
our ~ 
n-tay 11 1 -ia, of lbc 
were noc ill cluaa -
and tbaeforc lhould 
I, .owy Club of SL Tbomu D 11 L'f.learaol. 
·noc bave IO mUe up die daya. 
The 1overnor, who h11 Hid 1b1i be ii 
"Wbele la lhe maRlity -
the etltics that 
I ninkina of -blillrin1 a Wuhinston. D.C., 
lhould be dJere In die role ot a leKbcr -
IO 
/ 1frice to deal wllh the federal IOVWllllMDl, 
tach," Sc:hneldcr aid. 
I aid be had beenl 11111 fra2« wu llplCI 0 -
"You c:aa't tell 11111 If you're handlq -
· 1i1 fi'equenl vitlll. 
food lllmpa dill you'ni tcac:hlns-" 
I "If I dl4n't visit, WI wouldn't have. waleb 
Hit plea IO pueola: "You mllll Pl up, you 
1 company," he aald, NfWrl111 to nesod"'-
mlll\ .,.U out. Wa u an ldmlnistnlion Clll't 
1 with Tunex DOC IO cloea ill St. Croix plant. 
do II far yo.·...U )'OU join ua. 
The clolins of the plalll WU adteduled for 
"Jaaill dill 11111 ....... °n- illaoda will 
Oct. 3 L The 1111ua of the plant wu unclear 
llO\ 111cceed witbo11t 111 ed11cated mus of 
Wednesday. 
youns people." 
Por bia pct, Pra7M Aid Wednesday tha1 a 
Schneider said hia ..imlnillndon la a vinu-
1 
move IO end brelb IO WllCh compulicl WU 
al renaluance oc:c:urria1 in the Vqin 'lalandl 
nipped In the bud. 
and 11111 be is l'lll!aial IOVCf1llllClll lite lhe 
"Thinp are the mne u they alwaya wcre," 
chief exec.dvc olicer i.s •bis COlllllmlY· 
said Frazer. 
Tiie .,_ 
lllauld provide a wvice, 
Allhoush the aovemor urpc1 the communi-
lie aald. bul ii llllould al8o llllk.e a profit. 
ty to "tell ua whae you think we're wro111 
Tbll'1 dlt -
be luppol1I cuiao pm-
1nd we 'II try; he 1ook the c._ to blut 
blin1 on SL Croix. be Aid. 
other a1encie1 who dared to question bl1 
Scbaeldw •Id he II uncenaia the cruile-
i-lenhip. 
lhlp bual1leu wiD coadnue thens. 
In reference to beinl taken IO coutl over 
"Sc. Oulx wUI rile up. bul DOC .-ily 
the casino pmblin1 law, Schneider said "the{ wltb what's belll -rlll on SL Tbomu. • 
different ~ 
of tbe ao- do not 
Schnelder said 
w 
( 
undenWld their role -
-
play gover ) over to the V. • o-
e ) 
nor andjudpa play-*." 
so opea o e 
1 
m ustna deve op-
H~ sa.ld the tem\Ory IM:ka the open .;om 
men! lliDi by neij l!!Q!!tb. 
.'.. 
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· 
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. 
• 
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, 
mnnirnt1nn• -=euary 1o 1uoceld. 
D•U, Ntt• c°"'~"' L,llM Lollr Gov. Roy L 8chiiltder 8ddrluM ii."~ 
"'n &ut> · Dllvllaila,._brHUMYHODGE 
• 11"'"'' "' '"'• 1trrlrlr 
l'Elcargol 1'1191a1rlt11l 
. · 
at a kl1cheon Wldnelday at 
c 
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I t a 
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lion mill-
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Letters 
Unfair to say Water Island 
is a 'white enclave' 
Dlllr edilar: 
My comments on Dean 
Lllb'1 pmt edilarial al Jm. 12 
(coaceulia1 Depa1IDeat of llie 
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.. a1w-lalmd). 
l~boda .......... 
I pea Mr. Late went iD die 
Wl'Glll IOCllll by~ 
becamt 
wlw be fCMIJld IO "1bocti111" 
and "appallin1,. weren't e\'99 
lnqlll Ip. IV aample. ...... 
m, lll'Cllllll .-ma to ad rn. 
die bmda M Sprat •Y or wbello 
.. by ..... Be8cb. The onlJ 
dme _,... WM ner aboc II ii 
die pat 20 ,_.. lblt I know Ill 
Wll wt.a Blue l.j ....... 
peel a cocaine but aacl the, 
...... dleir t1zia illD die ballL 
Mkadllll"wllileeadaW-
balima ... Mr. i:....-
ro ..,.. bods Dr. Pllillipl IM 
.... v. Ocnl ...... COID-
---.......,_edlllic: .. 
er«!OlWk dilcrimillldan" UIO-
c:ilMd wilb Sprat •Y· Anyoae 
wbo Ubl CaD 1llb a look at my 
oma.lcapJlbellMWi:iipsfrom 
boda.,. 10 ... what dime peo-
ple aChlally said. Mn. Van 
Oanl .......... ad her 11111-
........... Spnt Bay Carp. 
$19,-000 and IH WUD 't 11Ue 
wtllt ... Md .. ia ntmll. On 
Dlly Two, w.- added die per-
__. 91.:b ~ 
a coaple aec-
doca dalin1 from days aa the 
11111 "'abe kue when j1llt about 
all bis pamen were influenlial 
West ladiam. 
Perhaps more compellins 
proof of Mr. Lulce'1 pec111iar 
bill ill ............. ii lbat two 
Sprat Bay lot~ 
Jolla Fnid-
e:ric:b and Cbarlea Pembenoa. 
wald be aatoni1bed to bear 
themselves 
described 
u 
"waldrywbile&." 
What KIUally WU dilcuued 
-
.... abe ldf-tapp"'4•1 ...... 
reaentative from Water Island 
OW: Allor=-. .. Wanm Panel, 
represents no one, and 11 
empowered in DO way to late 
pm iD -- meednp abclUI die 
dilpmal of my .,.._a property 
....... ol my neipban. 
Now there 1eem1 to be a 
mo'felDellt afoot "° eu•re no 
casino 1ambliD1 on Water 
lalnd. I cu tbint of no more· 
suitable place in tbe Vir1in 
1a1w1a ror .. eulEipriae o1 tbis 
kind and will 10 on record u 
bein1 for it and can produce 
many o«ber bomeownen wbo 
metoo.. 
Jn abe fatare. when we write 
aboal w ............... -
b')' to 
set all oar fllCll ropdler, DOC all 
oardmcbiaa-. 
Gf'fte B. Rlcbnlwa 
St.no.. 
Mother laments: son's murder 
results in a police 'cover -=up' 
Daredilar. 
l'Ye called eftlJbOdy..,, ... 
fhaae nmaeroaa times. 
.• L. 
I 
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1 
Tbia is an open letter to 
Police Commiuioner Ramon 
Ila*= 
'#mt doel a IDiCllber ban to 
do ID .. jllltice claae? 
I ba ve been to the Police 
Departmeat more times than I 
ca c:omt. I am plina lllroup a 
/ _~ 
~door 
or I'm in a whirl· 
:} '&,Jl VI 
a. Nov. 18, Tbamaa ffodae 
Jr. na abot ad killed • Plmr-
boq. His killer baa not been 
caasllL I ban come to you 
office seven times bat wasn't 
Nobody leClllll lD cue. 
Tbcy are lettia1my1on'1 I 
lliDer wait tr.. He ii my IOll, 
...... --- ·' ... 
::iCl-it - ot/--o9 01-tJ!c& 
. 
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
ANTILLES OFFICE 
Bt; Thomas -
ll198. V. I 
INFORMATION BULLETIN: "WATER ISLAND" 
HUMBER.: 
Nine 
DATB: 
17 May 1994 
1. 
Cqgpleted WorJc. 
Site characterization work which began in 
March 14, has continued aa,ecb.edulad..during tbe:past two months 
. As .of .!l',b.ureday, May 12 worJcen._."the:,_following areas have been 
compl~ted:. ·.:.:. 
--:::;::; 
'.'.'.'. 
,.,., 
Tamarind Bay 
::.: :: .. :i::ic: 
. 
b. 
Flamingo Bay Landfill and warehouse area 
c. 
Test Areas 5, 6, and 8 
Preliminary results.~. al.l .. these areas were .negative .fOJ.!i 
contamination. 
2. 
Onqoinq Jfork. 
The cmt.naat:or cnntinues t;o work in: teat area 
number 4 where most-.of .. ~ 
~ia.:.IUld·discarded..vahicles..are 
found. 
·· '- · -
: .... _ ... , :: , 
3 . 
Qebrb Jtermrel. 
The Corps of Engineers has directed the 
contractor to remove the debris from test area number ft • 
This is 
necesaary prior to conducting all required investigation as 
stated on the Work Plan. The debris, mostly junked vehicles and 
discarded bouaehold materials, will be ship=yo the ~ 
Landfill on St. Thomas for disp6aal. 
No hai aous materials will 
be shipped. 
All batteries and fluids will be removed from 
vehicles prior to shipping. 
The contractor, MTA Inc. from Huntsville, coordi.nated with 
the subcontractor who wU.l be responsible for the actual removal ~ 
and transportation of the debris from Water.Island to the Bovoni 
Landfill. 
~tual removal work began ol\ Mclllday! 16 M4ly and could 
f>'\ '? 
take approximately ~-3 weeks. 
· .J~<~ ..,}.)..) :i ;_1 , ""'J 
. -,.~ • 
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PREPARED BY 6SACi, JAC!CSONVILLE DISTRICT, ANTILDES OPP:Da: 
IN COORDIHATIOlf WITH THE HOIJTSVI~ISION 
ANTILLZS OPPICE, f.00~ 
JDlfCOS~vm.tJE·. 
SAN JOAN, PUERTO RICO 
00!>01 
...; 
5cuf I, 1-
Ja_x-01(0901- O(o 7 
4. 
Disposal c:if VW•tatlgp. 
'ti) .cor:i~·\c;i the site characteriz·ation 
work some vegetation had' to ~~:from several ... ~as, 
particularly from area number 4. 
The Corps and the contractor 
are evaluating alternatives for the disposal of the vegetation 
i:o.:cl~~?:ins_ c9.J.l1;b'~Qlled, ,.bllXUixlg,.,of . ...the...aiaterial. .·. nn.....ai t&... •.. ·-"•t•• --·-
!s!and residents will be kept abreast on the subject. 
~~.1--ffl"rlr41n•d.on· with n aov•rmMIDt. -· tfi~·ctiapotJal. ·e:,r·;·-a~f.r& bti·' .. 
the Bovoni Landill has been properly __ CQQi:,di~d~•i tb tb1Loffj ce .. 
·of ''aie Governor, · fhe Department of Public Works and Department of 
Planning- ~cLNatural Resources (DPNR) . 
Burning of v.egat&.tionO:\e"i' 
bein~-- c:C?Ord~n,.ate~Lw.1.t;P, D~ and t:he .. l1mJ;lo12u.t.men.t.-,~--, ~- ··- .... ___ , 
. 
6. 
Yi1itors. 
Corps officials from Huntsville and Jacksonville 
nave visited the project site during t:he,.last ma.nth '.l:o.\d.mlpect 
progress of. work. 
Last week. visitor•' incl-uded Occupationa'.l ' ' z-
Heal th and Safety ~fficials to ensure compliance with all safety 
mdv•alth ~ement..s.. . L±~temme :cQ];$el: -Step.hen 'Bemfo_n, 
Deputy District Engine~r for the Antilles, has visited· t-h& qc·~:: 
project site in conjunction with his regular visits to 
St. Thomas for meetings on other Corps projects and'ftg\l·l'iltory 
program meetings .. · 
'.'-' 
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~,' 
·- :_-:: <:· 
.ci 
7. 
outlook of Work. 
We anticipate all s.ite characterization 
work shoul;d be completed ~!nrJ.Y J'UJU!. · ,, · 
t ':· xs::i.cml 
9"'j'.q 
8. 
On Site Contact. 
Corps of Engineers representative, 
'11ng.:tifcmso O'Heill ·i• .. .-ilable.~'OD aite.-from-~~ 
'?hu:r1111ilar toj answer any,· q.aeillti'ian: "f~ i.M:e't'escld: partlt!!s ~· 
--~i·IF ;: 
telephone number is 809-774-2267. 
You may also call our A:Rtiiiles 
Office Public Affairs Specialist, Elsa Jimene~ at 809-723-~133. 
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
.ANTILLES OFFICE 
INFORMATION BULLETIN: "WATER ISLAND" 
NtJMBBR: 
....Iim-
DATB: 
12 .July 1994, ·: 
1. 
PhaH I Cmpl•ted· 
Most water Island residen_ts a.re alrecady 
aware that surface site ~acteriZCltion 1«>rk was. c:omp_leted in 
early JUne, as scheduled. 
'l'hi.s work, which began .in ~rch _14, 
involved taking soil s~les frOl!l ~v~ouaJ.y identifiecl sites for 
evaluation. 
Preliminary resultit, fr:>! ~l. ~he areas ._t11ated are 
negative for contamination. 
The draft report and account of work 
done in Phase I ia being prepared by the contractor for submis-
sion to the Corps of Engineers and will incorporate recommenda-
tions concerning future work. 
2. 
Del>rit Rpqyd 1 
Partially Cgpplatad,. 
The debris accumu-
lated, consisting mostly of 82 junked vehicles and discarded 
household materials, was removed from Water Ialand and tranaport-
ed to the Bovoni Landfill in St. Thomas. 
Several Water Island 
residents expressed their appreciation to our on-site representa-
tive, Eng. Alfonso O'Neill for the removal of this debris. 
We 
were happy to learn that this action was applauded by the 
residents. 
, 
The remaining debris removal work i~:..e., --~-~~~sh 
require special handling and dispoo:l~-e;.:~. _i?. ac~o~~~e 
with the Environmental Protection Agen#' (EPA) ~~-. Jls' .. 
explained in the previous bulletin, our contractor wi~~~~ve 
the batteries and fluids associated with t~ j~d vehicles. 
We 
PREPARED BY USA.CB, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, ANTfLLES OFF'.l:CE 
DI COORDINATION WITH THE HON'TSVN.l.a~QIJ. 
~~,. 
ANTILLES OFFICE, 400 FBRRAlllDEZ ~~ENalf 
SAN JUAB, PUERTO RICO 
00901 
Jtt~ -OtfOC)O/- tJ 0? 
ftUJ-
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are in the process of submitting to EPA the necessary documents 
to obtain their endorsement for the removal action. 
Once permits 
are obtained, the Corps contractor will secure a sub-contractor 
to remove the above mentioned materials from the work area where 
they are currently located along the road to Fla·.ningo bay. 
3.. 
Future Work. 
Based on the recommendation from the report 
of Phase I and evaluation by the Corps of Engineers and Army 
technical staff, a decision will be made on the need for 
additional investigations, and the nature of such work. 
As 
promised, we will keep Water Island residents and Territorial 
Government officials fully informed of the progress and/or 
changes in any of the Water Island plans. 
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT 
ANTILLES OFFICE 
St. Thomas - U.S.V.I. 
INFORMATION BULLETIN: "WATER -ISLAND" 
NUMBEE: 
Eleven 
DATE: 
12 September 1994 
1. 
Update. 
Two months have elapsed since we sent our last 
information bulletin (12 July 1994) on the status of work in 
Water Island. 
We are still evaluating the results of the 
non-intrusive investigations and have no definite date for the 
initiation of the next phase of work. 
As promised to you at the 
time, we will keep Water Island residents and VI Government 
officials fully informed on the progress and/or changes in any of 
the Water Island plans. 
2. 
Remaining Debris. 
We have yet to remove the remaining debris 
which consists of batteries and fluids associated with the junked 
vehicles and require special handling and disposal procedures. 
We are coordinating this phase with the Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA) . 
The Corps will then task the contractor to remove 
the materials from the Flamingo Bay area. 
3. 
Excavation Phase. 
The subsequent phase of work will likely 
involve intrusive excavation to characterize the subsurface. 
The 
work plan for this phase is being developed, reviewed and coordi-
nated with different elements within the Corps of Engineers and 
the Department of the Army. 
At the moment we do not have infor-
mation of possible dates for this work to begin, but no work is 
expected to start until 1995. 
Upon approval of our work plans, a 
community meeting will be held to discuss the scope of work with 
interested residents. 
4. 
Visitors to Water Island. 
On 30 August the Jacksonville 
District new Commander, Colonel Terry Rice, visited Water Island 
accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Benton, Deputy District 
Engineer for the Antilles. It was Colonel Rice's first visit to 
the U.S. Virgin Islands where he met with Lieutenant Governor 
Derek Hodge and other VI Government officials. 
The visit to Water Island was coordinated with Mr. John Auer, 
President of the Civic Association who was off island and asked 
Mr. Charles Star, Secretary of the Association, to accompany our 
visitors. 
A Technical Review Team from the Corps will visit Water 
Island on the week of 19 September to inspect the sites where 
site characterization work was conducted. 
PREPARED BY USACE, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, ANTILLES OFFICE 
IN COORDINATION WITH THE HUNTSVILLE DIVISION 
ANTILLES OFFICE, 400 FERNANDEZ JUNCOS AVENUE 
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RI CO 
Jtt.,k' t 7 
:jfA_y__ _ O L/-01 DI -{){o °/ __ _ 
............... 
~ 
WATER ISLAND (FT. SEGARRA) 
VIRGIN ISLANDS 
ST. THOMAS 
SMNT CAOIX 
... 
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• location of toKlo gu yard and oh•nu• hou1e are unknown 
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-San Jose Project, St. Thomas 
Established by the Chief Chemical Officer, U.S. Anny Chemical Warfare Service, in 
1944, tests under the San Jose Project came to a halt on December 23, 1947, when the project 
was notified that San Jose Island would have to be evacuated immediately due to the failure of 
the United States and Panama to agree to- a renewal on the lease. 
San Jose Project Headquarters was re-established at Fon Clayton, Canal Zone, while 
exploratory trips were made around the area looking for a new base for the project. Meanwhile, 
the technical activities of the project weIC concentrated in an area at the mouth of the Chagres 
River on the Fort Sherman Reservation. Activities consisted of guarding and rehabilitating toxic 
munitions transferred from San Jose Island. The reports did not discuss decontamination or 
disposal operations or locations of rehabilitation work, decontamination, disposal or clean-up 
areas. 
The San Jose Project moved from the Canal Zone into the former U.S. Navy Submarine 
Base just west of the town of Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. The San Jose 
Project test sites include approximacely 2,000 acres comprising the western tip of St. Thomas and 
all of Water Island, a small island just across the channel from the main post. Wa,ter Island 
contains eight test areas, a toxic gas yard and a change house. 
St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands was a tropical proving ground for the San Jose Project. 
This project was able to gather technical data on performance of chemical munitions and 
protective materiel in order to ascertain their effectiveness and suitability under tropical 
conclicions in the jungle. 
At the beginning of test operations at St. Thomas, 55 tests were scheduled. Of the 55 
tests scheduled, 20 were deleted by direction of the Chief, Chemical Corps. The status of all the 
remaining tests are unknown although some tests are documented and are known co have been 
conducted. Tests were conducted at Water Island. Chemical agent used or planned to be used 
in support of the San Jose Project is listed in Table l. 
The San Jose Project, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, terminated on May 12, 1950, by 
· direction of the Chief, Chemical Corps. Disposition of toxic material remaining at St. Thomas 
at the end of the project was scheduled for burial a.t sea or transpon back to the continental 
United States. However, it is not known whether the disposal plan was fully carried out. A 
shipment from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands was initiated in May, 1950. 
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127. 
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.FACT SHEET 
Site Number' I02VIT900 
Name Of Site: ST THOMAS FIELD TEST STATION 
Location and Description: ST THOMAS; 
.NOT LISTED, VI. 
Facility Type< RANCE 
Suspected Munition Type' 
Type 
1. cw agents 
2. cw agents 
Finding of Fact: 
Year of 
Operation 
Quantity 
<if any) 
69042321213 
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1. Report to congress on status of chemical warfare research and development 
board. Also known as san Jose Project. Includes 3 sq miles on 
western tip of st Thomas and all of Water Island 
2. Report to congress on status of chemical warfare research and development 
board. Also Jtnown as San Jose Project. Includes 3 sq l!liles on 
western tip of St Thomas and all of Water Island 
·Reference Doc:wnents: 
l. Chemical Warfare Orientation Material 
2. Chemical Warfare orientation Material 
Researcher Information 
George Sloan 
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CSt.MS-PM-M (OEW) 
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Location and DeGcription: SAN JOSE ISLAND; 
UNKNOWN, VI 
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syepected Munition Type: 
l. SPRAY TANKS 
2. CW agents 
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Year of 
Operation 
Quantity 
(if any\ 
24 
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20 JIU\ 93 
l. Document discussed multiple spray operations on various targets in target 
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-2. Site used by the cws in WWII. 
-3. Site used by the cws in WWII. 
4. ~ppendix U shows listing of toxic ammunitions shipped out of New Orleans as 
part of the San Jose Project (0864J. 
s. Bombing was of target area Jc. Document stated that only 20 of the 36 bombs 
were recovered and lists a request for a repeat of the test due to the poor 
boombinq accuracy of the first test. HTV/MM is a form of thickened mustard 
agent. 
Reference Documents: 
l. H-Spray Penetration of Jungle canopy 
2. Prel ASF Postwar Troop Basis Plan N-10849 
3. THE CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE: 
. FROM LABORATORY TO FIELD IN U.S. ARM'{ IN 
WORLD WAR II, THE TECHNICAL 
4. History of cws Activities at Ports of Embarkation p.251 Appendix U 
5. Mult~ple Bombing Assessment of British EJombs, Aircraft, L.c., SOOlb Charged 
with HTV/MM 
Researcher Information 
George Sloan 
Christoper Pulliam 
Philip w. Springer 
Thomas R. 
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AN ARCHEOLOGICAL INVENTORY 
AND ASSESSMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES 
ON WATER ISLAND, 
U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
Ken S. Wild and Daftd G. Anderson 
1992 
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 
INTERAGENCY ARCBEOLOGICAL SERVICES DIVISION, An.A.NTA 
SOUTHEAST ARCBEOLOGICAL CENTER, TALLAHASSEE 
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AN ARCHEOLOGICAL INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT OF 
CULTURAL RESOURCES ON WATER ISLAND, 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
Report Submitted to: 
Office of the Secretary 
U.S. Department of the Interior 
Washington, D.C. 
Report Submitted by: 
Interagency Arcbeological Services Division 
National Parle Service 
Richard B.Russell Federal Building 
75 Spring Street SW 
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 
Prepared Under the Supervision of 
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David G. Anderson and Ken S. Wild 
Co-Principal Investigators 
Report Authored by: Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson 
With Contributions by: 
Richard T, Bryant 
Regina M. Leabo 
Julie Barnes Smith 
George F. Tyson, Jr. 
· 10 December 1992 
National Park Service 
lnteragency Archeological Services Division, Atlanta 
· Southeast Archeological Center, Tallahassee 
ABSTRACT 
From September 1-4, 1992, and September 15 through October 13, 1992, an intensive 
archeological survey was conducted on Water Island, a small island covering approximately 491.5 
acres located about a kilometer o!-the island St Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. All beaches, 
bays, undeveloped level areas, and areas of reported historic structures were examined. while steep 
or rocky areas or areas extensively disturbed by modem development received less attention. A 
total of eleven archeological sites were found, five of which had been previously recorded. Eight 
of these sites, as well as an extensive underground World War Two era military complex, Fon 
Segarra, are considered eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Two 
major plantation complexes, at Carolina Point and Providence Point, and a smaller historic site 
complex on Sprat Bay were found and documented. The ruins at Carolina Point and Sprat Bay are 
in a remarkable state of preservation. Water Island apparently never saw intensive settlement 
during the prehistoric era, and that it was only sparsely settled through much of the historic era. 
Most of the prehistoric sites that were found appear to reflect shon term camps. A large conch 
shell midden was found at the nonh end of the island, in Banana Bay, and radiocarbon dated to 
from ca AD. 500 to 1200, is an example of such a special-purpose camp that appears to have 
formed over several centuries. During the years shortly before and after 1800 fairly large numbers 
of slaves (>50) were working the island's two plantations. A distinctive feature of the historic 
occupation of the island is the fact that for much of the later eighteenth and nineteenth centuries the 
principal land and slave owners were freed blacks. 
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY 
Project Goals and Objectives 
The U.S. Department of the Interior is considering transfening ownership ofWa~ Island, 
U.S. Virgin Islands from the federal domain to the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands or to 
private ownership. This action, if undertaken, could affect cultural resources on the island that are 
cwrently under the protection of the U.S. GovemmenL To ~in 
planning for a possible land 
transfer and in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, a 
comprehensive archeological survey and archival inventory of the island's cultural resources were 
undertaken by the U.S. Deparnnent of the Interior in 1992. The goals of the project were to 
syS1Cmatically locate and determine the natme and extent of cultural resowces on Water Island, and 
to inventory and document these resources in order to: (1) evaluate their significance and nominate 
qualified properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; (2) identify and evaluate 
potential adverse effects to these National Register eligible sites and properties; and (3) provide 
appropriate recommendations and strategies to the Secretary of the Interior for the mitigation of 
potential advme effects to these cultural resources should Water Island pass from federal control. 
Field and Laboratory Methods 
Intensive archeological survey was conducted on Water Island from September 1-4, 1992, 
and September 15 through October 13, 1992, by personnel from the National Park Service's 
lnteragency Arcbeological Services Division, Southeast Regional Office (IASD-SERO) and the 
Southeast Arcbeological Center (SEAC). Concurrently, a detailed overview of the historic period 
occupation of the island was prepared by a local historian, and the results were used to guide the 
fieldworlc and the analysis and reporting activity. 
The field effort was directed primarily to areas where site probability was considered to be 
high, including all beaches and bays, level areas, and areas of reported structures. Steep or rocky 
areas where past occupation or land use was considered unlikely, or areas extensively disturbed by 
modern development, received less attention. Investigations in high probability areas included 
surface reconnaissance followed by subsurface testing at 20 meter inrervals if warranted by ground 
conditions (i.e.. if undisturbed soil layers were present). H cultural materials were found in 
subsurface context the testing interval was reduced in order to precisely determine site boundaries. 
Investigations conducted on historic sites usually required the removal of vegetation in order to 
properly document the remains. Test units opened on historic sites did not use a systematic 
pattern, but were placed in relation to architectural features to maximize information return. 
Subsurface testing was done with either a shovel or a trowel, with all fill screened through 1/4-inch 
hardware cloth. All artifacts, ecofacts, and other evidence of non-modern human activity found 
were scientifically collected and documented. and then packed and returned to the Southeast 
Arcbeological Center, Tallahassee. Florida for cataloging and analysis. 
A total of eleven archeological sites were found during the 1992 field work. Five of the 
eleven sites investigated in 1992 had been located by earlier investigators and were already listed 
on the Virgin Islands Site Inventory (12 VAM-3-9, 12-VAM-3-10, 12-VAM-3-21, 12-VAM-3-22, 
and 12-V AM-3-32). All five of these sites bad been previously recommended for additional testing 
in order to determine their integrity and significance; this testing was done as part of the 1992 
survey projecL Six new, previously unreported archeological sites were located on Water Island 
during the 1992 survey (12-VAM-3-208. 12-VAM-3-209, 12-VAM-3-210, 12-VAM-3-211, 12-
V AM-3-212, 12-V AM-3-56); these were also assessed for eligibility for inclusion on the National 
Register of Historic Places. In addition to the traditional an:heological sites, the remains of a major 
World War II era fprt are located at the south end of the island, on Flamingo Point This 
underground bunker and gun emplacement ·complex is unusual and in an excellent state of 
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1992 Water Island Arcbeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
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preservation. It is also considered eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places 
and should be preserved and protected. 
Management Recommendations 
The 1992 field program on Water Island examined accessible parts of the island that would 
feasibly support human occupation. A total of eleven archeological sites were located and 
aMeSSCd, eight of which were de~rmined to ~ eligibdatale for inclusio~on the Ndathreetional _Register of 
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Historic Places and hence warranung preservaa.on or 
recovery euorts, an 
sues that are 
considered not eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and hence 
requiring no further investigation or preservation (Figure 2, Table 1). Specific recommendations 
for dara recovery activity that should be undertaken at each of the eligible sites, should preservation 
not be a viable option, are listed below. 
Specific Recommendations: 
Sites Eligible for Inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places 
Carolina Point Plantation Cl 2 YAM-3-2091 
A large, early historic plantation complex with the standing remains of five historic 
structures was found on Carolina Point and is considered eligible for inclusion on the National 
Register of Historic Places. Historic research indicates this plantation, together with an associated 
slave village and two historic wells, was run by both white and freed black owners over a period 
of at least 150 years, from the early eigh'feenth through the mid-nineteenth century. These 
buildings have been tentatively identified as: (1) the great house; (2) servant quarters or warehouse; 
(3) either a stable or servant quarters; (4) the kitchen; and (5) a bake oven. Historic occupation on 
Carolina Point can be traced back to van Keulen's 1719 map of SL Thomas; detailed year-by-year 
historical records of ownership and occupation date from 1769. 
The plantation remains on Carolina Point, together with associated remains on adjacent 
portions of Ruyter's Bay and Tamarind Tree Bay (see below) should be protected and preserved. 
It must be emphasized that the remains of this plantation complex, although spread over three areas 
(Carolina Point, Ruyter's Bay, and Tamarind Tree Bay), actually comprise one large complex; the 
1992 fieldwork in each area is presented separately because they were previously reported as 
separate sites. The Carolina Point Plantation Complex is significant for several reasons: (1) the 
plantation was occupied by individuals of both European and African descent who have played a 
significant role in the history of the Virgin Islands; (2) investigations at Carolina Point found 
evidence in the structures and archeological remains to indicate that this site could provide detailed 
information on the evolution of a plantation from the very beginning of colonization through the 
colonial period; (3) the structural remains have a high degree of integrity and are the only remains 
of this type on Water Island. If the site can be preserved, it could be developed as a research park 
for island visitors with an ongoing program of arcbeological investigations. 
If preservation of the Carolina Point Plantation complex is not possible, a comprehensive 
archeological data recovery and analysis should be undertaken, including (1) the complete 
excavation of the great house area and the associated outbuildings, (2) sampling through block 
excavation of at least two of the associated slave village structures on Carolina Point and at 
Tamarind Tree Bay (see below); and (3) the complete excavation of the early historic wells located 
at Ruyter's Bay and Tamarind Tree Bay (see below). 
Ruyter's Bay 02 YAM-3-21l 
An early historic masonry well was found at Ruyter's Bay below the Carolina Point 
Plantation complex that is considered eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic 
Places. Although a~prebistoric component had been previously reported in this bay, the 1992 
survey found that hisroric disturbance had destroyed this component. This bay was probably the 
location of the fresh water source that gave the island its name and brought Europeans to Water 
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Table I. Archeologlcal Situ FOJ1ncl During the 19'2 Survey PNJect, Water &Wu:I. U.S. Vfraba lalands 
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Site Name 
Site 
UTM Coordinates• 
SlteSiu 
Nwnberof Artlfldl 
NaUonal R.epter 
Dita 
Number 
North I!!& 
Bastin& 
Blevation 
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Statua 
R!C"O"!Y 
Carolina Point 
12-VAM-3-20!» 
2027460 
293940 
125·13S 
lOOm 
tO<m 
0 
225 
Bll&lble 
Yu 
Ruyter's B•y 
12-VAM-3-21 
2027600 
294100 
5.15· 
lS<lm 
1<!0in 
2 
70 
Bllgible 
Ya 
Tamarind Tree Bay 
12-VAM-3-!J 
2027380 
293890 
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200m 
160m 
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92 
Bllgible 
tw 
Elephant Bay 
12-V AM·3·22 
2027060 
.293620 
5-12.S' 
240m 
270m 
56 
2 
Bligible 
Yet 
Sprit Bay Slrllcture 
12-V AM-3-208 
2026940 
294540 
85-88' 
12<m 
lOOm 
0 
53 
f!ligible 
Yel 
s. 
Banana Bay 
12-VAM-3-.56 
20Z'l760 
294490 
S·lS 
180m 
lOOm 
3/ 
0 
Bllgible 
Yea 
Banana Bay South 
l2-VAM·l-2l0 
1027800 
194300 
5-lJ' 
lOOm 
t60m 
0 
II 
Bliglble 
Ya 
Providence Point 
12-VAM·3·2ll 
2026660 
293060 
S0-60' 
30m 
SOm 
0 
0 
Eligible 
Yes 
Fort Segarra 
n/a 
2025440 
293140 
180-23.S' 
100 
100 
n/a 
n/a 
Eligible 
Yes 
Landing Bay 
12·VAM·3·10 
2026800 
293150 
5-15' 
l60m 
l40m 
0 
Not Bligiblc 
No 
Honeymoon Day 
12.V AM-3-32 
2026460 
293200 
10-20' 
230m 
190m 
0 
0 
Not Bligible 
No 
Sprat Bay 
12-V AM·3·212 
2026760 
294670 
5-lS' 
lSOm 
220m 
0 
7 
Nol Bligiblc 
No 
• UTM 7.one • 20 
Totals: 
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Island even prior to the settlement of SL Thomas. A clay layer found in 1992 below modem 
disturbance may be the remains of a fresh water pond depicted on the historic maps and mentioned 
in historic documents. The historic well. probably constructed in the late eighteenth century as a 
means of tapping this fresh water, was found about 75 meters back from the water's edge. The 
well is apparently associated with the Carolina Point Plantation and may have also been associated 
with a powder magazine depicted on 1853 and 1873 U.S. Navy harbor maps of St. Thomas. This 
powder magazine occupied approximately the same location as a present day boat house, and traces 
of it may have been removed during construction. No evidence for this powder magazine was 
found. 
The historic masonry well in Ruyter's Bay should be protected and preserved. If 
preservation is not possible. a comprehensive archeological data recovery should be undertaken, 
including the complete excavation of the historic well to determine the well's age. contents. and 
construction history. Additionally. systematic shovel testing at 3 meter intervals over an area 20 
meters in radius around it should be conducted. to identify other possible historic remains 
associated with iL A srudy on the clay deposits located in the well area should also be undertaken 
to define the nature of the water source. which probably gave the island its name. Because of its 
close association with Carolina Point Plantation, the well in Ruyter's Bay. although listed as a 
separate site, should be considered part of the Carolina Point Plantation complex when preparing 
National Register of Historic Places nominations. The remainder of the Ruyter's Bay area has 
been heavily disturbed in the recent past. and requires no further investigation. 
Tamarind Tree Bay (12 v AM-3-9) 
An historic well and traces of a slave village were found at Tamarind Tree Bay that are 
considered to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. P. L Oxholm's 
1779 map of Water Island depicts the slave village associated with Carolina Lyst Plantation 
extending down hill from Carolina Point into Tamarind Tree Bay. Human skeletal remains were 
excavated in this bay in 1934 and 1935 and were determined to be African in origin and. therefore, 
probably the remains of slaves from the village. It is likely that human graves are still present in 
the cove area. although no human bone was fmmd in 1992. Material recovered from the cove area 
indicate that historic occupation of the cove began early in the period of colonization. in the late 
1600s. and continued throughout the colonial period. A prehistoric site also appears to have been 
present in the area of the historic village and burials. but has been severely damaged by the later 
activities. Prehistoric pottery was recovered during a previous survey of the bay conducted in 
1980. and one prehistoric sherd was found in 1992. 
An early historic masonry well was found in the north-central portion of Tamarind Tree 
Bay. As with Royter's Bay. Oxholm depicts a pond in this area. which may have also been a 
source of fresh water. This well was probably a historic means of tapping this water source. 
which may have been continuously exploited from the prehistoric through the colonial period. 
Furthermore, historic archeoJogical remains from the slave village were found intact in two 
locations in the bay, at the very back of the cove and at the north end of the cove. At the north end 
of the cove. some of the materials recovered date to the early period of Danish colonization. These 
remains are probably all that is left of the slave village that extended into this area. Because of its 
close association with Carolina Point Plantation. the well and slave village areas in Tamarind Tree 
Bay, although listed as a separate site, should be considered part of the Carolina Point Plantation 
complex when preparing National Register of Historic Places nominations. The remainder of the 
Tamarind Tree Bay area has been heavily disturbed in the recent past and requires no further 
investigation. 
The historic masonry well and the areas where the slave village are located in Tamarind 
Tree Bay should be.,protected and preserved. If preservation is not possible, a comprehensive 
archeological data recovery should be undertaken, including the complete excavation of the historic 
well to determine the well's age. contents, and construction history. Additionally, systematic 
vii 
period of U.S. military presence during the 1940s and early 1950s, and structures dating to this 
period were documented when encountered during the survey. The recording of these facilities, 
however, was not a primary objective of the project. 
The Fort Segarra complex includes two gun emplacements located about 30 feet below the 
crest of Flamingo Point; these were serviced by in an extensive underground bunker complex 
centered below an observation tower located on the highest part of the bill. Although several 
modem houses ring the Fort Segarra complex, the gun emplacements and observation tower area 
are currently undeveloped. During the 1992 survey the project dire.ct.ors were told that portions of 
the underground bunker complex had been walled off in recent years and serve as a 750,000-
gallon fresh water cistern for the island's inhabitants. Consistent with this use, the remaining 
portions of the Fort Segarra complex should be preserved and protected. H preservation is not an 
option, then a comprehensive archival study should be made of the installation's construction and 
use, and HABS-HAER an:hitectural documentation should be prepared for the complex. 
Specific Recommendations: Sites Not Eligible for Inclusion 
on the National Register of Historic Places 
Landin& Bay 02 V AM-3=lffi 
A prehistoric site and historic burials, presumably associated with Providence Point 
Plantation, were previously reported in the Landing Bay area, based on investigations undertaken 
in 1934 and 1935. The 1992 investigations conducted at Landing Bay indicated that this area had 
been severely altered by modem borrowing and filling. Any site once present has since apparently 
been destroyed and, hence, the Landing Bay area is considered not eligible for inclusion on the 
National Register of Historic Places. No further investigations in this area are recommended. 
DruiforHoneymoon Bay 02 VAM-3-32l 
A prehistoric site, found during survey wodc conducted iµ 1980, was previously reported 
in the Druif Bay area. In 1992 an extensive testing program was conducted in the cove and found 
that the site area had apparently been completely destroyed by recent development of the beach. A 
number of new structures had been built in the cove; a paved road had been put through the 
reported site area; and, during this construction, extensive filling and bulldozing occurred. Any 
site once present has since apparently been destroyed and, hence, the Honeymoon Bay area is 
considered not eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. No further 
investigations in this area are recommended. 
S.pratBay02 VAM-3:212) 
At Sprat Bay an early historic component was documented by the presence of sherds of 
African-Caribbean ware that were recovered in two shovel tests at the north end of the cove. 
Extensive additional close-interval testing conducted around these positive tests produced negative 
results, suggesting the scatter is limited in extent and density. The proximity of the site to the Sprat 
Bay Structure. which is located upslope and to the west, suggests a possible association. It is 
possible that the African-Caribbean ware found at Sprat Bay may have been discarded or washed 
from this site. Due to the absence of appreciable remains or associated features the Sprat Bay site 
area is considered not eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, and no 
further investigations are recommended. 
Conclusions 
The 1992 cultural resources investigations on Water Island documented the existence of 11 
prehistoric and historic archeological sites, of which eight have been determined to be eligible for 
inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. H preservation of these sites is not feasible, 
specific archeological data recovery programs have been recommended to mitigate the impact of 
their loss and destruction. In addition, an extensive World War II era bunker and gun 
emplacement complex, Fort Segarra, is located on Flamingo Point at the southern end of the 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Abstract................................................................................................ i 
Management Summary ..............................•..............••................................ ii 
Table of Contents..................................................................................... xii 
List of Figures ......................................................................................... xiii 
List of Tables.......................................................................................... xvii 
INTRODUCTION. (Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson) ...................•............. 1 
.ENVIRONMENTAL .SETTING. (David G. Anderson) ....•.........•........•........... 4 
PREHISTORIC OVERVIEW. (Ken S. Wild)............................................... 13 
HISTORIC -OVERVIEW. (George F. Tyson) ...........•..•••••.•......•.........•.......... 17 
PREVIOUS INVESTIGA TIONS.(Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson). ····-······ 42 
FIELD AND LABORATORY METHODS. (Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson). 44 
PROJECT RESULTS. (Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson)............................ 49 
Introduction. . ...................................................•................................. 49 
Carolina Point Plantation (12-V AM-3-209) .•........••••.••.......•....................•..... 49 
Ruyter's Bay (12-V AM-3-21) ....................•...........•....•....•........•.............. 68 
Tamarind Tree Bay (12-V AM-3-9). . ..........................................•............... 74 
Elephant Bay (12-VAM-3-22 and.12-VAM-2-23) .....•..•...•.............................. 80 
Sprat Bay Structure (12-VAM-3-208) ................................•........................ 84 
Banana Bay (12-V AM-3-56). . .......•....................•.••................................. 92 
Banana Bay South (12-V AM-3-210): ......................................................... 95 
Providence Point Plantation (12-V AM-3-211). .............•...........................•.... 98 
Fon Segarra. . ..................................................................................... 101 
Landing Bay (12-VAM-3-10) .........................•........................................ 103 
Druif or Honeymoon Bay (12-V AM-3-32). ..•............................................... 109 
Sprat Bay (12-V AM-3-212). . .................................................................. 111 
Other Areas Investigated. ...................................••.•................................ 111 
Limestone Bay. ......... ........... ........... ...............•........... ... ..............•.. 111 
Flamingo Bay. . .............................................................................. 113 
Banana Bay North. . ......................................................................... 113 
Sand Bay, Revenge Bay, and Sprat Bay Point. ......................................... 114 
Sprat Bay Club Inc. Beach. . ............................................................... 114 
Carol Point West Beach. ................................................................... 120 
CONCLUSIONS. (Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson) .................................. 122 
APPENDICES. . .................................................•................................. 123 
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Artifact Inventory by Site and Provenience. (Regina Leabo)...................... 124 
II 
Shovel Test Stratigraphy. (Regina Leabo) ....•.•.................................... 132 
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Ownership Records, Carolina's Lyst and Providence Point Plantations 
(George F. Tyson, Jr.) .............................................................. 143 
REFERENCES -.., CITED. 
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Figure 17. 
LIST OF FIGURES 
Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Location Map. 1992 Water Island 
Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands ..................................... iii 
Archeological Site Locations, 1992 Water Island Archeological 
Survey. U.S. Virgin Islands. . ...•................................. 
Water Island in Relation to Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, 
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U.S. Virgin Islands. (Source: U.S.G.S 7.5' Quadrangle). .......•.•........ 2 
Geologic Map of the Water Island Area, 1992 Water Island 
Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. ................................... 5 
Soil Conditions, 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, 
U.S. Virgin Islands. . ...............•....••......•................................. 6 
Virgin Islands Ceramic Chronology Chart. (Sowce: Lundberg, Right.er, 
and Caesar 1992). . .......•..............•.......................................... 15 
Map of the Water Island Area Prepared by Gerard van Keulen 
and published in 1719. ........ .... .. .•.. .....• ..•... .. . ...... .... .......... .. .. . . 
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Map of the Water Island Area Prepared by Stevboe de Montargnes 
in ca. 17 40, and published in 1772. ......•...................................•.. 19 
Map of the Wat.er Island Area Prepared by Peter L. Oxhohn 
and published in 1779. .......... ...................... ..................... ..... .. 21 
Map of the Wat.er Island Area Prepared by L. J. Rothe., and 
published in 1822. ··················u············································· 23 
Map of the Wat.er Island Area Prepared by H. B. Hornbeck 
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from 1835-1839. . ............................•..................................... 24 
Detail of the Water Island Area from the British Admiralty Hydrographic 
Office Map of St. Thomas, Prepared in 1851. .....•...•......... ............... 25 
Map of the Water Island Area Prepared by Imbry and Sons in 1855. ...... 26-
Detail of the Water Island Area Prepared by the U.S. Navy in 1873 
(Adopted from the 1851 British Admiralty Hydrographic Office 
Map of St. Thomas). . ................................................... . 
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Detail of the Water Island Area from the U.S. Coast and Geodetic 
Survey Map, Prepared in 1917. .................................................. 32 
Detail of the Water Island Area from the U.S. Coast and Geodetic 
Survey Map, Prepared in 1918. . ..................................... . 
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Test/uµ Map, San Jose Project. 1992 Water Island Archeological 
Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. . ............................................. . 
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Figure 18. 
Detail of the Water Island Area from the 1955 St. Thomas Central 
7 .5' U .S.G.S. Survey Map. ...........................•••...•................... 39 
Figure 19. 
Slope and Disturbance Conditions. 1992 Water Island Archeological 
Survey. U.S. Virgin Islands. 
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Figure 20. 
Slope and Beach Conditions. Segarra Point and Limestone Bay. 
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1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. ·-···-···· 46 
Figure 21. 
Carolina Point Great House Complex. 1992 Water Island 
Archeological Survey, U. S. Virgin Islands .•.......•.•....•••......•.•........ 50 
Figure 22. 
Cistern. Views to South and Southwest. Carolina Point Great House. 
1992 Water Island Archeological Survey. U.S. Virgin Islands .............. 52 
Figure 23. 
Stone Pavings in EU's 1 and 4, Carolina Point Great House. 1992 
Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands .•.....•...•.•..••... 53 
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Wall Construction Detail. East Side of Main Complex. Carolina 
Point Great House. 1992 Water Island Arcbeological Survey, 
U.S. Virgin Islands. ......•....••.......••......•.......••••••...••...••.••.••••.•. 55 
Figure25. 
Artifacts Found at Carolina Point Great House by Local Residents. 
1992 Water Island Archeological Survey. U.S. Virgin Islands. •............ 56 
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Historic Artifacts Found at Carolina Point in Shovel Tests, Excavation 
Units and on the Surface.1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, 
U.S. Virgin Islands. .......•.. •.•.. ..•. .... ... .•.•......•.•.• .. . •....... .•...••.... 57 
Figure 27 
Possible Kitchen Structure and Bake Oven, Views to Northwest 
and South. Carolina Point Great House. 1992 Water Island 
Archeological Survey. U.S. Virgin .Islands ...•.......•....•.•.•••..••.•.•...•. · 58 
Figure 28. 
Bake Oven. Views to West and Southeast. Carolina Point Great House. 
1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. ....•.•..... 60 
Figure 29. 
Historic Ceramics Found at Carolina Point Down Hill from the 
Plantation Outbuildings, 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, 
U.S. Virgin Islands. ........•..••..•.•.........•............••...••....•........... 61 
Figure 30 
Historic Ceramics Found at Carolina Point Down Hill from the 
Plantation Outbuildings. 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, 
U.S. Virgin Islands. . ...•.•......................•......•........•................ · 62 
Figure 31. 
Southwest Comer of Great House Main Complex, and Outbuilding 
to South, Carolina Point Great House. 1992 Water Island Archeological . 
Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. .................................................... 63 
Figure 32. 
Construction Detail, Outbuilding to South and Downslope of Main 
Complex, Carolina Point Great House. 1992 Water Island 
Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands ..................................... 64 
Figure 33. 
Historic Artifacts Found Along the South Slope of Carolina Point, 
1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands............. 
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Bonle Found 50 Meters fonn Southeast Comer of Carolina Point 
Great House, 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. 
Virgin Islands. . ..................................................................... 67 
Views of Ruyter's Bay from Offshore, and from Behind the Modem 
Boathouse. 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, 
U.S. Virgin Islands. .............................................................. 69 
Ruyter's Bay Shovel Testing Program. 1992 Water Island Archeological 
Survey, U. S. Virgin Islands. .................................................... 70 
The Historic Well at Ruyter's Bay. 1992 Water Island Archeological 
Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. .....................................•.............. 71 
Historic Artifacts Found at Ruyter Bay in Shovel Tests, 1992 Water 
Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. ........................... 73 
View of Carolina Point in Relation to St Thomas. and the Historic 
Well at Tamarind Tree Bay. 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey. 
U.S. Virgin Islands. . .............................................................. 75 
Tamarind Tree Bay Shovel Testing Program. 1992 Water Island 
Archeological Survey, U. S. Virgin Islands .................................... 76 
Historic and Prehistoric Artifacts Found at Tamarind Tree Bay in Shovel 
Tests, 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands...... 
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Elephant Bay Shovel Testing Program. 1992 Water Island Archeological 
Survey, U. S. Virgin Islands. ............................. ...................... 81 
Historic and Prehistoric Artifacts Found at Elephant Bay in Shovel 
Tests, 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands ...... 83 
Tests and Architectural Features at Sprat Bay, 1992 Water Island 
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Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. ................................... 85 
Main Building, Sprat Bay Structure Site. 1992 Water Island 
Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. . ................................... 86 
Possible Outbuilding and Rock Pile to the West and East of the Sprat 
Bay Structure. 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, 
U.S. Virgin Islands. ............................................................... 87 
Plan of the Main Structure at Sprat Bay, 1992 Water Island 
Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands ..................................... 88 
Wall Construction Detail. Main Building, Sprat Bay Structure Site. 
1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands .............. 90 
Historic Artifacts Found at Sprat Bay Structure in General Surface 
Co1le.9tions and Shovel Tests, 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, 
U.S. Virgin Islands. . .... ~........................................................ -91 
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Chapter I 
INTRODUCTION 
Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson 
The U.S. Department of the Interior is considering transferring ownership of Water Island, 
U.S. Virgin Islands from the federal domain to the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands or to 
private ownership (Figure 3). This action, if undertaken, could affect cultural resources on the 
island that are cunently under the protection of the U.S. Government. To assist in planning for a 
possible land transfer and in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, 
a comprehensive archeological survey and archival inventory of the island's cultural resources was 
undertaken by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1992. The goals of the project were to 
systematically locate and determine the nablre and extent of cultural resources on Water Island and 
to inventory and document these resources in order to: (1) evaluate their significance and nominate 
qualified properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; (2) identify and evaluate 
potential adverse effects to these National Register eligible sites and properties; and (3) provide 
appropriate recommendations and strategies to the Secretary of the Interior for the mitigation of 
potential adverse effects to these cultural resources should Water Island pass from federal control 
(Ehrenhard and Jameson 1992). 
On September 1-4, 1992, and September 15 through October 13, 1992, personnel from the 
National Parle Service's lnteragency Archeological Services Division, Southeast Regional Office 
{IASD-SERO) and the Southeast .Arcbeological Center (SEAC) conducted intensive archeological 
smvey activities on Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. This work was done at the request of the 
Office of the Secretary of the Interior, with all funding coming from the Southeast Regional Office. 
David G. Anderson of IASD-SERO and Ken S. Wild of SEAC served as co-Principal 
Investigators and co-field directors throughout the project; Anderson also served as the field 
photographer. Chief of IASD-SERO John Ehrenhard provided advice and logistic coordination 
throughout the project and field assistance from September 1-4, 1992. The 1992 field .team 
included Anderson and Wild and archeological technicians Regina Leabo, Kevin Harper, Marc 
Tieman, Jeff Jones, and Rob McGowen of SEAC. 
A total of 147 person days were spent investigating the 491.5 acres of Water Island and an 
additional 250 person days were spent on the analysis, cataloging and report preparation. Over 
500 artifacts and ecofacts were recovered during the field program. The project resulted in the 
addition of six new sites to the Virgin Islands Inventory and the assessment of five known 
archeological sites through systematic survey techniques. Eight of the eleven sites examined are 
considered eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, as is the extensive 
World War II era fortification complex at the south end of the island, Fort Segarra. Preservation is 
recommended for these sires, and detailed archeological data recovery (mitigation) options are 
presented if this is not an option. Three of the archeological sites examined are not considered 
eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and, hence, require no further 
work or preservation. Detailed descriptive inf onnation about all these archeological sites is 
provided in the following text and in the appendices. 
Production of the final report was accomplished by Anderson and Wild, with Wild 
responsible for much of the writing and Anderson responsible for somewhat lesser writing, and 
for the production of the illustrations and the final assembly and editing of the manuscripL Site 
record preparation, artifact analysis, and cataloging were conducted by SEAC staff under the 
direction of Wild and Leabo. The artifact inventory and shovel test log (Appendices I and II) were 
produced by Leab~ .Artifact photographs were prepared by Richard Bryant and the report 
graphics were drawn by Julie Barnes Smith. Jean Godbee and Virginia Horak of IASD assisted in 
typing the many tables and appendices, and in the editing of the manuscript, respectively. 
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Prior to conducting the investigations described here; Territorial Archeologist Elizabeth 
Righter and former Territorial Archeologist Emily Lundberg were- consulted to ensure that the 
project and subsequent reporting was in accordance with territorial and federal standards. 
Elizabeth Righter also provided assistance and advice in the field on resource location, site 
documentation and site investigation, and during the review of the management recommendations. 
Ms. Claudette Lewis, Director of the Division for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and Mr. 
Keith Richards, Director of the Division of Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning, agencies 
within the Department of Planning and Natural Resources in the Government of the U.S. Virgin 
Islands, made the resources of their offices available for our inspection and use, greatly assisting 
the present study. Local historian George F. Tyson, Jr. was contracted by IASD-SERO to 
complete a detailed research of 1he historic documents and produce a repon on the history of Water 
Island. He met with the project directors in the field and provided guidance to the survey effort. 
Tyson's report is presented in Chapter IV. Historic Architect Fred Gjessing also visited Water 
Island while the field investigations were underway and provided valuable information on the 
historic remains located on Carolina Point. Local residences of Water Island who helped with 
logistics and provided documentation and information on the island included: Randy Bastamt, Bill 
Carter, Holland Van Gores, Chet and Diane Kwiecien, Joan Murry, Walter Phillips, Mickie 
Pomeranz, and Warren Pond. 
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Chapter II 
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 
·David G. Anderson 
Water Island is located off the south coast of St Thomas near the city of Charlotte Amalie 
in the U.S. Virgin Islands (Figures 1-3). The island, which is volcanic in origin, is irregular in 
shape, covers 491.5 acres, and extends approximately 1.75 miles (ca. 3 km) from north to south, 
retehing a maximum width of just under a mile (ca. 1.2 Jan) near the northern end. Formed by 
massive outflows during the Cretaceous (Donnelly 1966), the island is characteriz.ed by steep 
rocky slopes and a highly indented coastline with numerous narrow bays and beaches. There are 
no permanent streams, and fresh water occurs only intermittently in runoff channels. Potable, if 
not very palatable, water is present (or was reported in the past) in brackish ponds near the coast, 
and it is from this that the island derives its name. A pronounced central ridgeline runs the length 
of the island from northeast to southwest, with elevations reaching 290 feet. Steep rocky 
prominences are present at the north and south ends of the island, at Sprat and Flamingo Points 
respective! y. 
Separated from the mainland by about 2000 feet of open water, Water Island is a major 
feature defining the modem port of St. Thomas. Approaches to the harbor, including to the major 
docking facilities on Crown Bay, occur on both sides of the island through East Gregarie and West 
Gregarie channels. In 1862 a channel was cut through Hassel Island linking Crown Bay and St. 
Thomas Harbor, facilitating movement throughout the harbor area, and reducing siltation in the 
port (Tyson 1986:22). Contact with the mainland both in the past and at present is accomplished 
by boat; no airfields are present on the island. 
The U.S. Virgin Islands were formed by volcanic action on the northern margin of the 
Caribbean plate. Specific formations in the Water Island area are illustrated in Figure 4; the island 
lies within the Cretaceous Water Island fonnation, among the oldest deposits in the Virgin Islands. 
Soils on Water Island are thin away from the coastal beaches and belong primarily to the Cramer-
Isaac Association, which is described as ·very steep to strongly sloping. well-drained soils; clayey 
in subsoil, shallow and moderately deep over volcanic rock on mountainsides and footslopes" 
(Rivera et al. 1970:4). The occurrence of specific soils on Water Island is illustrated in Figure 5, 
and descriptions of these soils, taken from the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service's soil survey 
for the U.S. Virgin Islands (Rivera et al. 1970), are given in Table 2. 
The U.S. Virgin Islands have a maritime tropical climate (Calvesbert 1970:73-75). 
Conditions are equable, with temperature variation over the course of the year minimal. No more 
than a few degrees separates the average temperature during the warmest and coldest months. In 
January and February average daily temperatures are in the low 80's (F), while in August average 
daily temperablres reach the high 80's (F). Rainfall averages about 44 inches a year. with the first 
seven months appreciably drier, on the average, than the last five. The driest months of the year 
are typically February and March, while the wettest are September and October. Evaporation rates 
are high, and droughts are common; average conditions, in fact, are of mild to moderate drought. 
The islands lie in the easterly trade winds, with near constant breezes averaging from 5 to 15 miles 
daily. Hurricanes occur about once every decade with extensive damage, like that caused by 
Hurricane Hugo, occurring once a century or so. Tidal variation is minimal, averaging about 10-
11 inches, with severe tidal flooding/stonn surges occurring about once every 30 years (DCCA 
1980, cited in Aley et al. 1989:ill-10) 
Vegetation o'h Water Island is semi-arid and ranges from dry tropical forests on the hills, 
thorn scrub and cacbls forests on exposed headlands, and a variety of coastal and near-shore 
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quartz keratophyre Dows, 
flow breccias, and tuffs; 
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Arcbcological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
Table 2. (continued) Soil Series Found on Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands 
(Source: adapted from Rivera et al. 1970:11-32). 
Cramer gravelly clay loam. 40 to 60 percent slopes (Crfl 
This soil is on the side slopes of dissected volcauic uplands throughout the Virgin Islands. Included in 
mapping, and making up IO to 15 pen:ent of the total aaeage, were spots of Cramer stony clay loam. Desc:alabrado 
clay loam, Dorolbea clay loam, Isaac gravelly clay loam. and Volcanic rock land, and areas where the underlying rock 
is coasted with secondary lime. Small poda:ts of gravelly colluvium occur on the lower slopes. This Cramer soil 
has the profile described as representative for the series. The surface layer is 5 to 9 inches thiclc. The depth to hard 
rock ranges from 13 to 20 inches. Steep slopes, shallowness over rock. rapid runoff, susceptibility to erosion, and 
the large number of coarse fragments throughout the profile preclude cultiva1ion and make it difficult co establish and 
maintain pasture. These limitations also preclude nonfann uses. 
- Cramer-Isaac gravelly clay loams. 12 to 40 percent slooes (CvE) 
These soils occupy side slopes, foot slopes, and concave colluvial-alluvial positions along drains. They 
occur throughout the islands of SL 1hoinas and St. John. Isaac soils make up 30 to 45 pen:ent of each mapped area. 
Crama soils have a surface layer of gravelly clay loam and a subsoil of gravelly clay. Hard rock is at a depth of 10 
to 20 indJes. Isaac soils are thicker than Cramer soils and have hard roclc at a depth of 20 to 40 Inches. Moderarely 
steep slopes, coarse fragments, and shallowness over rock are limitations that preclude the use of these soils for 
cultivated aops and make them unsatisfacrory for residences, buildings for light industry, trafficways, campsites, 
intensive play azcas, and golf fairways. Isaac soils are more frOductive of grasses than Cramer soils. 
Jaocas Sand. 0 to 5 perc:cnt slopu <JuBl 
This soil occurs as low, hummocky, sandy coastal areas oo all three islands and oo some small islands off· 
sb<re [ie.. WaJer Island]. Included in mapping were small areas of coral. Tidal flals, and Limestone roclc land. Low 
fertility, a low warer-holding capacity, and very rapid peaneahility are severe limitations for most fann purposes, and 
the deep sand and high tide are severe limitalions for most nonfaon purposes. 
Limestone Rock Land 
Limestone rock land (Ls) consiSts of nearly level to steep areas where 70 to 90 percent of the smface is 
covered with outeropS of hard limestone or where erosion bas n:moved lhe surface layer of soil material and exposed 
lhe underlying soft limestone, marl, or thin-bedded limestone. The slope gradient is 0 to 40 percent. Included in 
mapping were meas along the seacoast where coral outaops are covCl'ed with as much as 6 incbes of clayed 
sediments. Tbe lack of soil material precludes all farm uses. The rodtioess and the coarse fragments are severe to 
very severe limitations for all nonfarm uses. 
Tjda! Swamp 
Tidal swamp (I's) occms along inlets and along the seacoast. It is usually covered with salt water. The 
vegetation is a thick growdl of mangrove trees. The soil material is ligbt colored, saline, and sandy or clayey. It 
contains a comiderable amount of mucky and peaty organic material derived form the decaying mangrove trees. Tbe 
ODderlying material consist of cxnl, sbells, limestone, marl, or clay. 1bis land type can be nsed as habitat for birds 
and as feeding and breeding areas for oysters and crabs. It bas DO agricultmal value. Aooding precludes its use for 
most eogiDccring and recreatiaial uses. Some of the mangrove wood is used in making chan:oal. 
Volcanic Rock I.and 
Volcauic rock land (Vr) is made up of areas wbecc volcanic rock outcrops cover 50 to 70 percent of the 
surface. Between the ouu:rops is very shallow, datk. yellowish-ixown, gravelly loam soil material. Loose stones and 
boulders are common. The slope gradient is 60 to 70 pen:ent. The vegetation is brushy forest or brushy pasrure. 
This land type occurs on the three larger islands and on some offshore smaller islands [i.e., Water Island]. This land 
type is restricted to wildlife habitat and esthetic purposes. The very steep slopes, exposed rock, and shallow soil 
marttial preclude its use for commercial production of aops, forage, or ttees and severely limit all engineering and 
reaeatiooal uses. 
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terrestrial and marine ecosystems (Aley et al. 1989:ID-3). The low. seasonal rainfall, shallow 
soils, and evaporation have combined to produce a drought-tolerant vegetation. Beginning in the 
seventeenth century, herds of grazing animals, primarily sheep and cattl~ were maintained on 
Water Island (see Chapter IV). which undoubtedly had an impact on the native ecosystem. Natural 
vegetation, particularly larger trees. may have been removed for use in construction or to make 
charcoal. Local residents. in fact. told the 1992 archeological survey party that the historic 
structure found at Sprat Bay (12-V AM-3-208; see Chapter VIl) was a charcoal maker's residence, 
although no archeological or documentary evidence for this was found. Major vegetation 
communities and associated animal populations now present on Water Island, and in near-shore 
marine environments around the island, are described in Table 3, using material from a recent 
study entitled Natura} and Cultural Resources in tbe United States Virgin Islands (Aley et al. 
1989). 
Shore and near-shore marine environments that would have been of value to both 
prehistoric and historic human populations include coral reefs, sea grass beds, mangrove and salt 
ponds. sandy bottomed/algal plains, and beaches and rocky shorelines (Aley et al. 1989:IV-3 to 
IV-8). Coral reefs are extensive in the shallow waters of Water Island. particularly off Limestone 
Bay on the eastern side of the island and off Sand Bay and Revenge Beach on the northern side. 
The reef ecosystem supports dense populations of fish and other marine animals, and the coral 
itself. when broken off in storms. forms a major constituent of local beach deposits. Seagrass 
beds also occur in shallow waters. usually in close proximity to coral reefs. A major bed was 
observed off Banana Bay at the nonhem end of the island, and the dense Strombus gigas (conch) 
shell midden observed on the Banana Bay beach (12-V AM-3-56; see Chapter VIl) may reflect 
shellfish harvesting from this environmenL 
Mangrove/salt pond ecosystems were observed in several locations on Water Island, 
including behind Sand and Revenge Beaches near Sprat Point and behind Limestone and Elephant 
Bays. The mangrove swamps are particularly rich ecosystems. with the trees and particularly the 
dense root networks providing shelter to a wide array of organisms. Salt ponds. sometimes 
fonned when mangroves or coral reefs isolate ponions of bays (Aley 1989:IV-7). are themselves 
rich ecosytems supporting many types of birds. fish, and other animals. The brackish water in 
some of these ponds may be potable; a pond is reported to have been present in Ruyter's Bay that 
appears to have been a major source of drinking water for early seamen and settlers (see Chapter 
IV). Sandy bottoms and algal plains are common in the deeper offshore waters, and the latter also 
suppon dense populations of marine animals. Beaches, formed primarily from coral, mollusc, and 
calcareous algae fragments, tend to be dynamic landforms, rapidly changing due to wave and 
storm action (Aley et al. 1989:1V-8). Deep storm surge deposits, mostly of large fragments of 
coral, were observed over most of the beaches on the nonhem and eastern side of the island, 
attesting to this effect. Such storm surge deposits buffer interior areas from extensive wave action. 
and these more or less sheltered areas support a host of plant and animal populations. 
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Table 3. Plant and Animal Communities Present on Water Island, 
and in Near Shore Marine Environments, U.S. Virgin Islands 
(Source: adapted from Aley et al. 1989:ill-12-1S, 18-20). 
MAJOR TERRESTRIAL VEGETATION COMMUNITIES 
Dry Deciduous Forest 
These woodlands have a low and open canopy. They receive an average of 3045 inches oC highly seasonal 
rain, and grow over most of the area. Leaves tend to be small and ccriacious with thorns of spines common on the 
stems. Succulents dominare the ground rover. The trees often have spreading crows, and are wind-pruned. The 
wood oC many of the species tends to have a low moisture content. and to be very bard c·casha makes the best 
charcoal"). Coppicing is a common means of regeoc:zalioo among these treeS (for instance in Acadia, Bursera, and 
LeuctMM) and tberdore the forest lends ro have numerous small stems. 
Dominant trees of tbis region include gumbo-limbo (Bersera simaruba), Eugenia spp., gcuip (Melicoccus 
bijugatus), fidd1ewood (Cytharexylumfruticosum), fragipaDi (Plumeria ndJra), mampoo (Pisonia subcordala and P. 
fragrans), tamarind (Tamarindus indiaJ), tm-1311 (Leucaena glmu:a), manjadc (Cordia sp.). casba (Acacia sp.) and caper 
(Capparis cynophallophora). 
Two forces-disturbance and the introduction oC highly competitive exotics-are coottibuting to a n:ductioo 
in the species diversity of the hillsides. Bromelia pillguin, cc wild pineapple, dominates that cammmity. Pinquin 
establishes itself in disturbed areas, ouu:ompcting odler vegetation. and is currently widespread in SL Thomas, 
severely hiDdcring human passage in forested areas. Melicoccus bijugatus, or geuip, is an iDlroduced tree tbat 
reproduces quickly by bodl coppicing and seeds, and has taken over many of the dry and transitional forest areas in 
the islands. It has been suggested by islanders that genip produces allelophathic chemicals, tbeieby preventing 
oompeting vegcllllioo in the undastory. 
Coastal Thom Sqpb and Cactus 
These regions are rocky and exposed, have thin soils, with persislmt, often salt-laden breezes, and very high 
evapotranspiration rares. Xerophyres are the only species that can survive under the poor growing conditions. In 
most places. plants are succulents OI' have small leaves. Grasses. cacti. agave, and spurges dominale the vegetation. 
Species include pipe-organ. prickly pear and Tuck's cap caclUS (Cephalocereus royellii, Opuntia dillenii and Cactus 
uuonus), guinea and bmricane grass (PIJllicum maximum and Bothriochloa pertusa), maran (Croton discolor, C. 
f/allens and C. rigidus), agave (Agave missionum), calCh and keep (Acacia riparia), gri-gri (Bucida buceras) and sea 
purclane (Sesuvium ponulacastrwn). 
-Low Coastal Forest 
The final vegetation region is in low coa5'al areas, often on land that is periodically inundated. This 
category includes both successional mangrove areas and sandy flats. which are often populaled with coconut palms. 
These areas share a sandy substrare and receive dminage from the slopes above. Alluvial lands often have a relalively 
high water table, so groundwater is less a limiting factor than on hillsides. This water is brackish, however, 
increasing in salinity with proximity to the coast. Vegetatioo in this an:a reflects a progressive adaplation to sails. 
Species found in embayments include coconut palms (Cocos nucifera), heiti-bciti (Thespesia populnea), 
West Indian almond (Terminalia calappa), and sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera). Species common to mangrove areas 
and reflecting a progressive adaptation to salt and inundation arc water mampoo (Piscollia subcordata), buttonwood 
(Conocarpus erectus), ironwood (Krugiodendron fe"eum), black mangrove (Avicennia nitida), mancbineel 
(Hippomane mancinella) and the ultimate salt water pioneer, red mangrove (Rhizoplwra mangle). Genip, beili-beiti 
and coconut palms dominate the sand Oats. 
ANIMAL SPECIES 
Lizards are ubiquitous, and commonly observed species include the doctor lizard (Anolis cristalellus), wood 
slave (Hemidactylus mabouia), and the ground lizard (Ameiva exul). The common iguana (lguQllll iguana) is 
considered locally endangered (DCCA, 1976) .... The Virgin Islands have six kinds of frogs (DCCA, 1976), lhe 
most commoo of whidi is the Antillean frog (Eleutherodactylus spp.) ... 
Mammals incluQe _rats ..• and bats .... Bats are the only endemic mammal. and are a significant pan of the 
fauna of the islands. Orie, the St John's red fruit ~ 
is endangered in the Virgin Islands.... Rats anived in the 
Table 3. (continued) Plant and Animal Communities Present on Water Island, 
and in Near Shore Marine Environments, U.S. Virgin Islands 
(Source: adapted from Aley et al. 1989:W-12-15, 18-20). 
islands with the early tJadas, and the tree rat (Rattus rattus) is a common and destructive pest Mongoose (Herpesus 
javanicus auropenctatus) were introduced in the lare 1800's to conttol the rats. Whey are highly competitive 
onmivcres. and are severely threatening the survival of ground nesting birds on the islands. [Neither are common oo 
Wafl!r Island]. 
The Virgin Islands are a haven to land and sea birds, including many migratory species. [Ibese likely 
include, on Water Island] ... warblers (Dendroica spp.), bananaquits (Coerebajlaveola), grassquits (Tuuis spp.), mdJed 
quail doves (Georrygon mystacea), ground doves (Columbina passerina), pearly-eyed dllasbers (Margarops juscatus), 
gray kingbirds (1}'rannus dominicensis). Antillean crested hummingbirds (Onhorhynclws cristalUS), mockingbirds 
(Minws polyglottos), Caribbean parakeets (Aratinga peninax), and. .. red-tailed hawk (Buteo jtunllillnsis)-.. Shore 
and sea binls [likely] include brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), wbkh are endangered, brown boobies (Sula 
kucogaster), frigatebirds (Fregara magnijicen.s), little blue herons (Florida caerul.ea), and terns (Sterna spp.). There is 
a large population of overwintering birds in the Virgin Islands. 
NEAR SHORE MARINE ENVIRONMENTS 
Coral Beefs 
Coral m:fs are one of die most important ec:ological and economic coastal resoma:s to the Virgin IsJands 
and the entire Caribbean region. They act as barrien to storm waves, are an important tourism anraction, are the 
basis of may coastal fisbtries. providing food, sbelta-, and breeding areas, are the primary source for sand and gravel, 
and contain examples of almost every animal and plant group, represenling up to 3,000 species. There are 
llpp'OXimately sixty species of •stony• reef-building corals in tbc Caribbean (Wilson, 1988). These animals secrete 
a calcium carbonate skeleton. Reefs are built by accumulared limestone fomied by previous generations of corals 
making up tbc base, and living corals on tbe limestone surfaces. This living surface area is responsible for 
maintenanee of the coral reef ecosystem; dlerefore, a reef environment cannot witbstand a stress lbat is greater than 
that which can be tolerated by the aral smfaces. Reef building cmals require suolight and warm waters. They depend 
on a symbiotic relationship witb miaoscopic algae, zooanthella, that live in the corals' inner tissue and require light 
for pboU>syntbesis. Through tbe pbotosyndletic process, tbe alga produces energy, which in turn becomes food for 
the host coral (Wilson. et al. 1987). This energy source is in addition to the corals' own feeding mechanism of 
capturing suspended particles aud 7.00plankton with their tentacles. 
Seacrass Beds 
Seagrass beds are highly productive ecosystems that occur in close 85$0clation with coral reefs in shallow 
waters. Three major species occur in the U.S. Virgin Islands: turtle grass (Thalassia resrudinum), manatee grass 
(Syringodium filiforme), and shoal grass (Halodule wrighti1). Seagrasses are true flowering plants with male and 
female flowers and seed borne in fruits. They spread primarily through growlb of roots and rhizomes. It is this 
exrensive root system which stabilizes sediments and reduces erosion of rhe shoreline area, preventing abrasion or 
bmial of coral reefs during stotm conditions. The plants themselves provide food directly to grazing fishes, turtles, 
and urchins and become a food source as well for a complex commnnity of organisms feeding upon plant detrims. 
The blades provide attachment surfaces for red calcareous algae. which also supplies food for grazers and micro-
berbivores. Seagrass beds are also nursery areas for juveniles of commercially important fish and invertebrates 
(Godwin and Wtlson 1987). Seagrasses are vulnerable to dredging and anchor damage from boats. Once desttoyed 
the grass areas can take yeaJS to recover (DCCA 1980). 
Manerove and Salt Ponds 
Mangrove ecosystems border low-lying coastal areas which are influenced by riverine or terrestrial nm-off of 
fresh warer and become more extensively developed on low-energy environments. These salt-resistant trees are an 
integral pan of the coastal ecosystem with many biotic and abiotic functions. They provide food, shelter, and 
nursery areas to a high diversity of fish. birds and invertebrates. The release of nutrients from the decomposition of 
mangrove leaves supports near shore fisheries, while tbe prop roots provide substrate for larvae to settle. The 
labyrinth of roots also provide shelter for many organisms. · These prop roots trap sediment adding to the 
development of mangruve_swamps, which can extend the shoreline seaward, help to prevent shoreline erosion, and 
reduce the amount of run-off tha1 reaches nearby seagrass beds and coral reefs. Mangroves in many countries are 
cleared for shrimp pond aquaculture or for timber. The red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle), with their distinctive 
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Table 3. (continued) Plant and Animal Communities Present on Water Island, 
and in Near Shore Marine Environments, U.S. Virgin Islands 
(Source: adapted from Aley et al. 1989:Ill-12-15, 18-20). 
aerial prop roots, grow along the sboo:, while the black (Avicenna gerinans) and white (Lo.guncularia racemosa) grow 
further away from tbe sea. Jn tbe U.S. Virgin Islands the red mangoves make up fringe forests in proteeled areas, on 
sandy shoal areas, or at the edges of salt ponds. Basin faests develop where there is fresh water or Oat drainage basin 
area (Rogers 1988). 
Sandy Bottoms. Aleal Plains 
Sandy bottoms and algal plains sanetimes occur in shallow bays and have little or no coral reef or seagrass. 
While tbe reasons for these unvegetated areas are not understood. they still support a variety of organisms, including 
occasional sponges, algae, solitaI)' corals, molluscs, fishes, and numerous .tiDds of worms. Those sandy bottoms 
which are dominarM by algae are called algal plains. Algal plains ocrur primarily in deep wa~. usually at deplhs 
greater than fifty feet. Algal plains account foe seventy percent of tbe insu1ar shelf area of the Virgin Islands. Algal 
plains exlul>it high species diversity even if not covering a large area ... 
Beaches and Rocky Shores 
1be beaches throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands represent a variety of sediment siz.es and origins, but most 
are calcium carbonate fanned from coral fragments, mollusc shell fragments and calcareous algae. Terrigeoous 
malerials are eroded fiml sboreliDe cliffs or inland soils and tmnsported by run-off. In the U.S. VJtgin Islands, many 
beaches have ledges of bedrock running parallel to the shoreline. These ledges are formed below the beach surface 
where calcium carbonate precipitates out of seawater and cements together beach sediments. Beaches are dynamic, 
always changing form and dimensions, with dislinct profiles as wave energy changes from season to season. Some 
of the more dynamic Virgin Islands beaches are experiencing erosion at varying rates. particularly on windward 
coasts. At tbe same time that alcareous algae, corals and invertebrates supply most of the sand to the beaches they 
also buffer wave energy and promote beac.h accumulation. This allows salt tolerant plants. including sea grape, bay 
cedar, and coconut palms. to colonize the coasL A number of birds, wrtles, crabs, clams, worms, and urchins use 
the intertidal areas. 
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Chapter ill 
PREmSTORIC OVERVIEW 
Ken S. Wild 
The Caribbean was occupied by Indians moving from the southeast and the northwesL In 
the Lithic age (4000-2000 B.C.) Cuba, Hispaniola, and western Puerto Rico were first to be 
inhabited. The first Paleo-Indians, thought to come from Yucatan, developed the Casimiroid 
ceramic series cultures. During the Archaic Period (2~ 
B.C.), people from the mouth of the 
Orinoco River in South America expanded into the Lesser Antilles. the Virgin Islands, and Puerto 
Rico. These Archaic Indians of the Ortoiroid series met the Casimiroid series cultures at the Mona 
Passage, which separates Puerto Rico and Hispaniola (Rouse 1992:71). 
The earliest occupation of the Virgin Islands was found at the preceramic site of Krum Bay 
on SL Thomas Island, located directly across the bay from Water Island. Krum Bay was dated at 
1500 B.C, and has yielded some of the best information on our Wlderstanding of the northern 
expansion of the Ortoiroid Peoples. which took place from ca 2000-400 B.C. The Krum Bay data 
has been used to differentiate two local cultures of the Ortoiroid peoples. Krum Bay and the 
Coroso found on Puerto Rico; both are grouped into a Corosan subseries (Lundberg 1989, 1991; 
Rouse 1992). The Krum Bay site was originally investigated by Theodoor de Booy in 1917, 
followed by Gudman Hatt in 1924, Bullen and Sleight (1962) and. most recently, Emily R. 
Lundberg (1989). Artifacts recovered from these investigations have included beads and pendants 
of stone. bone, and shell. Edge grinders, which are diagnostic of this subseries, were found, as 
were stone celts that had been chipped or partially ground; this particular artifact has helped to 
distinguish the two Corosan subseries (Rouse 1992). 
The Ortoiroid people8 of Krum Bay and Coroso settled near the shore. The Krum Bay 
sites are in the open, as were the Coroso, but the Coroso also inhabited caves (Lundberg 1989: 
165-171). The sites are small shell middens which indicate that the people moved about. within a 
short range, to conduct different activities. Rouse suggests that these people were oriented toward 
the sea and did not take advantage of terrestrial resoun:es because of their long tradition of marine 
resource exploitation (Rouse 1992). He also points out that the locations these people chose to 
inhabit have short coastlines that would have supported only small populations. As a result. they 
would be constantly over-exploiting the available resource and, therefore, their settlements were 
transient and intermittent, an idea also advanced by David R. Watters (1980) and William F. 
Keegan (1985). 
Evidence of the Archaic Period in the Virgin Islands has also been fo1Dld at Lameshur Bay 
on St. John Island (Wild 1989). The Arboretum site, located on St. Thomas Island at the head of 
Megans Bay. has also been assigned to the Archaic Period (Figuerdo 1974; Gross 1976; Tildon 
1975. 1976). Lundberg (1985), however, questions the materials used to date this site and feels 
the results can not substantiate an assignment to the Archaic Period. 
The Ceramic Age in the West Indies originated in the interior of South America in the 
Orinoco Valley. The Saladoid Indians. identified by their Ronquinan Saladoid ceramic subseries, 
migrated to the sea coast of the Orinoco River. Reaching the coast, these people developed a new 
ceramic subseries known as Cedrosan Saladoid (Rouse 1992:71). From the sea coast. the 
Cedrosan Saladoid migrated to Trinidad and then Tobago. At the Leeward Islands they split into 
two groups, both of which continued the migration on both the Caribbean and Atlantic sides of the 
Lesser Antilles and the Virgin Islands, halting where the Ortoiroid peoples had stopped in Puerto 
Rico. They reached, the frontier of the Casimiroid peoples at the Mona Passage about 200 B.C. 
(Rouse 1992:102), replacing the Ortoiroids throughout the West Indies from about 300 B.C. to 
A.D. 400 (Rouse 1992:106). 
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The Cedrosan Saladoids (200 B.C.- AD. 600) brought with them the cultural, linguistic, 
and biological heritage that eventually developed into the complex Classic Taino Indian Culture that 
was present at European contact (Rouse 1992). The Saladoid peoples not only introduced pottery 
but also agriculture and the exploitation of terrestrial as well as marine resources. The ceramics 
produced by these people is characterized by white-on-red painted wares with zoned-incised 
crosshatching. Polychrome designs of black or orange or areas unpainted expanded their color 
range. The Cedrosan subseries had the widest geographical distribution in the Caribbean. The 
probable decreased interaction between the groups making these wares has resulted in the 
proliferation of series and subseries. In the Virgin Islands.. four Saladoid sites have been found on 
SL Thomas; of note are the Megans Bay and Langford sites. Four Saladoid sites have also been 
identified on St John Island at Coral Bay, Cruz Bay, Cinnamon and Little Cinnamon Bays. 
The Cedrosan Saladoid lasted to AD. 600 at which point in time it evolved and divided 
into two Ostionan subseries. One subseries termed Elenan occupied the Lesser Antilles from 
Guadeloupe through the Vrrgin Islands into eastern Pueno Rico. The other subseries, the Ostionan 
occupied western Puerto Rico and the eastern end of Hispaniola (Rouse 1992:107). In the west, 
the Ostionans moved into parts of Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamian Archipelago from AD. 600 to 
900. The Elenans of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico persisted until A.D. 1200. During this 
period the Ostionans of eastern Hispaniola developed the Chican series, while those occupying 
central Hispaniola evolved into the Meillacans. From AD. 1200 to 1492. the Chican people 
expanded east across the Mona Passage and west through Hispaniola. They established outposts 
on St Croix Island and Cuba and influenced pottezy traditions throughout the Virgin Islands, the 
northern half of the Leeward Islands, Jamaica, and the central portion of Cuba (Rouse 1992: 108). 
The Chican peoples are identified as the Oassic Tainos, the western extension of Taino culture are 
the Meillacans, and the Elenan people of the Virgin Islands and eastern Puerto Rico represent the 
Eastern expansion of Taino culture. 
Arcbeologists working in the Virgin Islands support Rouse's general ceramic chronology 
and have found evidence that indicates a close association between Puerto Rico and the Virgin 
Islands. 
In the Virgin Islands, local sites and associated ceramics have been identified 
chronologically and the associated ceramic types have been used to identify the various post-
Saladoid periods (Righter 1992). The chronological chart in Figure 6, taken from a recent paper 
by Lundberg, Righter and Ceaser (1992), depicts Virgin Islands ceramic phases. The· chart is 
based on data gathered from SL Thomas and SL John. Similar styles in Puerto Rico are in 
parentheses, and Virgin Island styles used by Rouse (e.g., 1989:Ftgure 3) are in quotation marks. 
Lundberg, Righter, and Ceaser (1992) have found that the Cedrosan Saladoid ceramic 
series in the northern Virgin Islands developed into a type that is indistinguishable from the 
Monserrate ceramic style found on Pueno Rico. lbey feel that the early Megans Bay - Salt River 
(Elenan Ostionoid) phase probably should be divided to reflect this transition. It has not been 
determined if this ceramic style should be classified as late Saladoid or early Ostionoid or as an 
arbitrary continuum as Roe et al. (1990:345) have discussed (Lundberg et al. 1992). In the Virgin 
Islands, the ceramic changes that occurred leading to the later Elenan Ostionoid types and then to 
Chican Ostionoid pottery types is vague. Many of these post-Saladoid sites have consisted of plain 
sherds which have been difficult to classify into any particular temporal range or ceramic period 
due to the lack of detailed studies and Carbon 14 dates (Lundberg et al. 1992). Ceramic studies 
conducted on pottery recovered from the Calabash Boom Site, SL John, U.S. Virgin Islands, have 
begun to suggest a gradual shift from Monserrate to Elenan pottery; but the shift is measured only 
in proportional change and not by the presence/absence of attributes (Lundberg et al. 1992; Ceaser 
et al. 1987). 
Studies of die ·post Saladoid periods are ongoing. Excellent post-Saladoid ceramic 
assemblages have recently been recovered from the Tutu site on St Thomas Island and from the 
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From the Tutu site on St Thomas information on the type of houses constructed in the late 
Ceramic Period is also emerging; an estimated 25 structures were found at this site in 1991 and 
1992 (Righter 1992; Righter and Lundberg n.d). Archeological sites providing information on the 
subsistence patterns of peoples from the late Ceramic Age suggests that settlements used and 
exploited the nearest and most abundant resource. However. the existence of a large shell midden 
on Anegada (a small. offshore cay) does indicate that a resource, in this case conch or Strombus 
gigas, plentiful in this particular location was collected and processed for use at other island 
settlements (e.g., Krieger 1938; Lundberg et al. 1992). Information on settlement patterns in the 
Virgin Islands is lacking. Very few systematic surveys have been conducted. Lundberg, Righter 
and Ceaser (1992) presented a predominantly coastal distribution of sites on St John Island and 
St Thomas Island and determined that this reflected past survey methods, Coastal Zone 
Managements arcbeological requirements, and coastal development Their study convincingly 
illustrates the minimal amount of survey that has been undertaken in the inland areas of the Virgin 
Islands (see also Righter 1992). 
In conclusion, it is probable that the late prehistoric inhabitants of the Virgin Islands were a 
part of the Taino Cultme as expressed by Lundberg, Righter, and Ceaser (1992). Settlements in 
the Virgin Islands were probably similar in function to smaller towns in Puerto Rico. Lundberg, 
Righter, and Ceaser support this probability because of the shared cultural traits such as: "stone-
lined plua/ballcourt on Vieques, stone 'ball belts' (Hatt 1924:40), petroglyph clusters (e.g., Reef 
Bay and Congo Cay, St John), carved 'swallow sticks' (de Booy 1919: Plate IX), and carved 
shell ornaments" (Lundberg et al. 1992:11). The recent recovery of a carved stone zemis, an 
elaborate ritual object. from the Cinnamon Bay site on St John Island. may also suggest some 
high-status communities of the Taino were located in the Virgin Islands. Still unresolved is the 
question of whether depopulation or population replacement occurred in the Virgin Islands as a 
result of migration and incursion by the Island Caribs from the Lesser Antilles during the late pre-
contact period (Lundberg et al. 1992). 
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Chapter 4 
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF WATER ISLAND 
George F. Tyson, Jr. 
Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century Background 
The history of Water Island, like that of other smaller islands and cays in the Virgin 
Islands, is poorly documented and shrouded by numerous unverified legends and tales. There are 
stories of pirates and buried treasure; of grand mansions and luxuriant sugar cane fields; even 
ownership by a Hohenwllem prince (Cochran 1937: 5, 44-49; Work: n.d.:29; Phillips 1965). 
None of these romantic yarns can be substantiated from the historic record, which reveals a far 
more prosaic story of small-scale, tropical agriculture and plantation slavery typical of SL Thomas 
and the northern Virgin Islands generally. 
The island took its name from the fresh water it supplied to early settlers. Indeed, the 
availability of easily accessed potable water in sheltered bays may have attracted. seafarers to the 
island well in advance of the actual settlement of SL Thomas, but there is no hard evidence to 
support this conjecture. In addition to tapping its water supply, early settlers also used the island 
as a source of food. One of the first undertakings of the Danish colonizers who arrived on SL 
Thomas in 1672 was to stock Water Island with cattle and goats in order to insure themselves of an 
accessible supply of meat. This livestock belonged to the Danish West Indian Company, which 
not only used it to feed its SL Thomas colonists, but also marketed it to ships and neighboring 
colo~ in exchange for exportable commodities like sugar and tobacco (Westergaard 1917:45). 
By 1680, Water Island was reported to be well populated with livestock and, in 
consequence, much frequented by ships and foraging expeditions from the nascent Danish 
settlement at nearby Charlotte Amalie. Colonists also fished in the salt ponds, drugging the fish 
with a mixture of bark: from the local stinkwood tree (Piscidia carthagenensis ~-> and lime 
mortar (Bronsted, 1966:134). 
Members of the local elite made periodic outings to Water Island for both practical and 
recreational purposes. In 1686, for example, Lieutenant-Governor Christopher Heins led a group 
of men and women on a hunting and fishing party to the island. Using a seine, they caught plenty 
of fish but brought back little game even though in the words of one participant, there were "many 
wild ducks and goats as well as some wild cows, bulls and calves; [and] in the bays there are many 
pelicans, flamingoes, ducks and other birds" (Bronsted, 1966:134). 
The earliest record of human habitation that has been found is provided by Gerard van 
Keulen's 1719 map of St. Thomas (Figure 7), which depicts the house of Albert de Ruyter on a 
knoll overlooking "Ruyter's Bay" on the northwest side of the Island. De Ruyter's settlement is 
also shown at the same location on a slightly later map thought to date from 1740 (Figure 8). The 
1719 map as well as the ca. 1740 Stevboe de Montargnes map also show a "Verswater Pan" or 
"Wasser Pan" -
a Fresh Water Pond -
directly below de Ruyter's house. Given the close 
proximity of the settlement to the pond, it is likely that one of de Rutyer's activities was farming 
water. 
Despite these cartographic representations, Albert de Ruyter could not be found in the 
Danish land tax records for the period 1710-1750, either as an owner of a plantation or of a town 
lot (Rigsarkivet 1691-1914). Indeed, prior to 1769 Water Island does not appear at all in the land 
tax records. That no taxes were being paid on the property strongly indicates that it may have 
belonged to the Danish West Indian Company and subsequently (following the dissolution of the 
Company in 1755) to· the Danish Government. Albert de Ruyter may have been a Company 
employee; or perhaps he rented land from the Company and paid no taxes on it. 
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The U.S. Government seized Water Island in World War II for the purpose of establishing 
a coastal defence installation. Title was vested with the Department of Defence, which immediately 
set to work constructing a large military base on the southern part of the island known as Fon 
Segarra. Some fifty-three structures, including barracks, gun emplacements, watch towers, 
underground bunkers and other military facilities soon appeared. as did an infrastructure of docks, 
roads, water, sewage and power systems (see Chapter VII). The total cost of this massive 
development effort was officially put at $1,583,000.00 (U.S. Compttoller of the Virgin Islands, 
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1972:8), although local gossip placed it closer to $3,000,000.00 (Thruelsen 1956). 
When World War II ended, construction was abruptly halted and the defensive garrison 
was replaced by a unit of the Anny's Chemical Warfare Division. which used the island to conduct 
secret experiments with poison gasses for several years. Areas where these experiments were 
conducted on the island are illustrated in Figure 17. After the Chemical Warfare Division 
abandoned the island in 1950, the Anny turned it over to the Department of the Interior by 
revocable permit for five years. In December 1951 the term of the permit was made indefinite. but 
it remained subject to revocation by the Army at any time. 
The Department of the Interior, in its tum, assigned the permit to the St. Thomas 
Development Authority, an instrumentality of the territorial government, in the hopes that that body 
could negotiate a long-term lease with a prospective developer. It as at this point, in 1951, that 
Walter and Floride Phillips, a New York: couple looking for a retirement home, appeared upon the 
scene. 
Water Island Incorporated 1951-1965 
The Phillips had heard about the availability of Water Island through Isidor Paiewonslci a 
St. Thomas businessman. After making an on-site inspection in March 1951, they joined forces 
with two brothers from New York: -
Raymond and Edward Bill -
to fonn a local corporation 
called Water Island, Inc., which signed a lease with the St. Thomas Development Authority on 
August 1. 1951. There were three other corporate officers: Dr. Roy A Andum and Mr. and Mrs. 
Harry Loucks, all residents of St. Thomas. 
Copies of the first lease are not locally available and, therefore, have not been examined. 
Several somewhat conflicting statements regarding the lease have appeared in print. According to 
one source (Thruelsen 1956), the Department of Interior has stated: 
This lease was for an initial term of 35 years, with an option for the lessee to have an 
additional 25 years for a total of 60 years. The lease was drafted to accommodate the Water 
Island, Inc. development plan for the Island. This plan has two phases -
short term and 
long term. The short term phase contemplated the expenditure of $200,000.00 to 
rehabilitate and convert existing dilapidated Army barracks into a resort hotel with not less 
than 50 rooms and related facilities. It was anticipated that title to or full control over Water 
Island would eventually be acquired by the Development Authority and that, whereafter, 
the occupancy by lessee would be firm and no longer be subject to revocation by the Army. 
When that event occurred the lessee could then be expected to launch into its long range 
plan involving substantially increased investment for further hotel and residential 
development and construction. The initial $200,000.00 was considered to be high risk 
capital because of the right of revocation by the Anny. After that right was extinguished, it 
was felt that the term of the lease would be readily mortgageable to provide the money for 
the long range plan. 
Professor William M. Boyer, who obtained a copy of the lease from the Department of the Interior 
in 1979, summa.riz.e4 its contents as follows: 
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The entire Island of five hundred acres, 'including all improvements and personal 
property located thereon and riparian rights appurtenant thereto,' was leased by the 
Department of Interior to Walter Phillips for a term of twenty years with an option 
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Concerning the facilities left by the U.S. Anny, the Secretary not only granted 
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he granted Phillips the right 'to make such alteration and additions' or to effect 'the 
removal' of such improvements. "The Lessee shall have a possessory interest in all 
improvements made or acquired by it.' The Interior Department's interest, according to the 
lease, was that the Island 'might be developed in such a manner as to contribute effectively 
to the economy of the Virgin Islands'. The lessee and sub-lessees, nevertheless, were 
specifically exempted from paying property taxes to the Virgin Islands Government Upon 
termination of the lease, they were to be reimbursed at 'fair value' by the Interior 
Department. For his part, Phillips was required to pay an annual rent of $3,000.00 plus 
three percent of 'gross receipts' in excess of $200,000 and four percent in excess of 
$300,000 (Boyer 1983:404-405). 
·According to an account given by Walter Phillips in 1956, the terms of the lease: 
... were that the Army should retain ownership and give the developer a forty year (sic'!) 
lease at a rental of $3,000.00 a year. In return, the lease-holder had to agree to spend 
$200,000 on improvements to the island and, within five years, provide fifty rooms of 
hotel space -
the general idea being that such a development would contribute to the 
Virgin Islands tourist trade and provide employment for local labor (Phillips 1956). 
·Although less than pleased with the terms of the lease, the Phillipses signed it "just to get things 
going". Once it had been signed, they immediately turned their attention not only to having it 
changed, but to having the island transferred from the jurisdiction of the Anny to the Department of 
Interior. 
The Phillipses had two main problems with their lease. In the first place they recognized 
that the Anny's right of revocation would hamper even their short-term plans. Secondly, they 
feared that eventual transfer to the Island to the Virgin Islands Government might also be 
detrimental to their development scheme. As Walter Phillips (1972) explained to the Department of 
Interior in 1972: 
·It was felt that lease from the federal government would be stronger and result in greater 
development of Water Island. ... We believed people would be more inclined to invest in 
subleases and develop the Island if the deal was from the U. S. Government. We wanted 
to get Water Island removed from the vagaries and changeability of local politics. 
·The Phillipses, assisted by Governor Morris de Castro and members of the St. Thomas 
Development Authority, spent the better part of the next twelve months lobbying to have the Anny 
transfer Water Island to the Department of Interior. On July 11, 1952, President Truman signed 
Public Law 511 (82nd. Congress) authorizing the transfer. On November 3, 1952, the General 
Services Administration delegated to Interior the authority to lease the property. On December 10, 
1952, Interior executed a new lease with Water Island, Inc. 
The provisions of the 1952 lease need not concern us here. The developmental framework 
which the lease ma!)dates is, however, relevant, for it has largely determined the developmental 
process on Water Island during the past four decades. Like its predecessor, the 1952 lease was 
explicitly intended to promote the Virgin Islands' economy. After affirming that the island had 
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been transferred from the Anny to the Interior Department "so that it might be developed in such a 
manner as to contribute effectively to the economy of the Virgin Islands", the lease goes on to 
specify that "development of the area as a tourist resort appears to be the most effective use to 
which it may be put". Section 1 is even more explicit on the nature of the prefened developmenL 
"The leased property and improvements," it states, "shall be developed into a resort area." Yet, 
although the lease seemingly restricts development to the tourist sector, it offers an extremely broad 
definition of what constitutes a "resort area", to wit: 
Comprising dwelling and recreational facilities and ancillary service facilities and 
pans thereof may be devoted to residences, whether private or cooperative or otherwise, 
agriculture, horticulture. the breeding and raising of livestock and poultry and other 
purposes. 
Despite the stated objective of creating a tourist resort complex on Water Island. the only tourist 
facility actually required by the lease was a fifty room hotel, which Water Island. Inc. agreed to 
have operational •through conversion of presently existing buildings or otherwise" by January l, 
1958. No invesunent or capital improvement level was established. although Section 4 obligated 
Water Island, Inc. to have a minimum paid in capital of $200,000.00 within ninety days from 
January 1. 1953. 
Once the matter of the lease bad been resolved to its satisfaction. Water Island. Inc. turned 
its attention to Phase I of its development strategy -
the establishment of a SO room hotel resort. 
At this point a major difference of opinion arose between the Phillipses and their partners, the 
Bills, over the most appropriate development strategy. The Bills wanted to raise a large amount of 
investment capital in order to build an elaborate resort complex; whereas the Pbillipses prefened a 
low-key, informal and simple operation. with a view to improving the existing facilities "on a sort 
of pay-as-you-go· basis". The disagreement was resolved when the Pbillipses bought out the Bills 
for $25,000.00. They then launched a public stock issue to raise $269,000.00 needed to complete 
Phase I of their development program. 
Water Island, Inc.'s hotel development program was based on converting the facilities left 
behind by the Army into a medium-size hotel operation that would accommodate one hundred 
guests. The 1953 stock offer described these facilities as follows: 
There are extensive improvements on Water Island which were built by the United 
States Anny during World War Il. There are 33 single storied buildings with concrete 
foundations, concrete floors and concrete block walls. most of which are 22' 8" in width 
and of varying lengths ranging up to 168' 8". There is a water supply system, consisting 
of a water catchment area of 90,000 square feet of concrete reservoir of 250,000 gallon 
capacity and water distribution mains; a power plant with three diesel-operated generators 
with total capacity of 45,000 watts and electrical distribution lines; a sewer system; a salt 
water system for flushing toilets. There are about 7 In miles of roads. partly macadam 
and the remainder gravel There are two docks and a telephone cable to the mainland of SL 
Thomas (Water Island, Inc. 1953). 
Reputedly, the estimated marlcet value of the entire installation was only $60,000.00 in 1952. 
The Phillipses arrived in September 1953 to oversee the work of remodelling. After 
reactivating the Army's water, sewer and electric systems, they concentrated on converting a 
cluster of buildings on the Rainbow Point promontory into hotel rooms, restaurant, bar, kitchen 
and other facilities. The development program effected consisted of converting the largest building 
(168'8" x 22'8") into a "Club House" containing a kiteben, dining room, lounge, lobby, bar, 
office and terraces for outdoor dining and dancing. Several nearby barracks buildings, measuring 
96' 8" x 22' 8" were remodelled so that each contained eight hotel rooms. Several other smaller 
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structures in the vicinity were converted into staff quarters, workrooms, storehouses, and a 
laundry. 
The Water Island Hotel officially opened for business on January 1, 1954. By that time 
thirty hotel rooms and two guest cottages, capable of accommodating fifty to sixty guests were 
available for use. A U.S.G.S. map of Water Island in 1955 shows the extent of development that 
had occwred (Figure 18). A more detailed summary of subsequent developments on the island 
through the late 1970s is provided elsewhere (fyson 1980); this information is briefly swnmariz.ed 
here. 
In 1959, twelve newly converted efficiency apartments, under separate ownership, were 
added to the hotel's operation, but these were the only new additions made to the hotel between 
1954 and 1965. The twelve efficiency apartments added in 1959 actually belonged to the Flamingo 
Bay Corporation, established by George and Richard Freeman. (George Freeman was a Director 
of Water Island, Inc. from 1958 through 1974). One major reason that the hotel did not markedly 
expand after 1953 was the Phillips' dedication to moving ahead with Phase Il of their development 
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residential development and construction. Tbey viewed the attraction of permanent settlers 
to their island home as far more "challenging" and desirable than the operation of a hotel Certainly 
by 1956 they saw long-term residents as their primary objective. "We needed the hotel," explained 
Mrs. Phillips in 1956, "so that the prospective settlers could have someplace to stay while they 
picked out their site and built their home.· And Walter Phillips explained at the same time that with 
respect to the hotel, their ultimate goal was to have facilities for no more than one h1Dldred guests. 
During 1965 Watl!r Island, Inc. spent $178,779 on marina development iD Flamingo Bay. 
A channel was opened up between Flamingo Bay and the Lagoon. 1he Bay and the Lagoon were 
dredged and two buildings were constructed, one as a dining room, bar, and kitchen and the other 
as a maintenance shop for cars and boats. 
According to the Comptroller's 1972 Audit Report, between 1952 and 1966 Water Island, 
Inc. sold 121 sub-leases, comprising 298.02 acres for a total financial consideration of $403,835 
and total annual rent of $3,075. The acreage involved ranged from 165 to .50 acres, although the 
vast majority (101) were about one-acre plots. The bulk of the sub-leases were executed between 
1956 and 1961 when 246.25 acres were sold to seventy persons. The sub-lessees or "cottagers" 
acquired their lots for an "initial payment", which ranged from between $2,500 to $3,000 per 
unimproved acre in the 1950's to about $3,500 in the 1960's. They also paid a nominal annual 
rent. usually about $25.00, for the duration of their lease. Lots with old Army buildings on them 
went for an "initial payment" of about $5,000 per acre. 
The sub-leases were sold to individuals, almost all of whom intended them for residential 
use. Four of the sub-leases had buildings on them that had been remodeled by Water Island, Inc. 
Five others contained unimproved buildings. The vast majority of the lots were vacant, and many 
were left undeveloped by the sub-lessees. 1n 1972 (when the first figures became available), 62 of 
121 sub-leased parcels were still vacant. Others were improved into residences or apartments 
units. In 1972 there were 58 homes, 4 apartment buildings (with a total of 32 rooms) and 1 
duplex. In 1972 only 25 of the sub-lessees were permanent residents. 
The largest sub-lease, comprising about 156.5 acres (as surveyed by the Department of the 
Interior in March 1978) in the northeastern part of the island, was executed with Clarence Doheny 
on July 1, 1956. Two years later this sub-lease was assigned to Warren H. Corning, who in tum 
assigned it to the Sprat Bay Club, Inc. on May 2, 1960. Sprat Bay Club, Inc. was fonned as an 
exclusive residential housing project which sold sub-leases as shares to its members. By 1972 
thirty-five families QWDed shares approximating 80 acres. The remaining 80 acres of land had 
been set aside as open space, a natural area (40 acres around Sprat Point) roads, beaches and other 
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common use facilities. In 1972 only four owners had built residences, the remainder were 
undeveloped and vacant 
Phillips justified his preference for permanent settlers on the following grounds: 
It was felt that persons living here the year round or for extended stays would 
provide a much more stable and dependable type of business that transient tourists, who 
would be here for only a few days. This type of customer would tap an entirely different 
market than the transient hotel guest Furthermore, since they would give a substantial 
investment, their interest would tend to be permanent Thus, if the subleases paid for the 
consttuction of the houses, this would pennit a much greater development than would be 
possible from the sources of the Hotel alone. The construction of these houses provided 
employment to large number of workers and considerable business to suppliers of 
materials. The persons occupying them year round or for varying periods not only 
provided business for the Hotel but gave employment to various types of workers, and 
business to local merchants supplying food, supplies, furniture, taxicabs and services. But 
one of the great advantages so far as the local economy is concerned, is that they pay their 
income taxes here, which stay in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands (Phillips 1972). 
Considerable controversy has arisen over whether the residential development program initiated by 
Water Island, Inc. after 1954 was in conformance with the development objectives of the lease. In 
1972 the U.S. Comptroller argued that Water Island was being developed principally as a 
residential area and not as a tourist resort, as required, and therefore questioned whether the lease 
had been complied with and whether such development was in the best interest of the Virgin 
Islands. Walter Phillips defended his emphasis on residential development by pointing out that his 
original proposal, accepted by Governor Morris de Castro, the St Thomas Development 
Authority, and subsequently the Department of the Interior, explicitly called for the establishment 
of a "cottage" type resort which would involve hotel rooms. as well as privately owned apartments 
and residential units. This type of development was allowed and explicitly protected by the 1952 
lease. The sub-leases, he claimed, provided for the struetures built on them to be part of the reson 
operation and the sub-leases were entitled to hotel services. 
On December 3, 1965 Water Island, Inc., with the approval of the Department of Interior, 
sold its Master Lease with all its assets, rights and obligations to the Water Isle Hotel and Beach 
Club, Inc. The sale price was $645,160, according to Water Island, Inc.'s Annual Report for 
1965. During the fifteen years it held the lease, Water Island, Inc. had made a substantial 
contribution to the development of Water Island. Between 1952 and 1965 it had spent a total of 
$465,064 on improvements, most of which went to remodeling the old army buildings as part of 
the hotel. Employment opportunities for thirty-five to sixty-five persons has been created. A base 
of services, including water, sewers, electricity, telephone, garbage disposal, mail distribution, 
roads, and ferry transportation, had been established. 
The most obvious developmental legacy under Water Island, Inc. was the spread of private 
residences and the settlement of some twenty families throughout the island. Residential expansion 
was heaviest along the ridgeline at the south end of the island between the underground fon and 
catchment hill, where there was already a high concentration of old Army buildings. By the 
1960's the residential units also began to spread nonhward along the central ridgeline, and several 
roads were opened up to the northern end of the island, but only four houses had been built in that 
sector. 
Water Isle Hotel .J/l Beach Club, Inc. 1966-1992 
The advent of Water Isle Hotel and Beach Club (hereafter WIHBC) marked a radical 
departure from the development philosophy and pattern of Water Island under Walter and Flori de 
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Phillips. The Phillipses had come to Water Island seeking a retirement home. not an investmenL 
In order to obtain a favorable lease to their own island in the sun they had to obligate themselves to 
develop it as a tourist resorL Once they had gotten a medium-sized hotel operational -
the 
minimal development required by their lease -
they concentrated on establishing a residential 
community. a goal more in keeping with their personal interest in Water Island. Under the Phillips. 
development, whether hotel or residential. proceeded at a casual. carefully modulated pace. "After 
all." Walter Phillips once observed. "the original idea behind this was to take it easy" (quoted in 
Thruelsen 1956). 
Edward J. McCardle was the President and guiding spirit of WilIBC. Whereas the 
Phillipses emphasized residential development as the basis of a cohesive, relaxed community life 
style, wnmc stressed the hotel and expanded facilities for tourists. McCardle's concept of a 
resort complex, which harkened back to that of the Bills, contrasted sharply with that of the 
Phillips'. WIHBC's overall development plan called for an investment of $2,000,000 to create 
three multi-storied hotels capable of housing 800 guests, restaurants, 300 Mediterranean style 
villas, a shopping center, private yacht and tennis clubs, a boat harbor and marina. 
WillBC initially focused on expanding the existing hotel, which was renamed the Water 
Island Colony Club. Between 1966 and 1968 WlliAC spent about $2,000,000 on construction of 
four large hotel buildings (three of which were three stories high), all of which were clustered 
around the old hotel complex on Rainbow Point. The Flamingo Bay marina was comp1eted and a 
deep water dock erected in the bay just below the Hotel A number of private villas were also 
constructed in the vicinity of the hotel overlooking the lagoon behind Flamingo Bay. Water Island 
Colony Club officially opened for business in 1967 with sixty-three rooms in operation and more 
under construction. By 1970, one further building has been added and the Hotel offered 110 
rooms. three cottages (with a total of eight bedrooms) and 22 villas (38 bedrooms), malting it one 
of the largest hotels in the Virgin Islands at that time. Between 1965 and 1978 only three new sub-
leases, totaling 2.25 acres were sold, for total initial payments of $48,000. plus total annual rent of 
$300. In the same period, while 24 new villas had been constructed, just 10 were sold to private 
individuals, only one of whom was a permanent residenL 
From the late 1960s onward. some Virgin Island citizens began to question a federal lease 
which reserved a substantial land mass for the exclrisive benefit of a small number of private 
citiz.ens. In 1972 a citizens committee wrote to President Nixon urging that Water Island be turned 
over the Virgin Islands Government for living and recreational space. These sentiments were 
echoed in a letter from Senator Percival H. Reese to Secretary Rogers C. Morton. and a bill was 
introduced in the V.I. Legislature petitioning the federal government to transfer Water Island to the 
Virgin Island Government at the expiration of the twenty-year lease in December 1972. In 
addition. a 1972 Audit Report by the U.S. Comptroller questioned whether the heavy emphasis on 
residential development that had occw:red was in accordance with the intention of the lease and in 
the best interest of both the territorial and federal governments. In spite of these concerns. the 
Department of the Interior renewed the Master Lease without any changes for a period of twenty 
years. starting January l, 1973. 
The hotel continued to operate until Hurricane Hugo devastated it, and many local 
residences, in September 1989. Since Hugo. commercial development on Water Island has been 
in something of a holding pattern until the question of the lease is resolved. A number of 
residences were being built across the island in 1992 when the cultural resources survey was 
conducted. however. highlighting the rapidity with which development is likely to occur in the 
future, and the fragility of the surviving historic remains. Most of the discussion surrounding 
Water Island during the past decade has concentrated on legal (lease) issues. In consequence of the 
interest in the future ... of Water Island. the federal government has begun to carry out an extensive 
study of the legal and economic issues involved in transferring ownership, of which this study is 
one example. 
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Chapter V 
PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS 
Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson 
The 1992 survey of Water Island is not without precedence, although no systematic 
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archeological survey of the island had been conducted prior to these investigations. In general very 
few intensive, systematic surveys encompassing large areas have been conducted in the U.S. 
Virgin Islands. Lundberg, Righter and Ceaser's (1992) recent analysis of prehistoric site 
occurrence in the islands showed a predominantly coastal distribution on St John, St Thomas and 
Water Island, and concluded that this reflected past survey methods, Coastal Z.One Managements 
archeological requirements, and coastal development (see also Righter 1992). Their data highlight 
the minimal amount of survey that has been undertaken in the inland areas of the U.S. Virgin 
Islands. 
Most previous archeological investigation in the U.S. Virgin Islands have been undertaken 
on the larger islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. One of the first surveys was 
undertaken in 1916-17, when the Museum of the American Indian sent Theodoor de Booy to 
collect materials useful for depicting the culture of the aboriginal peoples of the region (de Booy 
1917, 1919). A second attempt to locate aboriginal sites in the islands was conducted by 
Gudmund Hatt in 1922 and 1923 (Han 1924). In 1937 the Smithsonian Institution conducted a 
survey and testing program in the Virgin Islands on the islands of Anegada. St. Croix, and St. 
Thomas (Krieger 1938) 
The first reported archeological investigations on Water Island were conducted in 1934-35 
by A. H. Julian, who excavated human skeletal remains at Tamarind Tree Bay and Landing Bay. 
In 1936 J.C. Trevor returned to these two bays and re-excavated the skeletal remains that had been 
uncovered in 1934-35. The results of these investigations were published by Buxton, Trevor and 
Julian (1938). Some of the ceramics collected by Trevor and Julian were sent to Gudmund Hatt 
(1938) for analysis, who concluded that they were pre-Columbian in origin. As a result, Buxton, 
Trevor, and Julian concluded that the deposits as a whole, including the skeletal remains, were pre-
Columbian. Their conclusion on the skeletal remains was rebutted by Stewart the following year, 
through an analysis demonstrating that the remains were Negroid or African in appearance, and 
hence likely came from graves of historic inhabitants of the island that had been dug into a 
prehistoric site area (Stewart 1939). 
During 1959-60 Frederick W. Sleight and Ripley P. Bullen conducted investigations on St. 
Thomas and St. John with funding provided by the National Park Service and the William L. 
Bryant Foundation. The principle goal of their efforts centered on the location of aboriginal sites, 
and determining their depth and stratigraphy (Bullen and Sleight 1962). They also conducted 
extensive excavations at the Krum Bay site, which they believed would soon be lost to 
development; work that was also funded by the National Parle Service. During this same field 
season Ripley P. and Adelaide K. Bullen also conducted investigations on Wat.er Island as well as 
on nearby Hassel Island and at Botany Bay on St. Thomas. The results of their efforts were 
published in 1962 by the William L. Bryant Foundation (Bullen and Sleight 1962). Bullen and 
Bullen reported that they only located prehistoric remains on the northwestern bays of Ruyter, 
Tamarind Tree, Elephant and Landing Bay. It is difficult from the surviving records to determine 
which specific areas of the island were investigated by the Bullen's, or the level of effort that took 
place. Walter Phillips, in an interview to one of the project directors and Elizabeth Righter in the 
fall of 1992, said he went with the Bullens as they examined various areas on the island. The 
effort was apparentlx directed to the beaches, consisted primarily of surface inspections, and only 
lasted a few days. 
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In 1981 the Virgin Islands Government provided additional funding that allowed the 
Territorial A!Chaeologist to update the Virgin Island Site Inventory list. Under the direction of 
then-Territorial Archaeologist Emily Lundberg. Barbara Johnston (1981, 1983) conducted field 
assessments of aicheological sites that had been previously reponed. An:heological sites on Water 
Island that wae located. ~sed and given formal statdteaitm:ial site numbers included: E1epbam 
Bay (12-V AM-3-22), Ruyter Bay (12-V AM-3-21) Tamarind Tree Bay (12-V AM-3-9), Druil Bay 
(12-VAM-3-32) and Landing Bay (12-VAM-3-10). The results of these investigations, and the 
earlitt investigations conducted on Water Island, are disawed in greater detail foe each of these 
areas in Cbapcer vn. 
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Chapter VI 
FIELD AND LABORATORY METHODS 
Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson 
Field Methods 
The methods employed during the 1992 archeological survey project were directed towards 
accomplishing the principal goal of identifying significant cultural resources on Water Island. in 
order to determine possible adverse effects should the island pass from federal ownership. Of 
primary concern during the survey were resources from the prehistoric and colonial periods. 
During and shortly after World War Il an extemive series of structures were built on Water Island 
by the military, including a massive fortifications complex, Fort Segarra, on Flamingo Point. 
Limited archival research was undertaken on the period of U.S. military presence during the 1940s 
and early 1950s, and structures dating to this period were documented when encountered during 
the survey (e.g., see Chapter VIl). The recording of these facilities, however, was not a primary 
objective of this project. 
The 1992 cultural resource investigations were conducted in accordance with Appendix B 
of 36 CFR 66 (Recovery and Archeological Data: Methods, Standards, and Reporting 
Requirements). Field investigations conducted on Water Island were first coordinated through the 
Virgin Islands Territorial State Historic Preservation Office. During the project the Territorial 
Archaeologist. Elizabeth Righter, provided information. guidance, and assistance during the field 
and laboratory research; Righter participated in the f"ieldwork on two separate occasions for a total 
of five days. providing valuable assistance in their documentation and interpretation. 
Prior to the field investigations, background archival research was· undertaken to identify 
cultural resources that would require field investigation. Documents consulted included reports on 
previous investigations, Virgin Island Site Inventory records, and historic maps and documents. 
Concurrent with the field investigations, local historian George F. Tyson, Jr. prepared a detailed 
history of the island (Chapter IV). Tyson met with the project directors while the fieldwork was 
underway and provided preliminary results of his work, information that helped guide the survey 
effort. Dr. Emily Lundberg, an expert on Virgin Island archeology, and former Territorial 
archeologist. was also contacted about her knowledge of the island's resources. From this 
research it was detennined that all of the bays and coves on Water Island as well as any low-lying 
level areas would require systematic survey and subsurface testing to determine whether prehistoric 
or historic sites were present. In addition, testing would be required to locate and assess the 
integrity and significance of sites that had been previously reported. The preliminary archival 
research. furthermore, identified two potentially significant historic plantation sites on Water 
Island, one above Landing Bay (Providence Point) and another on Carolina Point (Carolina's 
Lyst). Other possible historic sites were also identified, including a possible historic well and 
powder magazine at Ruyter Cove, an historic well at Tamarind Tree Bay, and a single isolated 
structure near Sand Bay. 
During the preliminary research process, certain areas of the island were identified that did 
not require investigation (Figure 19). Water Island is characteriud by steep, rugged terrain and a 
ridge 200 to 290 feet above sea level runs down much of its length. One of the islands outstanding 
features are the steep slopes and cliffs on several headlands and extending down the slopes of the 
central ridge (Figure 20). Past habitation or use of such terrain would be extremely unlikely. 
Other areas identified that could not or did not require surveying included a toxic waste dump on 
the south side of Flamingo Bay, and a number of areas where modem development has extensively 
altered the landsc~ .. Several of the structures assoc~ted with Fon Segarra on Flamingo Point, 
for example, were widerground bunkers. The -construcnon of such facilities ~ould have destroyed 
the context of any earlier historic or prehistoric sites in the immediate area of these facilities. Stonn 
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surge coral and shell deposits were also documented covering the bays on the east and north sides 
of the island to depths of up to several meters (Figure 20). Testing in these areas invariably failed 
to penetrate these deposits. Salt ponds were also observed in several locations whose deposits, 
deep thick mucky soils, could not be explored. Figure 19 thus identifies areas where subsurface 
investigations were precluded by surface conditions, areas considered too steep for habitation, or 
areas in which modern disturbance has eliminated the probability of intact cultural remains. 
Investigations conducted during this testing program were restricted to terrestrial survey. 
Submerged cultural resources are located just offshore from the island, such as the 1807 wreck of 
the merchantman The Henry off of Sand Bay. These resources were repeatedly brought to the 
attention of the project directors by local divers, and shipwreck sites are common features on 
historic maps of the island (e.g., see Figures 14-16). These underwater cultural resources, 
however, are not located on Department of Interior lands, and their documentation was not one of 
the objectives of the 1992 survey. 
Prior to conducting fieldwork, notices were posted at public meeting places on Warer 
Island to inform the residents of the survey. A large portion of the island has been divided into 
tracts and are leased and used as residences. Prior to conducting investigations on property that 
had been leased. permission of the tenants was requested. A number of areas could not be 
surveyed because permission was not granted, usually because the lease holder was off island. 
Specific areas examined during the project are documented in Chaprer vn, and include most 
accessible parts of the island not already developed. 
Each area investigated was surface surveyed prior to subsurface testing. If subsurface 
testing was warranted by ground conditions (i.e .• if undisturbed soil layers were present), the area 
was mapped with a Brunton compass and test holes were plotted at a minimum interval of 20 
meters. If cultural material was recovered the testing interval was reduced in order to more 
precisely determine the site boundaries. Investigations conducted on historic sites usually required 
the removal of vegetation in order to properly document the remains. Testing on historic sites did 
not follow a regular interVal testing pattern due to the presence of standing remains, but were 
placed in relation to architeetural features to maJcimize inf onnation return. · 
Subsurface testing was done with either a shovel or a trowel, with all fill screened through 
1/4-inch hardware cloth. All artifacts, ecofacts and other evidence of non-modem human activity 
found were scientifically collected and documented, and then packed and returned to the Southeast 
Archeological Center, Tallahassee, Florida for analysis. All fieldwork was documented with 
maps, notes, photographs, and drawings, and both directors maintained a daily log. In addition an 
8mm video camera was carried in the field each day, and some eight hours of film document the 
work at each site and area. 
Consistency in field data recording was enhanced through the use of standardized shovel 
test, level and related forms printed on archival quality paper. All fonns were checked at the end of 
each work day by Regina Leabo and Ken Wild to insure correctness and complereness. All 
artifacts were placed in plastic ziplock bags in the field. The following information was recorded 
on each bag using a permanent marker: project acronym. SEAC accession number, test number, 
crew member initials, date and field specimen (FS) number. An FS log was maintained during the 
field project and was updated at the end of each day by Leabo. The FS log contains the following 
information: provenience information. artifact type, date of recovery, and crew members. 
Laboratory Methods 
In order to meet Department of Agriculture require1J1ents on the importation of soils, all 
artifacts recovered during the 1992 survey project were thoroughly cleaned prior to leaving Water 
Island. The majoritY of the artifacts were cleaned by lightly hand brushing with water and then air 
dried. Upon return to the Southeast Archeological Center, any materials or shipment containers 
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that may have been contaminated by soils were heat sterilized prior to analysis. This process 
eliminates nematodes and other pest that may cause contamination to domestic plants and soils. 
To prevent extensive delays in sterilization the Department of Agriculture, under the authority of 
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the Federal Plant Pest Act of May 1957, authorized the National Park Service's Southeast 
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Archeological Center to operate a soils receiving laboratory. After completion of a Compliance 
Agreement (PPQ Form 519), which initiated the authorization. the facilities were inspected and 
approved by a Field Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer. The National Park Service's 
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laboratory (which is located in G-19 Bellamy Building on the campus of Florida State University, 
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Tallahassee, Florida), was equipped with a Lab-Line L-C oven and a smaller Thennoline Type 
1400 furnace for the soil sterilization. 
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Artifact analysis was conducted at the Southeast Archeological Center located in 
TaJJahassee, F1orida. The ceramic and glass items were subjected to a fairly detailed analysis since 
chronological dates are more easily obtained with these types of data. The artifacts were labeled in 
indelible ink with the assigned Virgin Island Site number, the year the project was conducted, and 
the field specimen number. For tracking purposes the project was assigned SEAC accession 
number 1058. The data gathered from the analysis were entered into dBase ID and Excel 
programs, and are maintained on MS-DOS and formatted Macintosh diskettes. Appendix I of this 
report, by Regina Leabo, provides a summary of the artifact analysis. 1be information provided 
includes the site number, provenience, field specimen number, and a brief description of the 
artifacts. Stratigraphic information for each shovel test excavated during the project is provided in 
Appendix II, also by Leabo. Carbon-14 dating of three shell samples from a midden found in 
Banana Bay (12-V AM-3-56) was conducted by Beta Analytic Inc., located in Coral Gables, 
Florida. One ethnobotanical sample, a post fragment from the Carolina Point great house complex 
(12-VAM-3-209) was sent to Lee Newsom of the Florida Museum of Natural History, 
Gainesville, Florida. The results of their work is presented in Chapter VIL Upon completion of 
the analysis process all of the project collections and records were turned over to the Virgin Islands 
Territorial Government's Historic Preservation Officer. 
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Introduction 
Chapter VIl 
PROJECT RESULTS 
Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson 
A total of eleven archeological sites were found dwing the 1992 fieldworlc on Water Island. 
Five of the eleven sites investigated had been located by earlier investigators, and were already 
listed on the Virgin Islands Site Inventory (12 V AM-3-9, 12-V AM-3-10, 12-V AM-3-21, 12-V AM-
3-22, and 12-V AM-3-32). Six new, previously unreponed archeological sites were also located 
during the survey (12-VAM-3-56, 12 VAM-3-208, 12VAM-3-209,12 VAM-3-210, 12 VAM-3-
211, and 12 V AM-3-212). In addition to the traditional archeological sites, the remains of a major 
World War Il era fortification compl~ Fort Segarra. are located at the south end of the island on 
Flamingo Point This underground bunker and gun emplacement complex was also briefly 
examined. The results of the investigations at each site, as well as descriptions of fieldworlc 
carried out in other parts of the island that did not reveal sites, are described in the pages that 
follow. 
Carolina Point Plantation (12-VAM-3-209) 
Carolina Point is located at the northwest end of Water Island, on a point of land 
overlooking both Tamarind Tree Bay and Ruyter's Bay (Figure 2). The flat hill top of the point is 
approximately 125-135 feet above sea level. Vegetation consists of thorn scrub and dry forest. A 
large complex of ruins from an eighteenth and nineteenth century era great house, including 
outbuildings and slave/servants quaners, was found on the point, together with a dense debris 
scatter on the slopes of the hill (Figure 21). Historic materials found in Ruyter's and Tamarind 
Tree Bays, to the north and south of the point, respectively, are associated with this plantation 
complex, and include masonry wells and, in Tamarind Tree, the remains of a slave village and 
burial area 
The 1992 Investigations 
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No previous archeological investigations of the historic site complex on top of Carolina 
Point, of what is known as the de Ruyter/Carolina Lyst Plantation, are .known prior to this project 
In 1980 George Tyson, in his report on Water Island, identified these ruins from historic maps and 
documents and reported that an Island Resource foundation survey team had located the remains of 
the plantation (Tyson 1980). A detailed history of the occupation of the plantation by Tyson is 
presented in Chapter IV, and year by year ownership records and population/land use figures are 
provided in Appendix m. The plantation is depicted on a 1719 map (Figure 7), and was 
apparently established by this time if not well before, when it was owned by Albert de Ruyter. 
Detailed information about the plantation complex is available from 1769 to 1914, including data 
on the number of occupants. Besides the great age of this plantation complex, which could date to 
the end of the seventeenth century, of particular interest is the fact that it was owned by freed 
blacks or mixed bloods (mulattos) throughout much of its history. 
Investigations at Carolina Point were conducted between September 16 through September 
21, 1992 by the full seven person survey team. Approximately two weeks prior to this, from 
September 1-4, John Ehrenhard and David Anderson of the lnteragency Archeological Services 
Division conducted a brief reconnaissance of the cultural resources on Water Island, assisted by 
Elizabeth Righter, to properly plan and organire the logistics for the projecL During this period 
they located the plantation ruins on the flat hill top of Carolina Point from directions provided by 
local residents. Due to the dense nature of the vegetation the sire and complexity of the complex 
was not fully appreciated at this time. 
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Investigations at Carolina Point began on September 16 with a surface reconnaissance to 
detennine the approximate extent of the ruins, followed by the removal of vegetation from arowid 
archit:e.ctural featmes. Vegetation around the remains was extensive and required four days of field 
work by the full project team to remove just from in and around the great house (shown in Figure 
21). The structures still retain a high degree of integrity, although some deterioration has occurred 
due to root action, and to some looting activity. Once the undergrowth had been removed, the 
structural remains were documented. Mapping was completed using a plane table and a Branton, 
and a 50 meter tape. All observed structural remains, shovel tests (N=8) and larger 1x1 meter 
excavation units (N=4), potholes. architectural information, and photographic positioning stations 
were recorded on a base map; major details of this wor:k are presented in Figure 21. The structural 
ruins consisted of intact masonry foundation walls and wall rubble. A total of five separate 
structureS were located on Carolina Point. and structural remains and debris were found to cover 
the entire hill top. These consisted of a large main structure located along the east side of the bill, a 
an oven with two buildings on either side on the western edge of the hill. and a house like structure 
located off the southwest comer of the main structure. 
The main structure or great house is oriented slightly off a north/south axis, and is 
approximately 30 meters long by 20 meters wide at its widest point (Figure 21). The materials 
used in the masonry construction of the foundation consisted of field stone set in mortar. The 
wa1ls were plastered on the interior and exterior. A large cistern with an arched cover still partially 
in place is located at the north end of the complex. and is visually the most dramatic architectural 
feature on the site (Figure 22). The western half of the great house to the south and west of the 
cistern appears to be a type of patio addition built later in the occupation of lhe_complex. This 
conclusion is indicated by the angled west wall, the presence of later period artifacts found in this 
area. and the discovery of a rough stone paving in Excavation Unit (EU) #4 opened at the north 
end of this area (Figure 23). The paving found just below the surface in EU4 is not a type used in 
the interior of a house. Similar rough stone paving was also found just below the surface in EUl, 
EU2, and EU3, opened between the great house and the outbuildings to the west. The western 
wall of this possible patio had post hole remains extending into the masoruy f01mdation (mapped in 
Figure 21). however. indicating that it had some type of superstructure. These post would have 
had to be placed in the ground and the masonry constructed around the posts; Gutter holes are also 
spaced along this wall 
In seeking an explanation for this type of post-in-ground masoruy construction Elizabeth 
Righter (1989) suggested that the first settlers had observed the types of houses used by native 
populations and incorporated some of their construction elements. Planters continued to use this 
type of construction into the eighteenth and nineteenth century because the: 
combination of wood posts reinforced with low masonry foundation walls provided an 
expedient solution to a need for inexpensive durable construction which utili7.ed a minimum 
amount of labor and a maximum amount of local readily available material. The utility of 
the wood post-in-ground construction is immediately apparent considering the prevalence 
of hurricanes and earthquakes in the region. The extension of the wood posts into the 
ground provides resistance along the flexibility. The extra strength of implanted wood 
posts is especially necessary in hills of limestone and dolomite rock which crack easily 
along fracture planes. The surrounding low masonry foundation provides a rigid base in 
which the posts remain fixed; a feature especially relevant to preventing subsidence in 
sandy soil (Righter 1989:5). 
Righter observed that low masonry post-in-ground buildings have survived over 250 years, while 
the first building constructed of only masonry after 1750 is in bad condition. 
The easten1~hili of the great house building is a rectangle with dividing rooms. The 
southeastern wall section contains both stone and brick, and appears to have been reconstructed 
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~ Eastern side of cistern, showing particlly collapsed arch. 
The remains of a plastered wall are in foreground. 
Agan: 22. 0stern. Views to South md SoudrM:sl, Carolina Point Great House. 
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1992 Wa= Island An:hco1ogical Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
and reinforced several times with footers and wall additions to prevent it from collapsing down the 
eastern side of the hill {Figure 24). These additions also suggest this half of the building predates 
the western half of the building (Fred Gjessing: personal communication 1992). No unambiguous 
post holes were observed in the wall lines making up the eastern half of the great house, indicating 
somewhat different construction techniques. At a mid section along the easternmost wall, 
however, a section of the wall, constructed of red brick, was found to extend appreciably above 
the wall line (Figure 24, top). This raises the possibility that walls may have once been present 
that were constructed of red brick masomy that has since been scavenged. although minimal brick 
debris is evident in this pan of the site. Alternatively, this elevated construction may be the 
remains of a chimney. 
At the south end of the great house main structure the presumably more recent western half 
extends further to the south. In the recessed area to the east, rubbJe remains of possible steps were 
observed (see Figure 21). The cistern noted previously is located within the main structure at the 
northern end. It is constructed of yellow brick with an arched cover still partially intact (Figure 
22). It is approximately five meters long by 2.S meters wide and 2.7 meters deep. The eastern 
wall of the main structure extends for about four meters past the north end of the enclosed portion 
of the structure and then turns west This stone rubble wall runs past the outbuildings to the west 
of the main structure. suggesting the north end of the Carolina Point complex was enclosed within 
a type of fence. Piles of rock rubble and dirt were observed north of this probable fence'wall line, 
indicating some kind of disturbance, but no other cultural material was observed in this area 
Surface reconnaissance conducted around the standing ruins on Carolina Point located 
comparatively few artifacts (many more were located on the side slopes), probably a result of 
vandalism as several large looters holes were found. Three large potholes were dug within the 
eastern half of the main structure, and are illustrated in Figure 21. Usually an undisturbed historic 
site of this nature has great quantities of artifactual material such as glass, ceramics, and nails on 
the surface. Only five ceramic fragments were found on the surface within the walls of the great 
house. These included of one cream.ware fragment (1762-1820), one whiteware sherd (1820-
1900), one English porcelain blue-transfer printed fragment (1760-1900), and an unglazed 
earthenware fragment (Hume 1969; South 1977, 1978; Miller 1992). During the field program 
two residents of Water Island showed the project directors a collection that they had gathered from 
the site using a metal detector (Figure 25). They said the large potholes on the site had been there 
for as long as they could remember (>10 years), and that their own activities were restricted to 
digging small holes to ascenain the readings from their metal detector. One artifact of particular 
interest in their collection is a silver medallion engraved with an apparent Maltese-like cross found 
just outside the southeast end of the great house (Figure 25:m). This artifact probably belonged to 
one of the owners, and may denote some kind of club/association membership. 
Six shovel tests (STl, ST3, ST4, ST5, ST6,and ST8) and EU4 were opened within the 
walls of the great house. Shovel tests placed in the eastern half of the building produced historic 
artifacts that date from the early colonial period into the first half of the nineteenth century (Figure 
26). A fragment of Nottingham stoneware was recovered from ST4 which dates from 1683-1810. 
From ST6 a fragment of white salt-glazed stoneware ( 1720-1805) was recovered. The materials 
found in these shovel tests support the inference that the western half of the building was a later \ 
addition. Shovel tests #3 and #5 and EU4 all contained artifacts dating primarily to the nineteenth 
century. Diagnostic materials recovered from the eastern half of the building from shovel tests #l, 
#4, and #6 included creamware (1762-1820); pearlware of various types dating between 1780-
1830; and Albany slip stoneware (1805-1900). Eight pipe fragments were also recovered with 
bore diameters dating from 1710 to 1800, although this collection is not large enough to allow for 
accurate dating (Harrington 1978; Binford 1978). Fourteen rose head type nails were recovered 
from ST6 dating from 1790-1820 (Nelson 1968, Hume 1969). Other materials from these tests 
include a gun flint, brick fragments, and an iron kettle handle. One fragment of slave related 
pottery which has been termed African-Caribbean ware was recovered from ST4. Shovel test #8, 
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located a1 a mid pojnt belween the probable old section and addition, produced mat.erWs dating 
from the eighteenth CCDtUry through the nineteenth century. 
Three excavation units. as noted previously. were c:onducted between the gn:at house and 
the oudJtNdinp located to the west. These tests UIMXM:l'Cd rough stone paving that suggest a court 
yard or roadfwaJk (Figure 23). All of the datable marcrial iecovered from these units was bisUlric 
pottery (Figure 26). The majority of the diagnoslic materials m:o~ date to the last quarter of 
the eighteenth century into the second q~ 
of the nineteenth century. Five wbiteware sherds 
were recovered that suggest occupation through the nineteenth century. Some of the ceramic ~ 
recovered iDcluded crcamware (1762-1820); one sberd of blue transfer-printed pearlware willow 
pattern (1795-1830) md one sbcrd with continental pauem (1807-1830); md four sherds of brown 
transfer-print pearlware (1807-1830) (Miller 1992). Twenty-two sherds of el Mono course 
earthenware were also recovered. a type dared to the seventeenth century. Recent investigations 
near the Fon of el Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the Ballaja project, however. have 
uncovered quantities of this ceramic type in contexts da!ing from the late eighteenth century 
through the thUd quartet of the ninetemth century. One four hole shell buuon was also found in 
the fill of EU2 (Figme 26:s). 
The two outbuildings located along the ~ 
slope to the north and south of the bake 
oven aie construc1e4. of brick with some field stone set.in monar and ~ 
plastered on the interior 
and exterior (Figure 27). The walls arc aboUt 43 centimctcrs thick. The northernmost building 
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measures approximately 11 meters long by 4.5 meters wide. The walls of this structure have 
largely collapsed, although the southeast comer still stands 1.5 meters above the ground surface. 
Masonry debris around the building contained sections of arches constructed of brick and coral. 
During historic architect Fred Gjessing's visit he stated that this structure could have been either the 
stable or servant quarters (Fred Gjessing: personal communication 1992). 
Gjessing suggested that the building located to the south of the oven was the kitchen. The 
dimensions of this structure could not be determined due to the collapse of the west and south 
walls. Gjessing also believed that the pinkish type of brick in the masonry of the north half of this 
structure may have bee.n brought from Europe in the early stages of colonization. The north half of 
the structure still stands 1.7 meters above the exterior ground surface (Figure 27). Along the top 
of this section of the wall a mortar bed with brick impressions was present, indicating the wall may 
have been higher. The south half of this possible kitchen building, which was much lower, 
appears to be a later addition as a comer line of the original building was evident and a red brick 
was more prevalent in the construction. Neither of these structures had post molds impressions 
left within the masonry walls, suggesting these buildings did not have a superstructure made of 
wood. 
The bake oven located between these structures was constructed of field stone and yellow 
brick. The width of the oven measures two meters, the length could not be determined due to the 
collapse of the west wall. The oven still retains portions of the interior arch which is made of 
yellow brick (Figure 28). 
Surface reconnaissance conducted directly down slope from the outbuildings on the 
western side of the great house complex located a number of diagnostic ceramic fragments (Figures 
29, 30). Most of these artifacts date from the fourth quarter of the eighteenth century into the 
second quarter of the nineteenth century. A few whiteware sherds suggest continued occupation of 
the plantation through the nineteenth century. This temporal range is almost identical to materials 
found in EUs 1. 2, and 3. Materials recovered included a fragment of Canton porcelain (1810-
1835), seven fragments of creamware (1762-1820), one fragment of diptware creamware (1790-
1820), nine fragments of plain pearlware (1779-1820), three blue transfer-printed pearlware sherds 
with the rose patte~ (1787-1830), six fragments of blue transfer-printed pearlwares with the 
willow pattern (1795-1830), one hand painted fragment of pearlware (1775-1820), 18 fragments 
ofpearlware with unknown pattern design (1795-1840), two fragments of brown transfer-printed 
pearlware (1795-1840), four plain whiteware sherds (1820-1900+), four blue transfer-printed 
whiteware (1830-1865) two blue and one green shell-edge whiteware sherds with even scalloped 
and impressed design (1802-1832) and one black transfer-printed whiteware (1825-1875) (Miller 
1992) Hume 1969; South 1977). Also found were fragments of El Morro coarse lead gla7.ed 
earthenware, green glued bacin earthenware, stoneware, redware, and terra cotta earthenware 
(Figure 30). 
A small building 6.0 meters wide by 8.5 meters long was located off the southwest end of 
the great house that may have been a storeroom or an overseer or servant's quarters (Figure 31). 
The stone rubble remains of a wall or fence runs off the southwest comer of the great house 
towards the northeast comer of this outbuilding. This wall ends short of the outbuilding, 
however, suggesting there was a gate in this area. The walls of the outbuilding are approximately 
43 to 44 centimeters thick and constructed of field stone and yellow brick. In the southeast comer, 
the wall appears to be intact to the top of its original construction (Figure 32). In this section, the 
wall extends 1.05 meters above the outside ground swface. Along the interior base of the east wall 
runs a footer or possibly a bench used for some special purpose, possibly a flooring support. All 
the standing walls had post molds left from the deteriorated support posts that were set in the walls 
(Figure 32). 
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View of outbuilding from the southwest corner of lhe Great House complex. 
(1-r) Fred Gjessing, Elizabeth Righter. and Ken Wild. 
Figure 31. Soutbwest Carner or Great Home Main Ccmpb. and OudJailding 10 SOUlb. 
Caronna Point Gtat Houle. 1992 WSIJ:r Island An:beological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
In the southeast comer of the outbuilding a portion of the wooden post that was set into the 
masonry was still in place. A sample of the wood was recovered and sent to ethnobotanist Lee 
Newsom at the Florida Museum of Natural History for analysis. She determined that the wood 
used to support the superstructure of the building was Pictetia aculeata of the Legume family 
Fadaceala, commonly called Fustic. The material resembles lignum vitae (ironwood) and has a 
specific gravity of 0.8, which is fairly dense. This wood is used for fence posts in Puerto Rico in 
areas where most larger trees have been cut down. Historically, it has also been harvested for use 
as a dye; the oily substance in the wood that is used as dye is also a preservative. Inside of the 
structure, on the surface, was found a bottle neck fragment that was probably manufactured 
between 1750-1780 (Figure 26:gg) (Jones and Smith 1985; Jones 1986). Shovel test #7 was 
conducted within the interior of this building. This test produced only a pipe stem fragment with a 
bore diameter of 5164. 
On P. L Oxholm's map of Water Island, dated 1779, a slave village with nine struclllreS is 
depicted on the hillside to the south of the great house overlooking Tamarind Tree Bay (Figure 9). 
Surface reconnaissance was conducted in this area. which was in very dense underbrush, in an 
attempt to locate the slave village. A scatter of artifacts was found along the slope, although no 
indication of structural remains were observed. Materials collected in this area included two bottle 
neck fragments similar to styles found in contexts dating between 1766-1788 (Figure 33:e, f) 
(Jones and Smith 1985; Jones 1986). Another bottle neck fragment was discovered that has been 
found in contexts dating to as early as 1737 (Figure 33:d), (Jones 1986). An almost complete 
wine bottle of dating from ca. 1850 to 1870 was also collected (Figure 33:g) (Switzer 1974). 
Investigations conducted during the 1992 survey program as well as the previous excavations 
conducted at Tamarind Tree Bay in the 1930s suggest that the village may have been located near 
this bay. 
Surface reconnaissance was also conducted along the base of Carolina Point, and on all of 
the surrounding slopes . At some distance from the possible slave village area, approximately 50 
meters southeast of the southeast comer of the great house along the hillside, a complete case bottle 
was found (Figure 34). This type bottle usually contained gin, and the shape dates to the second 
quarter of the nineteenth century. Its preservation is due largely to the fact that it was found in very 
dense undergrowth. Examination of the din road which runs along the base of the west side of 
Carolina Point towards a house recently built on land overlooking both Tamarind Tree Bay to the 
north and Elephant Bay to the south (lease lot #100 on island property maps) located what 
appeared to be plaster flooring along the west side of the road; this plaster was observed 
approximately 50 meters north of the modem house. It is possible that the plaster is historic, 
however, it is also likely that this is construction debris from the construction of the new house on 
lot #100. A number of historic sherds were observed in the road from were the plaster was found 
north towards Carolina Point These pottery fragments included nine plain pearlware sherds, two 
transfer-printed pearlware sherds, and one white salt-glazed sherd. Construction of the road has 
probably displaced these artifacts southward from the Carolina Lyst Plantation area, most likely 
from the associated slave village that appears to be located, on Oxholm 's 1779 map, in the area of 
this road where it runs immediately below Carolina Point 
Conclusions and Recommendations 
A large, early historic plantation complex with the standing remains of five historic 
structures was found on Carolina Point and is considered eligible for inclusion on the National 
Register of Historic Places. Historic research indicates this plantation, together with an associated 
slave village and two historic wells, was run by both white and freed black owners over a period 
of at least 150 years, from the early eighteenth through the mid-nineteenth century. These 
buildings have been tentatively identified as: (1) the great house; (2) servant quarters or a 
warehouse; (3) either a stable or servant quarters; (4) the kitchen; and (5) a bake oven. Historic 
occupation on Caroliila.Point can be traced back to van Keulen's 1719 map of St Thomas; detailed 
year-by-year historical records of ownership and occupation date from 17 69. 
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The plantation remains on Carolina Point, together with associated remains on adjacent 
portions of Ruyter's Bay and Tamarind Tree Bay (see below) should be protected and preserved. 
It must be emphasized that the remains of this plantation complex, although spread over three areas 
(Carolina Point, Ruyter's Bay, and Tamarind Tree Bay), actually comprise one large site complex; 
the 1992 fieldwork in each area is presented separately because they were previously reported as 
separate sites. The Carolina Point Plantation Complex is significant for several reasons: (1) the 
plantation was occupied by individuals of both European and African descent who have played a 
significant role in the history of the Virgin Islands; (2) investigations at Carolina Point found 
evidence in the structures and archeological remains to indicate that this site could provide detailed 
information on the evolution of a plantation from the very beginning of colonization through the 
colonial period; (3) the structural remains have a high degree of integrity and are the only remains 
of this type on Water Island. The site could also be preserved as a research park with an ongoing 
program of archeological investigations. 
If preservation of the Carolina Point Plantation complex is not possible, a comprehensive 
archeological data recovery and analysis should be undertaken, including (1) the complete 
excavation of the great house area and the associated outbuildings, (2) sampling through block 
excavation of at least two of the associated slave village structures on Carolina Point and at 
Tamarind Tree Bay (see below); and (3) the complete excavation of the early historic wells located 
at Ruyter's Bay and Tamarind Tree Bay (see below). 
Ruyter's Bay (12-VAM-3-21) 
Ruyter's Bay is located at the north end of Water Island, below and to the north of Carolina 
Point (Figures 2, 35, 36). The cove is approximately 128 meters long and extends 130 meters 
back from the water line. An historic masonry well apparently associated with the plantation 
complex on Carolina Point was found in the cove in 1992. A modem dock and boat house 
complex is located on the beach, and the cove behind the beach has been leveled in the recent past. 
The vegetation away from the cleared and built up beach area is secondary growth consisting 
primarily of the exotic wild tamarind. 
Previous Investigations 
The first recorded archeological visit to Ruyter's Bay was by Ripley P. and Adelaide K. 
Bullen in 1960 during a reconnaissance survey of Water Island. A prehistoric sherd, which they 
identified as Botany Plain, and a hammerstone were found in the cove area, although the level of 
field effort is unknown. No evidence for a midden deposit was found, although Ripley Bullen 
noted that such evidence may have disappeared because the "bay was used as a plantation during 
Danish time ... " (Bullen and Sleight 1962:34). From these findings the area was assigned state site 
number 12 VAM-3-21. 
In 1981 Barbara Johnston conducted a brief surface reconnaissance of the beach and cove 
area. She describe the vegetation at this time as predominantly coastal thorn and cactus scrub and 
the bay entrance as rocky. The cove area was described as heavily disturbed. The boat house, 
dock, and parking lots observed in 1992 were in place and a garbage dump was observed just to 
the west of the boat house. The investigation found no evidence of prehistoric occupation. Since 
no subsurface testing was conducted they recommended further investigation in order to confirm 
the existence of a prehistoric site in the area (Johnston 1981, 1983). 
The 1992 Investigations 
Field investigations at Ruyter's Bay were conducted September 22 and 23, 1992. The 
investigations consisted of a surface reconnaissance followed by subsurface testing. 
Approximately two weeks prior to this, from September 1-4, John Ehrenhard and David Anderson 
of the Interagency J\rcheological Services Division conducted a brief reconnaissance of the cultural 
resources on Water Island, assisted by Elizabeth Righter, to properly plan and organize the 
logistics for the project During this period they located an historic well south of the boat house 
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Oming the surface reconnaissance over the cove area this well was relocated (Figwc 37). 1hc 
nmh side of the masomy ring surrounding this well had been brokm away. and a large portion of 
it was found some ten meters IO the west. While the 1992 fieldwor.k was underway in Ruyte(s 
Bay a twenty year icsident of the island. Mr. David Parsa!. visited the aiea and talked with the 
plOjeci dftctors. He stated that the ccnie area had been bulld02Jed at least four times and that cars 
bad been buried in the aiea. He saw a bolldar.ec demolish two historic wells that be betieYed wae 
located between the boat house and the surviving hisloric wr:ll. The damage IO this wdl may have 
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occurred at this time. The cove area may have also been effected by the cODIUUClion of tbe U.S. 
Anny's two underground bunkers or igloos localed in the easaem side of CaroJina Point. above the 
eowe. These bunkers Were associated widl Fort Segana and the U.S. Army's occupation of the 
island; the nottbemmost bunker now acnes as a SIOnD shelter and racqueaball court. 
The 1992 resting demonstrated tbe cove 10 bodl the east and west of tbe boat house as well 
as op IO fifty metm soudl of it had been disturbed. A 10Cal of aeventcen shO¥d 1est.s wac opened 
(Figure 36). Shovel teSt ts 3. S, 10, 12. 13, IS. and 16 contained modem debris. and S't #16 
cmfinlled the presence of a large garbage dmnp on the west side of the boat house. Boda ST~ 
and ST #16 oontainM large amounts of papei-, modem glass. rubber and plastic IO the depth of at 
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An intmesdng clay leW!J. was localed betweeo .SO and 60 cmbs in the disturbed area behind 
the modem bollhoase in ST #s S. 10. 12. and 13. Below the distmbed levels in ST #S 8Dd 4UO a 
PY}IOYR 6\1) mixed sand and clay SlralUJD appears at 35 cmbs which at about S6 to 58 cmbs 
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olive green (5Y 3\2). This clay continued to the depth the shovel tests were excavated, which 
ranged from 60 to 73 cmbs, at which point water was encountered. 
Questionable evidence for prehistoric occupation of the cove was recovered from the 
surface of a bulldozer's spoil pile and in ST #7, both of which were located on the east side of the 
paved road leading to the modem dock (Figure 36). In the spoil pile two possible Strombus gigas 
shell tools known as picks were recovered along with a piece of historic glass and a fragment of 
brown tranSfer printed whiteware (Figure 38). In ST #7 a rim sherd was recovered that has the 
characteristics of prehistoric pottery. although historic brick fragments were also recovered from 
the test The sherd is even fired and appears to be slipped with few inclusions on the surface, 
unlike other fragments of low fired earthenware pottery recovered in historic context The test also 
produced two strombus shell fragments and a Cittarium pica shell, which are food sources used by 
both historic and prehistoric populations. An historic stoneware sherd with interior Albany slip 
(ca. 1805-1900) and a cut nail were found in the same general location. Shovel test #s 6 and 8 
were located along the beach to the east of the paved road in patches of lillys thought to represent 
historic graves, approximately IO to 15 meters from the edge of the bay. No evidence for burials 
was found, although historic bottle glass was found in both tests, and ST #6 also contained a 
portion of a wrought iron spike. 
The historic well at Ruyter's Bay is made of stone and mortar, and is plastered on the 
outside and the top 50 centimeters on the inside (Figure 37). The well stands 54 centimeters above 
the ground; the interior of the well has been filled to 2.5 meters from the top of the well wall. The 
interior diameter of the well is 113 centimeters and the wall is 44 centimeters thick. The first two 
shovel tests opened in the cove area were placed on the east and west sides of the well in an attempt 
to date the structure. Shovel test #1, located along the west side of the well, was excavated to 57 
cmbs. The test produced six body fragments of historic dark green bottle glass. Unfortunately, 
body fragments like this provide very little information on temporal range as glass of this type was 
used throughout the historic period. Diagnostic artifacts recovered from ST #2 included a lip and 
neck fragment of a aqua green bottle that dates to 1821 to 1852 (Jones 1986) and a fragment of 
blue transfer-printed pearlware which has a temporal range of 1787 to 1830 (South 1977, 1978). 
Also recovered from ST #2 were five fragments of African-Caribbean ware, 14 body fragments of 
bottle glass, seven unidentifiable metal fragments and one deteriorated nail fragment Shovel test 
#s 4, 17 and 14, which were opened within approximately 20 meters of the well, also produced 
historic materials but the artifacts recovered have a wide temporal range. From ST #14 an English 
flint gun spall (Figure 38:j) and a fragment of dark green bottle glass were recovered. Evidence for 
a structure of some kind located to the south of the well was found in ST #4, where 11 deteriorated 
nail and spike fragments and a brass tack were found (Figure 38:m, n). The test also produced a 
rim fragment of a very large terracotta bowl (Figure 38:p). No cultural material was recovered 
from shovel test #9. 
Conclusions and Recommendations 
An early historic masonry well was found at Ruyter's Bay below the Carolina Point 
Plantation complex that is considered eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic 
Places. Although a prehistoric component had been previously reported in this bay, the 1992 
survey found that historic disturbance had destroyed this componenL This bay was probably the 
location of the fresh water source that gave the island its name and brought Europeans to Water 
Island even prior to the settlement of SL Thomas. A clay layer found in 1992 below modem 
disturbance may be the remains of a fresh water pond depicted on the historic maps and mentioned 
in historic documents. The historic well, probably constructed in the late eighteenth century as a 
means of tapping this fresh water, was found about 75 meters back from the water's edge. The 
well is apparently associated with the Carolina Point Plantation and may have also been associated 
with a powder magazine depicted on an 1873 U.S. Navy harbor map of St Thomas (Figure 14). 
The fact that this magazine is not shown on the nearly identical British Admiralty map of 1851 
(c.f., Figures 12, 14) suggests it was built some time after 1851 and before 1873. This powder 
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magazine occupied approximately the same location as a present day boat house. and traces of it 
may have been removed during construction. No evidence for this powder magazine was found 
The majority of the diagnostic materials recovered from the 1992 testing in Ruyter Bay date from 
the later quarter of the eighteenth century through the nineteenth century. The amount of 
disturbance in the area appears to have eliminated evidence of earlier colonial occupation of the 
cove. 
The historic masonry well in Ruyter's Bay should be protected and preserved. If 
preservation is not possible. a comprehensive a.rcheological data recovery should be undertaken. 
including the complete excavation of the historic well to determine the well's age, contents, and 
construction history. Additionally, systematic shovel testing at three-meter intervals over an area 
20 meters in radius around it should be conducted. to identify other possible historic remains 
associated with iL A study on the clay deposits located in the well area should also be undertaken 
to define the nature of the water source, which probably gave the island its name. Because of its 
close association with Carolina Point Plantation, the well in Ruyter's Bay, although listed as a 
separate site, should be considered part of the Carolina Point Plantation complex when preparing 
National Register of Historic Places nominations. The remainder of the Ruyter's Bay area has 
been heavily disturbed in the recent past and requires no further investigation. 
Tamarind Tree Bay (1.2-V AM-3-9) 
Tamarind Tree Bay is located along the northwest coast of Water Island just to the south 
and below Carolina Point and to the north of Elephant Bay (Figures 2. 39, 40). The cove is 
approximately 125 meters long and extends 60 meters back from the water line. The bay is 
characterized by a shallow beach some five meters wide behind which lie a tree line and storm 
surge dunes. The vegetation in most areas is dense secondary growth consisting primarily of thorn 
scrub and some dry forest. Two open. unvegetated areas are located in the south-central pan of the 
bay that appear to be dried salt ponds possibly poisoned by toxic chemical dumping of some kind. 
Previous Inyestil::ations 
In 1934-35 Alvarez H. Julian excavated a number of hwnan burials at Tamarind Tree Bay, 
in the first reported archeological investigations undertaken on Water island. The nwnber of grave 
sites actually excavated in this area during this first season is unknown. as the published reports 
only indicate that a total of 21 burials were found at both Tamarind Tree Bay and Landing Bay 
(Buxton et al. 1938:3). The skeletal remains were reinterred but associated pottery. shell, and 
stone tools were recovered. J. C. Trevor returned to these two bays in February of 1936 and re-
excavated the skeletal remains in order to study them in greater detail, although he was able to find 
the remains of only eight individuals, three of which came from Tamarind Tree Bay (Buxton et al_ 
1938:3). In the process, Trevor reported that he excavated and sifted several tons of sand. Some 
of the ceramics recovered by Trevor. and Julian were sent to Gudmund Hatt for analysis; his 
conclusions on the ceramics followed Buxton. Trevor and Julien's article in the Journal Man (Han 
1938). Hatt determined that the ceramics recovered were pre-Columbian and, as a result. Buxton, 
Trevor, and Julian concluded that the deposits as a whole, including the skeletal remains, were pre-
Columbian. Their conclusion on the skeletal remains was rebutted by Stewart in 1939, who 
demonstrated that they were Negroid or African in appearance. and hence likely came from graves 
of historic inhabitants of the island that had been dug into a prehistoric site area (Stewart 1939). 
(Stewart 1939). 
In 1959-60 Ripley P. Bullen and Adelaide K. Bullen conducted investigations at Tamarind 
Tree Bay. They found Trevor's spoil piles at the "northeastern or landward side of Tamarind Tree 
Bay" and a few ceramic sherds they described as Botany Plain (Bullen and Sleight 1962:34). 
Bullen concluded, based on the ceramics that Gudman Hatt (1938) had analyzed and illustrated. 
that the sites at Tamarind Tree Bay and Landing Bay dated to the Magens IlC period, from 
approximately AD. 1200-1500. 
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In September of 1980 Emily Lundberg and Bert Bryson, during an informal 
reconnaissance survey, recovered four water worn sherds on the surface of the coastal dune at 
Tamarind Tree Bay. An historic well was also located along the northern edge of the cove, 
together with several rock piles and borrow pits which were interpreted as remains of Trevor's 
spoil piles. In December of the same year Barbara Johnston along with Lundberg and Bryson 
returned to the bay. They recovered 12 prehistoric sherds and two historic sherds to the south and 
east of the coastal dune, with most of the material found in or near crab boles. No subsurface 
testing was conducted during these investigations (Johnston 1981, 1983). 
The 1992 Investii:ations 
Tamarind Bay was examined over a two day period during the 1992 testing program, 
during which time the cove area was thoroughly examined, the historic well was relocated, and 17 
shovel tests were opened. In 1980 Lundberg and Bryson had apparently observed a salt pond 
within the valley of the bay. During the 1992 testing program open and level unvegetated to 
sparsely vegetated areas were located near the south central part of the bay, suggesting that this 
pond was very shallow, and that what was observed in 1980 may have been the result of recent 
rain fall. The open area supported no vegetation, and only low grass was observed around the 
margin. Shovel tests #1, #2, and #5 were opened in and around the pond area and yielded a few 
items of modem manufacture. During the excavation of ST #3 a strong chemical odor similar to 
acetone was noted by the excavators, suggesting chemical dumping in this area, and the test was 
. abandoned at 30 cm. Although no chemical weapons testing is reported to have taken place in this 
area (see Figure 17), this possibility cannot be discounted. 
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In ST's #5, 7, and 8, large amounts of 1940's period trash were found to depths of 50 
centimeters or more below the surface. Artifacts of this period included Coca-Cola and beer bottle 
fragments and ironstone pottery. The base of one semivitreous ironstone plate sberd, recovered 
from ST #7, was stamped U.S. Q.(uarter) M.(aster) C.(orp) and was dated September 16, 1940, 
providing a degree of chronological control (i.e., aterminus post quem) unusual in archeological 
inquiry (Figure4l:v). In ST #7 one historic creamware sherd was found mixed with the modem 
debris. In ST #8 a creamware and pearlware sherd were found mixed with the 1940s deposit. 
Shovel test #6, located about eight meters from the well, also produced some modern materials 
along with earlier historic artifacts. Diagnostic historic material from this test included two 
fragments of creamware (1779-1820) and one blue transfer-printed whiteware sherd (1820-· 
1900+). Shovel tests •9 and 10, opened in the very back of the cove, found no evidence for 
modern disturbance, indicating that the area of 1940s activity ends just short of the back of the 
cove. In shovel test #9 a sherd of Jacldield ware was recovered that dates between 1740-1780. 
Other datable materials from this test included one sberd of creamware, two sherds of plain 
pearlware, a shed of a ginger beer bottle (ca. 1860s) and a kaolin pipe bowl fragment. Shovel test 
#10 produced no cultural material. Examples of the kinds of artifacts found during the 1992 
testing program are illustrated in Figure 41. 
The historic well reported by Lundberg and Bryson was located (after a search 
encompassing several hours) in extremely dense underbrush in the middle of the cove, 
approximately 40 meters from the waters edge, and some distance from where it bad been mapped 
on the original site form. The well is made of stone and mortar, but unlike the well in Ruyter's 
Bay, it did not appear to be plastered (Figure 39). The well stands a few centimeters above the 
ground and was filled almost to the top with modem trash. The interior diameter of the well is 1.8 
to 1.6 meters and the wall is from 65 to 70 centimeters thick. Two shovel tests were opened next 
to the historic well in an attempt to date the suucture. Shovel test# 16, located one meter from the 
west side of the well, produced one creamware sberd (1762-1820), a lead glazed course 
earthenware fragment and a pipe stem with a bore diameter of 5164. Shovel test # 17, located next 
to the well on the ~t side, produced one creamware sherd (1779-1820) and one shell-edged 
pearlware sherd manufactured between 1809-1831. The presence of these artifacts suggests the 
well may date to the eighteenth century. 
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Shovel test #11 was conducted in one of Julien or Trevor's spoil piles about 20 meters to 
the northwest of the well. The test was excavated to a depth of 130 cmbs, with artifacts found 
throughout the loose soil. A total of 16 historic ceramic sherds and some historic glass were 
recovered in the test, suggesting this area was at or near the center of historic activity in the cove. 
A sherd of metropolitan slipware (1630-1660) was the earliest datable artifact recovered; a plain 
white sherd of delft was also recovered (1640-1802). A sherd of whiteware which dates between 
1820 to 1900+ was the most recent artifact found in this location. The recovery of one prehistoric 
sherd during the testing in the spoil pile area confirms the earlier observation that a prehistoric site 
had once been present and was impacted by subsequent historic use of the area, including burial 
activity. The fact that only one prehistoric sherd was found in the spoil pile area, mixed in with a 
fair number of historic artifacts, suggests that the 1934-35 investigations were only after 
prehistoric remains. The large numbers of historic artifacts present also suggests that the 
eighteenth and nineteenth century slave village. ·or a dump from this village, was likely present in 
this area. H this village was present in the cove, then the burials found in 1934-35 were probably 
placed in close proximity to the houses. 
Surface reconnaissance and testing at the north end of the bay also located another historic 
area dating from the early period of colonization into the nineteenth century that, in this case, has 
been left largely undisturbed. The surface inspection recovered historic ceramics that included 
cream.ware (1762-1820), English brown salt-glazed stoneware (1671-1775), ginger beer 
stoneware (1812-1860), el Morro ware, and porcelain (see Figure 41). Shovel tests #s 13, 14. 
and 15 opened in this area found historic materials to a maximum depth of 41 cmbs. Diagnostic 
historic materials found in these three tests included sherds of creamware, one sherd of delft blue 
on white (1620-1720) (Figure 41:0), one sherd of plain delft (1640-1802), sherds of metropolitan 
slipware (1630-1660) (Figure 41:f-h), sherds of ginger beer stoneware (Figure 41:a). and sherds 
of plain and blue shell-edge pearlware (180'J-1830) (Figure 41:u). 
Conclusions and Re.commendations 
An historic well and traces of a slave village were found at Tamarind Tree Bay that are 
considered to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. P. L. Oxholm's 
1TI9 map of Water Island depicts the slave village associated with Carolina Lyst Plantation 
extending down hill from Carolina Point into Tamarind Tree Bay (Figure 9). Human skeletal 
remains were excavated in this bay in 1934 and 1935 and were detennined to be African in origin 
and, therefore, probably the remains of slaves from the village. It is likely that human graves are 
still present in the cove area, although no human bone was found in 1992. Material recovered 
from the cove area indicate that historic occupation began early in the period of colonization, in the 
late 1600s, and continued throughout the colonial period. A prehistoric site also appears to have 
been present in the area of the historic village and burials. but has been severely damaged by the 
later activities. Prehistoric pottery was recovered during a previous survey of the bay conducted in 
1980. and one prehistoric sherd was found in 1992. 
An early historic masonry well was found in the north-central portion of Tamarind Tree 
Bay. As with Ruyter's Bay, Oxholm depicts a pond in this area. which may have also been a 
source of fresh water. This well was probably a historic means of tapping this water source, 
which may have been continuously exploited from the prehistoric through the colonial period. 
Furthermore. historic archeological remains from the slave village were found intact in two 
locations in the bay. at the very back of the cove and at the north end of the cove. At the north end 
of the cove, some of the materials recovered dare to the early period of Danish coloni?.ation. These 
remains are probably all that is left of the slave village that extended into this area. Because of its 
close association with Carolina Point Plantation. the well and slave village areas in Tamarind Tree 
Bay, although listed as a separate site. should be considered part of the Carolina Point Plantation 
complex when prep,!lrlng National Register of Historic Places nominations. The remainder of the 
Tamarind Tree Bay area has been heavily disturbed in the recent past and requires no further 
investigation. 
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The historic masonry well and the areas where the slave village are located in Tamarind 
Tree Bay should be protected and preserved. If preservation is not possible, a comprehensive 
aicheological data recovery should be undertaken, including the complete excavation of the historic 
V'lell to detennine the well's age, contents, and construction history. Additionally, systematic 
sh.ovel testing at three-meter intervals over an area 20 meters in radius a.round the well should be 
conducted to identify other possible historic remains associated with iL Limited testing followed 
by the excavation of two ten-by-ten-meter blocks should be undertaken in each of the two areas of 
tile slave village, with the goal of documenting at least one structure in each area. 
Elephant Bay (12-V AM-3-22 and 12-V AM-2-23) 
Elephant Bay is located along the northwest coast of Water Island just south of Tamarind 
Tree Bay and north of Landing Bay (Figures 2, 42). The cove is approximately 270 meters long 
and extends 35 meters back from the water line. The bay is characterized by a shallow beach some 
five meters wide behind which lies a tree line and a sand or surge storm dune that stretches the 
length of the bay. The vegetation in the cove consists of tom scrub, cactus scrub and dry foresL 
A salt pond/mangrove swamp is located at the southwest end of the bay about 20 meters back from 
the water line. 
Previous Investii:ations 
The first investigation of Elephant Bay was undenaken by Ripley P. Bullen and Adelaide 
K. Bullen during their reconnaissance survey on Water Island in 1959-1960. The Bullen's found 
two presumably prehistoric pottery sherds they identified as Botany Plain. One sherd was 
collected at the north end of the bay on high ground. The other sherd was found at the south end 
of the bay in a sandy low area near recent disturbance (Bullen and Sleight 1962). Since the 
Bullen's recovered material came from two separate parts of the bay, two site numbers were 
amgned, 12 V AM-3-22 and 12 V AM-3-23. 
In 1979 Emily Lundberg and Bert Bryson conducted a surface survey of the cove and some 
limited subsurface testing. Prehistoric pottery was found on the surface of the coastal dune just 
southwest of the center of the bay. A shovel test opened in this area produced artifacts and fauna! 
remains to a depth of 47 centimeters. A 1 x 1 meter excavation unit was then excavated in the same 
area in ten centimeter le\rels. Prehistoric remains, including pottery and shea were located below 
the third level (20-30 centimeters) and ended at 50 centimeters, where sterile soil was reached. 
In December of 1980, Barbara Johnston. Emily Lundberg, and Bert Bryson returned to 
Elephant Bay to define the site boundaries. The cove was surface surveyed but no subsurface 
testing was conducted. Prehistoric pottery was recovered from around crab holes near the 
excavation unit opened in 1979. Historic artifacts were also collected from this area including pipe 
stems, ceramics, and glass fragments. Since the prehistoric material was centrally located the 
investigators decided that only one site number rather than two would be appropriate. Therefore, 
the number 12 V AM-3-23 was dropped and the site was designated 12 V AM-3-22. The 
prehistoric pottery recovered was classified as late Saladoid and possibly Elenoid. Johnston 
concluded that more work was required in the area to detennine the integrity of the site and the 
amount of disturbance caused by military activities (Johnston 1981,1983). 
The 1992 Investii:ations 
Elephant Bay was surveyed and systematically tested during the 1992 fieldwork (Figure 
42). No surface materials were located in the cove, probably because most of these materials had 
likely been collected by previous investigators visiting the area. Initially, 21 shovel tests were 
excavated. These were dispersed at taped 20 meter intervals along and back from the shoreline; 
this interval was alteted in areas of disturbance in the central part of the bay, where some heavy 
equipment activity had apparently occurred in the recent past In ST #4 at the northeastern end of 
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the cove and in STs #10 and 12 near the central part of the cove prehistoric ceramics were 
recovered, and in ST #13 an historic pipe stem was recovered between 0-30 cmbs. This artifact, 
and a gunflint fragment found in subsequent testing to delimit the siz.e of the scatter, were the only 
historic artifacts recovered confirming earlier reports of a historic component in this area (Figure 
43:j, k).. The prehistoric pottery was recovered from STs # IO and 12 came from the general area 
where Lundberg had previously found prehistoric materials and opened an excavation unit, 
although no trace of this work was observed. As in the 1979 work. the pottery found in the central 
part of the cove in 1992 came from more than 30 centimeters below the surface. 
Shovel test #4 was located at the north end of the beach. This test produced three historic 
brick fragments just below the surface and two prehistoric sherds at 40 cmbs. The tests opened 
between the two areas yielding artifacts were devoid of cultural material. A series of shovel tests 
were opened around the two concentrations in order to define the boundaries of each scatter. Eight 
shovel tests were opened around ST #4 at the northeastern end of the cove. Only two of these tests 
(#24 and #25) produced prehistoric material, indicating the scatter was restricted to an 
approximately 20 by 15 meter area. Shovel test #24 produced three prehistoric sherds below 30 
centimeters, while ST #25 produced one prehistoric sherd. The shovel tests indicated that the 
prehistoric site in this area was located between 30 to 70 centimeters below the surface. The site in 
this area appeared to be undisturbed, as no modern or historic materials were found in association 
with the prehistoric remains. 
A total of IO shovel tests were opened around positive STs #IO and 12 in the central part of 
the cove to delimit the scatter boundaries in this area Seven of these tests (STs #26, 27, 29, 30, 
32, 34, and 35) produced prehistoric pottery. and indicated that the artifact concentration in this 
location is approximately 40 meters long and 15 meters wide (Figure 42). A portion of the site is 
apparently disturbed, since modern glass and metal was found mixed with the prehistoric remains 
in STs #30 and 34. In ST #29 two very hard tan sherds with a smooth polished slip were 
recovered (e.g., Figure 43:j). These sherds were examined by Dr. Lundberg, who noted that these 
specimens exhibit attributes of ceramics dated to the late Saladoid Period (ca. AD. 600). The tests 
conducted in this area indicated that the prehistoric remains are concentrated between 30-50 
centimeters below the surface. In both areas of the site faunal remains of Strombus gigas and 
Cittariwn pica were recovered that were probably gathered for subsistence purposes. 
All of the prehistoric ceramics recovered at Elephant Bay were plain sherds (e.g., Figure 
43). Two sherds appear to be late Saladoid in age, and the rest probably date to the post-Saladoid 
periods. As discussed in Chapter Ill, plain sherds which post-date the Saladoid Ceramic Period 
are difficult to classify into any particular temporal range or Ceramic Period due to an absence of 
detailed smdies of assemblages dating from these times in the U.S. Virgin Islands (Lundberg et al 
1992). Analyses of pottery recovered from the Calabash Boom Site, St John, U.S. Virgin 
Islands from strata with a mean radiocarbon date of AD. 1210 were typically salmon or brownish 
orange in surface color (Lundberg et al. 1992; Ceaser et al. 1987). Of the 38 sherds recovered 
from Elephant Bay 34 sherds have surface colors which are similar to those found in the AD. 
1210 strata at Calabash Boom. In this repon the sherds from Elephant Bay have been described, 
and their attributes identified (Appendix le); but except for the two late Saladoid sherds the 
materials have not been assigned to any temporal or Ceramic Period other than a general post-
Saladoid range (ca. AD. 600-1500). 
Conclusions and Re&Qmmendations 
A prehistoric site was found in Elephant Bay that is considered eligible for inclusion on the 
National Register of Historic Places. Prehistoric remains were found in two separate areas of the 
cove. Testing at the northeast end of the bay delimited subsurface materials within a 15 x 20-meter 
area, and testing neat tl_ie center of the bay delimited subsurface prehistoric materials within a 15 x 
40-meter area. The ·central component appears to date to the late Saladoid era (ca. A.D. 600), 
while the other assemblage is dated to later in the prehistoric sequence, possibly the Elenan period 
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filllnl 43. HiMDnc llld Prebi&Uxic Artic.cts Found ac Elepbalt Bay ia Sbo991 Tesu. 1992 Waw ldad AR:beological 
Survey, U.S. Viraio lsluds. 1-b prebil10ric •boriaiaal sherds buff to brown smoodl surfllc:e~ i pnbistoric abari&illal sberd 
la Saladoid; j Eaglisb Gun Flint dover c:bert; k kaolin pipe llleal; 1-ln prebilloric lborigi.nal lbadl black smooth aurfac:c. 
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(ca. A.O. 800-1200). The majority of the pottery recovered from the cove, including some of the 
materials from the central scatter, probably dates to post-Saladoid prehistoric periods. In both 
areas of the site shellfish remains of Strombus gigas and Cittarium pica were recovered, which 
were probably gathered for subsistence purposes. Some evidence of modem disturbance was 
found in two of the shovel tests conducted in the site area located near the center of the bay, 
although the majority of the site in this location appears to be intacL The scatter at the northeast 
end of the bay was found to be undisturbed. Historic materials were recovered from only two 
shovel tests during the 1992 investigations, and these artifacts came from the upper 30 centimeters 
of the deposits. No evidence for historic structural remains were found in either the historic record 
or from the field investigations. 
The prehistoric ~blages located in Elephant Bay should be protected and preserved. If 
preservation is not possible, a comprehensive archeological data recovery should be undertaken. 
Mitigation activity should include the hand excavation of at least two five-by-five-meter units into 
each of the two prehistoric scatters. 
Sprat Bay Structure (12-VAM-3-208) 
On the hill which overlooks Sprat and Sand Bays at the north end of the peninsula defining 
Sprat Point, eighteenth century era historic ruins were located during the 1992 survey. These 
include the masonry foundation of a small building, a rock pile which maybe the remains of a 
tomb, and the foundation stones of a small ancillary structure or outbuilding (Figures 2, 44). On 
P. L. Oxholm's 1779 map a single structure is depicted just to the west of Sand Bay that may 
represent this complex, albeit slightly mislocated some 200 meters north of its actual location 
(Figure 9). The ruins were found following information provided by several Water Island 
residents that old buildings were present in this area. The structure complex is located just below· 
and to the east of the crest of a hill which rises about 88 feet above sea level; the site area at the time 
of survey was in dense thorn scrub and cactus foresL 
The 1992 Investi2ations 
The 1992 investigations at the site of the Sprat Bay structure consisted of surface 
reconnaissance, limited architectural documentation, and the excavation of seven shovel tests. 
Pedestrian survey over the entire crest and slopes of the hill at the north end of the Sprat Point 
peninsula revealed a lone structure with standing walls (Figure 45). A rock pile was discovered 
about five meters east of the building, while about 12 meters to the west some stones and a few 
bricks were found set in the ground in a square pattern approximately three meters in diameter 
(Figure 46). Vegetation around the ruins consisted of dense thorn scrub forest and cactus which 
was cleared for recording purposes. 
A road running to the edge of the hill crest overlooking Sprat Bay had been cut just south 
of the ruins complex with a bulldo:zer. This road was overgrown with vegetation and had not seen 
use for some time. The road tenninated at the highest point on the hill, which was located about 45 
meters from the structwe. This point that would have provided an excellent view of both Sprat and 
Sand Bays, Sprat Point, SL Thomas, and out to sea. The point area was in grass and a few low 
shrubs; the surface inspection, and the excavation of two shovel tests (#5 and 6) found no evidence 
for cultural activity. The terrain in the area appeared to have been impacted by the road 
construction, which could have removed historic remains if they had been presenL 
The remains of the main Sprat Bay building consist of the masomy foundation, constructed 
of field stone set in mortar. The structure is 8.5 meters long by 5.4 meters wide, and the long axis 
of the building is slightly off an east/west orientation (Figures 45, 47). A gap, possibly 
representing a door Dpening, is located at the northeast end of the structure (Figure 45). The walls 
along the side of the structure were found to be thicker (80 cm) than the long walls of the structure 
(70 cm). Sections of the walls have eroded or been leveled to the ground surface; scattered wall 
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U.S. Virgin l&Jands. 
Rockpile to the east of the maii: structure, that may represent a grave. 
Fipre 46. Possible Outbuiktillg and R.oc1t Pile to tbe Welt lllld'East of lbe Spat Bay SlllJCQJl'C. 
1992 Wara Island Ardleological Suney, U.S. Virgin lslaDds. 
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1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
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rubble was found in these locations. Sections of the long walls stand 60 to 70 centimeters above 
the surface. No wall rubble debris is scattered in these areas. suggesting the masonry foundation 
of the building extended to approximately this height. The walls were plastered on the interior and 
exterior (Figure 48). Post molds were found in the masonry along the interior of the south and 
east walls., and it appears that the posts were set into the ground and the masonry was constructed 
around the wooden post. The posts would have supported the wooden superstructure of the 
building. 
In and around the structure some evidence of vandalism was noted. Fom looters holes 
were found within the walls of the main structure and one hole was found 3.5 meters north of the 
building. No artifacts were found on the surface in the immediate vicinity of the building 
suggesting that the area had been picked clean by looters or collectors. The same residents of 
Water Island who had explored the Carolina Point site with a metal detector had also examined the 
Sprat Bay structure area. but had found only a few sherds and a possible lantern fragment. 
The rock pile located at the Sprat Bay Structure site is 2.5 meters from the building, and is 
about 2.5 meters long and 1. 75 meters wide (Figure 46). It is possible that the pile of rocks may 
be the remains of a stone sepulchral structure. No grave marker or evidence for human remains 
was observed among the rocks, and no other artifacts were found in the vicinity of the pile. 
A total of seven shovel tests were opened at the site. The first shovel test, STl, was placed 
inside the main sttucture, and contained an appreciable quantity of plaster and mortar debris. Two 
shovel tests were opened between the small square structure and the main building (ST #s 3 and 
7), and a third test (ST #4) was placed within the small outbuilding. No artifacts were found in 
these three tests. Artifacts were found in ST#2, located about 10 meters to the north and 
downslope from the probable entrance of the main structure. These included one F.nglisb gun flint, 
three delft sherds with blue under-glued painting, one porcelain sherd with blue under-glaz.ed 
painting, and a sberd of African-Caribbean ware (Hume 1969; South 1977). 
Surface reconnaissance at the site was conducted along the length of the hill and down all 
the slopes. A few African-Caribbean type sherds were found next to the small square structure. 
Most of the African-Caribbean sherds found on the site. however. came from about ten meters 
north of the main structure, near ST2. This suggests that refuse was pitched outside the front 
door, down the northern slope. Almost all of the artifacts recovered at the site. in fact, were found 
downslope to the north of the structure. with debris extending all the way to the base of the hill 
This hillslope terminates just east of the Sprat Bay Club Inc. beach. which was also intensively 
tested, yet yielded no evidence for cultural remains related to those around the Sprat Bay Structure 
complex. Artifacts recovered from the northwest slope included 22 sherds of delft wares (1640-
1800), ten sherds of African-Caribbean ware, four Chinese porcelain sherds, one plate sherd of 
white salt-glazed stoneware (1740-1775). one olive jar sherd, one sherd of Rhenish stoneware 
(1650-1725). and five pipe stems with bore diameters ranging from 1/64 to 5164 (Figure 49). 
The ceramics recovered from the Sprat Bay Structure site indicate that the site was 
abandoned by ca. 1750 to 1760. One of the delft sherds recovered is the base of a small vessel, 
probably a tea cup (Figure 49:d). Such small vessel types, according to Noel Hume (1969:111), 
often lost their glaze at the lip, and hence were never very popular, and that vessels of this type are 
rarely found in use after 1750. While some of the ceramic types recovered were manufactured 
after the mid-eighteenth century, all were popular prior to this time as well. What strongly 
supports the inference that the site was abandoned by ca, 1760 is the absence of cenain ceramic 
types such as creamware (1762-1820) and pearlware (1780-1830). Both of these ceramic types 
became very popular and are almost ubiquitous on historic sites dating to the latter part of the 
eighteenth century. On the 1779 Oxhohn map the structure mapped near Sprat Bay is depicted as 
an open rectangle. f erritorial Archaeologist Elizabeth Righter questioned Historic Architect Fred 
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South exterior"wa!l w:th plaster and stone masonry construction detail. View to non.'1. 
Fipre 48. wan CGllStnlCtioD Deail. Main Building. Spnl Bay Struaure Site. 
1992 W11« Island AtcbcoloP:al Survey. U.S. Virgin Islands. 
Pipre 49. HD1oric ArtiflCIS Found at Sprat Bay Structure in Geaenl Surface Collecti'MI• and Sbovel Tata, 1992 Wacer 
Island Ardleolop:al Smwy, U.S. Virgin lslanda. ..h Blue OD White Delft; i-l Green llld Orange OD While Delft; m R.benish 
Stoaew.re; a kaolin pipe Stem; o kaolin pipe bowl frqmeat; p-s Plain Pon:elaia; HI coarse artbeaw- lead glued; v 
Olive l• Green Glued. 
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Gjessing about this depiction. He indicated that this symbol may represent an abandoned structure 
(Fred Gjessing: personal communication 1992). 
Conclusions and Recommendations 
The structural remains on the hill overlooking Sprat and Sand Bays located during the 1992 
survey are considered eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The site 
consists of the masonry foundation. remains of a small building (ca. 8.5 x 5.4 meters). a rock pile 
which maybe the remains of a tomb, and the foundation stones of a small (ca. 3 x 3 meter) 
ancillary structure. The investigations recovered diagnostic materials which demonstrate that the 
site was abandoned before l 780. Given the antiquity of the site the building remains are in an 
excellent state of preservation, although some vandalism has occurred in recent years. 
Because this site was abandoned and still retains a high degree of site integrity it is of 
considerable importance. The majority of the historic sites in the Virgin Islands were occupied 
throughout the colonial period, and their early record has been altered by subsequent occupation to 
the point where it is difficult to identify (e.g., see Wild 1988, 1989 for a discussion of this 
problem). Only one other comparable early site, Zufriedenheit, has been investigated to date in the 
Virgin Islands. It is being excavated by Territorial Archaeologist Elizabeth Righter. 
The Sprat Bay Structure complex should be preserved and protected. If preservation is not 
an option, then comprehensive archeological data recovery should be undertaken, including the 
complete excavation of the inside of the primary and ancillary structures, and the excavation of the 
rock pile area . In addition, systematic shovel testing at ca. five-meter intervals should be 
conducted up to 20 meters around the structure complex to document the associated debris scatter 
and determine if additional structures or features are present 
Banana Bay (12-V AM-3-56) 
A thick stratified shell midden was found in Banana Bay, which is located at the north end 
of Water Island to the southeast of Banana Point (Figures 2, 50). The cove is approximately 150 
meters long and at its widest point extends back from the water line some 60 meters to a steep 
rocky slope. The beach at Banana Bay is very coarse consisting of storm surge debris of coral, 
sand, and water worn rock extending back from the water line approximately ten meters. The 
terrain in the southern half of the cove. behind the beach and beginning at the tree line, is relatively 
flat until reaching the steep hillside. The beach at the north end of the cove, where the shell midden 
is located, is comparatively narrow and extends up to the eroded face of the steep hillside leading to 
Banana Point (Figure 51) The vegetation in the cove consists primarily of dry thorn scrub forest 
The 1992 Investigations 
No previous archeol~ investigations are known to have occurred in Banana Bay prior 
to the 1992 survey. While working elsewhere on Water Island. the project directors were 
informed by two local residents, Chet and Diane Kwiecien, that a thick layer of conch shell was 
present in Banana Bay. Subsequent survey located a 12 meter section of eroding bank at the north 
end of the cove that contained large numbers of conch or Strombus gigas shells mixed with water 
worn rock and coral. Some of the midden had eroded from the bank and shells were found 
scattered on the beach and to the south of the midden for approximately 40 meters (Figures 50. 
51 ). The shell had been collected for subsistence purposes as all of the specimens examined had 
been punctured in order to extract the food source. No lithic or ceramic artifacts were observed in 
the deposits or on the adjacent beach, which was carefully examined. 
The midden deposit was found to extend from the surface to as deep as two meters thick. 
At the north end of tt!e deposit the midden becomes shallow and a stratum of soil and rock which 
appears to have eroded down the hill underlay the deposit Below this erosion level was another 
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1992 Wuer Island An:beological S.-vey, U.S. Viqin lslands. 
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1992 Wala Island Arcbeologic:al Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
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deposit of what appears to be storm surge debris consisting of water worn cobbles (Figure 52). 
The absence of historic or prehistoric pottery prompted the collection of three of the Strombus 
gigas shells for dating purposes. The samples collected were taken from the surface of the deposit, 
and from the middle and at the base of the midden; the specific shells taken, and their position in 
the midden. are illustrated in Figure 52. The shells were sent to Beta Analytic for Carbon 14 
dating. The shell recovered from the base of the midden was radiocarbon dated at 1420 ± 60 
years. or A.D. 530 (Beta 58094). The shell taken from ca. 50 cm below the surface was 
radiocarbon dated at 800 ± 60 years. or AD. 1150 (Beta 58095). The shell recovered from the 
surface of the midden was radiocarbon dated to 740 ± 60 years. or AD. 1210 (Beta 58096). 
The three dates that were obtained demonstrate that prehistoric activity on Water Island was 
prevalent from the late Saladoid Period into the later ceramic phases of occupation leading up to the 
Taino culture. Of particular interest is the fact that the midden dates appear to coincide with the age 
of the pottery scatters found at Elephant Bay, suggesting that the use of these sites may have been 
contemporaneous. A total of 13 shovel tests were also opened in the level area to the south of the 
shell midden (Figure 50). No artifacts or other faunal remains were found in these tests to indicate 
that historic or prehistoric activity occurred in this area. No evidence was found. therefore, to 
indicate any other use of the Banana Bay area beyond the activities that created the midden, which 
appear to have been short term, special purpose tasks. perllaps by groups visiting the island from 
the mainland. During the investigation the only other indication, besides the puncture holes in the 
shells. that the midden area was not a natural formation was the recovery of two possible 
prehistoric shell pick tools; whether such shell fragments served as tools is a matter of some debate 
(Lundberg 1985). 
Conclusions and Recommendations 
A prehistoric shell midden site was found at Banana Bay that is considered eligible for 
inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The midden. which was found eroding from 
the bank at the west end of the bay, is approximately 40 meters in extent and at least two meters 
thick. All of the shell, which appears to be Strombus gigas or conch, had been punctured in order 
to extraet the meat. Three of the conch shells were collected for radiocarbon dating, the first from 
the surface. the second from a mid point in the midden. and the third from the base of the midden. 
The dates indicated that the midden formed between A.D. 530-1210, with the upper and middle 
part deposited around A.D. 1050 to 1250 and the base around A.D. 500 to 600. The site appears 
to be a prehistoric shell-processing area. The Banana Bay shell midden deserves to be preserved 
and protected. If preservation is not an option. then comprehensive archeological data recovery 
should be undenaken, which would consist of the excavation of at least four two-by-two-meter 
blocks through the midden and the analysis of all food and other artifactual remains recovered. 
Banana Bay South (12-V AM-3-210) 
Eighteenth and twentieth century artifacts were found just to the west of Banana Point at the 
very northern end of Water Island in a small unnamed cove that was designated Banana Bay South 
by the 1992 survey team (Figures l, 2. 53). This cove, located just to the east of Sandy Point. is 
approximately 100 meters long and up to 25 meters wide. The beach. which is about five meters 
wide, consists of sand and water worn rock and coral, behind which is a storm surge dune. 
Vegetation in the cove consists of dry thorn scrub forest and Sansavaria. an ornamental plant that 
may derive from the historic occupation. 
The 1992 Investigations 
No previous archeological investigations are known to have occurred in Banana Bay South 
prior to the present survey. The field effort included surface inspection followed by the excavation 
of five shovel tests. §everal brick fragments and chunks of iron that appeared to have been melted 
were found on the slirface at the west end of ·the cove. on the projection known as Sandy PoinL 
Three shovel tests were opened in this area. and in ST# 1 and 2 a dark brown midden stratum was 
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1420 ± 60 years B.P. 
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Figure 52. Closeup of the Shell Midden Deposit at Banana Bay, Showing Where the Radiocarbon Samples 
were Obtained. 1992 Water Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
found from ten to twenty cm below the surface that extended to as deep as 80 cmbs in ST #1. The 
artifacts collected from this darlc brown level indicated that it bad been deposited by surge activity. 
Numerous .fragments of water wom gJaa wcie n=covered from this level as well as a brick bat with 
coral growth on it The glass fragments were no older than the tum of the centmy and some had 
been manufactured within the last 30 years. A resident of the island later' wonned the project 
directors that a large metal boat had appamid.y been dismantled in this area earlier in the century. au 
activity that would help to explain the melted metal fragments scatteied along the south end of the 
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cove. A large wreck is shown in the waters of Ruyter's Bay just to the south of Sandy Point on 
1873 and 1917 maps of the island (Figmes 14 and 15), although whether this is the boat in 
question is unknown. 
In the center of the cove. ST 414 was placed on the back side of the storm surge dune in a 
solid mass of Sansavaria. Eighteenth century historic materials were found from 20 to 6S 
centimeters below the surface, inducting seven creamware sherds (1762-1820), one African-
Caribbcan sherd, and two kaolin pipe stem fragments (F"igure 54:h-J, o, p). Two historic wine 
bottJc topS were also found on the surface near this test that dale from ca. 1780 to 1840 (Figure 
S4:m, n). Show! test #S opened 20 meters north. of ST #4 produced no evidence for cultmal 
material, indicating the bistolic deposits in this aiea me comparatiwly limited in exreot. 
Cggclmjnm and BrtoJmneml2tions 
A historic component was found on Sandy Point at Banana Bay South that is ~ 
eligible for inclusion on the National~ ofHist«ic Places. A darlc midden Jens dating to the 
twentieth century and artifacts dating to the third q1Wter of the eighteenth century wete found in a 
Banana Bay South 
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15 x 30-meter area The historic archival study does not, however, indicate that any occupation 
occurred in this part of the island. It is possible that the powder magazine depicted on mid-
nineteenth century maps at Ruyter's Bay, which is ca. 200 meters to the south, was mis-mapped. 
This is considered unlikely, however, since the powder magazine does not appear on eighteenth 
century maps, which is the age of the artifacts found in ST #4. 1be quantity and types of material 
recovered indicate that the Banana Bay South area was inhabited, though, and that in all likelihood 
a structure of some kind was constructed in the area. It is possible that this may be an outlying 
workshop associated with the plantation complex at Carolina Point. 
The archeological components at Banana Bay South should be preserved and protected. H 
this is not possible, a comprehensive archeological data recovery should be undertaken, which 
would consist of close interVal shovel testing (at ca. 3 meter interVals) followed by the complete 
excavation of any structures encountered or, in their absence, the excavation of at least two five-
by-five-meter blocks into different parts of the scatter. 
Providence Point Plantation (12-VAM-3-211) 
The remains of Providence Point Plantation, and major eighteenth and nineteenth century 
settlement. are located along the main road that leads up the hill from Landing Bay (Figures 1, 2, 
55, see also Figure 61 below). The area in which the plantation is depicted in the historic record 
has been developed and a number of modem structures have been built in the area where the 
plantation complex buildings were situated. Portions of plantation structures remain, and have 
been either incorporated into new buildings, or have been preserved intact by the current owners. 
The vegetation in the area consists of mowed grass and planted shrubs. 
The 1992 Inyestieations 
No previous archeological investigations are known to have occurred in the immediate vicinity of 
the structure complex making up Providence Point Plantation, although excavations were 
conducted at Landing Bay below this site earlier in the century (see below). Investigations 
conducted at the plantation complex consisted of surface reconnaissance and limited architectural 
documentation of the structural remains. 1be plantation appears on a number of nineteenth and 
twentieth century maps (Figures 10-15), and some, like the 1851 British Admiralty Hydrographic 
map of St. Thomas Harbor, provide considerable detail. Four structures, three surrounded by a 
fence or wall line of some kind, are shown on this map (Figure 14), and these structures continue 
to appear on maps up to 1917. 
· 
Surface survey was conducted from Landing Bay up to Providence Point on the east and 
west side of the road. This work took place in in lease lots labeled on island property maps #67-
70, 72-78, and in the area between lots 78, 79, and 70. Subsurface testing was not conducted as 
the holders of these leased lots were off island. The remains of a bake oven and the walls of a 
cistern were located; the bake oven is located on the west side of the road while the cistern is 
directly across the road to the east (Figures 56, 57, 61). Both of these structures have been 
modified and incorporated into recently constructed buildings. The bake oven, which is in 
remarkable condition, is constructed of stone and brick. and is plastered on the outside (Figure 
56). It is adjacent to a modern house. The interior arch of the oven is constructed of yellow brick 
followed by red brick and field stone around the arch. The cistern is used as a foundation for an 
apartment building, and only its west and north walls are exposed. Of the west wall 4.6 meters of 
the wall can be seen, while 5.8 meters of the north wall are visible. The walls are constructed of 
yellow brick and field stone set in mortar (Figure 57). 
Conclusions and Recommendations 
The remains of a major plantation complex were found at Providence Point that are 
considered eligible l'or inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Providence Point 
Plantation was constructed in the last quarter of the eighteenth century, and detailed year-by-year 
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figure 54. HialOlic Artifllds Found at Laadia1 Bay, Spnt Bay, ud Buana Bay South ill Sbowl Tests, 1992 Waler lslaad 
An:beological Samsy, U.S. Virgin hlaods. a lead S1azed urtbaoware El Mono; b .4-4 c:al.. bullet; c-g Africm Caribbean 
•-: b-j Cram~ 
Jc-1 kaolin pipe stems; Dl•D Wine BOUllJ Neck and Lip rrq-u; o Redw-; p African Caribbean Wll'C. 
99 
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8 
Note: The oven and cistern are incorporated Into 
modem structure complexes (not shown ltete). 
Cistern 
LANDING BAY STRUCTURES 
l I 
0 
meters 
Figure 55. Landing Bay Structures. 1992 Water Island Archoologlcal Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
5 
Eastern side of bake oven. with modern house in background. 
Figure S6. Ball:e Own. Yews to West and East. Providence Point PblUalioo., Landing Bay. 
1992 Waw Island Arcbeologica1 Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands.. 
..... 
1 
Gistern incorporated inm t!ie foundation of a modern building. 
Piglft 57. Older SlnldUreS h1corporaled inio Modem Houses, PnMdmclC Point Plantllioo Area. 
Landing Bay. 1992 Wat.tr Island An:beOlogical Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
10?. 
historical records of ownership and occupation date from 1799. According to the historic record. 
at least four structures were associated with the plantation. The area where these buildings were 
located has been severely disturbed by historic construction and development, although the remains 
of at least two structures have been preserved and incoipOrated into subsequent (recent) residences. 
During the 1992 survey, two historic support facilities were observed, a cistern and a bake oven. 
The bake oven has been altered slightly, but has been kept in a good state of repair. The cistern is 
used for the foundation of an apartment unit. Subsurface investigations in the area where the 
1 
plantation complex is assumed to have been present could not be conducted due to private 
ownership. 
The plantation remains on Providence Point, specifically the existing bake oven and cistern, 
should be protected and preserved. If preservation of the plantation complex is not possible, a 
comprehensive archeological data recovecy and analysis should be undertaken to document existing 
structures and verify and document any subsurface features and foundations that may be present. 
In order to accurately determine the extent of archeological remains, a systematic testing program 
of the area within 75 meters of the existing bake oven and cistern should be conducted. This 
testing program should proceed using remote sensing equipment (i.e., metal detector, 
magnetometer, resistivity) followed by subsurface investigations to examine and document 
anomalies. 
Fort Segarra 
During and shortly after World War II an extensive series of structures were built on Water 
Island by the military. A total of 53 military sttuctures were recorded as present on the island in 
1953, in an offering circular released by Water Island, Inc. (Tyson 1980) (Figure 58). A massive 
underground fortifications complex, Fort Segarra, was built on Flamingo Point at the south end of 
the island. Almost all of the upper, accessible part of Flamingo Point away from the steep cliffs 
overlooking the ocean was surveyed in 1992. Limited archival research was also undertaken on 
the period of U.S. military presence during the 1940s and early 1950s, and structures dating to this 
period were documented whenever they were encountered during .the survey. The recording of 
these World War Two-era facilities, however, was not a primary objective of the project 
The Fort Segarra complex includes two gun emplacements located about 30 feet below the 
crest of Flamingo Point; these were serviced by in an extensive underground bunker cilmplex 
centered below an observation tower located on the highest part of the hill (Figures 59. 60). 
Although several modem houses ring the Fort Segarra complex, the gun emplacements and 
observation tower area are currently undeveloped. During the 1992 survey the project directors 
were told that portions of the underground bunker complex had been walled off in recent years and 
serve as a 750,000-gallon fresh water cistern for the island's inhabitants. Consistent with this use, 
the remaining portions of the Fort Segarra complex should be preserved and protected. If 
preservation is not an option, then a comprehensive archival study should be made of the 
installation's construction and use. and HABS-HAER architectural documentation should be 
prepared for the complex. 
Sites Not Eligible for Inclusion 
on the National Register of Historic Places 
Landing Bay (12-VAM-3-10) 
A prehistoric archeological site and a historic cemetery were previously located in Landing 
Bay, which is located on the northwestern side of Water Island north of Druif Bay and south of 
Elephant Bay (Fi~ l, 2, 61). The cove is approximately 80 meters long and extends 60 meters 
back from the water line. The bay is characterized by a shallow beach approximately eight meters 
wide, behind which lies a tree line. A storm surge dune is located at a mid point along the length 
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l T 
Underground concrete igloos 
Gun emplacements 
Conaere plalfo.cm (dated 1941) 
: D Un.detgroand concte1efort(l<ort Segma) 
,~ E W811:,tCafdmlent and coocrele.teSl:r'YOir 
F Salt water pump house 
·.· G Salt waiet c:istem 
. H Other buildings 
I 
Dock 
~' 
~ 
-
. Soun:e: Water Island Inc., Offering Circular 1953. 
Water Island 
Cmtour int.crval • 40 feet 
Figure 58. U.S. Atmy Facilities OD Wat.er Island iD 1952 (locations approx.imale). 
104 
Observation tower at the crest of Segarra Point. 
over a massive underground bunker complex. 
\ 
' 
Gun mounting located just below the crest of Segarra point. and serviced by corridors 
leading into the uniletground bunker complex. A cargo ship and tug are shown in the distance. 
Figure 59. World War Two Military Structures on Segarra Point. 
1992 Water Island Arcbeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
Figure 60. Overgrown Entranceway into the Underground Bunker Canplex oo Segarra Point. 
Behind One of the Two Gun Emplacements. 1992 Warer Island Arcbeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
106 
been destroyed and, hence, the Landing Bay area is considered not e}igible for inclusion on the 
National Register of Historic Places. No further investigations in this area are recommended 
Druif or Honeymoon Bay (12-VAM-3-32) · 
A prehistoric component had been previously reported in Druif (also called Honeymoon) 
Bay, which is located along the northwest coast of Water Island just south of Providence Point 
(Figures 1, 2, 62). The cove is approximately 220 meters long and extends 110 meters back from 
the water line, and is characterired by a man-made sand beach about ten meters wide behind which 
lie planted shrubs and trees. A club house, wooden pavilion, and beach house have been built at 
the north end of the cove in this area, while a volleyball court is located at the south end of the 
cove. A paved road located 40 to 50 meters west of the shoreline runs the length of the cove. To 
the west of this road is a level area that bas been bulldoz.ed to bedrock in several locations; thorn 
scrub and cactus forest occupy the remainder of the back of the cove. 
Previous Investigations 
A prehistoric stone axe was reported to have been found on the beach at Druif Bay by 
Water Island resident Walter Phillips. In December of 1980, Barbara Johnston and a crew of three 
conducted a surface survey of the cove area in an attempt to determine whether a prehistoric site 
was present in the cove. They found one water-worn prehistoric sherd on the surface near a 
footpath within the access road turnaround at the north end of the cove. A 1.5-by-1.5-foot 
excavation unit was opened in the area where the sherd bad been recovered. The test, which was 
excavated to 30 cm below the surface, did not produced additional artifacts. 
The 1992 Inve.,tigations 
Prior to testing at Druif Bay in 1992, island residents Walter Phillips and Warren Pond told the 
project directors that the beach area had been extensively altered over the past 40 years. They 
stated that a large quantity of the sand and coral from Limestone Bay had been removed using 
heavy equipment and redeposited in the cove at Druif Bay, and that the bay area itself had been 
dredged with the spoil placed in the cove behind the beach. Examination of Limestone Bay 
supported these statements, as a large section of the storm surge along that beach had been 
bulldored to depths of.over a meter. In discussions with Walter Phillips conducted while the 
fieldwork was underway he stated that the axe found·on the beach had been packed away after 
Hurricane Hugo and that he was unable to put his hands on it 
In spite of the evidence for extensive disturbance of the beach area, an intensive testing 
program was conducted during the 1992 project that included surface reconnaissance and shovel 
testing. A total of 18 shovel tests were opened at Druif Bay in an attempt to locate evidence for 
possible buried cultural remains. This testing confirmed that the cove area had been severely 
disturbed by clearing and the construction of the beach and associated structures. No cultural 
material was found in any of the units except recently deposited concrete and other modem debris. 
Conclusions and Recommendations 
A prehistoric site, found during survey work conducted in 1980, was previously reported 
in the Druif Bay area In 1992 an extensive testing program was conducted in the cove and found 
that the site area had apparently been completely destroyed by recent development of the beach. A 
number of new structures had been built in the cove; a paved road had been put through the 
reported site area; and, during this construction, extensive filling and bulldozing occwred. Any 
site once present bas since apparently been destroyed and, hence, the Honeymoon Bay area is 
considered not eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. No further 
investigations in this area are recommended. 
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1:· .... 
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Druif 
Bay 
DRUD'. BAY 
{Honeymoon Bay) 
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• Wooden Beach Umbrella 
* PaJmTree 
0 
Figure 62. Druif (Honeymoon) Bay Shovel Testing Program. 
1992 Water Island Arcbeological Survey, U.S. Virgin Islands. 
mete.rs 
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Sprat Bay (12· V AM-3-212) 
Sprat Bay beach is located along the south side of the Sprat Point peninsula on the 
northeastern side of Water Island (Figures I. 2, 63). The Sprat Bay Structure site is located on the 
hill about 20 meters to the northeast of this beach. The cove itself is approximately 180 meters 
long and at its widest point extends back from the water line approximately 80 meters to a salt 
pond. The beach consists of storm surge debris of coral. sand. and water worn rock. At the north 
end of the cove the beach extends up to the rock hillside; near the center of the cove the beach is as 
wide as 25 meters (Figure 63). Behind the beach. at the tree line. a large dune of stonn surge up to 
five meters wide in places was recorded. A passable dirt road runs to the backside of the cove 
from the north; although densely overgrown beyond this point. the road continued through the 
center of the cove and towards Sprat Point. The vegetation in the Sprat Bay cove area consists 
primarily of thorn scrub and cactus forest. 
The 1992 Investigations 
No previous archeological investigations are known to have occurred in Sprat Bay prior to 
the present survey. Initially. 21 shovel tests were excavated. These were dispersed at taped 20 
meter intervals along and back from the shoreline. At the north end of the bay in STs # 3 and 8 
pottery was found. An additional seven shovel tests were opened around these two positive tests 
in an unsuccessful attempt to locate more cultural material and delimit site extent. The pottery 
recovered from this area. six sherds in all. is identical to the African-Caribbean ware found at the 
Sprat Bay Structure site and at Carolina Point (Figure 54:b-g). 
Conclusions and Recommendations 
At Sprat Bay an early historic component was documented by the presence of sherds of 
African-Caribbean ware that were recovered in two shovel tests at the north end of the cove. 
Extensive additional close-interval testing conducted around these positive tests produced negative 
results, suggesting the scatter is limited in extent and density. The proximity of the site to the Sprat 
Bay Structure, which is located upslope and to the west, suggests a possible association. It is 
possible that the African-Caribbean ware found at Sprat Bay may have been discarded or washed 
from this site. Due to the absence of appreciable remains or associated features the Sprat Bay site 
area is considered not eligible for inclusion on the National Register :of Historic Places. and no 
further investigations are recommended. 
Other Areas Investigated on Water Island in 1992 
The 1992 testing program of Water Island surveyed accessible lands of the island that could 
feasibly support human occupation. A large portion of the island did not contain evidence for 
either prehistoric or (pre-modem era) historic activity. Other areas where surface reconnaissance 
was conducted and no cultural material was found included Carol Point, all of the Sprat Point 
peninsula. and the level areas on the central ridge running the length of the island that were not 
developed. In addition. a boat was used to explore the shoreline around the entire island. The 
remaining pages of this chapter summarizes work in those areas where subsurface testing was 
conducted but no evidence for cultural activity was located. 
Limestone Bay 
Limestone Bay and the adjoining beach to the south runs approximately 2000 feet along the 
south side of Water Island (Figures l, 2. 64). The bay is exposed to the open sea. and much of 
the beach is covered with deep stonn surge coral and rock debris to a depth of over a meter (see 
Figure 20). Some of this surge material near the large salt pond located in the center of the bay salt 
had been removed for use as fill. and the heavy equipment scars were pronounced. This borrow 
activity demonstrated, however. that the storm surge was up to two meters deep in places. 
Although much of the cove was inaccessible. a narrow sandy beach was present at the north end of 
the bay, near where~aJi access road runs down to the water. A series of seven shovel tests were 
opened in this area to be certain that no evidence for cultural remains were present below the 
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Thom Scrub 
Salt Pond 
Sprat Bay· 
and Cacws 
SPRAT BAY 
l 
Nonii 
o Shovel Test 
0 
me:.ers 
50 I 
Figure 63. Spnit Bay Shovel Testing Prognm. 
1992 Wau:r Island Archeological Survey, U.S. Virgin IsJands. 
112 
Upslope 
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tO 
o Shovel Test 
F'igure 70. Sprat Bay Recreation Area Shovel TeaUns Proaram. 
1992 Water Island ArchcOlogicaJ Survey, u. s. Vlrg\n Ialands. 
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meters 
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beach leading to a pavilion and tennis court; another road was cut at the base of the hillside around 
the back of the cove. Vegetation in the beach area consists of planted shrubs and trees, while the 
back of the cove is in thorn scrub and cactus forest. Bulldozer spoil piles and low areas that look 
like borrow pits were observed toward the back of the cove during the surface reconnaissance. A 
total of 26 shovel tests were opened across the cove (Figure 70). Most of these tests documented 
extensive changes in the topography of the area through either the removal of soils or the 
importation of sand fill. In some of the units disturbance was evident to as much as a meter. No 
archeological (i.e., non-modem) remains were found in any of the tests. 
Carol Point West Beach 
Subsurface testing was conducted at the beach and cove located along the west side of 
Carol Point. From the water line a large surge dune extends back to as much as 20 meters, behind 
which is a thorn scrub and cactus forest. Eight shovel tests were opened in the forested area of the 
cove, but no evidence for prehistoric or historic activity was found (Figure 71 ). 
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Carol Point West Bay 
CAROL POINT WEST BAY 
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Upslope 
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Fif!R 71. Carol Poim West Bay Shovel Testing Program., 
1992 Wa1r:r Island An:lleological, Survey. U.S. Vqin IslaDds. 
l2l 
Chapter VIlI 
CONCLUSIONS 
Ken S. Wild and David G. Anderson 
The 1992 cultural resources investigations on Water Island documented the existence of 11 
prehistoric and historic arcbeological sites, of which eight were determined to be eligible for 
inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the extensive World War II era 
bunker and gun emplacement complex, Fon Segarra, located on Flamingo Point at the southern 
end of the island, is also considered eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic 
Places. All of these sites should be preserved and protected and, if preservation is not an option, 
than the data recovery programs presented in the Management Swnmary and in Chapter VII should 
. be implemented .. 
The fieldwork indicates that Water Island never saw intensive settlement during the 
prehistoric era, and that it was only sparsely settled through much of the historic era. Most of the 
prehistoric sites that were found appear to reflect short term camps; no sites were found with a 
density and diversity of remains to suggest permanent settlemenL The sites that are present were 
likely formed by task groups coming over from the main island of SL Thomas to exploit the 
resources on the island and in the waters around it. The large conch shell midden found at the 
north end of the island, in Banana Bay, is a classic example of this kind of special purpose site, 
and one that appears to have fonned over several centuries. 
Prior to the late twentieth century development boom that brought fairly large numbers of 
people to Water Island, the only other period when comparable numbers of people were present 
was during the years shortly before and after 1800, when fairly large numbers of slaves (>50) 
were working the island's two plantations. A distinctive feature of the historic occupation of the 
island is the fact that for much of the later eighteenth and nineteenth centuries the principal land and 
slave owners were freed blacks. 
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APPENDICES 
Appendix I. 
Artifact Inventory by Site and Provenience. 
(Regina Leabo) 
I-A 
Artifact Inventory by Site, Catalog Nwnber, and Provenience 
1-B 
Recent Materials Discarded in Laboratory 
1-C 
Descriptions of Prehistoric Pottery Found at Elephant Bay, 
1992 Water Island Survey Project 
Appendix Il. 
Shovel Test Stratigraphy. 
(Regina Leabo). 
Appendix ID. Ownership Records, Carolina's Lyst and Proovidence 
Point Plantations 
(George F. Tyson, Jr.). 
ID-A Carolina Lyst Plantation Ownership and Occupational History 1769-1794 
ID-B Carolina Lyst Plantation Ownership and Occupational History 1795-1914 
m-e La Providence Plantation Ownership and Occupational History 1799-1914 
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Appendix I 
Artifact Inventory by Site and Provenience. 
Assembled by Regina Leabo 
I-A 
Artifact Inventory by S.ite. Catalog Number. and Provenience 
1-B 
Recent Materials Discarded in Laboratory 
1-C 
Descriptions of Prehistoric Pottery Found at Elephant Bay. 
1992 Water Island Survey Project 
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APPENDIX IA: ARTIFACT INVENTORY BY SITE, CATALOG NVMBEJt, AND PROVENIENCE 
FIElJ) 
SPEOMEN 
CATALOG 
PROVENIENCE 
NUMBER 
NUMBER 
CATAOORY 
COUNT 
DESCRIPTION 
CAROLINA POINT (J.2..VAM-3-209) 
GSC 
I 
3-209'"12 
CREAMWARE 
s 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
-
GSC 
I 
3-209'"12 
CREAMWARE 
P1..AIN R1M SHERD 
·s 
acs 
1 
3-209'"12 
CREAMWARE 
I 
PUINBASESHERI> 
GSC 
I 
3-209'"12 
CREAMWARE 
I 
DJP'IW ARE WORMMYFINGER PATIERN 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
PEAR.I.WARE 
7 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
GSC 
I 
3-209m 
PEAR.I.WARE 
2 
PLAIN BASE SHERDS 
GSC 
I 
3-209'"12 
PEARLWARE 
3 
BLUE TRANSFER PRJNTWllD ROSE PATTERN 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
l'EARLWARE 
6 
BLUE TRANSFER PRINTWlLLOW PATTERN 
GSC 
1 
3-209'"12 
PEAR.I.WARE 
I 
HAND PAINTED BLUE RIM BAND 
GSC 
I 
3-209'"12 
PEAIU.WARE 
18 
BLUE TRANSFER PRINT PATTERN UNKNOWN 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
PEARLWARE 
2 
BROWN TRANSFER. PRINT PATI'ERN UNKNOWN 
GSC 
I 
3-209'"12 
WHlTEWARE 
4 
PLAIN BODY SHERDS 
GSC 
I 
3-209'"12 
WHITEWARE 
3 
BANDED ANNULAlt WARE 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
I 
BLACK TRANSFER PRINT PATTERN UNKNOWN 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
4 
BUIE TRANSFER PRINT PATTERN UNKNOWN 
GSC 
1 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
2 
BUIE SHELL EDGED EVEN SCALLOP 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
I 
GREEN SHELL EDGED EVEN SCAl.LOP 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
PORCELAIN 
I 
CANION PORCELAIN 
GSC 
I 
3-209'"12 
S"IONl;WARE 
2 
GINGER BEER /INIC WELL CONTAINERS 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
MED!aNEJAR 
1 
REFINED EARl1IENW ARE 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
REDWARE 
s 
UNGLAZED PLJJN REDWARE 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
OIJVEJAR 
1 
LAtE SYTLE OUVE JAR 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
EARTHENWARE 
s 
1.EAD GLAZED EARTHENWARE EL MORJtO 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
REDWARE 
2 
REFINED GREEN UiAD GlAZED REDWARE 
GSC 
1 
3-209'"12 
BOTl'LI! GLASS 
I 
DARJC GREEN WINE BOTILE PARABOUC BASE 
GSC 
1 
3-209192 
TABLE GLASS 
I 
MOLD BLOWN TABLE GI.ASS COLOR CLEAR 
GSC 
1 
3-209192 
BOTlU!GLASS 
I 
FLANGED UP PRAG.EARLY GIN BOTll.E 
GSC 
I 
3-209192 
BOTlU! GLASS 
I 
BULGED DARJC GREEN BOTll.E NECK 
GSC 
I 
3-209'"12 
BOTl'LI! GLASS 
1 
GIN CASE BOTlU! BASE BROKEN PON11L 
GSC 
2 
3-209192 
REDWARE 
I 
BASE SHERI> TIN ENAMEL INTERIOR GLAZE 
GSC 
2 
3-209'"12 
REDWARE 
2 
1.EAD GLAZE EXT.-TJN ENAMALE INT. 
GSC 
2 
3-209192 
PEARLWARE 
HAND P AINtED CX>BALTBU1E FLORAL PATTERN 
GSC 
2 
3-209192 
METAL 
CAST IRON BOWL RIM 
GSC 
2 
3-209'"12 
BOT1LE GLASS 
WINE BOTIUlOUVEGREEN 3 PART MOLD 
GSC 
2 
3-209192 
B0111.E GLASS 
WINE BOTTLE BASE OUVE GREEN DIP MOlD 
GSC 
2 
3-209192 
BOTl'LI! GLASS 
WINE BOTTLE BASE OUVE GREEN DIP MOLD 
GSC 
2 
3-209192 
BOTl'Ll!GLASS 
WINE BOTTLE BASE OUVE GREEN DIP MOLD 
GSC 
2 
3-209'"12 
BOT1LE GLASS 
WINE BOTTLE BASE OUVE GREEN DIP MOLD 
GSC 
2 
3-209'"12 
BOTlU! GLASS 
4 
GIN BOTil..E BASES MOLD BLOWN 
GSC 
2 
3-209'"12 
BOTTLE GLASS 
3 
BOTTLE LIPS LAID ON RINGS 
GSC 
3 
3-209'"12 
Bartl.E 
I 
CX>MPLETE GIN BOTil.l! GREEN MOLD BLOWN 
GSC 
4 
3-209192 
BOTTLE GLASS 
I 
WINE BOTTLE BASE OUVE GREEN DIP MOLD 
STI 
s 
3-209192 
PEARLWARE 
4 
BLUE TRANSFER PRINT FLORAL PATTERN 
STI 
s 
3-209192 
PEARLWARE 
1 
RIM SHERD BWE TRANSFER PRINT BANDED 
ST! 
s 
3-209'"12 
Pl!lUU.W ARE 
I 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
STI 
s 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
I 
BLUE GLAZED EXTERIOR BODY SHERD 
STI 
s 
3-209192 
PlPEBOWL 
I 
KAOUN PIPE BOWL FRAGMENT 
ST2 
6 
3-209'"12 
PEARLWARE 
1 
BLUETRANSFERPRINTPATTERNUNKNOWN 
ST3 
7 
3-209192 
WHrIEWARE 
I 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
ST4 
8 
3-209192 
CREAMWARE 
I 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
ST4 
8 
3-209192 
PEARLWARE 
I 
BUIE HAND PAINTIID ROSE PA1TERN PRINT 
ST4 
8 
3-209192 
PEARLWARE 
3 
BUIETRANSFERPRINTPATTERNUNXNOWN 
ST4 
a 
3-209192 
EARTHENWARE 
4 
1.EAD GLAZED EAJt1HENWARE EL MORRO 
ST4 
8 
3-209192 
SlONEWARE 
I 
NOTTINGHAM WARE 
ST4 
8 
3-209192 
AFRICAN WARE 
I 
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN WARE 
ST4 
8 
3-209192 
BAaN 
1 
GREEN LEAD GLAZED BA.ON 
ST4 
8 
3-209m 
BRICK 
3 
HAND MADE BRICkS 
ST4 
a 
3-209192 
PIPES1'EMS 
3 
KAOLIN P1PESTEMS BOREDIAMEJER. 1na 
ST4 
a 
3-209192 
PlPESTEMS 
3 
KAOUN PIPESTEMS BORE DIAMETER. 5164 
ST4 
'll 
3-209192 
PIPEBOWL 
1 
KAOLIN PIPE BOWL FRAGMENT 
ST4 
a 
3-209192 
NAD..S 
1 
ROSE HEAD CUT NAIL 
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APPENDIX IA: ARTIFACI' INVENTORY BY SITE, CATALOG NUMBEK, AND PROVENIENCE 
FIELD 
SPEOMEN 
CATALOG 
PROVENIENCE 
NUMBER 
NUMBER 
CATAGORY 
COUNT 
DESCRIPTION 
ST4 
• 
3-209192 
NAILS 
l 
CUT NAIL MACHINED 
ST4 
a 
3-209192 
GUNFLNJ' 
l 
ENGUSH GUN FUNT DOVER CHERT 
ST5 
9 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
1 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
ST5 
9 
3-209192 
PIPES1EMS 
1 
KAOUN PIPE STEM BORE DIAMETER 5164 
ST6 
10 
3-2<YJl92 
EARTHENWARE 
I 
WHITE SALT GLAZED STONEWARE 
ST6 
10 
3-209192 
SlONEWARE 
1 
ALBANY SLIP INTERIOR 
ST6 
10 
3-209192 
METAL 
1 
IRON KETIU: HANDLE 
ST6 
10 
3-209192 
NAILS 
14 
ROSE HEAD CUT NAILS 
ST6 
10 
3-209192 
BRICK 
I 
YELLOW DANISH BRICX 
ST6 
ID 
3-209192 
BRJCK 
I 
REDBRICK 
ST7 
II 
3-209192 
PlPESTEMS 
1 
KAOLIN PIPE STEM BORE DlAME1ER 5164 
SH 
12 
3-209192 
CREAMWARE 
1 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
STI 
12 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
1 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
STI 
12 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
2 
BLUE TRANSFER PRINT PAlTERN UNKNOWN 
ST8 
12 
3-209192 
EARTHENWARE 
3 
LEAD GLAZED EARlHENWARE EL MORRO 
STI 
12 
3-209192 
NAD... 
l 
ROSE HEAD CUT NAIL FRAGMENT 
EU! 
13 
3-209192 
CREAMWARE 
1 
Pu.IN BODY SHERD 
EUl 
13 
3-209192 
PEARi.WARE 
1 
PLAIN RIM SHERI> 
EU! 
13 
3-209192 
WHlTEWARE 
I 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
EU! 
13 
3-209192 
EARmENWARE 
22 
LEAD GLAZED EARlHENW ARE EL MORRO 
EUl 
13 
3-209192 
STONEWARE 
I 
GINGER. BEER BOTil..E I INK WELL CONTAINER 
EU2 
14 
3-209192 
DELFI' 
1 
PLAIN TIN ENAMEL 
EU2 
14 
3-209192 
PEARi.WARE 
3 
BROWN TRANSFER PRINT PATTERN UNKNOWN 
EU2 
14 
3-209/92 
PEARLWARE 
1 
BROWN TRANSFER PRINT RJM PATIERN um 
EU2 
14 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
3 
Pu.IN BODY SHERDS 
EU2 
14 
3-209/92 
WHITEWARE 
1 
PLAIN RIM SHERD 
EU2 
14 
3-209192 
PORCEUJN 
1 
PLAIN HANDLE FRAGMENT 
EU2 
14 
3-209192 
BUTTON 
l 
SHELL BUlTON 4 HOLES 10.6MM DIAME1ER 
EU3 
15 
3-209192 
PORCELAIN 
6 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
EU3 
15 
3-209192 
PEARLWARE 
BLUE TRANSFER. PRINT CONTINENTAL VIEW 
EU3 
15 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
BLUE TRANSFER PRINTWJI.LOW PATIERN 
EU3 
15 
3-209192 
EARTHENWARE 
LEAD GLAZED EARlHENW ARE EL MORRO 
EU4 
16 
3-209192 
WHITEWARE 
BLACK TRANSFER PRINT OVERGUZED PAINT 
EU4 
16 
3-209192 
REDWARE 
GREEN LEAD GLAZED EX"JERJOR R.EDW ARE 
EU4 
16 
3-209192 
EARTHENWARE 
LEAD GLAZED EARTHENWARE EL MORRO 
GSC 
80 
3-209192 
CREAMWARE 
Pl.AJN BODY SHERD 
GSC 
80 
3-209192 . 
WHITEWARE 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
GSC 
80 
3-209192 
PORCEUJN 
BLUE TRANSFER. PRINT ENGUSH PORCELAIN 
GSC 
80 
3-209192 
EARTHENWARE 
UNGLAZ.ED EARTHENWARE 
GSC 
80 
3-209192 
EARTHENWARE 
GREEN GLAZED EARlHENW ARE 
GSC 
80 
3-209192 
BOTI1..E GLASS 
OUYE GREEN BOTil..E BASE MOLD BLOWN 
GSC 
80 
3-209192 
BOTTLE GLASS 
UGHT GREEN BOTILE NECK LAID ON JUNG 
GSC 
71 
3-209192 
WOOD 
WOOD FRAGMENT FORM POST SW CORNORHOUSE 
ltUYTER'SBAY(U-VAM-3-21) 
GSC 
17 
3-21/1992 
PE.ARI.WARE 
1 
BROWNTRANSFERPRINTPATTERNUNKNOWN 
GSC 
17 
3-21/1992 
AFRICAN WARE 
1 
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN WARE 
GSC 
17 
3-2111992 
PIPESTEM 
1 
KAOLIN PIPE STEM BORE DIAMETER 1/16 
STl 
18 
3-21/1992 
GLASS 
6 
OUYE GREEN BOTil.E GLASS 
ST2 
19 
3-21/1992 
PE.ARI.WARE 
1 
BLUE TRANSFER. PRINT FLORAL PATTERN 
ST2 
19 
3-21/1992 
EARTIIERNWARE 
1 
LEAD GLAZED EARTHENWARE EL MORRO 
ST2 
19 
3-21/1992 
AFRICAN WARE 
7 
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN WARE 
ST2 
19 
3-2111992 
BOTTLE GLASS 
l 
AQUA GREEN BOTTLE LIP STRING RIM TOOLED 
ST4 
20 
3-2111992 
EARTHENWARE 
I 
TERRA COTTA RIM SHERD 
ST4 
20 
3-2111992 
METAL SPIKES 
7 
IRON SPIKE FRAGMENTS 
ST4 
20 
3-2111992 
NAlLS 
4 
SQUARE OTT NAIL FRAGMENTS 
ST4 
20 
3-21/1992 
TACK 
ROOFING TACK 
ST6 
21 
3-21/1992 
BOTTLE GLASS 
GREEN WINE BOTTLE BASE MOLD BLOWN 
ST6 
21 
3-2111992 
SHEU. 
CTTARIUM PICA (POSSIBLE FOOD) 
ST6 
21 
3-21/1992 
SHEU. 
ASlllAIA UNDOSA (POSSIBLE FOOD) 
ST6 
21 
3-21/1992 
SHEU. 
MODUWS MODULUS (POSSIBLE FOOD) 
ST7 
!2 . 
3-2111992 
NAD... 
CUT NAIL FRAGMENT 
ST7 
22 
3-2111992 
silEu. 
STROMBUS GIGAS (POSSIBLE FOOD! 
126 
APPENDIX IA: ARTIFACT IN\IENTOJlY BY SITE, CATALOG NUMBER, AND PROVENIENCE 
FIEW 
SPEOMEN 
CATALOG 
PROVENIENCE 
NUMBER 
NUMBER 
CATAGORY 
COUNT 
DESCRIPTION 
ST7 
22 
3-21/1992 
ABORIGINAL 
1 
BROWN TO RED SMOOTII SURFACE 
ST7 
22 
3-21/1992 
SHEU. 
1 
STROMBUS GJGAS (POSSIBLE FOOD) 
ST7 
22 
3-21/1992 
SHEU. 
I 
CITT ARJUM PICA (POSSIBLE R>OD) 
TEST I 
23 
3-21/1992 
REDWARE 
I 
LEAD GLAZE EXTERIOR BROWN INTERIOR 
GSC 
l4 
3-21/1992 
STONEWARE 
I 
ALBANY SUPPED JNTERIOR 
GSC 
l4 
3-21/1992 
AFRJCAN WARE 
1 
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN WARE 
ST8 
26 
3-21/1992 
METAL 
I 
MACHINED SCREW SHANK 
LVLI 
ST8 
n 
3-21/1992 
BOT11..E GLASS 
l 
GREEN BOlTL.E BASE MOLD BLOWN LVL2 
ST14 
34 
3-2111992 
GUNFLINT 
l 
ENGLISH GUNFUNTOOVERCHERT LVI.3 
TAMARIND TREE BAY (12-VAM-3-9) 
ST4 
47 
3-9n992 
AFRICAN WARE 
I 
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN WARE 
ST4 
47 
3-911992 
SHEU. 
l 
CITTARJUM PICA (POSSIBLE RX>D) 
ST6 
48 
3-911992 
1'£ARLWARE 
I 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
ST6 
48 
3-911992 
STONEWARE 
1 
GINGERBEER. \ INIC. WELLS. SUPPED INTER. 
ST6 
48 
3-911992 
REDWARE 
s 
<X>ARSE REDW ARE 
ST6 
48 
3-911992 
EARTHENWARE 
I 
LEAD GLAZED EAJmlENWARE EL MORRO 
ST6 
48 
3-9/1992 
WHITEWARE 
2 
PLAIN BODY SHERDS 
ST6 
48 
3-911992 
AFRICAN WARE 
1 
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN WARE 
ST6 
48 
3-911992 
CREAMWARE 
2 
PLAIN BODY SHERDS 
ST7 
49 
3-911992 
CREAMWARE 
l 
PUJNRlMSHERD 
ST7 
49 
3-9/1992 
SEMM11UOUS 
1 
U.5-QUAR11:RMASTER.CORPS,SEPT.16,l940 
ST7 
49 
3-9/1992 
B<1l1l.E GLASS 
l 
CLEAll BOm..E BASE DURAGLASS MARK 
ST7 
49 
3-9/1992 
B<1l1l.E GLASS 
l 
COCA COLA LIGHT GREEN GLASS FRAG 
STI 
so 
3-911992 
CREAMWARE 
1 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
ST8 
so 
3-911992 
PEARLWARE 
l 
BLUE TRANSFER PRINT PATl'ERN UNKNOWN 
ST9 
Sl 
3-9n992 
CREAMWARE 
I 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
ST9 
SI 
3-9n992 
PEARLWARE 
2 
PLAIN BODY SHERDS 
ST9 
Sl 
3-9/1992 
PIPEFRAG 
1 
ltAOUN PIPE BOWL FRAGMENT 
ST9 
SI 
3-911992 
STONEWARE 
1 
GINGER.BEER BOTlLE FRAGMENT 
ST9 
SI 
3-911992 
STONEWARE 
l 
JACK. FIELD WARE 
STll 
44 
3-9/1992 
CREAMWARE 
2 
PLAIN BODY SHERDS 
STU 
44 
3-911992 
CREAMW.ARE 
I 
PLAIN RIM SHERD 
STll 
44 
3-9/1992 
PEARi.WARE 
2 
BLUE SHEIL EDGED EVEN SCAU.OP 
STJI 
44 
3-9/1992 
S'IONEWARE 
I 
BROWN GLAZED GINGER BEER TYPE 
STU 
44 
3-9/1992 
STONEWARE 
I 
NOTIINGHAM WARE 
STJI 
44 
3-911992 
EAR.THENW ARE 
MEl'ltOPOUTAN SUPWARE 
STll 
44 
3-9/1992 
PORCELAJN 
MONOCBROMP.BROWN 
STll 
44 
3-911992 
DEi.Fr 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
STll 
44 
3-9/1992 
EARTHENWARE 
LEAD GLAZED EARTHENWARE EL MORRO 
STll 
44 
3-911992 
AFRICAN WARE 
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN WARE 
ST 11 
44 
3-9/1992 
PJPES"ICM 
KAOLIN PIPE STEM BORE DIAME"IEt S164 
STll 
S2 
3-911992 
CREAMWARE 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
STll 
52 
3-9/1992 
PEARLWARE 
BLUE TRANSFER. PRINT, PATTERN UNKNOWN 
ST 11 
S2 
3-9/1992 
WHITEWARE 
BLUE TRANSFER PRINT, PATTERN UNKNOWN 
STll 
S2 
3-9/1992 
ABORIGININAL 
I 
BROWN TO RED SMOOTH SURFACE 
ST12 
53 
3-911992 
CREAMWARE 
1 
PLAlN BODY SHERD 
STJ2 
S3 
3·9/1992 
AFRICAN WARE 
2 
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN WARE 
STJ3 
S4 
3-9/1992 
CREAMWARE 
2 
PLAIN BODY SHERDS 
STJ3 
S4 
3·911992 
PEARi.WARE 
I 
BLUE SHEIL EDGED EVEN SCAU.OP 
STl3 
S4 
3-9/1992 
EARTHENWARE 
2 
MElllOPOUTAN SLIPWARE 
STIJ 
S4 
3-9/1992 
DELFT 
I 
BLUE ON WHITE FLORALPATIERN 
STl3 
S4 
3-9/1992 
DELFI' 
1 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
ST13 
S4 
3-9/1992 
EARtHENWARE 
1 
LEAD GLAZED EARTHENWARE EL MORRO 
STl4 
SS 
3-9/1992 
CREAMWARE 
6 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
ST14 
SS 
3-9tl992 
PEARLWARE 
l 
PLAIN BODY SHERD 
ST14 
SS 
3-9/1992 
STONEWARE 
I 
GINGER BEER BOTilE FRAGMENT 
STl4 
SS 
3-911992 
EARTHENWARE 
I 
LEAD GLAZED EARTHENWARE EL MORRO 
STl4 
SS 
3-9/1992 
GUNFLINT 
1 
ENGLISH GUN FLINT DOVER OIERT 
ST14 
SS 
3-9/1992 
110111..B GLASS 
I 
GREEN GLASS BOTil.E LIP STRING UP 
STIS 
S6 
3-91199'2 
CREAMWARE 
3 
PLAIN BODY SHERDS 
STl5 
'6. 
3-9/1992 
CREAMWARE 
PLAIN RlM SHERD 
STlS 
S6 
3-911992 
EARTHENwARE 
LEAD GLAZED EARTIIENWARE EL MORRO 
127 
Al'ftHDIX JAi Aknl'ACJ' IHVDITOltY IJYSl'J'B, CATALOG MlMUa, AM> PltOVENJENQ 
FIELD 
SP£CJMEN 
CATALOG 
PIOVJiNIENQS ~ 
NUMBER 
CATMJORY 
COUNT 
DBSCRIPTION 
stB 
UJjjjJ 
PIPilst1111 
I 
il&JNPIPBSMllOUDLWii&Wi 
STJ6 
51 
3"4lllt!IQ 
CRl!AMWAlll! 
I 
Jll.AIH BODY SHliltD 
STl6 
57 
3-llilt!l2 
Pl!AJU.W AU 
I 
PLAIN BODY SHSllD 
GSC 
" 
:Mlltla 
Cltl!AMWAlll! 
2 
l'LAIMl'OOT JUNG l'ltAGMENTS 
osc 
,. 
MllMl 
CIU!AMWAU 
2 
l'LAINllODYSRaDS 
GSC 
• 
,...... 
S'rofflWAJll! 
I 
INlilJSRSALTGLA21!D 
'GIC 
• 
,...... 
SlUGWAlt.B 
l 
OINCBBl&ll/Dllt WliU.CONTAINlllS 
-= 
, 
Mllltlll 
IOJICl!LAIN 
l 
PUDlllODTllDm> 
-= 
,., 
Mll"1 
IWmll!NWAIS 
I 
UIADGLAZllDIWmll!NWAltEm...._, 
09C 
,9 
:Mlllm 
BOm.BGLASS 
1 
CIRIENWJNBIOJ"l1JIGLASS BASBMOLDlllDIVN .. 
GllC 
,, ... 
Utl9ll 
Cll!AMWMll! 
1 
Pl.AINBODYSReaD 
tJflC 
., 
Mt.1"1 
ClllWIWAJll! 
I 
Pl.Allf J!IOOl'DIG JlltAGMENT 
osc 
Ill 
J.MffZ 
smNEWME 
I 
t11M:Blll?ERIJOT1U RlAOM1iNT 
GSC 
., 
:Mlltt2 
Pl!AltLW AU 
I 
BUl6BAND PADmll> PATT1illN UNDIOWH 
GSC 
., 
J..filf!IZ 
ll011!LWAU 
J 
l'IADfRIOTJtJNG J1IUGMliNI' 
CJIC 
., 
,..,.. 
AJl.llCAN w AJtll 
I 
Al'lllCAHC4RIBM'.NWARBllDf SBm> 
OIC 
Ill 
Utlfl'Z 
AJIJUCAM w AJl:B 
3 
AnlCAN CA111!111E"N WARB 
a.l:PIWft'&AY (U.V~ 
ST• 
JP 
3-Zt/1"2 
A80ltlGllW. 
2 
llROIWNTODAU.BllOWM INOO'IB stllrl'ACB 
ST• 
19 
3-22119'2 
A90ltlOINAL 
2 
llLNX10UDROWNSMOOTB SUll'ACB 
ITJO 
31 
J..2211"2 
A80RIOllW. 
llllOWJI TO llEDIMIOOIH SIJRPACll 
S'f'll 
J2 
J..22MP:I 
A80ltlGllW. 
TAN10lltll'FSM00111SUllPACll 
ITU 
!5 
.!l-22/lt91 
PIPISTI!M 
ltAOtlN PIPl!STIIW 80ltJI DIAMETl!ll 51154 
ST::M 
JS 
3-2211"2 
A80ltlGllW. 
, 
RED10 llJllDWNIMIOOIH SUllPACB 
11'2S 
" 
.!l-22mf:l 
ABOllGINAL 
I 
BllOWN IMOOJ'll IUJll'ACB 
ST26 
S7 
J..:D/1"2 
ABatlGINAL 
2 
llROIWNTO llEl>IMOOJR IUltPACB 
IT%7 
• 
3-2211"2 
ABOIUGINAL 
2 
IDll>10JlllOWN SMOOI11 IURPACI 
S'f'%7 
JI 
3-2211"2 
ABOltlOINAL 
2 
UOWNTODDSMOOTHSURPACB 
IT19 
,, 
3-Z2f1tf2 
A80ltlGllW. 
I 
BaOWNTOJa!DSMOOl'll SURPACB 
IT19 
,, 
3-22/lm 
A80ltlGINAL 
2 
1A11!SALADOIDTAN BAJtl)SMOOtll Slml'Aa! 
IT19 
,, 
3-2211992 
SBl!ll. 
I 
S1'IKlMlltJI CllAOUS (POSSIBLE J'OOD) 
ITJO 
40 
l-2211"2 
A80ltlGllW. 
l 
llROWNTO DDSMOOill SUJtFACS 
IT'° 
40 
J-2211"2 
S1ll!U. 
l 
ASUAl.A TBCTAAMEDCANA O'OISIBl.I! FOOD) 
STll 
41 
3-2211"2 
AllOltJGlNAL 
J 
BltOWJll 10 Bl.AClt Sl«IOl1I StJal'ACll 
ITS2 
41 
3-2211"2 
A80lUGDW. 
J 
BUJlllTO 08ANGll DOWN SM0011I svaJIACB 
ITS2 
•t 
S-2211"2 
AllOltJGINAL 
, 
IUD> 10 JlllOWNSMOOJH SUJU'ACS 
ITS2 
... 
S-2211119:1 
SBl!LL 
ITRClM8US GIOAS JIOISSlll.E FOOi> 
ITJ4 
C1 
3-2211"2 
ABOUJINAL 
, 
BRO'Mf TO RBDSNOOl'R SUltl'ACI! 
ITJ4 
C1 
l-2211"2 
AJIOIJGIMAL 
llllOWNTO DAB BIOWN IN001B SURFACS 
ITJ4 
Cl 
3-2211"2 
AllO&JGIHAL 
, 
llROMfTO m..ALXSMDOIHSUDACll 
ITJ4 
Cl 
J.22fl"2 
SllE1L 
.. 
S'J1QDUS CllGAS (l'OSSJBLE FOOD) 
ITJ4 
Cl 
l-22ll9t2 
SllSU.. 
, 
a1TAlllUM PICA (J'OSSlllLI! JIOOD) 
ITJ4 
Cl 
:w:J/1"2 
SllEU. 
J 
CllAMA~GMEUN 
Cl'QSSlllJ!R>CO 
ITJ5 
43 
3-2211"2 
AIKlldGINAL 
2 
OltANGBTO JIUl'PSMD0111 S'UltPACI! 
IT1' 
43 
3-2211992 
AJIOltlOINAL 
2 
UOWNTO llllDINOOTR SUltl'ACI! 
ITJS 
43 
3-2211992 
A.80IUDDW. 
2 
TAN QFlltJPPSMOOl'BSuaJrACB 
sns 
G 
J.2711"2 
SllllU. 
I 
S11lOUllUS GIGAS (POSSlllUI J'OOD) 
ST31 
46 
3-2211"2 
GUNFLINT 
I 
Bl«Jl.ISH OUN l'IJH1' DOVl!ll alEllT 
IRAT MTSf1ltJCIUU(12-VAM~ 
GSC 
Q 
3-:IOM2 
Dl!U'T 
I 
llUJEON WHrt'E HAHD PAINTED 
GSC 
Q 
3-20M2 
DEIJll' 
I 
IBD ANDOUEM ON WJU11!BAND PAIHtED 
GSC 
Cl 
3-2(11.92 
AJllllCAN WAIUl 
I 
ARUCAHCA._..MlfWAU 
ST2 
e 
J-2(11.92 
Dl!LPI" 
3 
BLUE UNJJelliGI AZllD HAND PADm!D 
IT2 
6.1 
3-20&9.2 
l'OllClllAIN 
I 
llUJE lJNDliRGI AZBD PADmlD 
ST2 
6.1 
J-2(11.92 
liJlllCAN WAIE 
I 
AJllllCAJ( C>mM:\MW Am! 
sn 
e 
WOMl 
OUJfJll.DiT 
I 
l!NGlJSH GUN l'UNl'DOVIR CBllllT 
osc 
12 
3-20M2 
Sllltll!WAU 
l 
llHIMSll 
GSC 
c 
J..21D&'n 
l!All'IBllNWAIE 
I 
WHIT1!1ALTGLAZBD lnM!WAlll! 
GIC 
12 
3-21D&'n 
Dl!LPI' 
l 
BUIE OM BUlE PAIN11lD FOOT JUNO JlltAGMl!l'rl' 
GIC 
lJ· 
J.2(11.92 
Dl!J.PI' 
6 
BUIE OM WlllTEPAJNTl!D 
G!: 
!2 
J-20!!!j 
p&llT 
!! 
PLAINWJUTB BODY s1utJ5Ds 
128 
APPENDIX IA:AllTIFACTINVENTOR.Y BY Sl'J'E, CATALOG NVMllER., AND PROVENIENCE 
PROVENIENCE 
GSt 
GSC 
GSC 
GSC 
GSC 
GSC 
GSC 
GSC 
GSC 
GSC 
GSC 
GSC 
FIELD 
SPECMEN 
NUMBER 
12 
82 
12 
12 
12 
12 
82 
12 
84 
84 
84 
B4 
BANANA BAY (12-VAM-3.56) 
GSC 
13 
GSC 
19 
GSC 
n 
CATALOG 
NUMBER. 
3-208l92 
3-:zou.12 
3-208/92 
3-208/92 
3-208/92 
3-208/92 
3-208/92 
3-208/92 
3-208l92 
3-208l92 
3-20&'92 
3-208/92 
CATAGOR.Y 
DELFT 
PORCELAIN 
AFRICAN WARE 
OUVEJAR. 
PIPESTEM 
PIPESTI!M 
PJPEBOWL 
SHEIL 
DELFT 
DELFT 
DELFI" 
PIPESTI!M 
SHELL 
SHEU. 
SHEU. 
129 
COUNT 
DESCRIPTION 
2 
GkEi!N AND OR.ANGE ON WHITE PAIN1ED 
4 
BLUE HAND PAINTED 
9 
AFRICANCARIBBEANWARE 
I 
GREEN GLAZED EXlERIOR 
2 
KAOUN PIPE STEM BORE DIAMEJER 1164 
2 
ltAOUN PIPE STEM BORE DIAMETER 3164 
I 
KAOLIN PIPEBOWL FRAGMENT 
2 
STROMBUS PICKS (J'OOSIBLE TOOLS) 
2 
BLUE ON WHITE HAND PAINTED 
I 
GREENONWHITEHANDPAINTED 
2 
PLAIN BODY SHERDS 
I 
KAOUN PIPE STEM BORE DIAMETEJl.S/64 
STROMBUS GIGAS cou:ECTED FOR DATING 
STROMBUS GIGAS COUJ:CTED FOR.DATING 
STROMBUS GIGAS COLl.ECTED FOR DATING 
APPENDIX IB: RECENT MATERIALS DISCARDED IN LABORATORY 
Site 
Site 
Field Specimen 
Name 
Number 
Number 
Discards 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-VAM-3-209 
1 
GREEN GLASS 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-VAM-3-209 
2 
OLIVE GREEN GLASS 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-V AM-3-209 
5 
GREEN, CLEAR. GLASS 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-VAM-3-209 
6 
GREEN GLASS 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-VAM-3-209 
8 
MORTAR, GLASS, IGUANA BONE 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-VAM-3-209 
10 
SHELL. MORTAR. NAll..S, GLASS 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-VAM-3-209 
11 
4 GREEN GLASS 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-VAM-3-209 
12 
GLASS, NAILS 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-VAM-3-209 
13 
GLASS, MORTAR. BRICK. PLAS1ER 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-VAM-3-209 
14 
GLASS, MORTAR. BRICK. SHELL 
CAROLINA POINT 
12-V AM-3-209 
15 
MORTAR, PLASTER, METAL, GLASS 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
17 
GLASS, SHELL 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
18 
6 GREEN GLASS 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
19 
GLASS, METAL, MAMMAL BONE 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
20 
3GLASS 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
21 
CORAL, MET AL, CINDER. GLASS 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
22 
GLASS, SHELL, MORTAR. BONE 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
23 
PLASTIC, GLASS, SHELL 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
24 
NAll... 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
26 
GLASS 
RUYTER.'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
27 
MET AL, GLASS, SPIKE, BONE 
RUYTER'S BAY 
12-VAM-3-21 
34 
GLASS 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
12-VAM-3-9 
44 
SPIKE, GLASS 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
12-VAM-3-9 
48 
MET AL, GLASS, NAIL. BRICK 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
12-VAM-3-9 
51 
BRICK. GLASS 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
12-VAM-3-9 
52 
GLASS 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
12-VAM-3-9 
54 
GLASS 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
12-VAM-3-9 
55 
BRICK 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
12-VAM-3-9 
57 
GLASS 
TAMARIND TREE BAY 
12-VAM-3-9 
59 
GLASS 
ELEPHANT BAY 
12-V AM-3-22 
81 
SHELL 
ELEPHANT BAY 
12-V AM-3-22 
30 
GLASS, METAL 
ELEPHANT BAY 
12-VAM-3-22 
29 
BRICK 
ELEPHANT BAY 
12-VAM-3-22 
38 
GLASS 
ELEPHANT BAY 
12-V AM-3-22 
42 
IRON METAL 
ELEPHANT BAY 
12-VAM-3-22 
40 
GLASS, METAL 
ELEPHANT BAY 
12-VAM-3-22 
31 
GLASS 
SPRAT BAY S'IRUCIURE 
12-VAM-3-208 
82 
GLASS, SHELL, MORTAR, BRICK 
SPRATBAYSlRUCTIJR.E 
12-V AM-3-208 
84 
GLASS 
SPRAT BAY S'IRUCTIJR.E 
12-VAM-3-208 
85 
MORTAR, BRICK 
BANANA BAY 
12-VAM-3-56 
73 
GLASS, METAL 
BANANA BAY 
12-V AM-3-56 
81 
SHELL 
BANANA BAY sourn 
12-V AM-3-210 
69 
GLASS 
BANANABAYSOUIB 
12-VAM-3-210 
70 
METAL, GLASS, WOOD, BRICK 
BANANA BAY sourn 
12-VAM-3-210 
71 
MORTAR 
SPRAT BAY 
.., 
12-VAM-3-212 
67 
GLASS, ROCK 
130 
APPENDIX Il. SHOVEL 'JEST STRATIGRAPHY 
Shovel 
Depth 
Tat 
of Tat 
Excavation 
Soil 
Munsell 
Number 
(cm) 
Level 
Texture 
Color 
9 
65 
():65 
SANDY CLAY, ROCKS 
IOYR4/4 
IO 
25 
0-25 
SANDY CLAY 
10YR5/4 
11 
130 
0-22 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR4/2 
22-130 
SAND 
10YR5/2 
12 
90 
0-10 
SAND 
IOYR2/2 
10-90 
SAND 
10YR4/4 
13 
41 
0-8 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/4 
8-41 
SAND TO ROCK 
10YR4/4 
14 
30 
0-30 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/4 
15 
36 
0-36 
SANDY CLAY 
10YR4/6 
16 
43 
0-10 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR4/4 
10-43 
SAND TO ROCK 
IOYR4/1 
17 
35 
0-35 
HARD SAND TO ROCK 
10YR3/3 
ELEPHANT BAY (12-V AM-3-22) 
1 
63 
0-63 
SAND 
10YR6/4 
2 
47 
0-12 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/3 
12-15 
SAND 
10YR4/2 
15-24 
SAND 
10YR4/6 
24-47 
SAND 
10YR4/2 
3 
50 
0-50 
SAND, ROCKS 
10YR5/4 
4 
65 
0-50 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/3 
50-65 
SAND 
10YR5/3 
5 
10 
0-10 
SAND TO HARDPAN 
IOYR5/4 
6 
43 
0-43 
SAND, ROCK 
10YR5/4 
7 
32 
0-32 
SAND, SHELL 
10YR5/4 
8 
64 
0-42 
Sil..1YSAND 
IOYR413 
42-50 
SAND 
IOYR7/2 
50-64 
SAND 
IOYR7/3 
9 
52 
0-52 
SAND, ROCK 
10YR5/4 
10 
15 
0-30 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/3 
30-75 
SAND 
10YR5/3 
11 
34 
0-34 
SAND, ROCK 
10YR3/3 
135 
APPENDIX U. SHOVEL TEST STRATIGRAPHY 
ShoTel 
DeptJa 
Test 
of Test 
Excavalloa 
Soil 
MamelJ 
Nmnber 
(cm) 
Lewi 
T...,.. 
C.olor 
12 
43 
tk3 
SAND 
wYR313 
13 
49 
0-34 
SANDY LOAM 
IOYR3/4 
34-49 
SAND 
10YR414 
14 
S6 
0-56 
SILTY SAND 
10YR2/2 
IS 
so 
0-50 
sANDYLOAM 
lOYR312 
i' ~o~-
16 
so 
Q:-~ 
~YLOAM 
IOYR313 
17 
70 
0-10 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR312 
18 
40 
0--40' 
.SAND .. 
10YR314 
19 
B 
0-8 
a..AY.ROCJC 
10YR4/4 
20 
33 
C»3 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR2/2 
~ 
~ 
'21 
30 
0-22 
SILT LOAM 
10YR314 
22-30 
R.OCK 
10YR314 
22 
44 
0-16 
SAND 
10\'R3/3 
·~ 
SAND 
lOYR.712 
23 
70 
0-'8 
SANDY LOAM 
10YRSl4 
~10 
t..i.--OSAND 
lOYR.713 
;u 
87 
0-7S 
SAND 
lO'YR313 
7H7 
SAND 
lOYR.712 
2S 
70 
0-25 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR2/l 
25-40 
·''SAND 
nr. 
lOYRAIJ 
40-70 
COMPACT SAND 
IOYM/3 
26 
S6 
0-56 
·SAND 
lOYR.113 
~ 
SAND 
lOYR.712 
l2 
62 
.~ 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/2 
"'Ji? 
t'....1JSAND 
> 
l<JYR513 
28 
70 
0:::44 
SAND 
l<iY:R3/3 
'44-10 
SAND 
10YR71l 
29 
80 
0-50 
SAND 
lOYR313 
~ 
SAND 
JOYRS/3 
30 
95 
0--40 
~~~ 
10YR2/l 
..o-95 
lOYR.S/3 
31 
15 
"~ 
. ;''""SAND 
10\'R3/3 
f' 
)t:7~ 
~·TO 
ROCK 
lOYR.712 
Ji 
136 
APPENDIX U. SHOVEL T.EST STRATIGRAPHY 
Shovel 
Depth 
Test 
or Test 
Excavation 
Soll 
Mumell 
Number 
{cm) 
Level 
Texture 
Color 
32 
65 
044 
SAND 
JOYR3/3 
44-65 
SAND TO ROCK 
10YR7/2 
33 
60 
()-40 
SAND 
10YR3/3 
~ 
COMPACT SAND 
10YR413 
34 
55 
0-30 
SAND 
10YR4/2 
30-55 
SANDYSil.T 
10YR5/2 
35 
45 
0-45 
COARSE SAND 
IOYR3/3 
SPRAT BAY STRUC1lJRE (U-VAM-3-208) 
38 
0-17 
Sll.TLOAM 
10YR3/3 
17-38 
LOAM TO ROCKS 
10YR5/4 
2 
35 
0-35 
SANDYSil.T 
10YR3/3 
35 
BEDROCK 
5YR3/4 
3 
38 
0-25 
Sll.TYLOAM 
10YR3/3 
25-38 
SAND 
10YR5/4 
4 
39 
0-39 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR4/4 
5 
45 
0-45 
SANDY LOAM 
IOYR4/4 
6 
55 
0-20 
Sll.T 
10YR5/4 
20-55 
Sll.TTOROCK 
10YR6/4 
7 
40 
Q-3 
Sll.T 
IOYR3/6 
3-40 
Sll.TLOAM 
10YR4/6 
BANANA BAY {U-VAM-3-56) 
1 
45 
0-45 
SAND 
10YR612 
2 
45 
G-45 
CLAY LOAM 
10YR3/3 
3 
40 
0-24 
SAND 
10YR3/6 
24-40 
CLAY.SAND 
10YR3/4 
4 
20 
0-20 
CLAY 
2.SY5/4 
5 
so 
0-35 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR211 
35-50 
SAND.O..AY 
10YR4/2 
6 
30 
0-30 
CLAY LOAM 
10YR414 
7 
30 
0-30 
CLAY LOAM 
10YR4/3 
8. 
49 
0-40 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/3 
40-49 
CLAY 
10YR4/2 
137 
APPENDIX IL SHOVEL TFST STRATIGRAPHY 
Shovel 
Depth 
Test 
or Test 
Excavation 
Soil 
Munsell 
Number 
(cm) 
Level 
Texture 
Color 
9 
30 
0-30 
SAND 
10YR6/4 
10 
50 
0-35 
SAND 
10YR3/2 
35-50 
CLAY 
10YR4/l 
11 
32 
0-10 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR2/2 
10-92 
CLAY 
10YR5/3 
20-32 
CLAY 
10YR4/1 
12 
30 
()..3 
CLAY LOAM 
IOYR2/2 
3-30 
CLAY 
10YR5/3 
13 
50 
0-50 
SAND 
10YR3/2 
BANANA BAY SOUTH (12-VAM-3-210) 
1 
80 
0-10 
SAND 
10YR7/3 
10-80 
SAND 
10YR3/l 
2 
90 
()..20 
SAND 
10YR6/2 
20-65 
SANDYSil..T 
lOYR.2/1 
65-90 
SAND 
10YR5/2 
3 
60 
()..6) 
FINE SAND 
10YR3/3 
4 
70 
0-69 
SAND 
10YR4/3 
69-70 
SAND 
10YR5/3 
5 
10 
0-10 
·SAND TO ROCK 
10YR3/2 
LANDING BAY (12-VAM-3-10) 
l 
20 
()..20 
SAND 
10YR6/2 
2 
15 
0-15 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR4/2 
3 
68 
0-68 
SAND 
10RY3/3, 8/4 
4 
50 
()..50 
SAND 
10YR5/3 
5 
55 
0-33 
SAND 
IOYRS/8 
33-55 
SAND 
10RY4/4 
SPRAT BAY (12-V AM-3-212) 
1 
90 
()..90 
SAND, SHEIL 
10YR6/2 
2 
60 
0-60 
COARSE SAND 
10YR7/2 
.., 
138 
APPENDIX Il. SHOVEL TEST STRATIGRAPHY 
Shovel 
Depth 
Test 
of Test 
Excavation 
Soil 
Mumell 
Number 
(cm) 
Level 
Tenure 
Color 
3 
80 
o:25 
SANDWAM 
10YR372 
25-80 
SAND 
10YR5/3 
, 
4 
90 
0-20 
SANDY LOAM 
IOYR3/4 
20-90 
SAND 
IOYR6/4 
5 
80 
0-20 
SANDY I.DAM 
10YR3/5 
20-80 
SAND 
IOYR6/4 
6 
30 
0-13 
Sll.TYLOAM 
10YR4/4 
13-30 
SANDY I.DAM 
10YR3/3 
7 
70 
0-35 
SANDY LOAM 
IOYR3/3 
35-70 
SAND 
IOYR412 
8 
57 
0-20 
Sll.TYSAND 
10YR3/3 
20-57 
SAND 
IOYR413 
9 
25 
0-25 
SANDYSll.T 
IOYR3/2 
10 
40 
0-40 
SAND 
10YR3/2 
11 
41 
0-41 
SAND TO ROCK. 
10YR3/2 
12 
65 
0-42 
Sll.TYSAND 
10YR3/2 
42-65 
SAND TO ROCK. 
10YR4/1 
13 
55 
0-15 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR2/2 
15-55 
SAND TO ROCK 
10YR413 
14 
42 
0-42 
I.DAM 
10YR2/2 
15 
48 
0-48 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/3 
16 
25 
0-25 
SAND. ROCK. CORAL 
10YR2/2 
17 
40 
0-40 
SANDYSll.T 
10YR3/2 
18 
46 
0-46 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR2/2 
19 
30 
0-30 
SANDYSll.T 
10YR3/2 
20 
35 
0-35 
SANDY LOAM 
IOYR3/3 
21 
46 
0-8 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR4/6 
8-46 
SAND 
10YR3/3 
22 
70 
0-55 
SAND 
10YR&'2 
55-70 
SAND 
10YR4/3 
23 
75 
0-45 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR7/2 
45-15 
SAND 
10YR4/3 
., 
24 
60 
0-60" 
SAND 
10YR4/3 
139 
APPENDIX Il. SHOVEL ~T 
STRATIGRAPHY 
Shovel 
Depth 
Test 
of Te.st 
Excavation 
Soll 
Munsell 
Number 
(cm) 
Level 
Texture 
Color 
25 
75 
0-75 
SAND 
lOYR4/3 
26 
40 
0-40 
SAND 10 ROCK 
10YR3/3 
27 
49 
0-24 
LOOSE SAND 
10YR3/3 
24-49 
COMPACT SAND 
10YR4/4 
LIMESTONE BAY 
50 
0-50 
SAND 
10YR8/4 
53 
0-25 
SAND 
10YR7/2 
25-53 
SAND 
10YR412 
50 
0-50 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/2 
4 
90 
0-33 
SAND, CORAL 
10YR8/2 
33-90 
SAND 
10YR5/4 
5 
55 
0-55 
SAND,SHEl.L 
10YR4/3 
6 
42 
0-42 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/2 
7 
43 
0-43 
SAND 
10YR8/3 
FLAMINGO BAY 
1 
40 
0-38 
SANDY LOAM 
5YR3/4 
38-40 
C1AY 
5YR6/6 
2 
40 
0-40 
SANDY LOAM 
lOYR.4/4 
3 
35 
0-33 
SANDY LOAM 
5YR3/8 
33-35 
CLAY 
5YR6/6 
4 
50 
0-25 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR2/2 
25-35 
CLAY, SAND 
10YR4/3 
35-40 
CLAY, SAND 
10YR3/3 
40-50 
CLAY 
lOYR.4/4 
BANANA BAY NOR'IH 
1 
60 
0-60 
Sil..TLOAM 
10YR4/4 
2 
35 
0-25 
SANDYC1AY 
10YR4/3 
25-35 
C1AY 
10YR3/6 
3 
60 
0-60 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR5/4 
140 
APPENDIX JL SHOVEL TEST STllATIGRAPllY 
Sbowl 
Depth 
r 1,,. 
Test 
ol'Tcst 
Excafttion 
Sall 
''°'< 
~ i 
MUlllM!U 
Namber ~ 
Leftl 
Tt!lltllre 
v...,:.l,x-
Color 
SPKATBAV~ONAIEA 
:--:\ 
1 
110 
0-15 
SAND 
lOYR81'2 
75-110 
SAND. CORAL 
10YR512 
2 
95 
0-20 
SANDY LOAM 
lO'Ylt.413 
~ 
SAND, SHELL 
lOYR.712 
65-95 
SAND 
10YR6f2 
3 
95 
0-90 
SAND. SHEl.i.. 
loYurl 
90-95 
S.ANDYa..AY 
lOYlt.7.12 
4 
40 
0-10 
SAND 
JOYR2/1 
lCMO 
Cl.AY 
10YR811 
::..~-'.~.;;. 
·s 
80. 
Gt1 
M3 
$ANDYLOAM 
lOYR.7.12 
~ ~ 
6-80 
, SAND 
tcMt.Bn 
.-' 
ID ~ 
6' 
41 
Ml 
SANDY SU.TLOAM 
lOYR.413 
"I 
60 
~ 
SIL1YSANI> 
lO'Ylt.413 
~ 
8 
55, 
0-20 
,~YLOAM 
lOlRlfl 
2045 
CLAY SAND 
10'ft513 
45-S5 
. , Cl.AY 
10YR6f2 
9 
70 
0-70 
SAND 
lOYR.7/l 
10 
6' 
0-10 
SANDY LOAM' 
10Yiw2 
;1~ 
·' 
SAND 
lOYRA/3 
11 
15 
0-35 
SANDY LOAM 
lOYR.313 
:JS.15 
COMPACT SAND 
lOYRY.2 
12 
45 
0-30 
~a.AYl.OAM 
1C>YR313 
»4.5 
'" :i{1AY 
10Yll'4/'l 
13 
7Q 
0-70 
" 
SAND 
lOYR.7.12 
14 
BS 
0-30 
,.,SAND 
10Ylt3n 
30-85 
~10ROCIC 
lOYR312 
15 
'° 
0-SO 
~a..AY 
10YR312 
i ',J-.ij'fli~ 
55 
;r .•, 
b:s 
t'!UvU>AM· 
tofi31.4 
~.,_t¥'.f'Y .. t 
{/'-' 
' .&30 
;Q..AYSAND 
10YIW4 
~ .. ;: X.''f::-t 
;,10-(5 
s.\NDY a..AY . 
lO'Ylt.413 
•'•'45-55 
. 
SAND 
lOYRS/4 
·r; 
40 
0.30 
SXNl:>YLOAM. 
lOYR.714 
30-40 
Cl.AY 
10YR314 
141 
APPENDIX n SHOVEL TEST STRATIGRAPHY 
Shovel 
Depth 
Test 
of Test 
Excavation 
Soil 
Munsell 
Number 
(cm) 
Level 
Texture 
Color 
18 
45 
045 
SAND TO ROCK 
IOYR211 
19 
30 
0-30 
CLAY 
10YR413 
20 
25 
0-10 
SANDY CLAY 
IOYR3/2 
33902 
SAND 
10YR3/3 
21 
110 
0-110 
SAND TO ROCK 
10YR8/l 
22 
70 
0-70 
SAND 
10YR7/l 
23 
100 
0-55 
SAND 
10YR812 
55-100 
SAND 
10YR6/2 
24 
70 
0-70 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR5/3 
25 
100 
0-80 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/3 
80-100 
SAND 
IOYR5/3 
26 
60 
0-60 
SAND 
10YR413 
LIMESTONE BAYICAR.OL POINT WEST 
40 
0-18 
SAND 
5YR4/4 
18-40 
SAND 
IOYR6/2 
2 
30 
0-30 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR414 
3 
65 
0-17 
SAND 
· 10YR7/2 
17-65 
Sll..TLOAM 
10YR3/3 
4 
42 
0-9 
SAND LOAM 
10YR2/2 
9-42 
SAND 
10YR5/2 
5 
43 
0-24 
SANDY LOAM 
10YR3/3 
24-43 
SAND 
10YR7/4 
6 
100 
0-30 
SANDY LOAM 
IOYR4/3 
30-40 
Sll.TLOAM 
10YR3/l 
40-100 
SAND 
10YR8/3 
7 
40 
0-40 
SAND TO ROCK 
10YR2/1 
8 
42 
0-42 
Sll.TLOAM 
10YR3/4 
142 
Appendix III: 
Ownership Records, Carolina's Lyst and Providence Point Plantations 
(Compiled by George F. Tyson, Jr.). 
ill-A Carolina Lyst Plantation Ownership and Occupational History 1769-1794 
ffi-B 
Carolina Lyst Plantation Ownership and Occupational History 1795-1914 
ffi-C La Providence Plantation Ownership and Occupational History 1799-1914 
143 
APl'B.NOIX lllA: CAROL1NA LYST PLANTATION OWNIRSHlP ANO OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY 1769-1794 
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Jean Renn•! 
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APPENDIXF 
REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTS 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102VJ097700) 
U. S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
APPENDIX F - REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTS 
The archive search did not locate any real estate information that contradicted or modified the 
information contained in the Inventory Project Report (INPR) for Water Island, Fort Segarra 
furnished in Appendix D-1. Complementary real estate documents were gathered and reviewed 
but not presented here. These documents will be stored with all the original ASR information. 
Appendix F - Real Estate Documents 
Page F-1 
APPENDIXG 
NEWSPAPERS/JOURNALS 
(ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN APPENDIX E) 
APPENDIXH 
SUMMARY OF INTERVIEWS 
NOT USED 
(NOT USED)
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102VI097700) 
U. S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
APPENDIX H - SUMMARY OF INTERVIEWS 
No interviews, telephonically or in person, were conducted on the Water Island, Fort Segarra 
Archives Search Report. 
Appendix H - Summarv of Interviews 
Page H-1 
APPENDIX I 
PRESENT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 
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Water ls/and, Fort Segarra (102 VJ097700) 
US. Virgin lsland'i 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
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Photo - 01 
Items stored around landfill at Flanungo Bay. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page I of 69 
Photo-02 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (102 Vl097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
Road repair supplies outside of landfill at Flamingo Bay. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 2 o.f 69 
Photo- 03 
Water /slafld. Fort Segarra (!02V/091700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Fence erected around landfill. Flamingo bay area. 
Photo fai Is to show it clearly, but just beyond the fence is an empty I -ton ( chemica1) 
container. 
Appendix J - Present Site Photographs 
Page3 o/69 
Photo - 04 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102 VI097700) 
U.S. Vhgin Island~ 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Road improvement supplies stored outside landfill. Flamingo Bay area. 
Appendt~l; I - Present Sue Photographs 
Page 4 o/69 
Photo-OS 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (102 V/097700) 
US Vi1gi11 ls/and~ 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Northeast corner of landfill. Fence was erected to enclose the site. 
AppendLY I - Present Si'te Photographs 
Page 5o.f69 
Photo -06 
Tesl Area (TA) -4 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102 VJ097700) 
U.S. Virgin Jslundv 
Arch il'es Search Report - Findmgs 
This area between 1948 - 1950 was a part of TA 4 used to park vehicles and decon 
equipment. 
Appendi\ I Present Site Photographs 
Page6of69 
Photo - 07 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (J02Vl097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archive,<; Search J?eporl - Findings 
TA-4 is center of picture. 
View looking west. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 7 o/69 
Photo - 08 
TA-4 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
View looking north. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page8 o/69 
IVarer Island. Fort Segarra (102V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
Photo - 09 
Portion of TA-4 
View looking northeast. 
.... 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 9 o/69 
Photo - JO 
TA-4 
Water island. Fort Segarra (102V/097700) 
US. Virgin lslandr 
.Archives Search Report- Findings 
Vjew looking south. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 10 o.(69 
Photo-11 
Wa1er Island, Fort Segmra (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin ls/and~ 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
This portlon of Lhe fonner T A-4 is currently being used as a disposal yard for junk 
vehicles. These are recently abandoned vehicles, nnt affi}jated with DoD. 
Appendix 1- Present Site Photographs 
Page 11 of 69 
Photo-12 
TA-4 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
South shore of marina area. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 12of69 
Photo - 13 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (/02 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin lslonds 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
View looking back across Flamingo Bay. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 13 o/69 
Photo - 14 
TA-4 
Water Js/mui, Fort Segarra (/01VJ097700) 
U.S. Virgin Is/andv 
Arcl11ves Search Report - Findings 
View looking northwest. 
Appendix I Pres<'nt Site Photographs 
Page 14of69 
Photo - 15 
TA-4 
IVafl.'I' Mand, Forr Segarra (/02VI097700) 
U.S. Virgin Jslm1d~ 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
View looking north northwest. 
Appendix 1 - Prese111 Site Phorogroph.\ 
Page 15 o/69 
Photo - 16 
TA-4 
ll'uter Island. Fort Segc1rro (102 Vf097700) 
US Virgin ls/ands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
View looking west northwest. 
Appendix I 
Pre.vent Site Photographs 
Page 16 o/69 
Photo 
17 
TA-4 
IVater lsltmd, Fort Segmrn (/02 VJ097700) 
U.S. Virgin lrlrmdr 
Archi11a~ Search Report - Findings 
View looking west. 
Appendi.1 l 
Present Site Photographs 
Page 17 of69 
Photo - 18 
Water Island. Fort Segauo (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Vfrgin !slcmds 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Current efforts of the Water fsland Association to establish a recycling point. The site is 
located in the former Test Area- 5. 
Append;x 1 - Present Site Photographs 
Page 18o.f69 
Photo - 19 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102VT097700) 
U.S. Virgin l1krnd.~ 
A re hives Search Repol'f -
Finding.~ 
Water Island recyding point The sl!e is localed in the fom1er Tesl Area -5. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page I 9 of 69 
Photo - 20 
Water island, Fort Segarra (f02 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin ls/ands 
Arc/Ji 11e.r Search Report - Findings 
Material at left is building debrjs from hotel destroyed during a hurricane Hugo in 1989. 
Appendix 1- Present Site Photographs 
Page 20o/69 
Formt-r Cun Emplau•t>n11•nt 
Photo-21 
Water lslcmd. Fort Segarra (!02VI097700) 
U.S. Virgin fslonds 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
View ofDrnif Point and the fonner gun emplacement. Photo taken from vista point on 
private residence. 
Appendix I - Presenl Site Photogrt1phs 
Page 11 qf 69 
Photo- 22 
Water fsfand. Fort Segm-ra (f(J2Vf097700) 
U.S Virgin J.~JmuJ.~ 
Archive.~ Search Rep01't - Findings 
Fom1er gun emplacement on Drujf Pt. 
Appendix I - Present Site Phorographs 
Page 22 qf69 
Photo - 23 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (/02VlfJ97700) 
U.S. Vii·gin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Shore access to the fom1er gun emplacement on Druif Pt. 
Append(>: I - Present Site PhotogrC1phs 
Page 23of69 
Photo - 2.4 
Water Island. Fort Segcirra (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Former gun emplacement on Druif Pt. 
Appendix I - Presem Site Photographs 
Page14 of69 
Photo - 25 
·"" 
Wmer lslnnd. Fort SeganD (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findfngs 
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Safety officer standing on the fonner gun emplacement, Druif PL 
Appendix I - Presenr Si1e Photographs 
Page 25 o/69 
Photo - 26 
Wwer [~/and. Fort Segarra (/02 V/097700) 
U.S. Vi1gin Islands 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
Residence in vicinily of the former gun emplacement, Drnif Pt. 
Appendix f - Present Site Photographs 
Page 26 o/69 
Photo - 27 
Water /slctnd, Fort Seg"rra ( 102V109 7700) 
U.S. Virgin Island-; 
Archives Secu·ch Reporl - Findings 
Close up of former Dru if Pt. gun emplacement. 
Ready ammunition storag;e area on right 
Appendix l - Present Site Ph01ographs 
Pcige 2 7 of 69 
Photo -28 
Water Island, Fort Segar,.a (102VJ097700) 
U.S. Virgin Island.~ 
Archives Seai·ch Report - Findings 
Fonner Druif Pt. gun emplacement. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 28of69 
Photo-29 
Water Island. Forr Segarra (/OlV/097700) 
U.S Virgin Islands 
Archives Secirch Report - Findings 
Bolts protruding from the mount were used to secure che gun carriage. Druif Pt. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 29 of 69 
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Photo-30 
Water /1/and, Fort Segwra (/02VI097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Reporr - Findings 
Overall view of Providence Point, and the former gun emplacements. Looking north 
across Druif Bay. 
Appendix I - Present Sire Photogrc1phs 
Page 30 of69 
Photo-31 
Warer J.<;/mrd. Fort Segarra (102V!097?00) 
U.S. Vi~-gin fRlands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
The former Providence Pt. gun emplacements. Looking north across Druif Bay. 
Appendix f - Present Site Photographs 
Page 31 o/69 
ll'arer l~land, Fort Segarr" (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgm lsf(lltds 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
Photo-32 
Honeymoon Beach in Dru if Bay. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 32 of 69 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102 V/097700) 
U.S_ Virgin Islands 
Archi1•es Search Report- Findings 
Photo-33 
Wildlife on Water Island. 
Appendix I - Ptesenl Site Photographs 
Page 33 of69 
Photo-34 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (/02 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Island~ 
Arrl11ves Search Report - Findings 
The former Providence Pt. gun emplacements. Currently, privately owned and 
commercial advertised as "Water Island Cottages and Apartments". The covered patio 
was one mount. The building with the double doors was constructed on the second 
mount. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Pc1ge 34 of 69 
Photo -35 
ll'arer /,/a£1tl. Fon St!garra (1011'1097700) 
U.S. Virgin lslcmds 
Arc/11ve.\' Search Report - Fmdi11g.v 
The end of Providence Pt. in front of the former gun emplacements. 
Appendix I - Present Siie Phomgrnphs 
Paga 35 o/69 
Photo - 36 
Water /.l/w1d. Foti Segarra (/02V!097700) 
US. Virgin ls/and.'i 
Arc/iive'i Sc(/rch l?eporr- Fmdings 
One of l\VO former gun emplacemems on Providence Pt. 
The swim.ming pool separates the two emplacements. 
Appendi:c I - Presem Site Photographs 
Poge36u/69 
Photo -37 
Warer Island, Fore Seg"rar (102 V/09 7700) 
US. Virgm fr/ands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
One of two former gun emplacements on Providence Pt. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 37of69 
Photo-38 
fiVarer Island. Fort Segarra (102Vf091700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
A1 ·chive.~ Search Report - Findings 
The owner's version of coastal artillery. 
Appendix 1 - Presenl Site Photogr:aphs 
Page 38 of 69 
Photo - 39 
Warer Island, Farr Segarra (102 Vl097700) 
U.S. Virgin Island~ 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Vjew of the ammunition storage area on Carolina Point. One of two identified 
magazines. 
Appendix I - Presenr Site Photograph\· 
Page 39 of 69 
Photo - 40 
Warer Island, Fort Segarra (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin J.i:lcmdr 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
> . 
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The first of two identified ammunition storage magazines. Designated on a historical 
map as building No. 48. 
Appe11dLr I - Presrmt Sire Phorogr<.1phs 
Page 40of69 
Photo - 41 
Wuter f.l llt11d, Fort Segarra ( 102 V/09 7700) 
U.S. Virgin /sit.ind~ 
Archives Search Report - Flndings 
The plywood wall in an internal modification to the magazine. The racquetball court is 
currently in a state of disrepair. 
Appendix T - Present Site Photog,,aphs 
Pc1ge 41 of 69 
Photo -42 
Water Island, Fon Segarra (!02 V/097700) 
US. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
The second of two identified ammunition magazines. Designated on a historical map as 
building NQ 49. Located approximately 350' NW of building }fa 48. 
Appendix I - Present Sile Photographs 
Page 42 of 69 
Photo - 43 
Water !slam/. Fort Segarra (/Olfl/097700) 
U.S Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Entrance to ammunition magazines, building }fo 49. 
Appendix I - Presem Site Photog;;-aphs 
Page 43of69 
Photo-44 
War~r 1.r/ontl. Fon Segtura (102 V/097700) 
US. Virgin /slaml.<t 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
lnterior oflhe ammunition magazine, building N~ 49. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 44 of 69 
Photo-45 
Wa1er Island, Fort Segarra (I02V/09l700) 
U.S Virgin Islands 
Atchh-e.r Search Report- Findings 
Former gun mount, one of two making up Battery 314. Fort Segarra. This position is to 
the southeast of the observation bunker. The tmrnel at the back connects the two mounts 
along with the Fire C()ntrol (observation bunker) station (barely visible at the top left 
corner of the photo. Construction was completed however, the facility was declared 
obsolete before any guns were emplaced. 
Appendix I - Present Sile Photogt·aphs 
Page 45 o/69 
Photo- 46 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (l02 V/097700) 
US. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Closer view of southeast mount, Battery 314, Fort Segarra. Note the entrance to the 
underground facilities at rear of photo. This tunnel serves as a passageway between the 
guns, fire control station, ammunition and powder storage, and offices and living 
quarters. 
Appendi..t I - Present Site Photographs 
Poge 46 of69 
Photo - -'1 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (/02VI097700) 
US Virg111 Islands 
Archive.1 Search Report - Fmdmgs 
Gun mount (southeast}. Battery 314. Fort Segarra. 
Bolts protruding from the mount were used to secure the gun carriage. 
Appendix I 
Prcsr111 S11e Photographs 
Page 47of69 
Photo - 48 
Water /s/a11d. Fort Segarra (/02 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Sec1rch Report- Findings 
Former gun mount one of two making up Battery 314, Fort Segarra, This position is to 
the north of the observation bunker. Construction was completed however, the facility 
was declared obsolete before any guns were emplaced. 
Appendi.\ I - Prese11r Site Phutograr1hs 
Page 48 of 69 
Photo - 49 
Worer Island, Forr Segarra (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archil'es Search Report - Findings 
Former gun emplacement (northvvest) at Flamingo Point, Battery 314, Fort Segarra 
Note the entrance to the underground facility in the foreground. The tunnel serves as a 
passageway between the guns, fire control station, ammunition and powder storage, and 
offices and living quarters. 
Appendix I - Present Sire Photographs 
Page 49 o/69 
Photo - SO 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (!02VI097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Closer view of northwest mount, Battery 314, Fort Segarra, Note the entrance to the 
underground facilities at rear of photo. This runnel serves as a passageway between the 
guns, fire control station, ammunition and powder storage. and offices and living 
quarters. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 50of69 
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Photo - 51 
Wo1er island, Fort Segarra (102VJ097700) 
US. Vir~in fslandy 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Gun mount (northwest), Battery 314, Fort Segarra. 
Bolts protruding from the mount were used to secure the gun carriage gun. 
Appendix I - Present Sire Pho1ographs 
Page 51 o/69 
Photo - 52 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report -
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This tunnel serves as a passageway between Lhe guns, fire control station, ammunition 
and powder storage, and offices and living quarters. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 52 o/69 
Photo - 53 
Worer Island. Fort Segarra (/02 V/097700) 
US. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
This tunnel serves as a passageway between the guns, fire contro1 station, ammunition 
and powder storage, and offices and Jiving quarters. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photogmphs 
Page 53 ofn9 
Photo - 54 
Waler Island. Fon Segarra (l02V/097700) 
U.S. Vi1gi11 lslandv 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Northern entrance to the underground facility of Battery 314, Fort Segarra. This entrance 
serves as a passageway to the guns, fire control station, ammunition and powder storage, 
and offices and living quarters. White pipes at the entrance were put there after the 
mjlitary released the property. A hotel was constructed on the island and the fresh water 
supply was store in this underground facility. 
Appendix I - Pre.vent Sire Pfrorograp/1.<:-
P{lge 54 of 69 
Photo - 55 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102V1097700) 
U.S. Virgin islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Fire Control Station (observation bunker). 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 55 of 69 
Photo - 56 
lt't7ter lslancl. Fort Segarra (102V1097 700) 
US. Virgin ls/(lnds 
A1·chives Search Report- Findings 
Airshafts located near the observation bunker feed into the underground facility. 
Appendb: I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 56 of 69 
Photo - 57 
Water Island. Fort Segorra (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin fa/ands 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
View from atop the observation bunker. 
Note the bicycles al the left. This area is used as a staging area for a local company 
running a bicycle tour of water island. Fort Segarra is starting point for the tour. 
Appendix J - Present Site Photogrephs 
Page 57 of 69 
Photo - 58 
Water Island, Fort Segarrc1 (IOlV/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
View from observation bunker, looking at northwest gun mount. 
Appendix 1 - Present Site Photographs 
Page 58 of 69 
Photo- 59 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (!02V/097700) 
U.S. Vi1:gin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Photos 59 thru 64 are a panoramic view from atop the observation bunker. 
Building is a private residence. 
View .looking northwest. 
AppendLr f - Present Site Photogr·aphs 
Page 59of69 
Fo nner. ~ll empfncenk'nt 
Photo- 60 
Water island. Fort Segarra (102 V/097700) 
U.S. Virg;n Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Photos 59 lhru 64 are a panoramic view from alop the observation bunker. 
View looking north. The former gun emplacement can be seen towards the end of Dru if 
Point. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 60 of 69 
Photo -61 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (J02V/097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Photos 59 thrn 64 are a panoramic view from atop the observation bunker. 
Marina area. View looking north northeast. 
Appendi'x I - Presem Site Photographs 
Page 61 o/69 
Photo - 62 
Warer island. Fort Segarra (!02VJ097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Photos 59 thru 64 are a panoram1c view from atop the observation bunker. 
View looking northeast. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 62 of 69 
Photo-63 
Water Island, Port Segarra (102 VJ097700) 
U.S. Virgin island~ 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Photos 59 thru 64 are a panoramic view from atop the observation bunker. 
View looking northeast. 
Append1): I - Present Site Phorogr<iphs 
Pa,ge 63 of 69 
Photo - 64 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (102 Vf097700) 
US. Virgin ls/and<> 
Arcl11ves Search Report - Findings 
Photos 59 lhru 64 are a panoramic view from atop the observation bunker. 
Buildings (residences) are the former logistical support facilities for Ft. Segarra. 
View looking east northeast. 
Appendfa I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 64 of 69 
Photo - 65 
Druif Point 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102Vl097700) 
U.S. Virgin ls/ands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Appendix I - Present Site Photogmphs 
Page 65 o/69 
Water Island. Fort Segarra (102Vl097700) 
U.S. Virgin Island~ 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
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Photo - 66 
Centra I observation tower 
The tower is nol currently being unused. It sets at tbe front of a private home nearly 
destroyed during hurricane Hugo in 1989. The home is unoccupied and in state of 
disrepair. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 66 of 69 
Photo -67 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (l02VJ097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archi\·es Search Report- Findings 
Clearing is the former rain catchments area. View from residence near the central 
observation tower. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photograph.1· 
Page 67 of69 
Pl10to-68 
Water Js!a,nd. Fort Segarra (102VI097700) 
U.S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report- Findings 
View of Water Island coastline from rear deck of residence near the central observation 
tower. St. Thomas coastline in background. 
Appendix I - Present Site Photographs 
Page 68 of69 
Photo- 69 
Water island, Fort Segarra (!02 VJ097700) 
U.S. Virgin islands 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
Unidentified structure. Owner thought it might be a gun position. Site team determined 
that it is not a gun position or affiliated with DoD. 
Appendix I - Present Sire Photographs 
Page 69 of 69 
APPENDIXJ 
HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS 
(INCLUDED IN APPENDIX E) 
APPENDIXK 
HISTORICAL MAPS/DRAWINGS 
(INCLUDED IN APPENDIX E AND 
VOLUME II) 
     (INCLUDED IN APPENDIX E -  
      VOLUME I AND VOLUME II)
APPENDIXL 
SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN/SITE 
INSPECTION REPORT 
APPENDIX L-1 
Site Safety and Health Plan 
SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN (SSHP) 
for 
WATERISLAND (FORT SEGARRA) 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
SITE # 102VI097700 
The purpose of this site visit is to reconnoiter, document, and photograph areas Water Island, 
U.S.V.l. suspected to be contaminated with unexploded ordnance and/or toxic chemical 
munitions. 
PREPARED BY: 
OFFICE 
ADDRESS 
PHONE 
DATE PREPARED 
REVIEWED/APPROVED BY: 
Randy Fraser 
USACE, CEMVS-ED-P 
1222 Spruce St. St. Louis, Mo 
(314) 331-8268 
3-12-02 
NOTE This SSHP is to be used only for non-intrusive site visits and must be approved by safety 
prior to the start of the field visit. All team members must read, and comply with the SSHP, and 
attend the safety briefings. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall ensure the Safety 
Briefing Checklist and the SSHP acceptance form (Appendix C) is filled out prior to the start of 
the site visit. 
A. SITE DESCRIPTION AND PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS 
1. Site Description 
a. Size Approximately 500 acres 
b. Present Usage (check all that apply) 
[ ] Military 
[X] Residential 
[X] Natural Area 
[X] Agricultural 
[X] Recreational 
[ ] Commercial 
[ ] Industrial 
[ ] Landfill 
[X] Other (specify) 
[ ] Secured [ ] Active 
] Unknown [X] Unsecured [ ] Inactive 
2. 
Past Uses Water Island (Fort Segarra) was acquired in 1942, for use as a harbor defense 
installation. In 1946, after the end of World War II, these facilities were found to be excess to 
the needs of the War Department before the installation became operational. By May 1948, the 
facilities on St. Thomas, which were formerly known as the Submarine Base and Fort Segarra, 
were taken over for use in continuing the tropical testing of chemical weapons systems (known 
as the San Jose Project). The San Jose Project continued to operate until May 1950, when the 
project was cancelled. By September 1950, all testing was concluded and the project closed .. 
3. Surrounding Population (check all that apply) 
[X] Rural 
[ ] Commercial 
[X] Residential 
[ ] Industrial 
[ ] Urban 
[ ] Other (specify) ______ _ 
4. Ordnance/Explosives (OE) Potential Artillery and small arms ammunition consistent 
with 1940 era weapons. Unlikely but possible, chemical debris and munitions relating to the 
San Jose Project. 
B. DESCRIPTION OF ON-SITE ACTIVITIES (check all that apply) 
[X] Walk-through 
[X] On-Path 
[X] Off-Path 
[X] Drive-through 
[X] On-road 
[ ] Off-road 
C. SITE PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
1. Responsibilities 
[ ] Other (specify) 
a. Project Manager The Corps of Engineers Project Manager (PM) is overall 
responsible for the site visit. He will assign a Team Leader, (most situations will be the 
PM). The PM will ensure that the SSHP is completed. Coordinates and executes the site 
visit. 
b. Site Safety and Health Officer Individual designated to conduct safety, enforce the 
SSHP, conduct safety briefings, and ensure that the team leader can safely fulfill his 
objectives. The SSHO will maintain the safety gear, and monitor on-site operations. The 
SSHO is responsible for identifying, marking, and reporting any unexploded ordnance 
and explosives. 
2. Team Members 
NAME 
PosmoN 
ADDRESS 
PHONE 
Thomas Freeman 
PM!feam Leader 
USACE, St. Louis, MO 
(314) 331-8785 
Randy Fraser 
SSHO/UXO Spec 
USACE, St. Louis, MO 
(314) 331-8268 
Charlene Boecklen 
Historian 
USACE, St. Louis, MO 
(314) 331-8268 
D. OVERALL HAZARD EVALUATION (check one) 
[ ] High 
[ ] Moderate 
[X] Low 
[ ] Unknown 
This assessment was developed using the Site Investigation Hazard Analysis and Risk 
Assessment Code Matrix. 
E. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Prior to the on-site visit, all team members are required to 
read this SSHP and sign the form acknowledging that they have read and will comply with it. In 
addition, the SSHO shall hold a brief tailgate meeting in which site specific topics regarding the 
days activities will be discussed. If unanticipated hazardous conditions arise, team members are 
to stop work, leave the immediate area and notify the SSHO. The buddy system will be enforced 
at all times. 
F. STANDARD OPERATION SAFETY PROCEDURES, ENGINEERING CONTROLS 
AND WORK PRACTICES 
1. Site Rules/Prohibitions At any sign of unanticipated hazardous conditions, stop tasks, 
leave the immediate area and notify the SSHO. Smoking, eating and drinking allowed in 
designated areas only. 
2. Material Handling Procedures Do not handle. 
3. 
Drum Handling Procedures Do not handle. 
4. Confined Space Entry An area identified as a Permit Required Confined space will not 
be entered. All confined spaces shall be considered permit required confined spaces until the 
pre-entry procedures demonstrate otherwise. Confined spaces may be entered without a 
written permit or attendant provided the space is determined not to be a permit required 
confined space as specified in 29 CFR 1910.146. 
5. Electrical Protection Overhead power lines, downed electrical wires and buried cables 
pose a danger of shock and electrocution. In addition, buildings may contain exposed wiring 
that may hold a potential load. Workers should avoid contact with any and all exposed wire 
and cables 
6. Spill Containment NI A 
7. Excavation Safety Do not enter trenches/excavations. 
8. Illumination Site visits will be conducted during daylight hours only. 
9. Sanitation Use existing sanitary facilities. 
10. Buddy System Individuals will maintain constant contact with other personnel at all 
times. No one will work alone at any time during the site visit. 
11. Engineering Controls NIA 
12. Insects Wearing light colored clothing and tucking in the pant legs can reduce contact. 
In severely infested area it may be necessary to tape all openings. Apply repellents to both 
clothing and bare skin. Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is an active ingredient in many repellents, 
which are effective against ticks and other insects. Repellents containing DEET can be 
applied on exposed areas of skin and clothing. However, repellents containing permethrin 
should be used on only clothing. For more information on insect bites, refer to APPENDIX B 
of this SSHP. 
13. Poisonous Vegetation Recognition and avoidance is the best protection. Cover all 
exposed skin. If it is known or suspected that an individual has been exposed, wash the 
effected area with soapy water. 
14. Inclement Weather When there are warnings or indications of impending severe 
weather (heavy rains, strong winds, lightning, tornadoes, etc.), weather conditions shall be 
monitored and appropriate precautions taken to protect personnel and property from the 
effects of the severe weather. 
15. Hot Weather In hot environments, cool drinking water shall be made available and 
workers shall be encouraged to frequently drink small amounts, e.g., one cup every 15 - 20 
minutes; the water shall be kept reasonably cool. In those situations where heat stress may 
impact worker safety and health, work regimens shall be established. For more information 
on Heat Stress refer to APPENDIX A of this SSHP. 
16. Cold Weather Cold injury (frost bite and hypothermia) and impaired ability to work are 
dangers at low temperatures and when the wind-chill factor is low. To guard against them; 
wear appropriate clothing; have warm shelter readily available; carefully schedule work and 
rest periods, and monitor workers' physical conditions. 
17. Off-Road Driving Ensure all emergency equipment is available with the vehicle, i.e., 
tire changing equipment. Drivers shall familiarize themselves with the procedures for 
engaging four-wheel drive systems before the need for added traction arises. Vehicles will not 
be driven into an environment that is unknown, such as deep water, or an unstable surface. 
Vehicles will not be driven into a suspected ordnance impact area. 
18. Ordnance 
a. General Information 
(1) The cardinal principle to be observed involving explosives, ammunition, severe 
fire hazards or toxic materials is to limit the exposure to a minimum number of 
personnel, for the minimum amount of time, to a minimum amount of hazardous 
material consistent with a safe and efficient operation. 
(2) The age or condition of an ordnance item does not decrease the effectiveness. 
Ordnance that has been exposed to the elements for extended periods of time become 
more sensitive to shock, movement, and friction, because the stability agent in the 
explosives may be degraded. 
(3) When chemical agents may be present, further precautions are necessary. If the 
munitions item has green markings leave the area immediately, since it may contain a 
chemical filler. 
(4) Consider ordnance that has been exposed to fire as extremely hazardous. 
Chemical and physical changes may have occurred to the contents which render it 
more sensitive than it was in its original state. 
b. On-Site Instructions 
(1) DO NOT TOUCH or MOVE any ordnance items regardless of the 
markings or apparent condition. 
(2) DO NOT conduct a site visit during an electrical storm or an approaching 
electrical storm. If a storm approaches during the site visit leave the site 
immediately and seek shelter. 
(3) DO NOT use a radio or cellular phone in the vicinity of a suspect ordnance 
item. 
(4) DO NOT walk across an area where the ground cannot be seen. 
(5) DO NOT drive a vehicle into a suspected OE area; use clearly marked 
lanes. 
(6) DO NOT carry matches, cigarettes, lighters or other flame producing 
devices into an OE site. 
(7) DO NOT rely on color code for positive identification of ordnance items 
or their contents. 
(8) Approach ordnance items from the side; avoid approaching from the front 
or rear. 
(9) Always assume ordnance items contain a live charge until it can be 
determined otherwise. 
(10) Dead vegetation and animals may indicate potential chemical 
contamination. If a suspect area is encountered, personnel should leave the 
immediate area and evaluate the situation before continuing the site visit. 
c. Specific Action Upon Locating Ordnance 
(1) DO NOT touch, move or jar any ordnance item, regardless of its apparent 
condition. 
(2) DO NOT be misled by markings on the ordnance item stating "practice", 
"dummy", or "inert". Practice munitions may contain an explosive charge 
used for spotting the point of impact. The item may also be mismarked. 
(3) DO NOT roll the item over or scrape the item to read the markings. 
(4) The location of any ordnance items found during site investigations should 
be clearly marked so it can be easily located and avoided. 
(5) Reporting will be conducted in accordance with CEMVS-ED-P, Standard 
Operating procedure for Reporting Ordnance and Unexploded Ordnance 
(UXO), dated 19 January 1995. 
19. Other (specify) __________________ _ 
G. SITE CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS 
1. 
Site Map Maintained on site by the PM or Safety Officer. 
2. 
Site Work Zones NI A 
3. 
Buddy System Individuals will maintain constant contact with other personnel at all 
times. No one will work alone at any time during the site visit. 
4. 
Communications 
a. On-Site Verbal communications will be used among team members. 
b. Off-Site Communications shall be established on every site. Communications 
may be established by using a cellular phone or by public or private phone which may 
be readily accessible. (specify below) 
[X] Cellular phone 
[ ] Public/private phone (location) --------------
[ ] Other _____________________ _ 
c. Emergency Signals In the case of small groups, a verbal signal for emergencies 
will suffice. An emergency signal for large groups (i.e. air horn, whistle) should be 
incorporated at the discretion of the SSHO. (specify below) 
[X] Verbal 
[ ] Nonverbal (specify) ________________ _ 
H. EMERGENCY RESPONSE Team members are to be alert to the dangers associated with 
the site at all times. If an unanticipated hazardous condition arises, stop work, evacuate the 
immediate area and notify the SSHO. A First Aid Kit and emergency eye wash (if applicable) 
will be locateiliin the SSHO's field vehicle. If qualified persons (i.e. fire department, mediral 
facility or physician) are not accessible within five minutes of the site at least two team members 
shall be qualified to administer first aid and CPR. 
1. Emergency/Important Telephone Numbers 
Emergency ....................................................................... 911 
U.S.V.I. Police Department.. ........................................... (340) 774-2211 
Roy Lester Schnieider Hospital.. ..................................... (505) 887-4100 
EODMU 2 Roosevelt Roads ........................................... (787) 865-4316 
Huntsville Safety Office .................................................. (205) 895-158211579 
Huntsville Safety (after hours) ........................................ (205) 895-1180 
On-site cellular phone ..................................................... (314) 606-4960 
St. Louis Corps of Engineers ........................................... (314) 331-8036 
2. Hospital/Medical Facility Information 
Name: 
Address: 
Phone: 
Roy Lester Schnieider Hospital 
9048 Sugar Estates 
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 
(340) 776-2207 
Route to Medical Facility: Refer to the Site Map 
I. MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES 
1. Exposure Monitoring For non-intrusive on-site activities such as site visits, air 
monitoring is typically not required. However, if the site situation dictates the need for 
monitoring, complete the following information on a separate page and attach the page to the 
SSHP. 
a. Monitoring Equipment To Be Utilized N/ A 
b. Equipment Calibration Results NI A 
c. Action Levels N/ A 
2. Heat/ Cold Stress Monitoring 
a. Heat Stress monitoring criteria published in Chapter 8 of the 
NIOSH/OSHA/USCG/EPA "Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for 
Hazardous Waste Site Activities" shall be followed. 
b. Cold Stress monitoring shall be conducted in accordance with the most current 
published American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) cold 
stress standard. 
J. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Typically, for non-intrusive site visits, Level 
Dis required. If a higher level of protection is to be used initially or as contingency, a brief 
discussion will be attached. At a minimum personnel shall wear clothing suitable for the weather 
and work condition. The minimum for fieldwork shall be short sleeved shirt, long trousers, and 
leather or other protective work shoes or boots. If a higher level of protection is to be used 
initially or as contingency, a brief discussion will be attached. 
1. Footwear Footwear providing protection against puncture shall meet the applicable 
requirements as stated in EM 385-1-1, paragraph 05.A.07. All activities which personnel are 
potentially exposed to foot hazards will be identified and documented in a hazard analysis. 
2. Hand Protection Persons involved in activities which subject the hands to injury (e.g., 
cuts, abrasions, punctures, bums) shall use leather gloves. 
3. Head Protection Hardhats shall be worn when personnel are subject to potential head 
injury. The identification and analysis of head hazards will be documented in a hazard 
analysis. 
4. Eye Protection Personnel will wear eye protection when activities present potential 
injuries to the eyes. All eye protection equipment shall meet the requirements as stated in 
EM 385-1-1, paragraph 05.B. 
K. DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES Decontamination procedures are not anticipated 
for this site investigation. Team members are cautioned not to walk, kneel or sit on any surface 
with potential leaks, spills or contamination. 
L. TRAINING All site personnel shall have completed the training required by EM 385-1-1 
and 29 CFR 1910.120 (e). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) Project Manager shall 
ensure, and the SSHO shall verify, that all on-site personnel have completed appropriate training. 
Additionally, the SSHO shall inform personnel before entering, of any potential site-specific 
hazards and procedures. 
M. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM The USACE Project Manager shall ensure, 
and the SSHO shall verify, that all on-site personnel are on the Medical Surveillance Program 
meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120, and ANZI Z-88.2, as appropriate, depending on 
the PPE and site specific tasks. 
NAME 
Thomas Freeman 
Randy Fraser 
Charlene Boecklen 
HAZWOPER (ref) 
06-01 
11-01 
06-01 
PROVIDER 
Corps of Engrs. 
Corps of Engrs. 
Corps of Engrs. 
MEDICAL DATE 
04-01 
08-01 
06-01 
N. LOGS, REPORTS AND RECORD KEEPING Site logs are maintained by the Project 
Manager and SSHO. This is to include historical data, personnel authorized to visit the site, all 
records, standard operating procedures, air monitoring logs and the SSHP. 
0. GENERAL The number of personnel visiting the site shall be a limited to a minimum of 
two, maximum of eight. The more personnel on-site, greater the potential for an accident. The 
SSHO may modify this SSHP if site conditions warrant it and without risking the safety and 
health of the team members. This modification will be coordinated with the team members. The 
SSHO shall notify Corps of Engineers Safety Office in Huntsville, AL. of the change as the 
situation allows. 
APPENDIX A 
HEAT-RELATED INJURIES 
Once the signals of a heat-related illness begin to appear, the victim's condition can quickly get 
worse. A heat related illness can result in death. If you see any of the signals of sudden illness, 
and the victim has been exposed to extremes of heat, suspect a heat-related illness. 
People at risk for heat-related illness include those who work or exercise outdoors, elderly 
people, young children, and people with health problems. Also at risk are those who have had a 
heat-related illness in the past, those with medical conditions that cause poor blood circulation, 
and those who take medications to get rid of water from the body (diuretics). 
People usually try to get out of extreme heat before they begin to feel ill. However, some people 
do not or can not. Those that work outdoors often keep working even after they begin to feel ill. 
Many times, they might not even recognize that they are in danger of becoming ill. 
Heat-cramps, heat-exhaustion, and heat-stroke, are conditions caused by overexposure to heat. 
You can help prevent heat-stress emergencies by recognizing and properly treating symptoms. 
Below is a quick reference guide to heat-related emergencies: 
HEAT CRAMPS Heat cramps are the least severe, and often are the first signals that the body 
is having trouble with the heat. Symptoms include: Muscle twitching; painful spasms in the legs, 
arms or abdomen. 
WHAT TO DO: 
• Have the individual rest in a cool place. 
• Give cool water or a commercially available sports drink. 
• lightly stretch the muscle and gently massage the area. 
HEAT EXHAUSTION Heat exhaustion is a more severe condition than heat cramps. 
Symptoms: cool, moist, pale, or flushed skin, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and 
exhaustion. 
HEAT STROKE Heat stroke is the least common but most severe heat emergency. It most 
often occurs when people ignore the signals of heat exhaustion. Heat stroke develops when the 
body systems are overwhelmed by heat and begin to stop functioning. Heat stroke is a serious 
medical emergency. Symptoms include: red, hot, dry skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, 
weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. 
WHAT TO DO: When you recognize a heat-related illness in its early stages, you can usually 
reverse it. 
• Get the victim out of the heat. 
• Loosen any tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths, such as towels or sheets. 
• If the victim is conscious, give cool water to drink. Do not let the conscious victim drink too 
quickly. Give about 1 glass (4 ounces) of water every 15 minutes. 
• Let the victim rest in a comfortable position, and watch carefully for changes in his or her 
condition. The victim should not resume normal activities the same day. 
•Refusing water, vomiting, and changes in consciousness mean that the victim's condition 
is getting worse. Call for an ambulance immediately if you have not already done so. 
• If the victim vomits, stop giving fluids and position them on their side. 
• Watch for signals of breathing problems. 
• Keep the victim lying down and continue to cool the body any way you can. If you have ice 
packs or cold packs, place them on each of the victim's wrists and ankles, on the groin, in each 
armpit, and on the neck to cool the large blood vessels. 
APPENDIXB 
BITES AND STINGS 
Scorpions, Bees and Spiders 
Bee stings are painful, but rarely fatal. Some people, however have a severe allergic reaction to 
an insect sting. This allergic reaction may result in a breathing emergency. If someone is stung 
by an insect, remove the stinger. Scrape it away with from the skin with your fingernail or plastic 
car, such as a credit card, or use tweezers. If you use the tweezers, grasp the stinger, not the 
venom sac. Wash the site with soap and water. Cover it to keep it clean. Apply a cold pack to 
the area to reduce the pain and swelling. Watch the victim for signals of an allergic reaction. 
Scorpions live in dry regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. They live under 
rocks, logs, and the bark of certain trees and are most active at night. Only a few species of 
scorpions have a sting that can cause death. 
Spiders; there are also only two spiders in the United States whose bite can make you seriously 
sick or be fatal. These are the black widow spider and the brown recluse. The black widow is 
black with a reddish hourglass shape on the underside of its body. The brown recluse is light 
brown with a darker brown, violin-shaped marking on the top of its body. Both spiders prefer 
dark, out of the way places. Often, the victim will not know that he or she has been bitten until 
he or she starts to feel ill or notices a bite mark or swelling. 
Symptoms: include nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing or swallowing, sweating and 
salivating much more than normal, severe pain in the sting or bite area, a mark indicating a 
possible bite or sting, and swelling of the area. 
First Aid: if someone has been stung by a scorpion or bitten by a spider he or she thinks is a 
black widow or brown recluse, wash the wound, apply a cold pack to the site, and get medical 
help immediately. 
Lyme Disease 
Lyme Disease is an illness that people get from the bite of an infected tick. Lyme disease is 
affecting a growing number of people in the United States. Everyone should take precautions 
against it. Not all ticks carry Lyme disease. Lyme disease is spread mainly by a type of tick that 
commonly attaches itself to field mice 
and deer. It is sometimes called a deer tick. This tick is found around beaches and in wooded 
and grassy areas. Like all ticks, it attaches itself to any warm-blooded animal that brushes by. 
Deer ticks are very tiny and difficult to see. They are much smaller than the common dog tick or 
wood tick. They can be as small as a poppy seed or the head of a pin. Adult deer ticks are only 
as large as a grape seed. 
Symptoms: The first signal of infection may appear a few days or a few weeks after a tick bite. 
Typically, a rash starts as a small red area at the site of the bite. It may spread up to 7 inches 
across. In fair-skinned people the center is lighter in color and the outer edges are red and raised. 
This sometimes gives the rash a bull's-eye appearance. In dark skinned people the area may look 
black and blue, like a bruise. 
Other symptoms include fever, headache, weakness, and joint and muscle pain similar to the pain 
of "flu". These symptoms might develop slowly and might not occur at the same time as a rash. 
In fact you can have Lyme disease without developing a rash. 
First Aid: If you find a tick, remove it by pulling steadily and firmly. Grasp the tick with fine-
tipped tweezers, as close to the skin as possible, and pull slowly. If you do not have tweezers, 
use glove, plastic wrap, or a piece of paper to protect you finger. If you use your bare fingers, 
wash your hands immediately. Do not try to bum a tick or use other home remedies, like coating 
the tick with Vaseline or nail polish or picking it with a pin. Once the tick is removed, wash the 
area with soap and water. If available, apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment. If you can not 
remove the tick or parts of the tick stay in your skin, obtain medical care. If a rash or flu like 
symptoms develop, seek medical attention. 
APPENDIXC 
SSHP ACCEPTANCE FORM 
ABBREVIATED SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN 
I have read and agree to abide by the contents of the Site Safety and Health Plan. 
NAME 
OFFICE 
Thomas Freeman 
CEMVS-ED-P 
Randy Fraser 
CEMVS-ED-P 
Charlene Boecklen 
CEMVS-ED-P 
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SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION 
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Purpose of Visit 
Identify Key Site Personnel 
Site Description/Past Use 
Results of Previous studies 
Potential Site Hazards 
OE Safety Procedures 
Site SOP 
Site Control and Communications 
Emergency Response 
( ~cation of First aid Kit 
(....)'Emergency Phone Numbers 
(v) Map to Facility 
PPE 
Weather Precautions 
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Safety Briefing Attendance 
All team members and any accompanying personnel will be briefed and sign this form. 
Name (Print) 
Organization 
Signature 
Thomas Freeman 
CEMVS-ED-P 
Randy Fraser 
CEMVS-ED-P 
Charlene Boecklen 
CEMVS-ED-P 
APPENDIX L-2 
Site Inspection Report 
(Included in Section 6 - Site Inspection) 
APPENDIXM 
REPORT DISTRIBUTION LIST 
 FINALIZATION DOCUMENTS
REPLY TO 
ATTENTION OF 
CEMVS-EC-P (200-lc) 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
SAINT LOUIS DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
1222 SPRUCE STREET 
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63103-2833 
hllp:/lwww.mvs.usace.army.mil 
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD 
26 May 2010 
SUBJECT: Missing Huntsville Center (HNC) Form 7/Design Review Comments Sheet for 
Former Fort Segarra, U.S. Virgin Islands, Project Number I02VI097701 
1. Project records located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, 
Huntsville Center and the Jacksonville (CESAJ) district office, were reviewed to locate the 
HNC Form 7/Design Review Comments sheet for the subject report; however, the HNC 
Form 7 /Design Review Comments sheet was not located. 
2. The subject report has been finalized without the HNC Form 7/Design Review Comments 
sheet based on a memorandum from Huntsville Center recommending FINAL disposition 
action for the report. The date of the final report, 11 March 2002, is the date of the Huntsville 
Center memorandum recommending final disposition. 
3. If the HNC Form 7/Design Review Comments sheet is located after the subject report has 
been finalized, the report will be revised to reflect the content of the HNC Form 7/Design 
Review Comments. 
THOMAS R. FREEMAN III 
Chief, Ordnance and Technical Services Branch 
DISCLAIMER 
 
 
As of the date of re-finalization of Project Number I02VI097701-Former Fort Segarra, the U.S. 
Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s (USAESCH) Technical Advisory Group 
(TAG) Risk Assessment Code (RAC) has not been located in the USAESCH files or in the 
U.S. Army Engineer District, St. Louis’s files.  This TAG RAC likely does not exist; early 
USAESCH policy consisted of using the original ASR RAC if changes did not occur between 
the ASR RAC score and the TAG RAC score. 
 
For the purpose of re-finalization, the original ASR RAC, dated 24 April 2000, prepared by 
Thomas R. Freeman, CEMVS-EC-P, will be used.  The RAC score of “1” for the “Chemical 
Warfare Materials” portion of the property, and the RAC score of “3” for the “Conventional 
Ordnance” portion of the property have remained the same between the ASR RAC and the 
TAG RAC, as listed on page 1 of the Project Fact Sheet, dated 11 February 2002.   
REPLY TO 
ATTENTION OF: 
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
HUNTSVILLE CENTER, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
P.O. BOX 1 600 
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35807-430 1 
CEHNC-OE-CX (200-1 C) 
11 March 2002 
MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, U.S. Army Engineer District, Saint Louis, ATTN: 
CEMVS-PM-M (Mr. Mike Dace), 1222 Spruce Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103-2833 
SUBJECT: Results of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Review of Archives Search 
Reports (ASR) and Fact Sheets for Defense Environmental Restoration Program-Formerly Used 
Defense Sites (DERP-FUDS) 
1. The following ASR and Fact Sheet has been finalized: 
PROJECT NUMBER: 
SITE NAME: 
I02VI097701 
Water Island (Former Fort Segarra) 
2. Recommended strategy for future actions to be taken by the Project Manager is included in 
the enclosed fact sheet. Supporting data for TAG decisions are also included with the fact sheet. 
3. Fact sheet, supporting data and corrected pages, due to prior reviews, are to be distrihuted 
with the subject ASR. 
4. Subject ASR is recommended to be final when enclosed fact sheets, supporting data and 
corrected pages are included as a part of the project package. 
5. If you have any questions concerning this action, please call me at 256-895-1797, 
DSN 760-1797, or facsimile 256-895-1798. 
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF ORDNANCE AND EXPLOSIVES DIRECTORATE: 
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Archive Search Report Manager 
for Ordnance and Explosives Directorate 
1. 
RESTORATION INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 
FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES (FUDS) 
PROJECT FACT SHEET 
31 JANUARY 2002 
TAG REVIEW DATE: 11 FEBRUARY 2002 
SITE NAME: 
Water Island (Former Fort Segarra) 
SITE NUMBER: 
I02VI097700 
LOCATION: 
St. Thomas Bay, 
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands 
PROJECT NUMBER: 
102VI097701 
INPR RAC: 
1 
ASR RAC: 
1 (CWM) and 3 (Conventional Ordnance) 
TAG RAC: 
1 (CWM) and 3 (Conventional Ordnance) 
CATEGORY: 
OE/CWM 
2. 
POC'S: 
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT: 
Name: Robert Bridgers 
Office: CESAJ-DP-S 
Phone: 904-232-3085 
HEADQUARTERS: 
Name: Dale Moeller 
Office: CEMP-RF 
Phone: 202-761-4694 
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION: 
Name: Sharon Taylor 
Office: CESAD-PM-M 
Phone: 404-562-5212 
ASR/INPR TEAM: 
Name: Richard L. Pike 
Office: CEHNC-OE-CX 
Phone: 256-895-1559 
3. 
SITE DESCRIPTION: The Former Fort Segarra is located on Water Island, the 
fourth largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Water Island is a small island approximately 
500 acres in size, 1 3/4 miles long, and 1/2 mile wide. It is located in the St. Thomas 
Bay between the East and West Gregerie Channels, south of the City of Charlotte 
Amalie, St. Thomas. At its closest point, Water Island is only 1,800 feet from St. 
Thomas. 
Water Island (Fort Segarra) was acquired in 1942, for use as a harbor defense 
installation. In 1948, following World War II, the San Jose project was moved to the 
U.S. Virgin Islands from Panama. The purpose of the San Jose project was to test 
chemical munitions to determine their effectiveness under jungle conditions. The U.S. 
Department of the Interior (DOI), who leases it to others, currently owns Water Island. 
4. 
SITE HISTORY: By May 1948, the facilities on St. Thomas, which were 
formerly known as the Submarine Base and Fort Segarra, were taken over for use in 
continuing the tropical testing of chemical weapons systems. The Army's Chemical 
Corps moved its San Jose Project (tropical test site) from Panama to the Virgin Islands 
in 1948. Between 1948 and 1949, the Chemical Corps upgraded the previously 
constructed facilities. By late 1949, the Chemical Corps became dissatisfied with the 
Virgin Islands and decided to shift operation to Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, even 
though chemical testing was ongoing. 
The San Jose Project continued to operate until May 1950, when the project was 
cancelled. By September 1950, all testing was concluded and the project closed. 
The Army turned over Water Island to the Department of the Interior (DOI) by 
indefinite revocable permit. The DOI assigned the permit to the St. Thomas 
Development Authority (STOA) in 1951. The STOA then leased Water Island to Water 
Island, Inc., a local development corporation. On 11July1952, Public Law 511 (82"d 
Congress) authorized the transfer of Water Island from the DA to the DOI. On 10 
December 1952, the DOI executed a new lease to Water Island, Inc., which proceeded 
to develop the island into a resort with many subleases. This lease expired on 31 
December 1992. The island is the site of a former large tourist resort hotel (destroyed 
by Hurricane Hugo in 1989) and is also inhabited by about 300 people during the winter 
season. A map of current owners is included in this section. The name Fort Segarra 
refers to the World War II gun emplacements and structures built on Water Island in 
the early 1940s. These facilities were declared excess in 1946. 
S. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 
5.1 Conventional Ordnance Activities 
Five areas on Water Island were associated with conventional ordnance activities. Four 
were sites involved with the coastal defense operations established on the island during 
World War II. These were the sites originally designated as Fort Segarra. The fifth 
location was discovered through interviews conducted in regard to the Chemical Corps 
activities after World War II. One of the military personnel assigned to the project 
indicated that he had destroyed bursters in Test Area 4. 
5.1.1 Battery 314 
The first area was Battery 314 that was constructed at the top of the hill in the 
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southern portion of the island. A complete gun emplacement for 2-6" guns was 
constructed. 
Besides the gun mounting structures, there were also underground compartments 
planned for use as ammunition and equipment storage and operations areas. Based on 
the interview with Mr. Couter, these compartments were walled off and used to store 
water to support the Water Isle Hotel when it was in operation prior to Hurricane Hugo 
(Couter, 1993). Historical documents indicate that the guns were never installed and 
the emplacement was not ever operational. 
5.1.2 818th AMTB Battery 
Three of the ordnance related areas were associated with 818th AMTB Battery. 
Although the military did not ever install any guns at Battery 314 they did have gun 
emplacements for the 818th AMTB (Anti-Motor Torpedo Boat) Battery. The first was at 
Druif Point consisting of 2-90mm guns and 2-37mm guns. The second was at 
Providence Point and had 2-37mm guns. Directives indicated that these were to be 
installations with a suitable platform with a simple parapet and ammunition niches. The 
third feature was an ammunition supply area located near Caroline Point. This supply 
area was to consist of three bunkers. However only two were ever completed. There 
have been no reports any munitions items related to these activities being found on the 
island. 
5.1.3 Test Area 4 
Mr. Jimmie Mains, one of the military personnel on-site at the end of the project, 
indicated that he had destroyed excess bursters by detonation in Test Area 4. He 
recalled that the site used was between the road and the site of the current marina. 
Bursters were detonated three boxes at a time. The area of detonation appears to be 
the location of the dredge cut that connected the former freshwater lagoon area with 
Flamingo Bay. 
5.2 CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIEL ACTIVITIES 
Historical documents obtained by the USACE St. Louis District after the initial research 
efforts indicate that the Plan for the Dis-establishment of the San Jose Project dictated 
several provisions that Chemical Corps was to undertake prior to their leaving this 
location. A section of this overall plan, labeled "Plan H, Decontamination Clearance 
Certificate" and dated 2 May 1950, stipulated that the Chemical Corps would accomplish 
decontamination of all land, buildings and facilities to be abandoned. If any areas, such 
as burial pits, could not be decontaminated then they would be fenced to protect 
against unauthorized entry. The fence would be four-foot hog wire, topped with three 
strands of barbed wire on galvanized steel posts. Permanent warning signs should 
have been placed along the fence at intervals not to exceed 100 feet and at such 
locations that they would be visible when approaching the fence from any direction. 
The on-site Chemical Corps personnel were also required to provide a decontamination 
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clearance certificate. The overall plan mandated that the on-site personnel carry out 
these requirements because of their knowledge of the site and its operations. 
A memorandum, entitled "Status of Close-out Operations", dated 13 July 1950, stated 
that all munitions, toxics, and experimental items, such as fuzes, etc. were either 
shipped or disposed of in accordance with Plans A and D prior to 1 July 1950. Plans A 
and D were subsections of the previously mentioned Dis-establishment Plan that 
covered the disposal of toxic munitions and the disposition of VT fuzes, high explosives, 
smoke grenades, bursters, boosters, and other munitions of war, respectively. This 
same 13 July 1950 memorandum mentioned that the Chemical Corps would be shortly 
submitting the Certificate of Clearance for Water Island. No copy of this certificate has 
been found to date. 
Circumstances that developed during the implementation of these various plans raised 
the need for concern and diligence. Plan A, Annex A, allowed for the disposal of some 
of the chemical agent munitions items by sea dumping south of the island of Puerto 
Rico. During this dumping operation on 15 May 1950, fuzes in their shipping containers 
floated to Puerto Rico and subsequently resulted in the deaths of two persons. All 
items were supposed to have been removed from their containers. An immediate 
investigation placed responsibility for this incident on the San Jose Project Commanding 
Officer (CO). A memorandum dated 25 May 1950, among other things, admonished 
the CO that the remainder of the closeout activities should not reflect the lack of sense 
of duty that the sea dump did and reminded him that disciplinary action was still 
pending. This indicated that these closeout operations would be under great scrutiny. 
This scrutiny would have been going on during the period leading up to the 13 July 
1950 memorandum mentioned above. 
Subsequent to the completion of the testing program the Chemical Corps was required 
to identify any areas that might remain contaminated and fence them off. Appropriate 
signage was also required for these sites. Interviews obtained by SAIC with longtime 
Water Island inhabitants (Messrs. Couter and Phillips) and on-site inspections by various 
USACE and contractor personnel have not reveal the presence of any such fenced and 
signed areas. 
Another consideration, however, for this former saltwater pond is the fact that no 
fencing or signage as described in the project closeout documents have been found in 
this area. This would tend to lead to the conclusion that the Chemical Corps did not 
considered the items left in this area as contaminated. 
In summary, M78 and M70 chemical bomb bodies have been observed in this area in 
1966. Based on EOD observations the bombs were either already vented or did not 
release any material when the Navy vented them. Subsequent to that time a 
considerable amount of fill material has been placed over the site of the bomb bodies. 
Based on the historical documentation and interpretation of aerial photography it 
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cannot be ascertained that no chemical agent remains in this area. However, if the 
bombs have been vented and underwater since 1966 the effectiveness of any remaining 
agent should have been greatly reduced. 
5.2.1 Individual Test Area Histories 
The US Army Chemical Corps used various portions of Water Island during May 1948 
through August 1950 for chemical agent testing under the San Jose Project Test 
Program. These portions were designated as Test Areas 1 through 8. Another site on 
Water Island associated with these activities is the Flamingo Bay Landfill area. 
Locations of all sites are shown on Plate 10 of the Historical Photo Analysis prepared by 
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Topographic Engineering Center. 
The following paragraphs present the history of the test sites of the San Jose project on 
the U.S. Virgin Islands. For each test area, the tests that were conducted and the 
history of the site since the San Jose project are summarized. Plates in the Historical 
Photo Analysis depict conditions at the various test sites from the time of use through 
1999. 
5.2.2 Test Areas L 2, 3, and 7 
Test areas 1 and 7 are located on the northwestern and northeastern comers, 
respectively, of Water Island. Test areas 2 and 3 are located on the western shore in 
the middle of Water Island. All of these test areas are located downwind of the military 
office used to support the project. No records were found which indicate any tests 
were ever conducted in these four areas. The test plan for the M70 bomb test 
identified test areas 1 and 7 as test areas. The test report that presented the final 
results of the test and showed contamination contours for each area indicated that the 
tests had actually been conducted in test areas 4, 5, 6, and 8. In addition, Mr. Jimmie 
Mains and Mr. Luke West indicated during their interviews that no tests had been 
conducted on the northern end of the island. Mr. Mains, who was stationed full-time on 
Water Island, was not aware that roads existed leading to that end of the island. 
5.2.3 Test Area 4 
Test Area 4, located in the southern portion of Water Island, was a broad, flat portion 
of land separating Flamingo Bay and the former freshwater lagoon. Test area 4 
straddled the road leading to the Flamingo Bay area. Based on the 1954 aerial 
photographs, the area on the north side of the read was a cleared area. The area to the 
south side of the road was primarily covered with vegetation, with the exception of a 
small cleared area. 
Chemical Corps tests carried out in this area included the following: 
Test No. 136 Test of M70 Bomb, HD filled, static fired performed between 
November 1948 and February 1949 (4 items in Area 4). 
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Test No. 176 Test of a Single E23 Smoke Pot, HD-filled, functioned statically in 
open, on land (13 items) performed during July and August 1949. 
Test No. 166 Test of a Single E23 Smoke Pot, GA-filled, functioned statically in 
open, on land ( 4 items) performed during September through November 1949. 
Test No. 179 Test of a Single E23 Smoke Pot, HQ-filled, functioned statically in 
open, on land (2 items) performed during February 1950. Although a test area is 
not specifically indicated for this test, Area 4 seems to be the only site used after 
February 1949. 
Aerial photographs from various years and photographs taken circa 1950 by Mr. William 
Wapp during the time of testing are included in the Historical Photo Analysis performed 
by the USACE Topographic Engineering Center. Plate 16 of the Historical Photo 
Analysis shows the overall conditions at Test Area 4 during the time of testing. Analysis 
of the aerial photographs over time shows the openness of this test area and the 
relative ease of access from the main encampment and storage area. The prevailing 
winds provided the desired airflow patterns across this site for this type of testing. 
All of the tests listed above were carried out on the surface and were functioned 
statically. The types and limited numbers of test items used allowed easy removal of 
the debris after the testing. Additionally because the Chemical Corps wanted to use 
this area again it was imperative that items from previous test be removed so as to not 
interfere with subsequent tests. Interviews (obtained by SAIC) with personnel present 
on the site during the Chemical Corps activities (Messrs. Mains and West) indicate that 
the debris was routinely removed and if any agent remained it was neutralized with 
decontamination materials. Metal scrap from the items may have been disposed of 
nearby. 
Records indicate that phase I and II of the static, HD-filled, M70 bomb test (SJPRN 136) 
and phases I through V of the static, HD-filled, E-23 smoke pot test (SJPRN 176) were 
conducted in the open in test area 4. According to the interview with Mr. Mains, GA 
smoke pot tests were also conducted in this area. The decontamination truck would be 
situated in the cleared area on the south side of test area 4 while the test was being 
conducted. In addition, at the end of the San Jose project, burster charges were 
detonated and destroyed in this area (Mains, 1993). 
The northern area of Test Area 4, where the tests are believed to have been conducted, 
is relatively clear of debris and covered with light vegetation. In 1966, this area was 
dredged to open the adjacent pond into a marina and much of the test area was 
removed at that time. This area is relatively flat and approximately 2 to 3 feet above 
sea level. A small concrete pad (30 by 30 feet) is located along the shore of this site. 
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Water Island residents have used the southern portion of test area 4 as a junkyard. 
There are scrapped vehicles, household appliances, containers of unknown substances, 
and an empty tanker truck on the site. 
Beginning in 1966, significant changes were initiated in Test Area 4 where the actual 
chemical agent tests had been undertaken. Dredging operations began removal of the 
land separating the freshwater lagoon from Flamingo Bay. The former lagoon area was 
being developed into a protected marina. Aerial photographs, contained in the 
Historical Photo Analysis Report, show the changes in this area between 1966 and 
1999. By the time of the 1999 photograph (Plate 37) the entire portion of the Test 
Area 4, on which the tests had been carried out, has been essentially removed. 
In summary, Test Area 4 was used during four testing programs that involved 23 items. 
These items contained distilled mustard agent (HD), tabun (GA), or sesqui-mustard 
agent (HQ). All items were fired statically on the ground surface. The same location in 
Test Area 4 was repeatedly used. The purpose of this testing was to determine the 
dispersion capabilities of the various items and how the agent would be spread through 
the air. Ground contamination was not part of this testing program. Former Chemical 
Corps personnel report that all test items were removed from the test area and any 
agent remaining in them was neutralized. The remaining scrap metal would have been 
disposed of locally on the island. These mustard agents could remain vesicant on soil 
for about two weeks. The tabun has a similar persistency period. 
5.2.4 Test Area 5 
This test area is located in the same general vicinity of Water Island as Test Area 4. 
Test Area 5 was a vegetated portion of land on the south side of the former freshwater 
lagoon. Historical documents indicate that the only testing carried out at this location 
was a part of Test No. 136-Test of M70 Bomb, HD filled, static fired performed between 
November 1948 and February 1949. Phases 3 and 4 of this test involved the static 
firing of an M70 bomb, filled with HD, emplaced vertically with the nose down. Test 
Area 5 was used because it provided a vegetated area with an offshore wind. A total of 
two M70 bombs were fired in this area. 
Similar to Test Area 4 these bombs were fired on the surface allowing for easy cleanup 
after the testing. As in the other dispersion tests carried out on Water Island, samplers 
would have been set up to measure the amount and concentration of agent being 
generated from the M70 bomb. Very little agent would be present on the soil, but as 
mentioned before this mustard agent remains vesicant on the soil for about two weeks. 
A cleared area around a ground depression is evident in the central portion of this area 
from the earliest aerial photographs. Subsequent photographs show the increasing use 
of this site as an apparent trash dump. Based on the January 1993 site visit, test area 
5 is still covered with vegetation, and the depressed area still exists. Some trash is 
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visible on the surface. According to Mr. Couter, this area was used to dispose of debris 
generated from Hurricane Hugo. 
Closeout operations circumstances would have affected Test Area 5 much the same as 
Test Area 4. Again no fencing or signage has been reported in this area. 
5.2.5 Test Area 6. 
Test Area 6 is located on the eastern shore in the southern part of Water Island. 
Records indicate that phases VII and VIII of the static HD-filled M70 bomb test (SJPRN 
136), in an open area with onshore winds, was the only test conducted in this area. 
Based on the 1954 aerial photograph, it appears that the only open areas in this test 
area are located near the shore. 
This site has been significantly developed along the ridgeline since the San Jose Project. 
The lower part of the site is along the rocky shoreline and is undeveloped and heavily 
overgrown with vegetation. There does not appear to be any significant debris on the 
surface. Test conducted in this area were in an open area with onshore winds. It is 
most likely that these tests occurred in the undeveloped area near the shore. 
5.2.6 Test Area 8 and Toxic Storage Yard 
Test area 8 was located in the vicinity of the ruins of the former Water Isle Hotel. The 
1954 aerial photograph indicates there were military buildings within this test area at 
that time. According to existing records, phases V and VI of the static, HD-filled, M70 
bomb test (SJPRN 136) was conducted in a wooded area with offshore winds within this 
test area. 
Test area 8 has been significantly disturbed since the San Jose testing. The former bar 
and dining area for the Water Isle Hotel and some support facilities were located in this 
area. 
Based on information obtained during the interviews with Mr. Jimmie Mains, Mr. Luke 
West, and Mr. Alex Donovan, the toxic storage yard was located where the Water Isle 
Hotel was formerly situated. T-3 H/HD-filled bombs and aged, CK-filled, M70, M78, and 
M79 bombs involved in the surveillance tests were stored outside in this area, and all 
other items where stored inside buildings (SJPRN 89 AND 135). Four military personnel, 
including Mr. Jimmie Mains, were stationed on Water Island 5 days per week, 8 hours 
per day, to maintain the chemical munitions. Their office was located adjacent to the 
storage area. During his interview, Mr. Mains indicated that the items in the storage 
yard were carefully maintained since the workers understood the hazard and were in 
close proximity to the storage area. Agent transfer operations to support the tests were 
also conducted in this area (Mains, 1993). 
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The storage area for test animals was located near the toxic storage yard on Water 
Island. Approximately 1,050 feet of fence had been strung to furnish separate corrals 
for fresh and contaminated goats. The total area for both fresh and contaminated 
goats was approximately 2 acres. Sufficient cages were constructed to accommodate 
2,000 pigeons. These facilities were constructed by May 1949 when the test goats 
arrived (SJPPR 66 and 68). SJPPR 74 indicates that work was nearing completion on 
the remodeling of the change house, which was also located in this area on Water 
Island. The new arrangement was thought to contribute to the safety in dressing and 
undressing of personnel working in or around contaminated areas. 
This area has been significantly disturbed since the San Jose Project. Formerly the 
main hotel building was located in this area. 
5.2. 7 Flamingo Bay Landfill Area 
The Flamingo Bay landfill area is located in the southwest comer of Water Island. 
During the San Jose project, the Flamingo Bay deep-water dock was used to deliver 
equipment and munitions. Personnel were transported to and from Water Island using 
the existing dock at the center of the island (Mains, 1993). 
The Flamingo Bay Landfill Area was not a test area during the San Jose Project 
operations on Water Island. Events that occurred in 1966 raised the possibility that 
chemical agent filled munitions might be in this area. In 1966 during excavation 
operations in the vicinity of an old salt-water pond in this area, at least two bombs were 
uncovered. The bombs surfaced during a mucking operation at an approximate depth 
of 20 feet. US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel from Roosevelt Roads 
responded to the discovery and identified the items as M70 and M78 chemical bombs. 
One of the bombs had been vented while the other had not. The Navy vented this 
bomb without any noticeable release. 
Historical information contained in the Plan for the Dis-establishment of the San Jose 
Project indicated that 29 M78 bombs filled with the chemical agent CK had been 
disposed of during the sea dump on 15 May 1950. Analysis of the monthly progress 
reports for the San Jose Project stated that 33 M78 bombs had been used in 
surveillance tests in the Toxic Storage Yard. Documents revealed that there had been 
problems with four of the bombs. One is listed as having been destroyed but three are 
reported as being eliminated from observation because the agent had apparently 
solidified inside the bomb. 
The agent CK, cyanogen chloride, is very quick acting with a short persistency period. 
In storage the liquid agent will polymerize to form the solid cyanuric chloride that is 
corrosive. 
The M78 bomb identified by the Navy in the Flamingo Bay Landfill Area could very well 
be one of the four unaccounted for items. The fact that the Navy reported one of the 
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uncovered bombs had been vented would be consistent with then accepted procedures 
to render the bomb safe before disposal. San Jose Project Report No. 67 indicates that 
all four of the unaccounted for M78 bombs had been vented. Three of them were 
found to contain between 98.8°/o and 99.4% Total Non-volatile Residue. 
M70 bombs had also been used in surveillance testing for the CK agent. Additionally 
these bombs had been used in the static firing test with mustard agents. During the 
sea dump at the end of the project a number of empty M70 had been jettisoned. 
Historical aerial photographs beginning in 1947 show the presence of a saltwater pond 
in the vicinity of this land fill area. Over the years the pond is gradually filled in. 
Photographs before and after the time of military use show relatively easy access to this 
site. The pond would have provided a ready disposal area for unwanted military items. 
This area has also been used as a civilian landfill since that time. Compacted vehicles 
and other trash were disposed of in the salt pond in a single layer and covered with dirt 
fill. Subsequent layers of trash with a dirt cover were disposed of in this area until the 
salt pond was filled. The original salt pond was thought to have been about 10 feet 
deep. Trash was also burned in this area until 1982, when U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations precluded open-air burning (Couter, 1993). 
The location and size of the old salt pond can be distinguished from the 1954 aerial 
photograph. The salt pond was approximately 75 feet from the shore in the Flamingo 
Bay area, approximately 50-feet wide by 100-feet long lying parallel to the coast. It 
appears that the salt pond was adjacent to the existing warehouse in the Flamingo Bay 
area 
The bombs could have been located anywhere above that depth. The bombs were 
reported to be the size of small butane tanks with dimensions of 18 to 24 inches in 
diameter. A letter report of this incident from the Water Isle Colony Club to the DOI is 
shown below. 
In September 1991, a fence was installed in the Flamingo Bay area by Ebasco Services, 
Incorporated, under contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Huntsville 
Division. The decision to build this fence resulted from the bombs that were surfaced in 
1966. On the northern face of the fence, several of the fence postholes were 
terminated at approximately 3 feet due to encountering gray ash and a black oily 
substance. In the southwestern corner, one of the holes was terminated at 2 1/2 feet 
when an unknown, orange-colored, waxy substance was encountered (Ebasco, 1991). 
During the SAIC site visit in January 1993, it was noted that the Flamingo Bay landfill 
area has a warehouse structure that was damaged during Hurricane Hugo. There is 
surface debris and scrapped vehicles throughout the fenced-in area. In addition, there 
is debris along the shoreline. According to. Mr. Couter, the concrete-filled bomb in this 
area surfaced during Hurricane Hugo. 
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During his interview, Mr. Walter Phillips indicated that he thought the Army is looking in 
the wrong place for CWM left from the San Jose project. When Mr. Phillips first arrived 
on Water Island in 1951, there were a few empty poison gas shells at the Flamingo Bay 
warehouse area. He did not know what happened to these shells. He thought the Navy 
was called in and took them away. According to Mr. Phillips, the Army installed the 
fence in the wrong area. If items remain, he believes they would be located closer to 
the shore. 
5.2.8 Areas off Water Island 
5.2.8.1 Western End of St Thomas. 
On the west end of St. Thomas, 2095 acres, beginning at the isthmus between Santa 
Maria Bay and Perseverance Bay, was leased for testing. In November 1948, 9-1/2 
tons of fencing arrived to be used to isolate property held on the western end of the 
island. 
Based on existing records, there were two tests conducted on St. Thomas. The first was 
a surveillance test involving fifty 4-pound E-1 particulate bombs. These inert (no 
explosives) bombs, filled with simulant, never developed leaks during the tests and 
were shipped back to Camp Detrick at the end of the test (SJPRN 132 and SJPPR 
No.62). Test reports indicate these tests were conducted on St. Thomas. Due to the 
innocuous nature of the tests, they may have been conducted in the administrative area 
in the submarine base. 
During the second test, CG gas was emitted from ton containers to determine 
penetration characteristics of gasproof shelters (SJPRN 120). A gasproof shelter was 
constructed in two separate areas on the west end of St. Thomas to support the two 
phases of the test. Figures 2-6 and 2-7 show the setup for these tests. Phase I was 
completed near a road 20feet south of a weather station (SJPRN 102). 
USACMDA personnel made a site visit to the western end of St. Thomas in January 
1993. Other than one housing development in the Fortuna area and a Bible college at 
the far west end of the island along Route 30, the population at this end of the island is 
sparse. Various estates are located at this end of the island to include Perseverance, 
Botany Bay, Bordeaux, Catherina's Hope, Runnels, and Bethesda. Geographic features 
in this area are very similar to those photographed in the test area during phase II of 
SJPRN 102. 
5.2.8.2 Submarine Base, St Thomas. 
The submarine base in St. Thomas was the location of the administrative facilities used 
to support the San Jose project. The laboratory was the only place within the 
administrative area where chemical agents were present (Mains, 1993). This facility 
has since been torn down. 
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5.3 DISPOSITION OF MUNITIONS 
5.3.1 Conventional Ordnance 
5.3.1.1 There is no indication that any munitions related to the coastal defense 
operations on Water Island have ever been discovered there. 
5.3.1.2 Mr. Mains indicated that at the termination of the San Jose Project, all items, 
with the exception of excess burster charges, were removed from Water Island and 
either ocean dumped or sent back to the states for storage. At the end of the project, 
Mr. Mains was responsible for detonating excess burster charges. Hundreds of these 
items were detonated in Area 4, between the road and currently existing marina. Three 
boxes at a time were typically detonated (Mains, 1993).0 
5.3.2 Disposition of the Chemical Agent Munitions 
The disposition of the chemical munitions and personnel at the end of the San Jose 
project is detailed in the Plan for Dis-establishment, included in Section 4. The plan 
designates which munitions were dumped at sea and which items were shipped to the 
Army Chemical Center, Maryland; the Midwest Chemical Depot, Arkansas; and the 
Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. 
Many of the items were dumped at the Naval Ammunition Dumping Ground in the 
Caribbean Sea south of Vieques Island on 15 May 1950. Mr. Mains participated in the 
sea dump and provided the photograph in the SAIC report. 
The following observations can be drawn from the list of munitions, which were 
removed from the San Jose project on Water Island and interviews with military 
personnel involved in the San Jose project. 
5.3.2.1 Twenty-nine CK-filled 500-pound M78 bombs were removed from Water Island 
and ocean dumped. These are the only CK-filled M78 bombs recorded to have been 
removed at the termination of the San Jose project. As discussed in paragraph 2.1.5 
d., 33 CK-filled M78 bombs were involved when surveillance test number 135 was 
initiated. The contents of four of these bombs were found to be largely solid and 
further sampling on these items was not continued. It is noted that one of the four 
bombs was destroyed. The final disposition of all four bombs is not provided in the 
memorandum in appendix F. 
5.3.2.2The surveillance tests also involved seven CK-filled M79 bombs, fifteen CK-filled 
M70 bombs, two HD-filled T-3 bombs, and two H-filled T-3 bombs. Removal of these 
items at the close of the San Jose project can be accounted for. One hundred and 
twenty-four CK-filled M70 bombs and eight CK-filled M79 bombs were ocean dumped. 
One hundred and sixty-eight HD-filled and sixty-six H-filled T-3 bombs were shipped to 
the Army Chemical Center in Maryland. 
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5.3.2.3The test items used in four of the nine tests were smoke pots filled with GA, 
HD, and HQ. The disposition of smoke pots is not indicated. At least 23 smoke pots 
were involved in test on Water Island. 
6. 
CURRENT STATUS: The Draft Archives Search Report (ASR) was completed 
by the St. Louis District in June 2001. It assigned a RAC score of 1 (Chemical Warfare 
Material) based on the extensive archive searches performed, the interviews with the 
owners of major portions of this site. 
The Draft ASR assigned a RAC score of 3 (Conventional Ordnance) based on the 
extensive archive searches performed, the interviews with the owners of major portions 
of this site. 
7. 
STRATEGY: 
RAC 1 EE/CA (CWM) and RAC 3 EE/CA (Conventional Ordnance) 
8. 
ISSUES AND CONCERNS: The Huntsville Technical Advisory Group (TAG) met 
and evaluated this site on 11 February 2002. The consensus of the TAG was 
concurrence with the ASR recommendation of a RAC 1 (CWM) and RAC 3 (Conventional 
Ordnance) for the site. 
It is not known if there are federally- or state- listed species occurring in the site area. 
An on-site inspection by the appropriate federal and state personnel may be necessary 
to verify the presence, absence or location of listed species or natural communities. 
9. 
SCHEDULE SUMMARY: 
Original Scheduled Actual 
Phase 
Start 
Start 
Start 
EE/CA 
Original 
Scheduled 
Complete 
Complete 
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Actual 
Complete 
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RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR 
 
ORDNANCE AND EXPLOSIVES (OE) SITES 
 
Site Name:  Water Island, Fort Segarra 
 
   
Rater’s Name: 
  
Tom Freeman 
 
       (Chemical Warfare Materials) 
Site Location:  
 
US Virgin Islands 
 
 
Phone Number:  
314.331.8828 
 
 
DERP Project #  I02VI097700 
 
 
Organization:  
 
CEMVS-ED-P 
 
 
Date Completed:   
17 September 2001  
Score:    
 
        1     
 
OE RISK ASSESSMENT: 
 
    This risk assessment procedure was developed in accordance with MIL-STD 882C and AR 385-10.  The Risk 
Assessment Code (RAC) score will be used by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville 
(USAESCH), Ordnance and Explosives Team (USAESCH-OE) to prioritize the remedial action(s) at Formerly 
Used Defense Sites (FUDS).  The risk assessment should be based upon best available information resulting from 
records searches, reports of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachments actions, field observations, 
interviews, and measurements.  This information is used to assess the risk involved based upon the potential OE 
hazards identified at the site.  The risk assessment is composed of two factors, hazard severity and hazard 
probability.  Personnel involved in visits to potential OE sites should view the USAESCH-OE videotape entitled "A 
Life Threatening Encounter: OEW." 
 
PART I.  Hazard Severity.  Hazard severity categories are defined to provide a qualitative measure of the worst 
credible event resulting from personnel exposure to various types and quantities of unexploded ordnance items. 
 
TYPE OF ORDNANCE:  (Circle all that apply) 
 
A.  Conventional Ordnance and Ammunition:  
VALUE 
 
Medium/Large Caliber (20mm and larger)  
10 
  
Bombs, Explosive  
10 
   
Grenades, Hand or Rifle, Explosive  
10 
  
Landmine, Explosive  
10 
  
Rockets, Guided Missile, Explosive  
10 
  
Detonators, Blasting Caps, Fuzes, Boosters, Bursters  
6 
  
Bombs, Practice (w/spotting charges)  
6 
  
Grenades, Practice (w/spotting charges)  
4 
Landmine, Practice (w/spotting charges)  
4 
Small Arms, Complete Round (.22 cal - .50 cal)  
1 
Small Arms, Expended  
0 
Practice ordnance (w/o spotting charges) 
0 
 
Conventional Ordnance and Ammunition (Largest single value)  
 
 
  
      0__    
 
What evidence do you have regarding conventional unexploded ordnance?  None.  The Risk Assessment 
Code associated with conventional ordnance is addressed in a separate worksheet in this report. 
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B.  Pyrotechnics (for munitions not described above):  
VALUE 
 
Munitions (Containers) containing White Phosphorus (WP) or other  
10 
Pyrophoric Material (i.e., Spontaneously Flammable) 
 
Munitions containing a flame or incendiary material (i.e., Napalm,  
6 
Triethylaluminum Metal Incendiaries) 
 
Flares, Signals, Simulators, Screening  
4 
Smokes (other than WP) 
 
Pyrotechnics  (Select the largest single value)  
_0__    
 
What evidence do you have regarding pyrotechnics?  None 
 
 
C.  Bulk High Explosives  (Not an integral part of conventional ordnance; uncontainerized): 
VALUE 
 
Primary or initiating explosives 
10 
(Lead Styphnate, Lead Azide, Nitroglycerin, Mercury Azide, 
Mercury Fulminate, Tetracene, etc.) 
 
Demolition Charges 
10 
 
Secondary Explosives  
8 
(PETN, Compositions A, B, C, 
Tetryl, TNT, RDX, HMX, HBX, Black Powder, etc.) 
 
Military Dynamite  
6 
 
Less Sensitive Explosives  
3 
(Ammonium Nitrate, Explosive D, etc.) 
 
High Explosives (Select the largest single value)  
_0__    
 
What evidence do you have regarding bulk explosives?  None 
 
 
D.  Bulk Propellants (Not an integral part of rockets, guided missiles, or other conventional ordnance; 
uncontainerized): 
 
VALUE 
 
Solid or Liquid Propellants  
6 
 
Propellants   
   0__    
 
What evidence do you have regarding bulk propellants?  None 
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E. 
Chemical Warfare Materiel (CWM) and Radiological Weapons: 
 
VALUE 
 
Toxic Chemical Agents  
25 
(Choking, Nerve, Blood, Blister) 
 
War Gas Identification Sets  
20 
 
Radiological  
15 
 
Riot Control Agents  
5 
(Vomiting, Tear) 
 
Chemical and Radiological (Select the largest single value)  
   25__     
 
What evidence do you have regarding chemical/radiological OEW?  Chemical bombs had been used in 
surveillance tests.  Four bombs could not be accounted for at the project closeout.  Two chemical bomb cases 
were discovered in 1966 in the Flamingo Bay Landfill. 
 
 
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TOTAL HAZARD SEVERITY VALUE                                        
 
(Sum of the Values for A through E--Maximum of 61)   
    25__      
Apply this value to Table 1 to determine Hazard Severity Category. 
 
 
TABLE 1 
 
 
HAZARD SEVERITY* 
 
DESCRIPTION 
CATEGORY 
HAZARD SEVERITY VALUE 
 
 
CATASTROPHIC 
I 
21 and/or greater 
 
CRITICAL 
II 
10 to 20 
 
MARGINAL 
III 
5 to 9 
 
NEGLIGIBLE 
IV 
1 to 4 
 
**NONE 
V 
0 
 
* APPLY HAZARD SEVERITY CATEGORY TO TABLE 3. 
** IF HAZARD SEVERITY IS 0, YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE PART II OF THIS FORM.  PROCEED TO PART III AND USE 
A RAC SCORE OF 5 TO DETERMINE YOUR APPROPRIATE ACTION. 
 
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PART II.  Hazard Probability.  The probability that a hazard has been, or will be, created due to the presence and 
other rated factors of unexploded ordnance or explosive materials on a formerly used Department of Defense (DoD) 
site. 
 
 
AREA, EXTENT, ACCESSIBILITY OF OEW HAZARD 
 
(Circle all that apply) 
 
A.  Location of OEW Hazards: 
VALUE 
 
On the surface  
5 
 
Within tanks, pipes, vessels 
4 
or other confined areas 
 
Inside walls, ceilings, or other  
3 
building/structure 
 
  
Subsurface  
2 
 
Location (Select the single largest value)  
   _2_     
 
What evidence do you have regarding location of OE?  Two chemical bomb casings were discovered 
buried in the Flamingo Bay Landfill. 
 
 
 
 
B.  Distance to nearest inhabited location/structure likely to be at risk from OE hazard  
(road, park, playground, building, etc.):   
VALUE 
 
Less than 1250 feet  
5 
 
1250 feet to 0.5 miles  
4 
 
0.5 miles to 1.0 miles  
3 
 
1.0 miles to 2.0 miles  
2 
 
Over 2 miles  
1 
 
Distance (Select the single largest value)  
__4_    
 
What are the nearest inhabited structures/buildings?  Scattered residences on Water Island.
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C.  Number of buildings within a 2-mile radius measured from the OE hazard area,  
not the installation boundary: 
VALUE 
 
26 and over  
5 
 
16 to 25  
4 
 
11 to 15  
3 
 
6 to 10  
2 
 
1 to 5  
1 
 
0  
0 
 
Number of Buildings (Select the single largest value)  
   _5_   
 
Narrative.  Scattered residences on Water Island. 
 
 
 
D.  Types of Buildings (within a 2-mile radius) 
 VALUE 
 
Educational, Child Care, Residential, Hospitals,  
5 
Hotels, Commercial, Shopping Centers 
 
Industrial, Warehouse, etc.  
4 
 
Agricultural, Forestry, etc.  
3 
 
Detention, Correctional  
2 
 
No Buildings  
0 
 
Types of Buildings (Select the largest single value)  
   _5_    
 
Describe the types of buildings.    Scattered residences on Water Island. 
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E.  Accessibility to site refers to access by humans to ordnance and explosives.  Use the following guidance: 
 
BARRIER  
VALUE 
 
No barrier or security system  
5 
 
Barrier is incomplete (e.g. in disrepair or does not  
4 
completely surround the site).   Barrier is intended to 
deny egress from the site, as for a barbed wire fence  
for grazing. 
 
A barrier (any kind of fence in good repair) but no  
3 
separate means to control entry.  Barrier is intended 
to deny access to the site. 
 
Security guard, but no barrier   
2 
 
Isolated site  
1 
 
A 24-hour surveillance system (e.g.,  
0 
television monitoring or surveillance 
by guards or facility personnel) which 
continuously monitors and controls entry; 
or an artificial or natural barrier (e.g., 
a fence combined with a cliff), which 
completely surrounds the area; and 
a means to control entry, at all times,  
through the gates or other entrances to  
the facility (e.g., an attendant, television 
monitors, locked entrances, or controlled 
roadway access to the facility). 
 
Accessibility (Select the single largest value)  
__5__    
 
Describe the site accessibility.    A portion of the site has been enclosed by a fence. The remainder of 
the site is readily accessible by the Water Island inhabitants. 
 
F.  Site Dynamics - This deals with site conditions that are subject to change in the future, but may be stable at the 
present.  Examples would be excessive soil erosion on beaches or streams, increasing land development that could 
reduce distances from the site to inhabited areas or otherwise increase accessibility. 
 
VALUE 
 
Expected  
5 
 
None Anticipated  
0 
 
Site Dynamics (Select value) 
__0__     
 
Describe the site dynamics.  The landfill has been closed.  Intrusive activities are not currently 
planned for the area.
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TOTAL HAZARD PROBABILITY VALUE 
 
(Sum of Largest Values for A through F--Maximum of 30)  
   _21__  
 
Apply this value to Hazard Probability Table 2 to determine Hazard Probability Level. 
 
 
TABLE 2 
 
HAZARD PROBABILITY* 
 
 
 
Description 
 
Level 
Hazard Probability Value 
 
FREQUENT 
 
A 
27 or greater 
 
PROBABLE 
 
B 
21 to 26 
 
OCCASIONAL  
C 
15 to 20 
 
REMOTE 
 
D 
8 to 14 
 
IMPROBABLE  
E 
less than 8 
 
 
 
* Apply Hazard Probability Level to Table 3. 
 
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PART III.  Risk Assessment.  The risk assessment value for this site is determined using the following Table.  Enter 
the results of the Hazard Probability and Hazard Severity values. 
 
 
TABLE 3 
  
Probability 
Level 
 
FREQUENTA 
 
PROBABLE
B 
 
OCCASIONAL
C 
 
 REMOTE  
D 
 
IMPROBABL
EE 
 
Severity 
Category: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CATASTROPHIC    I 
 
1 
 
1 
 
2 
 
3 
 
4 
 
CRITICAL               II 
 
1 
 
2 
 
3 
 
4 
 
5 
 
MARGINAL             III 
 
2 
 
3 
 
4 
 
4 
 
5 
 
NEGLIGIBLE          IV 
 
3 
 
4 
 
4 
 
5 
 
5 
 
 
RISK ASSESSMENT CODE (RAC) 
RAC 1 
Expedite INPR, recommending further action by USAESCH –  
Immediately call USAESCH-OE-S--commercial (256) 895-1582/1598 
RAC 2 
High priority on completion of INPR - Recommend further action by USAESCH. 
RAC 3 
Complete INPR - Recommend further action by USAESCH 
RAC 4 
Complete INPR - Recommend further action by USAESCH 
RAC 5 
Usually indicates that No DoD Action Indicated (NDAI) is necessary.   
Submit NDAI and RAC to USAESCH. 
 
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PART IV.  Narrative.  Summarize the documented evidence that supports this risk assessment.  If no documented 
evidence was available, explain all the assumptions that you made. 
 
Chemical tests were carried out on Water Island from 1948 through 1950.  Chemical bombs from some of the 
testing may have been disposed of in the Flamingo Bay Landfill.  Remnants from tests performed in Test 
Areas 4 and 5 may have been left on those sites.  See Archives Search Report for details. 
 
 
 
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RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR 
 
ORDNANCE AND EXPLOSIVES (OE) SITES 
 
Site Name:  
Water Island, Fort Segarra 
 
Rater’s Name: 
  
Tom Freeman 
 
 
(Conventional Ordnance) 
Site Location:  
 
US Virgin Islands 
 
 
Phone Number:  
314.331.8828 
 
 
DERP Project #  I02VI097700 
 
 
Organization:  
 
CEMVS-ED-P 
 
 
Date Completed:   
17 September 2001  
Score:    
 
        3     
 
OE RISK ASSESSMENT: 
 
    This risk assessment procedure was developed in accordance with MIL-STD 882C and AR 385-10.  The Risk 
Assessment Code (RAC) score will be used by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville 
(USAESCH), Ordnance and Explosives Team (USAESCH-OE) to prioritize the remedial action(s) at Formerly 
Used Defense Sites (FUDS).  The risk assessment should be based upon best available information resulting from 
records searches, reports of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachments actions, field observations, 
interviews, and measurements.  This information is used to assess the risk involved based upon the potential OE 
hazards identified at the site.  The risk assessment is composed of two factors, hazard severity and hazard 
probability.  Personnel involved in visits to potential OE sites should view the USAESCH-OE videotape entitled "A 
Life Threatening Encounter: OEW." 
 
PART I.  Hazard Severity.  Hazard severity categories are defined to provide a qualitative measure of the worst 
credible event resulting from personnel exposure to various types and quantities of unexploded ordnance items. 
 
TYPE OF ORDNANCE:  (Circle all that apply) 
 
A.  Conventional Ordnance and Ammunition:  
VALUE 
 
Medium/Large Caliber (20mm and larger)  
10 
  
Bombs, Explosive  
10 
   
Grenades, Hand or Rifle, Explosive  
10 
  
Landmine, Explosive  
10 
  
Rockets, Guided Missile, Explosive  
10 
  
Detonators, Blasting Caps, Fuzes, Boosters, Bursters  
6 
  
Bombs, Practice (w/spotting charges)  
6 
  
Grenades, Practice (w/spotting charges)  
4 
Landmine, Practice (w/spotting charges)  
4 
Small Arms, Complete Round (.22 cal - .50 cal)  
1 
Small Arms, Expended  
0 
Practice ordnance (w/o spotting charges) 
0 
 
Conventional Ordnance and Ammunition (Largest single value)  
 
 
  
      6__    
 
What evidence do you have regarding conventional unexploded ordnance?  Bursters were mass 
detonated in the former Test Area 4 at the end of the San Jose Project.
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B.  Pyrotechnics (for munitions not described above):  
VALUE 
 
Munitions (Containers) containing White Phosphorus (WP) or other  
10 
Pyrophoric Material (i.e., Spontaneously Flammable) 
 
Munitions containing a flame or incendiary material (i.e., Napalm,  
6 
Triethylaluminum Metal Incendiaries) 
 
Flares, Signals, Simulators, Screening  
4 
Smokes (other than WP) 
 
Pyrotechnics  (Select the largest single value)  
_0__    
 
What evidence do you have regarding pyrotechnics?  None 
 
 
C.  Bulk High Explosives  (Not an integral part of conventional ordnance; uncontainerized): 
VALUE 
 
Primary or initiating explosives 
10 
(Lead Styphnate, Lead Azide, Nitroglycerin, Mercury Azide, 
Mercury Fulminate, Tetracene, etc.) 
 
Demolition Charges 
10 
 
Secondary Explosives  
8 
(PETN, Compositions A, B, C, 
Tetryl, TNT, RDX, HMX, HBX, Black Powder, etc.) 
 
Military Dynamite  
6 
 
Less Sensitive Explosives  
3 
(Ammonium Nitrate, Explosive D, etc.) 
 
High Explosives (Select the largest single value)  
_0__    
 
What evidence do you have regarding bulk explosives?  None 
 
 
D.  Bulk Propellants (Not an integral part of rockets, guided missiles, or other conventional ordnance; 
uncontainerized): 
 
VALUE 
 
Solid or Liquid Propellants  
6 
 
Propellants   
   0__    
 
What evidence do you have regarding bulk propellants?  None 
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E. 
Chemical Warfare Materiel (CWM) and Radiological Weapons: 
 
VALUE 
 
Toxic Chemical Agents  
25 
(Choking, Nerve, Blood, Blister) 
 
War Gas Identification Sets  
20 
 
Radiological  
15 
 
Riot Control Agents  
5 
(Vomiting, Tear) 
 
Chemical and Radiological (Select the largest single value)  
   0__     
 
What evidence do you have regarding chemical/radiological OEW?  Covered under a separate RAC 
worksheet. 
 
 
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TOTAL HAZARD SEVERITY VALUE                                        
 
(Sum of the Values for A through E--Maximum of 61)   
    6__      
Apply this value to Table 1 to determine Hazard Severity Category. 
 
 
TABLE 1 
 
 
HAZARD SEVERITY* 
 
DESCRIPTION 
CATEGORY 
HAZARD SEVERITY VALUE 
 
 
CATASTROPHIC 
I 
21 and/or greater 
 
CRITICAL 
II 
10 to 20 
 
MARGINAL 
III 
5 to 9 
 
NEGLIGIBLE 
IV 
1 to 4 
 
**NONE 
V 
0 
 
* APPLY HAZARD SEVERITY CATEGORY TO TABLE 3. 
** IF HAZARD SEVERITY IS 0, YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE PART II OF THIS FORM.  PROCEED TO PART III AND USE 
A RAC SCORE OF 5 TO DETERMINE YOUR APPROPRIATE ACTION. 
 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (I02VI097700) 
U. S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Conclusions 
 
 
Water Island, Fort Segarra 
Conventional Ordnance 
 
RAC Worksheet Page 63 
PART II.  Hazard Probability.  The probability that a hazard has been, or will be, created due to the presence and 
other rated factors of unexploded ordnance or explosive materials on a formerly used Department of Defense (DoD) 
site. 
 
 
AREA, EXTENT, ACCESSIBILITY OF OEW HAZARD 
 
(Circle all that apply) 
 
A.  Location of OEW Hazards: 
VALUE 
 
On the surface  
5 
 
Within tanks, pipes, vessels 
4 
or other confined areas 
 
Inside walls, ceilings, or other  
3 
building/structure 
 
  
Subsurface  
2 
 
Location (Select the single largest value)  
   _2_     
 
What evidence do you have regarding location of OE?  No bursters have been reported found. 
 
 
 
 
B.  Distance to nearest inhabited location/structure likely to be at risk from OE hazard  
(road, park, playground, building, etc.):   
VALUE 
 
Less than 1250 feet  
5 
 
1250 feet to 0.5 miles  
4 
 
0.5 miles to 1.0 miles  
3 
 
1.0 miles to 2.0 miles  
2 
 
Over 2 miles  
1 
 
Distance (Select the single largest value)  
__4_    
 
What are the nearest inhabited structures/buildings?  Scattered residences on Water Island.
Water Island, Fort Segarra (I02VI097700) 
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Archives Search Report - Conclusions 
 
 
Water Island, Fort Segarra 
Conventional Ordnance 
 
RAC Worksheet Page 64 
C.  Number of buildings within a 2-mile radius measured from the OE hazard area,  
not the installation boundary: 
VALUE 
 
26 and over  
5 
 
16 to 25  
4 
 
11 to 15  
3 
 
6 to 10  
2 
 
1 to 5  
1 
 
0  
0 
 
Number of Buildings (Select the single largest value)  
   _5_   
 
Narrative.  Scattered residences on Water Island. 
 
 
 
D.  Types of Buildings (within a 2-mile radius) 
 VALUE 
 
Educational, Child Care, Residential, Hospitals,  
5 
Hotels, Commercial, Shopping Centers 
 
Industrial, Warehouse, etc.  
4 
 
Agricultural, Forestry, etc.  
3 
 
Detention, Correctional  
2 
 
No Buildings  
0 
 
Types of Buildings (Select the largest single value)  
   _5_    
 
Describe the types of buildings.    Scattered residences on Water Island. 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (I02VI097700) 
U. S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Conclusions 
 
 
Water Island, Fort Segarra 
Conventional Ordnance 
 
RAC Worksheet Page 65 
E.  Accessibility to site refers to access by humans to ordnance and explosives.  Use the following guidance: 
 
BARRIER  
VALUE 
 
No barrier or security system  
5 
 
Barrier is incomplete (e.g. in disrepair or does not  
4 
completely surround the site).   Barrier is intended to 
deny egress from the site, as for a barbed wire fence  
for grazing. 
 
A barrier (any kind of fence in good repair) but no  
3 
separate means to control entry.  Barrier is intended 
to deny access to the site. 
 
Security guard, but no barrier   
2 
 
Isolated site  
1 
 
A 24-hour surveillance system (e.g.,  
0 
television monitoring or surveillance 
by guards or facility personnel) which 
continuously monitors and controls entry; 
or an artificial or natural barrier (e.g., 
a fence combined with a cliff), which 
completely surrounds the area; and 
a means to control entry, at all times,  
through the gates or other entrances to  
the facility (e.g., an attendant, television 
monitors, locked entrances, or controlled 
roadway access to the facility). 
 
Accessibility (Select the single largest value)  
__5__    
 
Describe the site accessibility.    There is no barrier around the former Test Area 4.  It is located 
adjacent to the current marina area. 
 
F.  Site Dynamics - This deals with site conditions that are subject to change in the future, but may be stable at the 
present.  Examples would be excessive soil erosion on beaches or streams, increasing land development that could 
reduce distances from the site to inhabited areas or otherwise increase accessibility. 
 
VALUE 
 
Expected  
5 
 
None Anticipated  
0 
 
Site Dynamics (Select value) 
__5__     
 
Describe the site dynamics.  Additional development could occur in the area of the marina.
Water Island, Fort Segarra (I02VI097700) 
U. S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Conclusions 
 
 
Water Island, Fort Segarra 
Conventional Ordnance 
 
RAC Worksheet Page 66 
TOTAL HAZARD PROBABILITY VALUE 
 
(Sum of Largest Values for A through F--Maximum of 30)  
   _26__  
 
Apply this value to Hazard Probability Table 2 to determine Hazard Probability Level. 
 
 
TABLE 2 
 
HAZARD PROBABILITY* 
 
 
 
Description 
 
Level 
Hazard Probability Value 
 
FREQUENT 
 
A 
27 or greater 
 
PROBABLE 
 
B 
21 to 26 
 
OCCASIONAL  
C 
15 to 20 
 
REMOTE 
 
D 
8 to 14 
 
IMPROBABLE  
E 
less than 8 
 
 
 
* Apply Hazard Probability Level to Table 3. 
 
Water Island, Fort Segarra (I02VI097700) 
U. S. Virgin Islands 
Archives Search Report - Conclusions 
Appendix C – Report Distribution List 
Page C-67 
PART III.  Risk Assessment.  The risk assessment value for this site is determined using the following Table.  Enter 
the results of the Hazard Probability and Hazard Severity values. 
 
 
TABLE 3 
  
Probability 
Level 
 
FREQUENTA 
 
PROBABLE
B 
 
OCCASIONAL
C 
 
 REMOTE  
D 
 
IMPROBABL
EE 
 
Severity 
Category: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CATASTROPHIC    I 
 
1 
 
1 
 
2 
 
3 
 
4 
 
CRITICAL               II 
 
1 
 
2 
 
3 
 
4 
 
5 
 
MARGINAL             III 
 
2 
 
3 
 
4 
 
4 
 
5 
 
NEGLIGIBLE          IV 
 
3 
 
4 
 
4 
 
5 
 
5 
 
 
RISK ASSESSMENT CODE (RAC) 
RAC 1 
Expedite INPR, recommending further action by USAESCH –  
Immediately call USAESCH-OE-S--commercial (256) 895-1582/1598 
RAC 2 
High priority on completion of INPR - Recommend further action by USAESCH. 
RAC 3 
Complete INPR - Recommend further action by USAESCH 
RAC 4 
Complete INPR - Recommend further action by USAESCH 
RAC 5 
Usually indicates that No DoD Action Indicated (NDAI) is necessary.   
Submit NDAI and RAC to USAESCH. 
 
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PART IV.  Narrative.  Summarize the documented evidence that supports this risk assessment.  If no documented 
evidence was available, explain all the assumptions that you made. 
 
Chemical tests were carried out on Water Island from 1948 through 1950.  Chemical bombs from 
some of the testing had been statically detonated.  Bursters not used during the testing program 
were mass detonated in the former Test Area 4.  See Archives Search Report for details. 
 
 
 
APPENDIXM 
REPORT DISTRIBUTION LIST 
 APPENDIX N
Water Island, Fort Segarra (102 VI097700) 
U. S. Virgin Island 
Archives Search Report - Findings 
APPENDIX M - REPORT DISTRIBUTION LIST 
Addressee 
Commander, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center 
Huntsville, ATTN: CEHNC-ED-SY 
P.O. Box 1600 
Huntsville, Alabama 35807-4301 
Project Manager, Chemical Demilitarization, Non-Stockpile 
ATTN: SFAE-CD-N, Bldg.E4585 
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010-5401 
Commander, U.S. Army Soldier, Biological, and Chemical Command 
ATTN: AMSSB-CIH, Bldg E 5027 
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010-5424 
Defense Ammunition Center 
ATTN: DAC/SIOAC-ESM 
1 C Tree Road, Bldg. 35 
Library Bldg. 
McAlester, OK 74501 
Commander, U.S. Army Engineer District, Jacksonville 
ATTN: CESAJ-DP-1 (Bridgers) 
400 West Bay Street 
Jacksonville, Florida 32232-0019 
Appendix M - Report Distribution List 
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No. of Copies 
2 
APPENDIX N - REPORT DISTRIBUTION LIST
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