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Mr. Dyer. Next slide, please. 

 (Slide No. 12.) 



SuDE No. 12 



This is a close-up of the drum immediately after recovery. We 

 tried to keep this drum in the atmosphere for as short a time as 

 possible. It was put into a jet-engine container and purged in 

 argon, an inert gas, to prevent further deterioration. 



This photo shows quite clearly the drum inventory number, 

 which is "952". The drums shows very little evidence of biofouling. 

 There is very minor corrosion along the surface. This drum was on 

 the ocean bottom for a minimum of 16 years at a pressure of 

 almost 2,000 pounds per square inch and yet it is in relatively good 

 condition. 



Next slide, please. 



(Slide No. 13.) 



