Recovery Force Ships
| Ship |
Type |
Designation | Covers |
|
Atlantic |
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|
USS Borie |
PRS - Destroyer |
DD-704 |
N |
|
USS Strong |
SRS - Destroyer |
DD-758 |
N |
|
USS Fort Mandan |
SRS - Dock Landing Ship |
LSD-21 |
N |
|
USS Papago |
SRS - Fleet Ocean Tug |
AFT-160 |
N |
|
Other |
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|
USS Norfolk |
Destroyer Leader - Recovery was commanded from the USS Norfolk By CTF 140 while inport |
DL-1 |
N |
Notes:
1) Rocket was fired from Wallops Island
2) The capsule splashed down in marginal weather conditions. The capsule with Sam aboard in good condition was recovered by the USS Borie after approximately 2 hours in very rough seas.
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