Recovery Force Ships
| Ship |
Type |
Designation | Covers |
|
Atlantic |
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|
USS Opportune |
PRS - Rescue and Salvage Ship |
ARS-41 |
N |
|
2 Chartered Fishing Boats |
Civilian |
- |
N |
|
Other |
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|
USS Bittern |
Mine Warfare Ship - was requested to assist in recovery |
MHC-43 |
N |
Notes:
1) Rocket was fired from Wallops Island.
2) The mission failed when the spacecraft and booster didn't separate and impacted 12 miles from the launch point
3) Cover from Steve Durst's CD Book
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