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Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (OBA), Type A-3 Canisters Tip 001

Canister Disposal

 
Disposal of the Oxygen Breathing Apparatus Canister Prior to environmental protection laws the canister was disposed of by puncturing holes in the side and then soaking the canisters in a bucket of water until the bubbles stopped. Also when the ship was at-sea the canisters could be thrown over the side after puncturing holes as long as bilges were not being pumped or an oil sheen visible.