INSPECTION OF DETONATORS

12. Detonators:

(a) The following instuctions contained in the Buord Manual are quoted for information on this subject: Chapter 18 paragraph 18 - "Each vessel equipped with depth charges will annually turn in two detonators for test at the appropriate ordnance depot unless that vessel has tested live depth charges during the year. Where one or more live depth charges prove ineffective on detonation tests, the vessel concerned will turn in three of its oldest detonators for sand tests".

(b) Chapter 18 paragraph 18(c) (20) - "Naval mine and Ammunition Depots will arrange to conduct tests of the depth charge detonators".