Day/date: February 5, 1987

                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Log number: 87-10
Date/time of incident: 2/4, 500 pm      Date/time received: 2/5, 1100 am
Park: Gateway                           Location: North Beach, Sandy Hook
Reported by: Len Bobinchock, RAD/NARO   Phone(s): 835-8850
Received by: Dawn Dempsey, RAD/WASO     Phone(s): 343-4874
Follow up:                              Phone(s):

Summary:
A 1920 vintage unexploded submarine torpedo was found on the beach by an NPS
employee. The highly corroded shell was about 45" long and 12" in diameter
and contained between 86 and 90 pounds of high explosives. A Department of
Defense ordinance disposal unit was on scene at the time of the report, and
the area had been secured and closed to the public. Military engineers will
attempt to place two charges on the torpedo and blow it up in place, since it
is too unstable to move.

Follow-up, 1000 am, 2/6: The ordinance team used shape charges in an attempt
to blow up the torpedo, but in actuality only blew open the shell casing. It
was determined that the explosive materials within were stable enough to
transport, and the team removed them from the area.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age