Agree M1188. I believe that before these systems were installed, ships had to 'hose down' to get rid of any contamination. HMS DIANA did this after nuclear testing. Volunteers for hose party - no thanks.
***berland had an interesting post war career as the fleet trials ship ; testing everything from radars, gunnery, fire control, pre-wetting (as seen), to Formica tables and canteen messing. This picture shows the first rapid fire 3 inch gunnery system, later fitted to Tiger class cruisers.
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