The corrosion rates of 16 metals and alloys were determined over a period of 30 months total immersion in the sea water at Port Hueneme, California. Lead evidenced the least attack while the magnesium alloys were the most readily attacked. The corrosion rates in the harbor at Port Hueneme appear to be typical of the sea water along the California coast, aggravated to some extent by marine growth. Pitting was a major factor in the corrosion of aluminum, stainless steel, and Monel.

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