Fernando Pereira during Rongelap Evacuation

Greenpeace photographer, Fernando Pereira stands on deck with a flower garland around his neck. This was taken during Operation Exodus Rongelap when the Rainbow Warrior crew took adults and children from Rongelap with 100 tonnes of belongings onto the Rainbow Warrior. The ship is to ferry them to the island of Mejato, 14 hrs away. The health of many of these people has suffered as a result of fallout from US nuclear tests.

Unique identifier: GP010ZW

Type: Image

Shoot date: 14/05/1985

Locations: Marshall Islands, Pacific Ocean, Rongelap Atoll

Credit line: © Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Nuclear Fallout Evacuation with Rainbow Warrior in Rongelap

Operation Exodus Rongelap. The island of Rongelap was used for USA nuclear tests from 1946-1958 and was hit by nuclear fallout. Many adults and children suffered from diseases related to the nuclear tests. The crew of the Rainbow Warrior took adults, children and 100 tonnes of belongings onboard to the island of Mejato, 14 hrs sailing from Rongelap. These are the last photos taken by Fernando Pereira.

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