Able Test (IMAGE) Springer Caption Sailors watched the Able Test burst miles out to sea from the deck of the support ship USS Fall River on July 1, 1946. Credit Naval History and Heritage Command Usage Restrictions Copyright: Naval History and Heritage Command License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.