 Agreeing with these findings, Brigadier Bastin on behalf of the General Officer Commanding in Chief concluded in the final report dated 14 February 1947 that "I am of the opinion that the explosion was caused by some person or persons unknown.I am satisfied that the ammunition was safe and properly inspected and that it was not feasible to place guards over it.I therefore consider that no blame for the explosion lies with the Allied Military Authorities."