In all, 22,000 long tons (22,000 t) of the original 23,000 long tons (23,000 t) of lead and 3,300 long tons (3,400 t) of the original 5,500 long tons (5,600 t) of steel were recovered, along with 75,000 imperial gallons (340,000 l) of petrol that were still in the pipelines.[1] The value of the scrap lead and steel was well in excess of the costs of recovery.[2] The total value of the salvaged steel and lead was estimated at £400,000.[53]