HURL Artifact No. |
AIR-16 |
*Denotes approximations and speculations |
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Name: |
Keystone PK-1 Seaplane (VP-1 insignia) |
Lost: |
Unknown |
Artifact Type: |
Seaplane |
Found: |
10-Dec-04 |
Nationality: |
USA |
Dive No: |
PIV-129/PV604 |
Class or Make: |
Keystone |
Location: |
Defensive Sea Area |
Model: |
PK-1 |
Depth (m): |
332m |
Purpose: |
Patrol |
HURL crew: |
Kerby, Kelley, Weirich/Cremer, Van Tilburg, Gleason |
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Serial Number: |
(A8507-A8514, A8517-A8524) |
Additional Dives: |
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Built/Launched: |
1931-1935 (18) |
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Length: |
48' 11" |
Width: |
72' Upper, 67' 2" Lower |
Height: |
16' 8.5" |
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Circumstance of Loss: |
Intentionally Disposed |
Crew Personnel/Position: |
Crew of 5 (able to carry a relief crew for long flights) |
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Reason of Loss: |
Replaced by PBY-4 |
Crew Survivals/Fatalities: |
n/a |
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Artifact History: |
18 PK-1's were built. Two crashed at sea (A8515 & A8516). All 18 were assigned to Squadron VP-1 (formerly VF-1). 13 were on inventory in 1938. They were replaced with 15 PBY's in 1939. Squadron conducted a number of war game exercises at French Frigate Shoals and Midway Island in the mid thirties. It is unknown when they were finally disposed. |
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Artifact Condition: |
Wings are missing, but overall in good condition. Squadron VP-1 "elephant on cloud" insignia is visible. Port side appears to have a fracture in the bow about halfway to the wings. All instruments were removed from control panels. Several debris pieces in the general area including what appears to be an engine, a cowling ring, and a fiberglass tail piece. |
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Additional Information: |
In close proximity to seaplane 1-P-9, although found on different dives. PK-1's were from the PN-12 design. It is distinguished from other seaplanes of this type by the twin tail rudders. The wings were fabric on metal framing. It had two 575hp Wright R-1820-64 Cyclone engines. They had a range of 16.9 hours at 70 mph (1309 miles). |