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LC-23: LVT-2 Buffalo

Survey: LVT-2Survey: LVT-2


HURL Artifact No. LC-23 *Denotes approximations and speculations
Name: LVT-2 Buffalo Lost: Unknown
Artifact Type: Amphibious Vehicle Found: 31-Aug-2004
Nationality: USA Dive No: PIV-127/PV-561
Class or Make: Landing Vehicle Tracked Location: Defensive Sea Area
Model: LVT-2 Depth (m): 354m
Purpose: Amphibious Transportation HURL crew: Kerby, Wollerman/Cremer, Kelley, Smith
Serial Number: Unknown Additional Dives:
Built/Launched: Unknown
Length: *26
Width: *10
Height: *8
Circumstance of Loss: Scuttled Crew Personnel/Position:
Reason of Loss: *Redundant Crew Survivals/Fatalities:
Artifact History: Unknown
Artifact Condition: Very lightly surveyed in poor visibility. Vehicle has two side return rollers (Not an LVT-3). Port side appears to be partially collapsed. Tarp debris near what looks like an unloading ramp
Additional Information: This artifact is 20-30 meters from a 50' landing craft (LC-22)