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LC-9: LVT-2 Buffalo (paint visible)

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HURL Artifact No. LC-9 *Denotes approximations and speculations
Name: LVT-2 Buffalo Lost: Unknown
Artifact Type: Amphibious Vehicle Found: 5-Sep-00
Nationality: USA Dive No: PV-439
Class or Make: Landing Vehicle Tracked Location: Defensive Sea Area
Model: LVT-2 Depth (m): 367m
Purpose: Amphibious Transportation HURL crew: T. Kerby, C. Holloway
Serial Number: Unknown Additional Dives: PIV-003
Built/Launched: 1942-44
Length: 26' 1"
Width: 10' 8"
Height: 9' 11"
Circumstance of Loss: Scuttled Crew Personnel/Position: 3 Crewmen
Reason of Loss: Damaged or Redundant Crew Survivals/Fatalities: n/a
Artifact History: Unknown
Artifact Condition: Landing craft has lots of rustcicles on it. It is in one piece, unbroken and in relatively good conditions. There are white markings near the entrance to the engine compartment.
Additional Information: This artifact is in close vicinity of the 3 piece midget submarine mid section.

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