HURL Artifact No. |
SBB-14 |
*Denotes approximations and speculations |
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Name: |
Unknown |
Lost: |
Unknown |
Artifact Type: |
Navy Lighterage |
Found: |
10-Aug-09 |
Nationality: |
USA |
Dive No: |
PIV-207 |
Class or Make: |
P-Series Pontoon |
Location: |
Kewalo |
Model: |
18 x 6 Stringer |
Depth (m): |
348m |
Purpose: |
Dock, Wharf, Fuel Storage, Freight Barge or Bridge |
HURL crew: |
Kerby, Kelley |
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Serial Number: |
Unknown |
Additional Dives: |
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Built/Launched: |
After 1942 |
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Length: |
100' |
Width: |
45' |
Height: |
5' |
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Circumstance of Loss: |
Unknown |
Crew Personnel/Position: |
n/a |
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Reason of Loss: |
Unknown |
Crew Survivals/Fatalities: |
n/a |
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Artifact History: |
Unknown |
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Artifact Condition: |
The lighterage is made up of a series of steel rectangular cells connected together. It is 18 rows long and 6 sections wide. There is a long open access port near one corner. A few of the cells have broken loose, most likely from impact with the seabed. Some of the cells have holes in them. There are a couple tires and some mangled siding lying about. |
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Additional Information: |
There were 5 types of P-Series pontoons in various shapes for use in 7 different barge or causeway configurations. The 18 x 6 type barge is the 2nd largest and is made up of P-1 cubicle shaped pontoons which were the most common type. They were 5' x 7' x 5' and 3/16" thick. Propulsion could be added making a lighter that was capable of up to 250 tons or accessories could be added to convert it to a 1500 barrel capacity fuel storage barge. Add hinges and it could be a wharf for outfitting or repair. They were first developed in WW II and used through Korea & Viet Nam. It is being used extensively as a habitat by fish and eels. |