HURL Artifact No. |
SBB-21 |
*Denotes approximations and speculations |
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Name: |
Unknown |
Lost: |
19-Jun-05 |
Artifact Type: |
Sailboat |
Found: |
10-Aug-98 |
Nationality: |
USA |
Dive No: |
PV-355 |
Class or Make: |
Ketch |
Location: |
Ewa |
Model: |
Unknown |
Depth (m): |
139m |
Purpose: |
Cruising or Recreation |
HURL crew: |
T. Kerby, K. Weng, B. Kanenaka |
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Serial Number: |
Unknown |
Additional Dives: |
PV-356, PV-357 |
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Built/Launched: |
Unknown |
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Length: |
43' |
Width: |
*10' |
Height: |
*8' |
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Circumstance of Loss: |
Scuttled |
Crew Personnel/Position: |
Captain & 3-7 Crew |
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Reason of Loss: |
Artificial Reef Project for Bottom Fish |
Crew Survivals/Fatalities: |
n/a |
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Artifact History: |
Unknown |
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Artifact Condition: |
The vessel is fully intact and laying on its side at about a 45 degree angle. It's lower side is starting to show some decay and portions of the wood are starting to break apart. There are no masts, rigging, or fasteners present as they were assuredly removed prior to sinking. |
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Additional Information: |
The Ewa Deepwater Artificial Reef was created in 1986 and is 31 acres in size. It consists of 2 barges, 2 drydock caissons, over 1000 tons of concrete pipe and a 43' ferro cement structure. This vessel may have been loaded with concrete before sinking and is the "43' structure" referred to. The habitat is covers a depth range of 98-184 meters. |