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VEH-28: Automobile Frame (bottom)

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HURL Artifact No. VEH-28 *Denotes approximations and speculations
Name: Unknown Lost: Unknown
Artifact Type: Automobile Found: 3-Mar-11
Nationality: USA Dive No: PV-753
Class or Make: Unknown Location: Kewalo
Model: Unknown Depth (m): 558m
Purpose: Unknown HURL crew: T. Kerby, S. Price, J. Smith
Serial Number: Unknown Additional Dives:
Built/Launched: *1920's
Length: *12
Width: *6
Height:
Circumstance of Loss: Intentionally disposed Crew Personnel/Position: Unknown
Reason of Loss: *Obsolete Crew Survivals/Fatalities: n/a
Artifact History: Unknown
Artifact Condition: Vehicle is inverted with one end underneath the end of another vehicle. Wheels are present and appear to have been pneumatic. Much of the remaining tires are deteriorating into thin loops of rubber. The spokes appear to be multiple and metal. The rear bumper can be seen and a rack for a spare tire.
Additional Information: This vehicle was located an area of heavy concentration of vehicles know as the "vehicle graveyard". 8 vehicles were surveyed in this one location and at least 4 others are estimated to be in this same site. *2800 lbs