HURL Artifact No. |
VEH-29 |
*Denotes approximations and speculations |
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Name: |
Unknown |
Lost: |
Unknown |
Artifact Type: |
Sedan |
Found: |
23-Feb-11 |
Nationality: |
USA |
Dive No: |
PV-753 |
Class or Make: |
*Erskine 6 |
Location: |
Kewalo |
Model: |
4 Door |
Depth (m): |
558m |
Purpose: |
Transport People |
HURL crew: |
T. Kerby, S. Price, J. Smith |
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Serial Number: |
Unknown |
Additional Dives: |
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Built/Launched: |
*1928 |
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Length: |
*13 |
Width: |
*6 |
Height: |
*6 |
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Circumstance of Loss: |
Intentionally disposed |
Crew Personnel/Position: |
1 Driver and 5 Passengers |
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Reason of Loss: |
*Old age or failure |
Crew Survivals/Fatalities: |
n/a |
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Artifact History: |
The 4-door sedan was a common vehicle used by the military in Hawaii for local transport of personnel. However it was also a popular vehicle among civilians. There is no definitive indication as to which group any of the vehicles in this area belong to. |
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Artifact Condition: |
Although the vehicle is well into decay it is still in moderately good condition compared to other vehicles in the vicinity. The after portion has disintegrated, but the rest of the cabin structure is mostly intact. The rack for the spare tire is present on the rear, as are the radiator and engine in the front. The wheels appear to have had metal spokes that have now deteriorated. |
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Additional Information: |
Vehicle was found in an area known as the "truck graveyard", because it's high concentration of vehicles in a small region. 8 vehicles were surveyed in this small area, but it is believed that there are at least 4 to 6 more in the immediate vicinity. |