HURL Artifact No. |
VEH-3 |
*Denotes approximations and speculations |
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Name: |
Liberty B |
Lost: |
Unknown |
Artifact Type: |
Truck |
Found: |
24-Sep-00 |
Nationality: |
USA |
Dive No: |
PV-445 |
Class or Make: |
*Standard B |
Location: |
Defensive Sea Area |
Model: |
*Flatbed |
Depth (m): |
335m |
Purpose: |
*Transport equipment/personnel |
HURL crew: |
T. Kerby, P. Allen, D. Martinez |
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Serial Number: |
Unknown |
Additional Dives: |
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Built/Launched: |
1917 (9,500) |
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Length: |
*20 |
Width: |
*8 |
Height: |
*6 |
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Circumstance of Loss: |
Intentionally Disposed |
Crew Personnel/Position: |
2 (cab); 20+ (bed) |
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Reason of Loss: |
*Obsolete |
Crew Survivals/Fatalities: |
n/a |
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Artifact History: |
Unknown |
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Artifact Condition: |
Vehicle is largely intact although wheels are missing and it is in rough condition but appears most similar to the Liberty B flatbed. The grill and front end match exactly and there are others of this type found in this area. |
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Additional Information: |
Design came from the Army Quartermaster Corp and was produce identically by 15 different companies. It was a 4 cylinder with 52 horse power and did about 15 mph. They were popular for their speed, endurance, and easy maintenance. No video for this image. 3 to 5 ton |