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VEH-3: Liberty B Flatbed

Pilot sketch: Military truckHistoric photo: Liberty truckHistoric photo: Liberty truck flatbedHistoric photo: 1918 Liberty truck flatbed infoDiagram: Liberty lube


HURL Artifact No. VEH-3 *Denotes approximations and speculations
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
Serial Number: Unknown Additional Dives:
Built/Launched: 1917 (9,500)
Length: *20
Width: *8
Height: *6
Circumstance of Loss: Intentionally Disposed Crew Personnel/Position: 2 (cab); 20+ (bed)
Reason of Loss: *Obsolete Crew Survivals/Fatalities: n/a
Artifact History: Unknown
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.
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