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VEH-33: Truck

Historic photo: 1920s Duplex Searchlight truck

Historic photo: 1924 GMC K-41b flatbed truck

HURL Artifact No.	VEH-33	*Denotes approximations and speculations


Name:	Unknown	Lost:	Unknown
Artifact Type:	Truck	Found:	23-Feb-11
Nationality:	USA	Dive No:	PIV-242/PV-753
Class or Make:	*Flatbed	Location:	Kewalo
Model:	*1.5 or 2 ton	Depth (m):	547m
Purpose:	*Transport Mobile Searchlight	HURL crew:	Cremer, Wollerman, Kelley
Serial Number:	Unknown	Additional Dives:
Built/Launched:	*1918-1925

Length:	*16
Width:	*7
Height:



Circumstance of Loss:	Intentionally disposed	Crew Personnel/Position:	1 Driver

Reason of Loss:	*Old age or failure	Crew Survivals/Fatalities:	n/a

Artifact History:	Mobile searchlight vehicles were used to light runways or act as beacons. Earlier ones were used with artillery units.

Artifact Condition:	The vehicle is largely still intact. It appears that it landed on its front end as the front wheel appears sheared off and is too far forward. The trucks cab likely collapsed on impact and is lying on the back bed. An outline of remnants of the cabs side can be seen lying on the seabed. The wheels have 5 or 6 heavy metal spokes indicating it was probably a 1.5 or 2 ton vehicle. The back wheel has a fender. There is an unusual ring and curved pieces lying midway down the vehicle. They seem to be associated with a heavy pipe-like rail. Part of the steering assembly remains as does a gear shifting lever. Portions of the windshields side bracketing are present. The fuel tank can be seen under the seat. The engine and a thin radiator can be seen.

Additional Information:	Both early Macks, Standards, and Whites had heavy 5 spoke wheels. It is possible the wheels were added to another make. The pieces in the center may be a search light gimble for a mobile unit. The rail and back fender would also attest to that. Lying on the truck bed with the back of the cab may be the power pack for the light which would have run off the trucks engine. *3800 lbs

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