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VEH-5: Dodge T207

Historic photo: Dodge T207 in Hawaii during war

Historic photo: WC-3 open cab traverse seats no winch

Historic photo: WC-4 open cab traverse seats winch

Historic photo: WC-6 reconnaissance without winch

Historic photo: WC-7 reconnaissance with winch

HURL Artifact No.	VEH-5	*Denotes approximations and speculations


Name:	DodgeT207	Lost:	Unknown
Artifact Type:	Light Utility Vehicle	Found:	22-Oct-00
Nationality:	USA	Dive No:	PIV-003
Class or Make:	Dodge	Location:	Defensive Sea Area
Model:	WC-? (1-11)	Depth (m):	325m
Purpose:	Command Reconnaissance	HURL crew:	T. Kerby, C. Holloway
Serial Number:	Unknown	Additional Dives:
Built/Launched:	1941 (31,935)

Length:	*15
Width:	*7
Height:	*6'



Circumstance of Loss:	Intentionally Disposed	Crew Personnel/Position:	1 Driver; 3 Passengers

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

Artifact History:	Unknown

Artifact Condition:	The tall thick firewall is present. The radiator is in pristine condition with the vehicle deteriorating around it. The front bumper and headlights and possibly a mount for a winch are present. At least some of the engine can be seen as well as some of it's side cowling. Most of the vehicle aft of the firewall is gone. Only remains of the rear chassis can be seen.

Additional Information:	T207 was the type of engine. It never received any other nickname. There were 11 different WC models of this vehicle. Some were used as ambulances, some had winches, some open or soft tops, and others hard tops or were panel trucks. Although it is possible it had a winch, actual type of model is difficult because of the severity of deterioration. W-stands for 1941. C-stands for 1/2 ton, although the C abbreviation was retained for the 3/4 ton and 1 1/2 ton models. 1/2 Ton 4 x 4

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