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VEH-9: Jeep 4 x 4

Composite: Jeep 4x4Survey: Jeep 4x4Survey: Jeep 4x4Survey: Jeep 4x4Historic photo: Army JeepHistoric photo: Ford qtr-ton 42 or Air MuseumHistoric photo: Jeep qtr-ton WillyDiagram: Jeep cutout


HURL Artifact No. VEH-9 *Denotes approximations and speculations
Name: Jeep 4 x 4 Lost: Unknown
Artifact Type: Light Utility Vehicle Found: 26-Sep-2007
Nationality: USA Dive No: PV-682
Class or Make: Willy's or Ford Location: South Oahu
Model: MB or GPW Depth (m): 457m
Purpose: General Purpose HURL crew: Kerby, Wollerman, Puglise
Serial Number: Unknown Additional Dives:
Built/Launched: 1940-45 (647,975)
Length: 11'
Width: 5' 2"
Height: 3' 9"
Circumstance of Loss: Intentionally Disposed Crew Personnel/Position: 1 Driver; 3 Passengers
Reason of Loss: *Damage or failure Crew Survivals/Fatalities: n/a
Artifact History: Unknown
Artifact Condition: Artifact is in seriously poor condition. It is barely identifiable as a jeep. The rack for holding the spare fuel can is present, as are a few other identifiable features. There is a car battery on the seabed on the forward end of the vehicle.
Additional Information: Willy's and Ford made almost all the jeeps and were almost identical although there were some slight variations. Bantam Car Company also made a small number of jeeps, but could not meet the production needs of the war department. The name "Jeep" is thought to have derived from the slurring of the military designation "GP" for general purpose. 2743 lbs.