Moonstone Wreck

Field Value
Moonstone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 36.542 N,74 35.882 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.609030
  • Longitude: -74.598030
Reported Year 1943
Name MOONSTONE
Type patrol boat
Flag US
Length 52.4 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 469
Tonnage Type gross
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1943

Circumstances of loss

COLLISION W/ "USS GREER"

General Comments

AKA: Lone Star; PYC-9, Owner: U S Navy, Year Built: 1929, Where Built: Kiel, Germany, Construction: Steel, Home Port: Greenwich, CT, Destination Port: Patrol Duty, Master: Walter Curtis, Crew: 47, Lives Lost: 1, Misc Information: Hydro # 766

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FAQ

Where is the MOONSTONE wreck located?

The MOONSTONE wreck is located at coordinates 38 36.542 N,74 35.882 W.

When did the MOONSTONE sink?

The MOONSTONE sank on Oct 14, 1943.

What country did the MOONSTONE belong to?

The MOONSTONE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the MOONSTONE?

The MOONSTONE had a tonnage of 469 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOONSTONE?

The MOONSTONE is classified as a patrol boat.

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