Uss Tucker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uss tucker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 38.512 S,167 5.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -15.641867
  • Longitude: 167.088333
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS TUCKER
Type destroyer
Flag AMERICAN
Length 104 m
Width 10.6 m
Sonar Length 104
Sonar Width 8.4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1500
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1940
Debris Field WK IS DEBRIS
Original Detection Year 2014
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details SEP 2014/000120444 14.7.14 LOCATED WITH BOWS IN 1538.515S, 16705.306E [WGD], STERN IN 1538.457S, 16705.251E. LEAST DEPTH AT STERN 15.03MTRS, AT CENTRE 14.69MTRS, AT BOW 12.67MTRS. (K EBERLE, SURVEYOR IN CHARGE, SOUTH PACIFIC COMMUNITY SHURVEY UNIT, HN DTD 2.6.14). LIES WITH BOWS TOWARDS 143 DEGS. IN THREE PARTS, FULLY COLLAPSED. DEPTHS IN LINE WITH CHARTED COASTAL DEPTHS. PROBABLY RUN ASHORE AFTER BEING MINED. INS AS WK 12.6MTRS IN 1538.79S, 16704.85E. (RT DECISION). - NM 3511/14. SEP 2014/000057672 23.12.14 EXAM'D 19.6.14 IN 1538.512S, 16705.300E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.21 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 104MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS. LIES WITH BOWS TOWARDS 135 DEGS. VESSEL IS SCATTERED WITHIN A RADIUS OF 150MTRS ON THE SEABED. (RVS TUROROA, HI 1446). AMEND WK 13.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 2014

Circumstances of loss

A FARRAGUT-CLASS VESSEL. BUILT 1933-35. 5 X 5 INCH, 40MM & 20MM GUNS. 8 X 21INCH TORPEDO TUBES. 42,800 SHP FOR 36.5 KNOTS. COMPLEMENT 250. MINED IN US MINEFIELD AT THE ENTRANCE TO ESPIRITU SANTO HARBOUR NEW HEBRIDES. (WARSHIP LOSSES OF WW2).

General Comments

BOWS SE, FULLY COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the USS TUCKER wreck located?

The USS TUCKER wreck is located at coordinates 15 38.512 S,167 5.3 E.

How deep is the USS TUCKER and where exactly is it located?

The USS TUCKER lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 15 38.512 S,167 5.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the USS TUCKER?

The seabed around the USS TUCKER lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the USS TUCKER sink?

The USS TUCKER sank on Aug 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the USS TUCKER discovered?

The wreck of the USS TUCKER was discovered in 2014.

What country did the USS TUCKER belong to?

The USS TUCKER belonged to AMERICAN.

What was the tonnage of the USS TUCKER?

The USS TUCKER had a tonnage of 1500 tons.

What type of wreck is the USS TUCKER?

The USS TUCKER is classified as a destroyer.

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