Ardandhu

Dive Site Conditions

     Depth in feet:    maximum - 30;     minimum -
Visibility in feet:      average -

In 1965 Brad Luther reported the vessel lay keel up.
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Historical Background

Constructed:     year -     where -
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Construction details:
Crew:     Master:
Owners:United States Navy
Home or Hailing Port:
Former Name(s), date(s):
Official number:       Country: U.S.A.
Other Comments:"Mary Ann" Class Navy wrecking derrick. The YSD designation of this class of floating crane originally applied to a self-propelled seaplane recovery vessel used at Naval air-stations. YSD-11, 20, 22, and 23, constructed at the Charlestown Navy Shipyard were of this class. Later the classification was applied to non-self-propelled seaplane wrecking derricks.
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Salvage

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Sources:
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Vol. IV; Navy Dept.
Encyclopedia of American Shipwrecks; Berman, 1972
The Broadside, Boston National Historical Park; spring 1995
The Vanishing Fleet; Luther, 1965
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   These files are under construction. Any information, specifically dive site related, would be greatfully appreciated.