SS Thomas T. Tucker
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | SS Thomas T. Tucker | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | shoreline dive site, recreational dive site | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | South Africa | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Sea / ocean | South Atlantic Ocean | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | South Africa | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 4 km from land |
| Position | -34.2732, 18.3801 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
The SS Thomas T. Tucker (Hull Number 269) was a Liberty ship built by The Houston Shipbuilding Corporation for service as a troop and weapons carrier.
Liberty ships were named after prominent (deceased) Americans, starting with Patrick Henry and the signers of the Declaration of Independence. She was named after Thomas Tudor Tucker, an American physician and politician from Charleston, South Carolina. He represented South Carolina in both the Continental Congress and the U.S. House. He later served as Treasurer of the United States.
Location
- Recorded position: -34.2732, 18.3801 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: South Atlantic Ocean
- Nearest coast: South Africa
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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