USS Aludra 1943
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Marker: recorded wreck position (Second World War).
Key facts
| Name | USS Aludra | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1943 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Second World War | derived from year |
| Ship type | liberty ship | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United States | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Operator | United States Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | World War II | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | Coral Sea | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Solomon Islands | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 84 km from land |
| Position | -11.5833, 162.1330 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
USS Aludra (AK-72) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II. Named after the star Aludra in the constellation Canis Major, it was the first ship of the Navy to bear this name.
Location
- Recorded position: -11.5833, 162.1330 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Coral Sea
- Nearest coast: Solomon Islands
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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