USS S-27
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Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | USS S-27 | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | submarine | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United States | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | United States Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | World War II | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | Bering Sea | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Alaska | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 16 km from land |
| Position | 51.3306, 179.2030 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
USS S-27 (SS-132) was an S-18-class submarine, also referred to as an S-1-class or "Holland"-type, of the United States Navy. She was grounded and abandoned in mid- to late June 1942, with no loss of life.
Location
- Recorded position: 51.3306, 179.2030 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Bering Sea
- Nearest coast: Alaska
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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