Lillian Luckenbach
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The
steamship Marica was built in Chester in 1919, and was
taken over by US Navy after launch. She did service for
the navy with transporting American troops back to USA
after first world war. She was later sold and sailed in
civil transport under the name Lillian Luckenbach until
she collided with the steamer Cape Henlopen 27.March 1943
east of Norfolk in Virginia. The wreck was demolished
after second world war and the remains of her rest today
on a depth of 30 meter.
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36 58.243 N 75 24.231 W
( Source: Dive Buddy )  Picture:
Lillian Luckenbach
Courtesy of U.S. Naval History & Heritage Command |
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