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American Tanker, Apra Harbor
Apra Harbor, Guam
Max Depth: 81-90ft/25-27m
Average Viz: 101-110ft/31-34m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand
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The "American Tanker" is actually a large 300+ ft concrete barge. In late 1944 the barges were loaded in Honolulu with war supplies, and then towed to Guam from Honolulu by the USS Bannock and Arikara. Later they were put into position on the Calahan bank by the USS Gear and sunk to provide a breakwater at the mouth of Apra Harbor. Depth to the top is 40’/13 meters. Depth to the main deck is 60/20 meters and the ship has a list to the right (starboard side).