A World War Two-era submarine chaser has itself sunk to the watery depths. The 110-foot long vessel designated SC-772 was undergoing restoration when it sank in the inland port town of Longview, Washington on June 28th.
Designed to hunt and destroy Axis submarines along the Pacific Coast, SC-772 had an ample armament: one 40mm gun mount, one/two twin mount .50 cal. machine gun(s), two/three depth charge projector "K Guns," and 14 depth charges.
De-commissioned in 1945, the vessel had undergone various restorations and private owners, and was reportedly being turned into a bed and breakfast. The cause of its sinking is unknown, but a diving and salvage crew has removed 1.500 gallons of oily water from the vessel. SC-722 had reportedly been carrying 500 gallons of vegetable oil when it sank at its pier.
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