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USS G-1
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USS G-1
(Mariners Museum)G-1 location ranges
(Courtesy of Bill Carter)The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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Shipwreck Data |
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| Vessel Name | USS G-1 |
| Other Names | Seal and SS-19½ |
| Vessel Type | Submarine |
| Owner | U. S. Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 161' / 13' / 12' |
| Tonnage | 380 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Diesel / Electric / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1911 at Newport News, VA |
| Date of Loss | June 21, 1921 |
| Reason for Loss | Blown apart in Navy depth charge experiment |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Narragansett
Bay East Passage - off
Taylor Point, Jamestown, RI 625 yards 42° T from Taylor Point (per U.S. Navy records) See location range document above |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41° 30.889' N / 71° 21.246' W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 100' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor (0 - 5') |
| Wreck Condition | Partially intact, mostly buried in mud |
| Diving Considerations | A dangerous dive due to depth, poor visibility and strong currents |
| Other Information | |
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