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USS L-8
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Submarine L-8
in dry dock
(US Navy photo)
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 L-8 (SS-48) |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Submarine |
| Owner | U. S. Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 165' / 15' / 13' |
| Tonnage | 524 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Diesel-Electric / Prop |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1917 at Portsmouth, NH |
| Date of Loss | 1926 |
| Reason for Loss | Sunk in navy torpedo test |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Off Newport, RI, 3 miles south of Brenton Reef light tower |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | 14423.1 / 43959.1 |
| Water Depth (feet) | 120' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor (3 - 10') |
| Wreck Condition | Intact and lying on its side |
| Diving Considerations | A dangerous dive due to depth and poor visibility |
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