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USS O-9
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O-9 at dock
(U.S. Navy photo)O-9 side view
(U.S. Navy photo)
O-9 Side-Scan Image
(Image courtesy of Garry
Kozak / Klein Associates)Report of Loss
from New York Times
(Author's collection)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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| Vessel Name | USS O-9 (SS 70) |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Submarine |
| Owner | United States Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 172' / 18' / |
| Tonnage | 480 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Diesel / Electric / Propellers |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1918 at Quincy, MA |
| Date of Loss | June 20, 1941 |
| Reason for Loss | Hull crushed during test dive |
| Fatalities | 33 (entire crew) |
| Location | 17 miles east of Isles of Shoals, NH |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 43-00-18 N / 70-20-36 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 430' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Bow end intact and upright; stern end broken up |
| Diving Considerations | Beyond the depth range of recreational divers |
| Other Information | For more information on the O-9, click here. |
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