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SS President Coolidge – Vanuatu
SS President Coolidge – Vanuatu
Originally built as a luxury cruise liner, the SS President Coolidge became a troopship during World War II. In 1942, she was struck by friendly mines after the captain failed to receive information about a safe passage to harbor. The ship was grounded and all but two of the sailors aboard survived. Today, the ship sits between 65 and 230 feet (20 and 70 meters) and is a nationally protected dive site. Scuba divers in Vanuatu can explore the various decks and holds, finding guns, cannons, trucks and “The Lady,” one of the remnants of the ship’s former glory.
Courtesy of PADI.