USS Conestoga shipwreck found near San Francisco by NOAA, Navy after 95 years lost at sea

USS Conestoga shipwreck found near San Francisco by NOAA, Navy after 95 years lost at sea

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11th Grade - University

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The USS Conestoga set sail from Mare Island with 56 crew members, bound for Tutuila, American Samoa, but never arrived. It encountered a storm and disappeared. In 2009, NOAA discovered a shipwreck using sonar technology. A 2014 investigation confirmed the wreck as the Conestoga, found 185 feet underwater, matching its dimensions and features.

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What was the intended destination of the USS Conestoga?

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What significant event occurred during the USS Conestoga's journey?

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In what year did the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration discover the shipwreck?

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What were the dimensions of the vessel discovered in 2014?

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What components of the ship matched those of the USS Conestoga?

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