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Pilot Lt. R. W. Frame (survived) Co-Pilot Lt(jg) B. F. Nicholls (survived) Crew ADC F. A. Huber (survived) Crew D2C L. A. Wagoner (survived) Crew AN F. R. Waterbury (survived) Crew RMSN J. D. Wardrup (survived) Crew AD1 D. F. Elliott (survived) Sank May 6, 1949 Aircraft History Built by Martin as Model 162F. Delivered to the United States Navy (USN) as PBM-3D Mariner bureau number 59172. Mission History On May 6, 1949 departed NAS Seattle piloted by Lt. R. W. Frame and was ferried across Lake Washington to the Boeing seaplane ramp where it was to be placed into storage. While being ferried, this Mariner collided with an underwater obstruction, capsized and sank. The entire crew escaped unharmed. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - PBM-5 Mariner 59172 "59172 wrecked May 6, 1949 while being ferried across Lake Washington from NAS Seattle to Boeing seaplane ramp, where it was intended to be placed in storage. Collided with underwater obstruction, capsized, and sank. Crew escaped unharmed." U.S. Navy Accident Report PBM-5 59172 The Museum of Flight - Monitoring Underwater Aircraft in WA State October 20, 2020 "A Martin PBM-5 Mariner is almost 100 ft deep underwater in at the south end of Lake Washington in Seattle, WA. In 2018, a collaborative survey took place to collect information on the wreck for the US Navy, to experiment with efficient 3D modeling in low-visibility conditions, and to help foster stewardship for Seattle’s submerged cultural heritage. In this case, Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) teamed up with a local underwater archaeologist to dive and map the wreck. Their efforts led to the group mapping other WWII-era aircraft in the area using 3D modeling technology." Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated February 14, 2024 |
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