USS Tucker

USS Tucker is a storied WWII veteran and one of the most significant military shipwrecks in the waters of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. A Mahan-class destroyer with a distinguished combat record, her remains now serve as a sprawling artificial reef and a poignant historical monument. This waterproof dive card features high-definition 3D site mapping and technical data for divers exploring this expansive field of naval history.

Site History & Specifications

• Vessel Type: Mahan-class Destroyer (Commissioned 1936)
• Battle Honors: Guadalcanal, Santa Cruz Islands, Philippine Sea, and Leyte Gulf.
• Sinking Date: August 4, 1942 (Struck “friendly” Allied mines)
• Current State: The wreckage is spread across a massive area of the seafloor, having been utilized for Navy diver training during the war.
• Depth: Resting on a gently sloping seabed at an average depth of 60 ft (18.5 m).
• Condition: While the ship is broken up, the site features a well-contained debris field stretching nearly 540 ft (165 m), teeming with diverse coral reef life.

Product Technical Details

• ISBN: 978-1-998820-63-4
• Authors: Ian Popple, Otto Wagner, Peter McDougall
• Form Factor: 5.5″ x 8.5″ (Designed for BCD pocket storage)
• Material: Tear-resistant, ultra-durable waterproof synthetic stock
• Language: English

Optimized Dive Features

• High-Definition 3D Rendering: Comprehensive 3D imagery detailing the distribution of the destroyer’s remains across the 540-foot debris field.
• Navigation & Exploration: Clear visual guides to help divers locate key structural components and historical artifacts within the scattered wreckage.
• Experience Level: An accessible dive for all levels due to its moderate depth and open orientation on the seabed.
• Ecological Insights: Identification of the varied coral species and fish populations that have reclaimed this former warship as a thriving reef habitat.