SS Rufus King, Maritime wreck site near Moreton Island, Australia
The SS Rufus King consisted of a 422-foot-long Liberty ship with a beam of 57 feet and a triple expansion steam engine.
Built in Los Angeles in 1942, the SS Rufus King transported military supplies before breaking in two after hitting a sandbar near Queensland.
The wreckage site represents the maritime heritage of World War II transportation networks connecting the United States and Australia in 1942.
The stern section of the SS Rufus King remains accessible as an underwater exploration site between Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island.
The salvaged bow section was converted into a repair facility named 'Half Rufus' and supported military operations in New Guinea through 1945.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -27.37781,153.46491
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:45
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