SS President Coolidge was an American ocean liner that was completed in 1931. She was operated by Dollar Steamship Lines until 1938, and then by American President Lines until 1941.

Ensign Doran S. Weinstein, a U.S. Navy communications officer, stationed himself outside the bridge of a troop transport named SS President Coolidge as it approached the South Pacific island of Espiritu …

Learn more about the history of the SS President Coolidge wreck, the diving characteristics of the destination, and how to stay safe in the water.

This October 26, 2024 marks the 82nd anniversary of the sinking of the SS President Coolidge. On October 26, 1942, the ship attempted to enter the harbor of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu.

Explore the fascinating history of the SS President Coolidge, from a luxury ocean liner to a troop ship during World War II.

May 8, 2024 · In a remarkable stroke of fortune, the Coolidge took over an hour to sink, enabling a relatively orderly evacuation. Most of the 5,440 people aboard managed to reach safety by swimming …

Nov 13, 2024 · Just 250 meters off the southern coast of Espiritu Santo lies a World War II wreck at a convenient depth for recreational diving. Not only that, the wreck is large, and almost completely …

Commonly known as “Mr. President” (a reference to his deep connection with the SS President Coolidge), Allan Power is a name that is impossible to ignore on Espiritu Santo. Especially for dive …

Laid down April 22, 1930 with yard number 340 as one of two ships for Dollar Steamship Lines, her sister ship was SS President Hoover. Launched February 21, 1931 as SS President Coolidge named …

The SS President Coolidge shipwreck is one of the most accessible and impressive dive sites in the world. The luxury liner sank in 1942 after striking mines during World War II, and now rests on her …