| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N653SS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| C/n (msn): | J-53 |
| Operator Titles: | V.I. Seaplane Shuttle - Virgin Islands Seaplane Shuttle |
| Aircraft Name: | Tropic Bird |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Seaplane Base: | Christiansted / Saint Croix - Harbor SeaplaneMap |
| Country: | United States Virgin Islands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: SSB Local: VI32 Other: - |
| Photo Date: | May 1989 |
| Photo from: | René Buschmann Collection (via Joop de Groot) |
| Photo ID: | 857334 |
| Photo Comment |
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During the night of 17-18 September 1989 the Virgin Islands were struck by hurricane Hugo. N653SS was one of the seaplanes that were severely damaged when these were blown over. Photographer unknown This photo was added on 19 October 2025, and has since been viewed 72 times. |