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The Chilore was a bulk ore carrier on convoy that was ambushed by the U-576 off Cape Hatteras. The Chilore was struck twice by torpedoes, but managed to stay afloat. Due to a navigational error, the vessel, along with others strayed into the minefield off Ocacroke Inlet. The Chilore was unlucky enough to strike a mine, but again failed to sink. A few days later, after temporary repairs, the battered ships of the convoy limped back to Hampton Roads. Off Cape Henry, just inside the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, the Chilore rolled onto her starboard side. Due to wartime distractions, the wreck was eventually wire dragged several times.

The wreck covers a very large area, and is usually attended to by recreational fishermen. A side-scan sonar survey illustrated that the wreck is beaten down extensively forward of amidships, with numerous hull plates scattered about. The stern appears intact, though battered, with its rounded fantail readily visible in the images.