The Petrox Explorer was a merchant vessel owned by the Petrox Corporation, which took Fred Wilson's oil expedition to Kong Island. Her captain was Captain Ross and Carnahan her first mate. Based on the name, it could be surmised the vessel was used for deep-sea exploration to look for undersea petroleum deposits.
Known Crew Members[]
- First Mate Carnahan (Deceased)
- Boan
- Joe Perko (Deceased)
- Garcia (Deceased)
- Timmons (Deceased)
- Sunfish
Known Passengers[]
- Fred Wilson (Deceased)
- Jack Prescott (Stowaway)
- Dwan (Overboard rescue)
- Roy Bagley
- Kong (Deceased)