On April 12, 1970, K-8 sank in rough seas while being towed in the Bay of Biscay after a fire. 52 sailors, including her Captain, were lost.
... As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,013. Geography Wheatley Heights is located at 40°45'43" North, 73°22'1" West (40.761998, ...