American Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
American Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 20.183 N,114 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.336383
  • Longitude: 114.000000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMERICAN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2006

Surveying Details

H521/17 23.1.17 WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA (1916) IN 222030N, 1140000E, OR 1M E OF N EXTREMITY OF INOTOE [E BROTHER] ISLAND. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 205/17. 29.9.25 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1180. 14.7.51 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA IN 222030N, 1135954E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 3681. H5961/69 3.12.69 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH WITH MINEHUNTER SONAR. (HMS HUBBERSTON HN 5/69) DELETE. BR STD. H2427 4.4.73 NO SONAR SEARCH BUT NO INDICATION DURING SOUNDING. CONSIDERED TO HAVE SUNK INTO SOFT MUD. (HMS HYDRA R OF S 25.10.72 [K6572/1]) NFA. 26.1.76 NOT SHOWN ON CHINESE 0013. 3.9.80 SHOWN AS DW ON US 93036 [APR '80 EDN, 1:1M) NCA. 9.2.81 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 222011N, 1140000E ON PRC 9114. NC 1555. H2427/73 21.5.81 DELETE. (PRC NM 34/81) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1238/81.

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FAQ

Where is the AMERICAN wreck located?

The AMERICAN wreck is located at coordinates 22 20.183 N,114 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMERICAN?

The seabed around the AMERICAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AMERICAN discovered?

The wreck of the AMERICAN was discovered in 1917.

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