Asfalto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Asfalto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
40 20.903 N,73 46.142 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.348389
  • Longitude: -73.769028
Wreck Depth 27.73 m
Name ASFALTO
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY H12627/OPR-B310-FH-13 -- Wreck located with 100% multibeam coverage. Affected charts include 12326_1, 12300_1, 13006_1, 5161_1, and 13003_1. Charted wreck location re-positioned to noted position. CL203/32--DOC STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE; ACCIDENT REPORT; BARGE ASFALTO ì IN TOW OF TUG RELIANCE, STRUCK SOME SUBM OBJECT ON BED OF OCEAN AND SANK; ì ORIGINALLY NOT CHARTED BECAUSE POSITION IS TOO UNCERTAIN; REP POSITION IS ì LAT 40-21N, LONG 73-46W; SHOALEST DEPTH AT REP POSITION IS 78 FEET. CL347/58--CGS; MEMO FROM CHIEF CHARTING DIVISION, ESTABLISHING NEW POLICY ì CONCERNING CHARTING OF WKS; WK ADDED TO CHARTS THROUGH NAVY WRECK LISTS. ì (ENTERED MSM 4/87) DESCRIPTION 24 NO.1356; BARGE; SUNK 1932; POSITION ACCURACY WITHIN 1 MILE; REPORTED ì THROUGH CGS SURVEY 1932. 195 LORAN C RATES PROVIDED BY MR. RICHARD TARACKA, GREENWICH, ì CT. POLICE DEPARTMENT, TEL NO 203-622-8020; 9960-X 26831.2, ì 9960-Y 43620.8; ITEM IDENTIFIED AS "N.W. IRMAC" ALSO POSITIONED ì AT THESE RATES. (ENTERED MSM 4/90)

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FAQ

Where is the ASFALTO wreck located?

The ASFALTO wreck is located at coordinates 40 20.903 N,73 46.142 W.

How deep is the ASFALTO and where exactly is it located?

The ASFALTO lies at a depth of about 27.73 meters and is located at coordinates 40 20.903 N,73 46.142 W.