Choapa Wreck

Field Value
Choapa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
40 13.007 N,73 44.508 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.216778
  • Longitude: -73.741794
Wreck Depth 28.96 m
Name CHOAPA
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY FE101WD--(FE10/51WD); CS-326; WK LOCATED IN LAT 40-13-00N, LONG 73-44-32W; ì FATHOMETER SOUNDING OF 102 FT OBTAINED; DRAG HUNG AT 98 FT; CLEARED AT 95 FT ì CHARTED AS 95 FT WITH BASKET AND DANGER CURVE. (ENTERED MSM 4/87) DESCRIPTION 24 NO.559; CARGO, 1700 GT, SUNK 9/21/44 BY MARINE CASUALTY; POS. ACCUARCY ì WITHIN 1 MILE; WD CLEARED TO 96 FT (SOURCE UNK); POS. LAT. 40-13-00N, ì LONG. 73-44-52W. MAY BE 73-44-32W. 195 LORAN C RATES PROVIDED BY MR. RICHARD TARACKA, GREENWICH, ì CT. POLICE DEPARTMENT, TEL NO 203-622-8020; 9960-X 26832.5(OR ì 26863.4), 9960-Y 43549.5(OR 43590.8). (ENTERED MSM 4/90)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 13.007 N,73 44.508 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHOAPA wreck located?

The CHOAPA wreck is located at coordinates 40 13.007 N,73 44.508 W.

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

The CHOAPA lies at a depth of about 28.96 meters and is located at coordinates 40 13.007 N,73 44.508 W.