Erika J Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Erika j Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
32 45.357 N,79 53.190 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.755944
  • Longitude: -79.886500
Wreck Depth 3.96 m
Reported Year 1996
Name ERIKA J
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1996
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY LNM43/96; USCG, 10/22/96; THE 43 FT ERIKA SANK IN POS.32 45 22.2N, 079 53 09W. ENTERED 8/99 MCR H-10744/97--OPR-G301-AHP; ITEM WAS NOT ASSIGNED AND WAS CHARTED SUBSEQUENT TO THIS SURVEY. SOUTHERN LIMIT OF 200% SIDE SCAN SONAR SURVEY CROSSES REPORTED LOCATION OF WRECK WITH NO INDICATION OF THIS WRECK. EVALUATOR RECOMMENDS TO RETAIN AS CHARTED. ENTERED 8/99 MCR H10784/98--OPR-G301-AHP; WRECK CLAIMED COVERED BY 200% SIDE SCAN SONAR BY THE HYDROGRAPHER. BOTH THE HYDROGRAPHER AND THE EVALUATOR RECOMMEND THAT THIS WRECK BE DELETED AND REMOVED FROM THE CHART. F00457/99--OPR-G428-NRT2; WRECK NEITHER VERIFIED NOR DISPROVED BY THIS SURVEY. EVALUATOR DID NOT ACCOMPLISH A COMPARISON WITH PRIOR SURVEY H10784/98 AND THUS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WRECK BE CHARTED. NM25/00 (6/17/00)--DELETES THIS DANGEROUS WRECK (PA). (UPDATED 4/01 BY MBH) H11861 - OPR-G347-NRT2-08; 200% sss located small areas of debris, majority of wreckage is gone, the remainder is Non-Dangerous in nature. Rec. revise to non-dangerous subm wrk at 32-45-21.4N, 79-53-11.4W, with LD=13 ft and add sounding. (Updated 5/1/09 KAK)

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FAQ

Where is the ERIKA J wreck located?

The ERIKA J wreck is located at coordinates 32 45.357 N,79 53.190 W.

How deep is the ERIKA J and where exactly is it located?

The ERIKA J lies at a depth of about 3.96 meters and is located at coordinates 32 45.357 N,79 53.190 W.

When did the ERIKA J sink?

The ERIKA J sank on Jan 1, 1996.