John Morgan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John morgan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 0.094 N,75 24.450 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.001574
  • Longitude: -75.407492
Wreck Depth 22.76 m
Name JOHN MORGAN
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY CHARTED AS WD CLEAR TO 8.5 FM, SURVEY NOT DETERMINED NM22/44--BUOY PREVIUOSLY ESTABLISHED IN 96 FT AT LAT.37-00-05N, LONG.75-24-51W HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. THERE IS A DEPTH OF 55 FT OVER THE WRECK. DESCRIPTION 24 NO.426; CARGO, 7176 GT; SUNK 6/1/43 BY MARINE CASUALTY; REPORTED AT 37-00-05N, 75-24-51W THRU 5TH NAVAL DISTRICT HQ 4/10/44 POSITION ACCURACY 1 MILE; UNKNOWN SOURCE REPORTED DEMOLISHED; WD CLEARED TO 55 FT BY CGS. 27 NO.748; CARGO 4384 NT, SUNK 6/1/43; WK DISCONTINUED AND CLEARED TO 55 FT AT MLW BY WD BY U.S.C & G.S. H12309/2011/NOS: AWOIS #903 John Morgan. Found with SSS and MBES. There is a debris field extending several hundred meters to the northwest from the primary structure of the wreck. It is believed that the debris is part of the John Morgan wreck. Wreck lies approximately 100m north of the northern limit of the Triangle Reef fish haven as currently charted. The least depth of this wreck is deeper than the charted authorized minimum depth for the fish haven. (MPG 01/04/2011).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN MORGAN wreck located?

The JOHN MORGAN wreck is located at coordinates 37 0.094 N,75 24.450 W.

How deep is the JOHN MORGAN and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN MORGAN lies at a depth of about 22.76 meters and is located at coordinates 37 0.094 N,75 24.450 W.