Miami Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Miami Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
25 24.824 N,79 13.306 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 25.413733
- Longitude: -79.221767
|
| Wreck Depth |
6.96 m
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Mean Low Water Springs |
| Name |
MIAMI |
|
Type
|
dredger
|
| Flag |
US |
| Length |
65 m |
| Width |
15.2 m |
| Sonar Length |
150 |
| Sonar Width |
102 |
| Shadow Height |
1.75 |
| Orientation |
133 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 26, 1974
|
| Original Detection Year |
1974 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 13, 2025 |
Surveying Details
27.6.74 DREDGER SANK IN 30FT OF WATER, 5000FT WEST OF SANDS CAN, 12MILES S OF BIMINI. (LL 216). INS AS DWPA IN 252900N, 791730W. BR STD. H4369/74 18.10.74 DANGEROUS WK IN 252900N, 791730W. (USNM 3572/74). NCA. H4381/78 27.9.78 POSN AMENDED TO 252512N, 791330W. (USNM 26320/35/78). H4381/78 22.3.79 CONICAL BUOY REPORTED CLOSE SW. (BREST NM 79 04 76). BR STD. H4381/78 26.2.82 POSITION AMENDED TO 252520N, 791330W. (US 26319 - 1ST EDN). - NM 416/82. 23.2.06 SHOWN IN 2525.29N, 7913.46W [UND] ON BA 1496 [NE DTD JULY 1907]. SEP 2020/000044551 20.02.20 EXAM�D 08.11.19; UNCHARTED WK BROKEN INTO PIECES FOUND IN 2524.823N, 7913.305W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 317/043 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD EXTENDS 90M NNW FROM THE SHAOLEST POINT OF WRECK (POSITION). CONSISTS OF A NUMBER OF SMALLER ITEMS DISTRIBUTED AWAY FROM THE MAIN WRECKAGE (OCEANSIDE SOLUTIONS). INS DW 6.5MTRS. RSDRA2025000105221 13.05.25 EXAM'D 25.02.25 IN 2524.824N, 7913.306W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.960MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. LENGTH 150MTRS, WIDTH 102MTRS, HEIGHT 1.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 133DEGS. (MSC CRUISE UK LTD DD 19.09.24, UKHO H525.2). AMEND DW 6.9MTRS IN REVISED POSITION AND LIMIT OF DISTRIBUTED REMAINS.
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25 24.824 N,79 13.306 W
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FAQ
Where is the MIAMI wreck located?
The MIAMI wreck is located at coordinates 25 24.824 N,79 13.306 W.
How deep is the MIAMI and where exactly is it located?
The MIAMI lies at a depth of about 6.96 meters and is located at coordinates 25 24.824 N,79 13.306 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MIAMI?
The seabed around the MIAMI lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When did the MIAMI sink?
The MIAMI sank on Jun 26, 1974.
When was the wreck of the MIAMI discovered?
The wreck of the MIAMI was discovered in 1974.
What country did the MIAMI belong to?
The MIAMI belonged to US.
What type of wreck is the MIAMI?
The MIAMI is classified as a dredger.
General Comments
Debris filed extends 90m NNW from the wreck. Consitsts of a number of smaller items distributed away from the main wreckage.