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
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.
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2025

General Comments

Debris filed extends 90m NNW from the wreck. Consitsts of a number of smaller items distributed away from the main wreckage.

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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.

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