New Jersey Wreck

Field Value
New jersey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
38 37.053 N,76 24.598 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.617556
  • Longitude: -76.409972
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Name NEW JERSEY
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY OPR-E609-RU/HE-78--WK FOUND AT POS.38-37.08N, 76-24.59W; HUNG AT 41.5 FT, CLEARED TO 40.5 FT (PREDICTED); DIVERS OBSERVE WK AS WOODEN, ABOUT 100 FT L, 18 FT W, MORE THAN 50 YEARS OLD. DESCRIPTIVE REPORT (COPY) ON FILE, SURVEY NUMBER NOT YET AVAILABLE. FE307/87SS--OPR-E609-RU/HE-87; WRECK WAS FOUND TO BE MOSTLY RIBBING RUINS BUT THE BOILER PROTRUDES 9-10FT OFF THE BOTTOM. WK REMAINS LOCATED IN LAT 38-37-02.19N; LONG 76-24-34.30W A LEAST DEPTH OF 42FT FOUND WITH DIVER PNEUMATIC DEPTH GAUGE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WK BE CHARTED AS A 42FT SOUNDING, LABELED WK WITH A DANGER CURVE. LORAN-C RATES: 9960-CHAIN; 16136.0W, 27523.1X, NO RATE Y, 58863.7Z. (ENTERED 3/89 LQ) FE222WD/78--OPR-E609-RU/HE-78; MODIFIED EVALUATION REPORT; HUNG AT 42 FEET IN LAT 38-37-03.2N, LONG 76-24-35.9W. SINCE WRECK WAS DIVER INVESTIGATED CLEARANCE OF 40FT. IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY IS CONSIDERED VALID FOR CHARTING. EVALUATOR RECOMMENDS CHARTING A DANGEROUS SUBM. WRECK CLEARED 40FT IN SURVEYED POSITION. NO FURTHER FIELD WORK RECOMMENDED. (UPDATED 11/16/88 SJV) DESCRIPTION **** NATIONAL DIVING CENTER, PH.202-363-6123--LOCATED WK 1982. DIVERS OBSERVE CARGO OF POTTERY VESSELS. VISIBILITY GENERALLY POOR

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FAQ

Where is the NEW JERSEY wreck located?

The NEW JERSEY wreck is located at coordinates 38 37.053 N,76 24.598 W.

How deep is the NEW JERSEY and where exactly is it located?

The NEW JERSEY lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 38 37.053 N,76 24.598 W.