Palmetto Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Palmetto Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
26 3.855 N,97 8.698 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Name | PALMETTO |
| Original Source | AWOIS |
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
26 3.855 N,97 8.698 W
Palmetto on Wreck Map
Palmetto Wreck on Google Map
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- Norther Wreck 0 M
- Little Chris Wreck 41.5 M
- Norther Wreck 46 M
- Unknown Wreck 109480 251.3 M
- Unknown Wreck 117867 319.9 M
- Unknown Wreck 117868 371.8 M
- Unknown Wreck 117904 381.4 M
- Unknown Wreck 109470 384.6 M
- Margaret Webster Wreck 866.9 M
- Unknown Wreck 109462 869.9 M
General Comments
HISTORY NM34/54--8/21/54; THE WRECK OF THE LSM TYPE VESSEL PALMETTO, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED SUNK NEAR THE OUTER END OF THE SOUTH JETTY, HAS SHIFTED AND ITS BOW IS NOW ON THE JETTY WITH ITS STERN SUBMERGED AND EXTENDING 60 FEET TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE CHANNEL IN APPROX. POS. LAT.26-03-50N, LONG.97-08-41W (NAD 27). MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO PROCEED WITH CAUTION. (ENTERED 10/91 MCR) H10436/92--OPR-K204-HE; UNABLE TO INVEST. DUE TO PROX. OF JETTIES. THE HYDROGRAPHER WAS TOLD THAT THIS ITEM WAS BURIED UNDER THE PORT ISABEL SOUTH JETTY WHEN IT WAS EXTENDED. THIS INFO. WAS PROVIDED BY WILLIAM KENNY OF MARINE SERVICES OF PORT ISABEL (210-943-2648). NO DOCUMENTATION WAS AVAILABLE. HYDROGR/EVALUATOR RECOMM. TO RETAIN AS CHARTED. (UPDATED 10/94 MCR) DESCRIPTION 24 NO.1188; LANDING SHIP; SUNK 1954; POSITION ACCURACY WITHIN 1 MILE; LOCATED 5/2/54 (SOURCE UNK.); POS. 26-03-50N, 97-08-41W