Papoose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Papoose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 8.611 N,76 39.140 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.143522
  • Longitude: -76.652331
Wreck Depth 18.29 m
Name PAPOOSE
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY F00052WD/43-44--NO.380; PAPOOSE, POSITION GIVEN IN LAT 34/09/06N, ì LONG 76/40/30W (NAD27), WRECK IN 110FT OF WATER WITH 62FT OVER IT. CL381/55--USC&GS;REFERENCE NM44/55(4960F)--10/29/55; REFERENCE F00149WD/55-56--NO.457; PAPOOSE, POSITION GIVEN IN LAT 34/08/36N, LONG ì 76/39/09.6W (NAD27). WRECK HUNG 69FT, CLEARED 59FT, SOUNDED 60FT.ì H9044/69--WRECK NOT INVESTIGATED. CARRIED FORWARD IN 109FT ì DEPTHS. W00237/10-- OSD-AHB-12; Wreck positioned at 34-08-36.6763N, 076-39-08.3870W. Least depth of 25.435m. AWOIS #574 Papoose; search radius not completely ensonified. DESCRIPTION 24 NO.457; TANKER; SUNK 3/18/42 BY SUBMARINE; 27 NO.380; TANKER, 5900 NT. SUNK 3/18/42, IDENTITY ESTABLISHED BY 5TH ND 4/10/44; PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS THE ARIO. 177 NO.457; DATA SAME AS DOC. 24 BUT REPORTED AT POS.34-09-06N, 76-40-30W. 195 LORAN-C RATES: 9960 CHAIN; 27074.0-X AND 39431.1-Y; STEVEN PFAFF (919-759-9525) PROVIDED THE VERIFIED LORAN NUMBERS. 223 TANKER IN BALLAST 230 NO.35929 (REVISED 6/98 RWD)

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FAQ

Where is the PAPOOSE wreck located?

The PAPOOSE wreck is located at coordinates 34 8.611 N,76 39.140 W.

How deep is the PAPOOSE and where exactly is it located?

The PAPOOSE lies at a depth of about 18.29 meters and is located at coordinates 34 8.611 N,76 39.140 W.

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