Shawnee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Shawnee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 29.733 N,81 43.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.495550
  • Longitude: -81.719450
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SHAWNEE
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 45.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 592
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2009

Surveying Details

21.7.76 21.7.76 SEE ALSO POLARIS 1 IN 122944N, 814310W AND SHAWNEE, AGROUND A S END OF E COAST OF SAN ANDRES ISLAND ADJACENT TO AND SW OF POLARIS 1. (LL 14.7.76). H2200/63 10.3.77 H2200/63 10.3.77 INS AS ST WKS IN ABOVE POSN. OR 189 DEGS 5.46 MILES FROM AIR LT AT N END OF ST ANDREW'S ISLAND. - NM 725/77. 26.5.77 26.5.77 SHAWEE STILL STRANDED AND HAS BEEN ABANDONED. WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. POLARIS HAS ALSO BEEN TOWED TO JACKSONVILLE TO BE SCRAPPED. (LL 11.5.77). AMEND STPA. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the SHAWNEE wreck located?

The SHAWNEE wreck is located at coordinates 12 29.733 N,81 43.167 W.

When did the SHAWNEE sink?

The SHAWNEE sank on Jul 4, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SHAWNEE discovered?

The wreck of the SHAWNEE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SHAWNEE belong to?

The SHAWNEE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHAWNEE?

The SHAWNEE had a tonnage of 592 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHAWNEE?

The SHAWNEE is classified as a tug.

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