Unknown Wreck 115423
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
30 2.076 N,87 41.920 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Type | unknown |
| Original Source | AWOIS |
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30 2.076 N,87 41.920 W
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General Comments
H10180/85-86--OPR-J217-HFP-85; UNCHARTED WRECK LOCATED ON 10/27/86 IN LAT 30-02-03.81N, LONG 87-41-55.29W. LL LD OF 58.8 FEET (PREDICTED TIDES). DESCRIBED AS A DRYDOCK (CRANDALL DESIGN), APPROX. 40X200 FEET. SANDY BOTTOM AT 78-85 FEET SCOURED TO 90 FEET IN SOME AREAS. SKETCH ACCOMPANYING D.R. SHOWS HEAVY TIMBERS, HEAVY TIMBERS LASHED WITH CABLE, AND A SQUARE STEEL STRUCTURE SUPPORTING "SOME KIND OF DECK MACHINERY" SOUTH AND WEST OF DRYDOCK PROPER. LD ON STEEL STRUCTURE IS 73 FEET (UNCORRECTED). ALL DEBRIS IS WITHIN 100 TO 300 FEET OF DRYDOCK. DRYDOCK IS UPSIDE DOWN. THIS DRYDOCK WAS TO BE SUNK AS A DESIGNATED FISH HAVEN BUT ACCIDENTLY SANK ENROUTE TO THE PERMITTED LOCATION. EVALUATOR RECOMMENDS CHARTING A DANGEROUS SUNKEN WRECK (58 WK) IN SURVEYED LOCATION. NOAA DIVERS DID NOT DIVE ON ALL THE SITES OF THIS ITEM. SOME INFO. WAS PROVIDED BY FRED GIVENS, PLEASURE ISLAND DIVE CENTER, P.O. BOX 1730, GULF SHORES, AL 36542. (ENT 3/1/89, SJV)