America Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
America Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 24.737 N,64 39.023 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.412283
  • Longitude: -64.650383
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMERICA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 1959
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 1995

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the AMERICA is located off the coast of Bermuda at coordinates 32 24.737 N, 64 39.023 W. This underwater obstruction sits atop a coral mound and is considered a well-submerged wreck. Historical survey data indicates the vessel lies in a north-south orientation with the bow facing south. The highest point of the structure is the stem-post, which is covered by approximately 2 feet of water. Previous reports and hydrographic surveys describe the wreck as a submerged steel structure. Current position data recorded for the AMERICA shipwreck is 32 24.737 N, 64 39.023 W.

Surveying Details

29.11.38 ST SHOWN IN 322442N, 643902W ON SURVEY E5381. (HMS CHALLENGER, 1937). H5753/59 25.11.59 WK IN POSN 322442N, 643857W. LYING N/S WITH BOWS S. WELL SUBMERGED. STEM-POST IS THE HIGHEST POINT AND IS COVERED BY 2FT OF WATER. APPEARS TO BE PERCHED ON CORAL MOUND. OBSERVED FROM HELICOPTER AT 300 FT, POSN MAY BE NEARER INSHORE (HMS VIDAL 31.8.59). BR STD. 25.10.95 [WGD] POSN 322444.2N, 643901.4W. NC 868.

General Comments

BOWS S, WELL SUBMERGED

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FAQ

Where is the AMERICA wreck located?

The AMERICA wreck is located at coordinates 32 24.737 N,64 39.023 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMERICA?

The seabed around the AMERICA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AMERICA discovered?

The wreck of the AMERICA was discovered in 1937.

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