City Of Athens Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
City of athens Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
38 52.007 N,74 23.226 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.866781
  • Longitude: -74.387092
Wreck Depth 19.81 m
Name CITY OF ATHENS
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

27 NO.833; LOCATED IN LISTED POSITION BY U.S.C.G. GENTIAN 11/2/44; STANDS ABOUT 29 FT HIGH IN 97 FT OF WATER; REPORTED THROUGH 4TH NAVAL DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS SURVEY 1/10/45 24 NO 375; REPORTED BY USCG GENTIAN, 11/2/44, AS STANDING 29 FT HIGH IN 97 FT OF WATER AT LAT. 38-51-54N, LONG. 74-23-027W; SUBS. WD CLEARED TO 65 FT(F00092/49).AT ABOVE GP, ACCURACY 1 MILE. 19 FISHING OBSTR. OLD LORAN C 9930Y-52007.8,9930Z-70277.3=9960W-15644.8,9960Z-59363.0 NAD-27 GP CONVERTED FROM ORIGINAL DATA USING 1980 CORRECTIONS. 16 331 FT L; BUILT 1911; SUNK 05/01/18; RAMMED; CARGO SMALL ARMS AMMO, SHOES SMALL BOT OIL; COVERED 65 FT IN 95 FT; ALSO KNOWN AS 26 MILE WRECK AND CITY OF ATHENS; ORIGINAL NAME SOMERSET 195 WRECK REPORT FROM THOMAS J CAMP, 171 W JOHNSON AVE, SOMERS PT, N.J., 08244; WECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT; TWO LARGE EXPOSED BOILERS ARE THE HIGHEST OBSTRUCTIONS; HULL IS DETERIORATED INTO THE SAND; UNEXPLODED ORDINACES SUCH AS RIFLE BULLETS LITTER BOTTOM; LORAN C 9960-X 26920.39,9960-Y 42705.39. (UPDATED MSM 10/86)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 52.007 N,74 23.226 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF ATHENS wreck located?

The CITY OF ATHENS wreck is located at coordinates 38 52.007 N,74 23.226 W.

How deep is the CITY OF ATHENS and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF ATHENS lies at a depth of about 19.81 meters and is located at coordinates 38 52.007 N,74 23.226 W.