Darlene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Darlene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 10.572 N,75 8.307 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.176197
  • Longitude: -75.138442
Wreck Depth 2.13 m
Name DARLENE
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

AWOIS ITEM 2725 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS COMMENT THIS ITEM IS COMPLETED. NO INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED. PROVIDED ì FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HISTORY CL347/50--RESEARCH OF SHORELINE WAS CONDUCTED IN RESPONSE TO CONGRESSMAN T. HILLET HAND'S LTR REPORTING THE SINKING OF THE OYSTER BOAT DARLENE AFTER STRIKING A PILE OF STONES. IT IS INDICATED THAT EGG ISLAND LT HOUSE USED TO EXIST HERE AND SHORELINE WAS PROTECTED BY STONE BREAKWATER. LTHSE WAS MOVED IN 1878 AND SHORELINE ERODED CAUSING STONES TO BECOME SUBMERGED. (REVISED 1/25/84, MJF) NM22/50--THE OYSTER VESSEL DARLENE REPORTED STRIKING A STONE PILE AT APPROX. POS. LAT.39-10-36N, LONG.75-08-21W OR 300 YDS AND 207 DEG FROM EGG ISLAND LT. PRESENTLY CHARTED AS AN OBSTR. (CHART 12304, 28TH ED) (REVISED, 1/25/84, MJF) H10167/84--OPR-D219-PE-84; FATHOMETER SEARCH WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS; TIME PREEMPTED FURTHER INVESTIGATION.(LAT.39-10-36N,LONG.75-08-21W) RETAIN AS CHARTED. FE290/86-87--D219-HFP-86-87; THE WRECKAGE OF THE OYSTER VESSEL DARLENE AND SOME OF THE REMAINS OF EGG ISLAND LT. WERE LOCATED IN LAT 39-10-33.91N, LONG 75-08-19.73W. AN ECHOSOUNDER LD OF 7FT WAS OBTAINED. NO VERIFICATION BY DIVER WAS POSSIBLE DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS. (UP 7/89 SRB) DESCRIPTION **** GEODETIC POSITION OF OLD LIGHTHOUSE IS LAT 39-10-34.61N, LONG 75-08-20.09W.

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FAQ

Where is the DARLENE wreck located?

The DARLENE wreck is located at coordinates 39 10.572 N,75 8.307 W.

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

The DARLENE lies at a depth of about 2.13 meters and is located at coordinates 39 10.572 N,75 8.307 W.

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