Driller Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Driller Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 25.158 N,93 21.113 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.419294
  • Longitude: -93.351881
Wreck Depth 8.9 m
Name DRILLER
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY H8738/62-63--36 FT. DEPTHS EXIST IN GENERAL VICINITY. LNM43/78(10/11/78)--8TH CGD; M/V DRILLER REPORTED SUNK IN LAT ì 29-25-13N, LONG 93-21-00W (PA), NAD27, IN 38 FT. OF WATER. ì SALVAGE OPERATIONS MAY BE IN PROGRESS. LNM49/78(11/22/78)--8TH CGD; DRILLER NOT SALVAGED, MARKED WITH ì TWO ORANGE FLOATS, WITH A LEAST CLEARED DEPTH OF 6 FEET OVER ì WRECK. CL748/79--8TH CGD; DRILLER POSITION GOOD, VESSEL ABANDONED, 70 ì FT. LONG W/STEEL HULL. (ENTERED 2/89 RWD) FE346SS/90--RU; F/V DRILLER (SUBM 8.9M(29FT) AT MLLW) PDGLD, ì TWIN SCREW, STEEL HULL, 15X80 FT LONG, RISES 11FT OFF THE BOTTOM, ì POSITION GIVEN IN LAT 29-25-09.46N, LONG 93-21-06.77W(NAD83). ì LORAN-C RATES (7980 CHAIN) W=11059.6; X=26566.3; Y=46931.2; Z=64023.8. ì (UPDATED 9/93 RWD) DESCRIPTION 01 78GT, 69.3FT L, 20FT W, 8.7FT D, STEEL, BUILT 1951, ì OWNER-OFFSHORE PAINTING CONTRACTOR, 1720 DUNN ST, HOUMA, LA. ì 70360

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FAQ

Where is the DRILLER wreck located?

The DRILLER wreck is located at coordinates 29 25.158 N,93 21.113 W.

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

The DRILLER lies at a depth of about 8.9 meters and is located at coordinates 29 25.158 N,93 21.113 W.

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