Essex Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Essex Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 8.790 N,71 33.153 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.146492
  • Longitude: -71.552553
Reported Year 1941
Name ESSEX
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1941
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

DESCRIPTION 27 NO.181; **** LORAN C RATES PROVIDED BY MR. RICHARD TARACKA, GREENWICH, ì CT. POLICE DEPARTMENT, TEL NO. 203-622-8007; 9960-Y 43872.3, ì 9960-X 25838.0. (ENTERED MSM 3/89) 187 STEAMER, 92 TONS, AGROUND 9/25/41, EVENTUALLY STORM ì DEMOLISHED; LITTLE RECOGNIZABLE REMAINS (1982), IN 25-30 FT. OF ì WATER; VISIBILITY 15-20 FT.; MAY BE DIFFICULT TO LOCATE BUT ì LOCATION KNOWN TO LOCAL CHARTERERS. 24 NO. 299; CARGO, 2155 GT, SUNK 9/26/41 AT LAT 41-08-47N, ì LONG 71-33-11W; REPORTED BY 1ST ND HQ 9/20/42.

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FAQ

Where is the ESSEX wreck located?

The ESSEX wreck is located at coordinates 41 8.790 N,71 33.153 W.

When did the ESSEX sink?

The ESSEX sank on Jan 1, 1941.

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