Marine Electric Wreck

Field Value
Marine electric Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 52.908 N,74 46.582 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.881792
  • Longitude: -74.776364
Wreck Depth 19.51 m
Name MARINE ELECTRIC
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY CL298/83--5TH CGD TO AMC; S/S MARINE ELECTRIC SUNK ON 2/12/83 IN APPROX. POS. LAT. 37-52-47N, LONG. 74-46-00W IN APPROX. 118 FT. (APPROX. 30 NM OFF COAST OF CHINCOTEAGUE, VA). VESSEL OF U.S. REGISTRY, 605 FT. L, 75 FT. BEAM. INVEST. BY CG 2/16/83, DIVERS AND SIDE SCAN SONAR. VESSEL BROKEN IN TWO PARTS, SCATTERED DEBRIS. LD APPROX. 70 FT. ON MAIN PORTION. SSS SUGGESTS SHOALER LD. REQUESTS NOS WIRE DRAG, EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. CL583/83--RU/HE TO 5TH CGD; HIGHEST POINT OF WRECKAGE OF MARINE ELECTRIC LOCATED IN POS. LAT. 37-52-54.2N, LONG. 74-46-36.5W. WRECK HUNG AND SUBSEQUENTLY CLEARED TO 65 FT. (PREDICTED TIDES). LNM32/83(8/9/83)-- 5TH CGD; REPEATS INFO IN CL583/83. FE248/83WD;OPR-D670-R/H-83--MARINE ELECTRIC HUNG AT 65FT,CLEARED 64 FEET IN LAT 37-52-54.0N LONG 74-46-36.3W. (UPDATED 4/85 RWD) DESCRIPTION **** LORAN-C RATES: 9960-CHAIN; 15720.4W, 26943.0X, 42037.7Y, 59031.5Z.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 52.908 N,74 46.582 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARINE ELECTRIC wreck located?

The MARINE ELECTRIC wreck is located at coordinates 37 52.908 N,74 46.582 W.

How deep is the MARINE ELECTRIC and where exactly is it located?

The MARINE ELECTRIC lies at a depth of about 19.51 meters and is located at coordinates 37 52.908 N,74 46.582 W.