Or-3122 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Or-3122 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
30 0.893 N,90 44.187 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.014889
  • Longitude: -90.736444
Reported Year 1980
Name OR-3122
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1980
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY LNM 17/80--8TH CGD, 4/16/80; A LOADED GRAIN BARGE SUNK AT MILE 150.2 ABOVE HEAD OF PASSES NEAR MID CHANNEL. THE LEAST CLEAR DEPTH OVER THE BARGE WAS APPROX 64FT ON 16 APRIL 1980. A MORE DETAILED SURVEY TO LOCATE THE EXACT POSITION OF THE BARGE IS PLANNED BY THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. LNM 36/80--8TH CGD, THE GRAIN BARGE OR-3122 PREVIOUSLY REPORTED SUNK AT MILE 150.2 WAS LOCATED AT MILE 150.5 BY DIVERS. ON JULY 15, 1980, THE ATTENDING MARINE DIVER FOUND THE BARGE OR-3122 SUNK WITH 59FT OF WATER OVER ITS HIGHEST POINT. SUBJECT BARGE WAS FOUND TO BE LAYING FLAT AND IN A BROKEN CONDITION NEAR ITS MID-SHIP. NO SALVAGE OPERATIONS ARE PLANNED. NOW CHARTED AT THE POS. 30-00-53.6 N 090-44-11.2 W NAD 83.

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FAQ

Where is the OR-3122 wreck located?

The OR-3122 wreck is located at coordinates 30 0.893 N,90 44.187 W.

When did the OR-3122 sink?

The OR-3122 sank on Jan 1, 1980.