Theodore Palmer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Theodore palmer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
39 21.324 N,74 11.492 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.355394
  • Longitude: -74.191528
Wreck Depth 14.02 m
Name THEODORE PALMER
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

CL546/27--10/22/27; THE SUNKEN BARGE "THEODORE PALMER" COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE BARGE IS REPORTED SUNK IN 12 FATHOMS OF WATER, ABOUT 7½ - 8 MILES ( ACCORDING TO THE CL: BEARING EXN ¾N) FROM BRIGANTINE GAS BUOY. THE WRECK WAS CHARTED IN LAT 39/21.0N, LONG 074/11.7W (NAD27). H06343WD/38-- THIS SURVEY FOUND THE WRECK BY WIRE DRAG APPROXIMATELY 0.3 MILES TO THE NE OF ITS REPORTED POSITION IN DEPTHS OF 60 FEET MLW (FROM H06271/37). THE DRAG GROUNDED AT AN EFFECTIVE DEPTH OF 45 FEET AND CLEARED AT AN EFFECTIVE DEPTH OF 43 FEET. F00094/50-- THE WRECK OF THE BARGE "THEODORE PALMER" WAS RELOCATED IN LAT 39/21/19N, LONG 074/11/31W (NAD27) IN GENERAL DEPTHS OF ABOUT 58 FEET MLW. AN ECHO SOUNDING OF 48 MLW FEET WAS OBTAINED ON THE WRECK. A WIRE DRAG SET AT AN EFFECTIVE DEPTH OF 46 FEET CLEARED THE WRECK. (UPDATED 1/02 BY MBH) 24 NO.351; POSITION ACCURACY WITHIN 1 MILE; WD CLEARED TO 43 FT. IN 1938 BY CQS. 27 NO.595; LOCATED BY 1939 AND CLEARED TO LD OF 43 FT. 178 ANTHONY VRAIM, DIVER, OBSERVED LORAN-C 9960-X-26909.30, 9960-Y-43026.60 (ASF CORRECTED 1981) POS.39-21-21.53N, 74-11-31.23W

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FAQ

Where is the THEODORE PALMER wreck located?

The THEODORE PALMER wreck is located at coordinates 39 21.324 N,74 11.492 W.

How deep is the THEODORE PALMER and where exactly is it located?

The THEODORE PALMER lies at a depth of about 14.02 meters and is located at coordinates 39 21.324 N,74 11.492 W.