Unknown Wreck 115844
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
24 33.425 N,81 44.230 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Type | unknown |
| Original Source | AWOIS |
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24 33.425 N,81 44.230 W
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- Unknown Wreck 104799 222.8 M
- Unknown Wreck 104831 256.6 M
- Unknown Wreck 104838 260.6 M
- St. Laurant Iii Wreck 264.8 M
- Unknown Wreck 104828 365.5 M
- Unknown Wreck 104807 457.4 M
- Unknown Wreck 115820 751.3 M
- Unknown Wreck 104841 834.8 M
General Comments
HISTORY CL608/87-- ON 20 MAY 1984, THE WRECK OF THE SHRIMP BOAT "MELIA STAR" WAS REPORTED IN 24-33-25.5, 81-44-13.8. THE HULL OF THE "FERN ELINORE" WAS PLACED ON TOP OF THE "MELIA STAR". IN 1984 THE "MELIA STAR" WAS UNDER SALVAGE FROM A BARGE ALONGSIDE. SUBSEQUENTLY THE ADJACENT PROPERTY, THE SAFE HARBOR COMMISSARY, WAS SIEZES BY THE FEDERAL GOV. FOR DRUG OFFENSES. CL1018/87--ALEXANDER MARINE SALVAGE RAISED AND REMOVED THE "HIPPOCAMPUS", A 52 FT. WOODEN SHRIMP BOAT CNVERTED FOR SALVAGE OPERATIONS, FROM REPORTED POS. 24-30-30, 81-59-07 (LNM 50/84) AND TOWED IT TO STOCK ISLAND WHERE IT WAS MORED TO A SUNKEN BARGE. HURRICANE "KATE" PASSED SOUTH OF THE KEYS IN NOVEMBER, 1985 AND COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED THE "HIPPOCAMPUS". ALL REMAINING DEBRIS WAS REPORTED REMOVED. (ENT DAS 3/27/2000) H10953/01-- OPR-H355-WH; HYDROGRAPHER STATES THAT THE AREA OF THIS AWOIS ITEM WAS TOO SHOAL TO INVESTIGATE. EVALUATOR RECOMMENDS RETAINING DANGEROUS WRECK PA AS CHARTED. (UP 12/02/02, SJV)