Mansfield Cut Underwater Archeological District
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | Mansfield Cut Underwater Archeological District | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | historic district | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Sea / ocean | Gulf of Mexico | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | United States | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 25 km from land |
| Position | 26.5736, -97.2527 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
The Mansfield Cut Underwater Archeological District is an 18.31-acre (74,100 m2) area located near the city of Port Mansfield, Texas, United States, in the waters off Kenedy County and Willacy County, Texas. Located offshore in the Gulf of Mexico near the Port Mansfield Cut, the underwater archaeological site is the location of the Mansfield Cut Wrecks and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974.
Location
- Recorded position: 26.5736, -97.2527 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Gulf of Mexico
- Nearest coast: United States
Wreck positions on this site are for interest only and are not for navigation. Many wrecks are war graves or legally protected: never disturb human remains or remove artefacts, and check local law before diving.
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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