Vamar Shipwreck Site 1942
Marker: recorded wreck position (Second World War).
Key facts
| Name | Vamar Shipwreck Site | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1942 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Second World War | derived from year |
| Ship type | gunboat | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United Kingdom, United States | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Sea / ocean | Gulf of Mexico | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | United States | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 11 km from land |
| Position | 29.8989, -85.4633 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
The Vamar is a shipwreck (which sank on March 21, 1942) near Mexico Beach, Florida, United States. It is located 3.7 miles offshore from Mexico Beach. It became the ninth Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve when it was dedicated in 2004. On April 10, 2006, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location
- Recorded position: 29.8989, -85.4633 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Gulf of Mexico
- Nearest coast: United States
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Nearby wrecks
- SS Tarpon 1937 · 51 km
- USS Massachusetts 1921 · 183 km
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