Tennessee. No where in the world is there a comparable concentration of vessel remains. The remains of this wooden barge are on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Florida. This wooden hulled stern-wheel steamer, built in 1911, lies in 20 feet of water near the shoreline of the Colorado River near Lees Ferry, within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Shipwrecks in the National Register of Historic Places*, *NOTE: This web posting of "Part IV. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The intact wreck lies in 320 feet of water just off the Golden Gate. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Steam Crane Barge #1. Cornwallis Cave Wreck. Rescuers halted efforts when seas got too rough. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Mistaken for a blockade runner and rammed by. The remains of this wooden hulled launch are buried on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. The Merrimac landed on Rehoboth Beach in 1918. Arizona What was needed was a vessel that combined the qualities of speed, low freeboard, large cargo capacities and shallow draft. This wooden vessel, named St. Lucie, was built in 1888 and wrecked in 1906. The remains of this wooden Royal Navy transport and supply vessel are buried in 12 feet of water in the York River near Yorktwon. When fire roared through the stern, terrified passengers reached for the ropes. The ship ran ashore near a marsh on the Delaware River, not far from Philadelphia, and its passengers jumped. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The shipwrecks within it provide the means to more fully understand the Civil War period through the development and utilization of their historical, archaeological and educational notential. From the Outer Bankson the northern stretch of the North Carolina coast to Wilmingtonand beyond down the coast, heres an overview of scuba diving opportunities. H.M.S. I would feel safe and . Owned by the State of North Carolina. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The remains of this wooden vessel lie in 2 feet of water near the shoreline of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Yorktown Fleet #3. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner are buried in 15 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean near Carolina Beach. side-wheel schooner (ex-St. Mary's) are buried in 55 feet of water on Email: The intact remains of this wooden barge are on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Built in 1851, she wrecked in 1863 while being used as a blockade runner. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The scattered remains of this wooden hulled side-wheel steamer, built in 1848 and wrecked in 1853, are buried in 10 feet of water in the Tennessee Cove near Marin City, within Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The remains of this wooden hulled vessel are on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington, serving as a bulkhead. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the British Government. Owned by the State of North Carolina. State of Pennsylvania. The hulk of this wooden, covered barge lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Freighter; torpedoed off Diamond Shoals by, American freighter; torpedoed off Cape Lookout by. Stormy Petrel. U.S.S. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. The scattered remains of this steel hulled freighter lie in 50 feet of water near Isle Royale in Lake Superior, within Isle Royale National Park. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Built in 1858 and sunk in 1863. C. V. Donaldson. She was built in 1860 and wrecked in 1924. The Mohawk and the Lenape This U.S. battleship, which is entitled to sovereign immunity, was sunk on December 7, 1941, in Pearl Harbor. Bulkhead Barge. State Government websites value user privacy. H.M.S. They represent each key step in the evolution of the classic Civil War blockade runner. The scattered remains of this wooden vessel are buried in 12 feet of water in the Mullica River near Chestnut Neck. The hulk of this wooden, side-wheel steamer (ex-Jane Moseley) lies in 10 feet of water near the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Bendigo. Yorktown Fleet #1. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. wreck date and location; owner; manager, if different from the owner; Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The remains of this wooden brig are buried in 40 feet of water off Cape Disappointment at the mouth of the Columbia River, near Astoria. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. The remains of bulkheads and wharves can be seen along the water's edge, as well as the remains of a large number of shipwrecks. He and the first mate imbibed so much that they passed out. Built in 1863 and sunk in 1864. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. Centered around historic Wilmington, North Carolina, Cape Fear ( the southernmost North Carolina Cape . Owned by the State of North Carolina. In addition to the many ships that met their end on Frying Pan shoals, a large number were lost while running the Union blockade during the Civil War. Remains of this wooden barge are buried in Biscayne National Park. Monitor. When sonar located the wreck in 1984, it became the focus of a two-year salvage effort that produced 20,000 artifacts. Built in 1773 for the Royal Navy, this vessel was scuttled in 1778. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. It made stops along the U.S. East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. Luther Little. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Arizona. Including Android, iOS (Apple), Fugawi, Magellan, TomTom and others. The American steam packet Pulaski was lost thirty miles off the coast of North Carolina when its starboard boiler exploded. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. The hulk of this wooden, covered barge lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. The remains of this iron hulled blockade runner, built and sunk in 1863, are buried in 22 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean near Carolina Beach. Abundant lobsters are also much larger off North Carolina than those typically found in the Caribbean. Alaska Fowey, wrecked in 1748. Volume 1, Number 1 of the Friends of North Carolina ArchaeologyNewsletter reported that the Underwater Archaeology Unit at Kure Beach was working on a National Register of Historic Places nomination of Civil War period vessels off the coast of Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties. U.S.S. The ship was towed to Broadkill Beach, where it remained until January 16, 1926. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Barge #3. Hard facts: Construction cost: $20.3 million on 162 acres of swampland. Remains of this shipwreck are scattered on the bottomlands of Biscayne National Park. "A new runner is a really big deal," said Billy Ray Morris, Deputy State Archaeologist-Underwater and Director of the Underwater Archaeology Branch. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. As required by section 6(b) of the Act, the public is hereby Arabian. The hulk of this wooden schooner lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. This vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Owned by the British Government. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. D. Moore. Monarch. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Hall, NC Office of State Archaeology, Reprinted by permission from theNEWSLETTERof the Friends of North Carolina Archaeology, Inc., Spring 1986, Volume 2, Number 2. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, level of historical significance of this wreck is undetermined. Aratama Maru. City of Rio de Janeiro. Built in 1778 and sunk in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. this vessel was in use by the Union Navy when it sank in 1863, giving The remains of this wooden stern-wheel steamboat lie in 15 feet of water at De Soto Bend in the Missouri River, near Blair, in the De Soto Wildlife Refuge. The intact remains of this wooden Champlain Canal barge, built in 1929, lie in 20 feet of water in Bridgeport Harbor. That gave the water time to soak into any matter that it could in and around the clumps. This vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. The hulk of this wooden hulled steamer lies on the shoreline at Belmont Point near Nome. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Owned by the State of New York. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Built in 1842 and sunk in 1862, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. The remains of this wooden British frigate are buried in Narragansett Bay near Middletown. Statistics, photos, and descriptions of diving on the following wrecks: Aeolus (AR-305) Alexander Ramsey (AR-370) Ario Ashkhabad Atlas Australia Bedfordshire Box Wreck British Splendour Caribsea Cassimer (WR-2) Catherine M. Monohan City of Houston Dionysus (AR-160) Dixie Arrow E.M. Clark Empire Gem Esso Nashville F.W. This vessel wrecked in 1740 while in use as a cargo vessel. At high tide, the intact hulk of this wooden hulled schooner lies in 8 feet of water off the waterfront of Water Street in Wiscasset. Her intact hulk lies in 5 feet of water on the shore of the Christina River near Wilmington. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. Greek cargo ship; torpedoed off Diamond Shoals by. Remains of this wooden vessel are buried in Biscayne National Park. Managed by the city of Columbus. H.G. Emperor. C.S.S. Register of Historic Places. Although this section of the river is within the boundaries of the existing Wilmington National Register Historic District, no previous attempt had been made to inventory these vessel remains or other archaeological sites along the shoreline or beneath the water. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner are buried in 15 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean near Carolina Beach. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. U.S.S. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. locally significant. Yorktown Wreck. City of Rio de Janeiro. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The Severn skidded to a stop nearby, creating an instant but unwanted tourist attraction. Hurt. Dolphin. the respective States in or on whose submerged lands the shipwrecks Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. The intact remains of this wooden hulled side-wheel steamer are buried in 20 feet of water off Fort Fisher at Kure Beach. Each frame is unique, featuring the weathered look associated with shipwrecks and the beach. Hesper. The intact remains of this wooden tugboat (ex-Atlantic City), built in 1890, are on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Some say the treasure is still down there. She was built in 1893 and wrecked in 1924. Owned by the State of South Carolina, Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology. Its estimated there are thousands of wrecks, dating as far back as the Spanish fleets of the 1500s. Owned by the State of North Carolina. She was built in 1858 and wrecked in 1891. This vessel, which wrecked in 1554 when part of a treasure flota, lies within the Padre Island National Seashore. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the British Government. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Although Wilmington was not the most important port at the beginning of the Civil War, after the fall of Charleston to Union troops in 1863, virtually all major blockade running was focused on Wilmington. The hulk of this wooden, covered barge lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Stone #5. Barge #2. Privately owned. Muskegon. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Wright Barge. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Carolina Beach Inlet Recent. Owned by the U.S. Government, General Services Administration. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Vessel 48. Owned by the U.S. Government, Fish and Wildlife Service. Then, at about 11:04 p.m., the starboard boiler. The remains of this wooden side-wheel gunboat are buried in 12 feet of water in Lockwood's Folly Inlet near Wilmington. Shipwrecks in the National Register of Historic Places", "SINKING SHIP'S CREW IS SAVED BY WIRELESS", "STEAMER SINKS IN MID-SEA; CREW SAVED BY "S.O.S. The hulk of this wooden, side-wheel steamer lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Our coast offers beautiful beaches and marine life, but its the historic shipwrecks that make it a top destination for scuba divers, from beginners to advanced. Muskegon. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Utah. The remains of this wooden hulled whaler, built in 1843, are buried in 6 feet of water at the foot of 12th Street in Benicia, within Matthew Turner Shipyard Park. Duoro. Listed in the National Register as a National Historic Landmark. After midnight, many passengers went outside, choosing to face snow and sleet rather than smoke. State of Pennsylvania. The scattered remains of this wooden vessel are buried on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Brazilian cargo ship; sank after striking the submerged wreck of the. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of New York. British pennies and halfpennies still turn up at Coin Beach near Delaware Seashore State Park. She was built and sunk in 1864. The scattered remains of this steel hulled freighter (ex-William H. Gratwick) lie in 60 feet of water near Isle Royale in Lake Superior, within Isle Royale National Park. The remains of this wooden Royal Navy transport are buried in 20 feet of water in the York River near Yorktown. This report, which adds this rich collection of watercraft to the Wilmington National Register District, provides a brief description of each type of vessel and when possible an identity and information of its place in the context of maritime commerce. The hulk of this wooden barge, built in 1930, lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. General Beauregard. Hebe. The scattered remains of this Confederate States Navy wooden gunboat, built and sunk in 1863, are buried in 15 feet of water in an area encompassed by the Confederate Naval Museum in Columbus; the excavated stern is deposited in the museum. Managed by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Virginia Raleigh. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Nebraska The intact hulk of this wooden hulled schooner lies on the shoreline of Keene Narrows near Bremen. given notice that, under the Act, the U.S. Government has asserted title Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Shipwrecks in the National Register of Historic Places" is a compilation of shipwrecks and hulks that were listed or determined eligible for the National Register as of December 4, 1990, when the "Abandoned Shipwreck Act Guidelines" were published in the Federal Register (55 FR 50116). The scattered remains of this wooden vessel, named San Esteban, are buried off Padre Island near Port Mansfield. Government Barge. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Connecticut or on Indian lands. This vessel, which wrecked in 1554 when part of a treasure flota, lies within the Padre Island National Seashore. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. U.S.S. Near 11 p.m., smoke streamed from the bulkhead vent. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the Japanese Government. Tennessee. Vessel 54. The remains of this wooden Confederate States Navy cruiser are buried in 63 feet of water in the James River near Newport News. Owned by the State of South Carolina, Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology. Owned by the State of Texas, Texas Antiquities Committee. Owned by the State of New York. This wooden hulled stern-wheel steamer, built in 1911, lies in 20 feet of water near the shoreline of the Colorado River near Lees Ferry, within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Owned by the State of North Carolina. The scattered remains of this wooden hulled side-wheel steamer (ex-Atlantic) are buried on the shore of Lockwood's Folly Inlet near Wilmington. The schooner participated in the trade of stone, phosphate rock, pilings, brick, cement, and lumber. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner, named Ranger, are buried in Lockwood's Folly Inlet near Wilmington. Three Spanish prisoners reportedly floated ashore on the captains sea chest. Indiana The remains of this wooden Royal Navy transport are buried in 60 feet of water in the York River near Yorktown. The intact remains of this wooden British man-of-war lie on the bottomlands of Fort Pond Bay. The ship was reportedly carrying a great treasure when it sank in May 1798. The Cape Fear Civil War Shipwreck District preserves a physical record of an important part of United States history. Islands Owned jointly by the U.S. Government, National Park Service, and the State of California, State Lands Commission. Web: Contact Form She was built in 1872 and wrecked in 1911. She was built in 1924 and wrecked in 1927. Built in 1859 and sunk in 1862. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Built in 1880 and wrecked in 1898. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, level of historical significance of this wreck is undetermined. Owned by the State of Oregon, Division of State Lands. Shipwrecks in the National Register of Historic Places" is a compilation of shipwrecks and hulks that were listed or determined eligible for the National Register as of December 4, 1990, when the "Abandoned Shipwreck Act Guidelines" were published in the Federal Register (55 FR 50116). Splayed Wreck. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The remains of this wooden vessel are buried in 25 feet of water in the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. This vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. North Carolina Office of State Archaeology, An official website of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. 0:57. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. C.S.S. Owned by the State of New Jersey. Vessel 30. Government Barge. The remains of this iron hulled blockade runner are buried in 15 feet of water off Fort Fisher at Kure Beach. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Fifteen wrecks are steampowered blockade runners. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. << Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the British Government. The scattered remains of this wooden hulled freighter lie in 20 to 70 feet of water near Isle Royale in Lake Superior, within Isle Royale National Park. Lieut. U.S.S. The remains of this wooden hulled Revolutionary War period brigantine lie buried in 23 feet of water in Stockton Springs Harbor. Owned by the State of North Carolina. The ship was a time capsule of everyday items on a British Navy warship. subscribe to Professional version of Fishing Status, imported into many of the popular boat and car navigation units. or on Indian lands. Vessel 37. Vessel 43. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned jointly by the U.S. Government, General Services Administration (which owns the unexcavated remains), and the city of Columbus (which owns the excavated stern). Scuttled in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. She was built in 1883 and wrecked in 1885. This vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Built in 1842 and sunk in 1862, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Scuttled in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, level of historical significance of this wreck is undetermined. The Faithful Steward left Londonderry, Ireland, on July 9, 1785, for Philadelphia with 249 passengers, mostly Irish immigrants, many related. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. C.S.S. This U.S. battleship, which is entitled to sovereign immunity, was sunk on December 7, 1941, in Pearl Harbor. Built in 1917, this vessel was laid up to form a breakwater. H.M.S. This wooden hulled packet ship, built in 1827, was sunk in 1852 for use as a wharf. She was built in 1890 and wrecked in 1906. Built in 1858 and sunk in 1863. .fukyocouch span { display: none; } Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Cora F. Cressy. This U.S. battleship, which is entitled to sovereign immunity, was sunk on December 7, 1941, in Pearl Harbor. Scattered remains of this wooden Colonial merchant vessel, wrecked in 1772, lie in 20 feet of water in Elliot Key in Biscayne National Park. Foundered off Frying Pan Shoals in a storm. Monitor. Bendigo. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. In 1944, the Thomas Tracy was headed south from New England when it encountered the Great Hurricane of 1944. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, level of historical significance of this wreck is undetermined. are located, except for shipwrecks in or on public and Indian lands. On September 1, 1785, Captain Connolly McCausland threw a party to celebrate the journeys end. Owned by the British Government. "EM" was a Coast Guard prefix for "Emergency Manning" ships, not technically USCG cutters but chartered for patrols. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of New York. Listed in the National Register as regionally significant. A Dutch ship seized by the British, De Braak sailed during the European wars between England, France and their allies in the late 18th century. Sunk as an artificial reef off Morehead City. Sank in the Roanoke River after striking two mines near Jamesville. Built in 1873, this vessel was laid up and dismantled in 1932. Owned by the city of Benicia. Argonauta. Sealake Products Mid-Atlantic Shipwreck Charts. The hulk of this steel hulled side-wheel steamer lies in 10 feet of water in New York Harbor near Earle. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. This iron hulled Union monitor, built in 1863 and sunk in 1864, is entitled to sovereign immunity. Built in 1918, this vessel was laid up in 1936. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. The breakwater was full, so Mohawk headed toward Brandywine Shoal, flames shooting through its hold. This vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. The experienced team, including boat captains and crew members, makes sure everyone is safe and comfortable during trips. The Thomas Tracys hull split after it ran aground in 1944. Remains of this wooden vessel are buried in Biscayne National Park. Owned by the State of New Jersey. Owned jointly by the U.S. Government, General Services Administration (which owns the unexcavated remains), and the city of Columbus (which owns the excavated stern). Orange Street Wreck. The frames are made from attractive recovered barn wood, in keeping with the subject of the charts. Stamboul. Tokai Maru. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Cumberland. She was built in 1901 and wrecked in 1933. Owned by the State of North Carolina. is undetermined. A tug floated the Severn out to sea, but the Merrimac was stuck fast. Others say it was already retrieved. Kamloops. Built in 1862 and sunk in 1864, this wreck is entitled to sovereign immunity. Owned by the State of Texas, Texas Antiquities Committee. She was built in 1861 and sunk in 1862. The remains of this wooden barge are buried on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. The scattered remains of this wooden Union Navy frigate are buried in 40 feet of water in the James River off Pier C at Newport News. Wright Barge. Island The remains of this wooden vessel lie in 2 feet of water near the shoreline of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. The remains of this iron hulled, Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology is a program of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History, Division of Historical Resources, within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Iron-hulled sidewheel blockade runner; sunk at Kure Beach. Listed in the National Register as Listed in the National Register as locally significant. Abrams Fenwick Island U.S.S. Listed in the National Register as a National Historic Landmark. This iron hulled steamer, built in 1878, was wrecked in 1901 off Point Diablo near San Francisco. The hulk of this wooden schooner lies on the shore of the Guemes Channel in Puget Sound near Anacortes. Carolina Arizona Memorial in 38 feet of water. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The hulk of this wooden tugboat lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. The area truly earned the nickname Graveyard of the Atlantic, and it even boasts a museum of the same namein Hatteras. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the British Government. The Lenape was sold for scrap instead, and on April 13, 1926, the lighthouse tumbled into the sea. Bulkhead Tugboat. The remains of this wooden Royal Navy transport are buried in 20 feet of water in the York River near Yorktown. 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