Shipwreck · Pensacola, Florida
Joseph L. Meek
A 400 ft liberty ship in Florida's artificial reef file (FWC), dated 1976. FWC's note: "400' Liberty Ship, the "Joseph L. Meek""
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Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck, liberty ship |
|---|---|
| Sunk as a reef | 1976 |
| Seabed depth | 29 m (95 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 30.2731°N, 87.1596°W (approximate, ±50 m) |
| From Pensacola Lighthouse | 16 km (10 mi), bearing 120° ESE |
| Source | FWC Artificial Reef Locations in Florida |
How to see it
Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Pensacola Lighthouse, 16 km (10 mi) away, CoastFinder draws it below the horizon at its bearing and distance, with its charted depth.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.