Shipwreck · Atlantic City, New Jersey

Morning Star

A named wreck in NOAA's AWOIS database (record 11194). Position graded Poor by NOAA: a reported position, typically from the loss itself, good to a few miles. NOAA's note: "LNM24/73--06/06/73, 3RD CGD; THE 61 FOOT FISHING VESSEL MORNING STAR IS REPORTED SUNK IN 55 FEET OF WATER IN LAT 39/19/03.00N, LONG 074/18/00.00W (NAD 27). (ENTERED BY PSH, 01/02)" Its depth is not recorded.

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Quick facts

TypeShipwreck
DepthNot recorded
Position39.3176°N, 74.2996°W (approximate, ±4000 m)
Position known fromOne rough record: approximate
From Garden Pier, Atlantic City11 km (6.9 mi), bearing 116° ESE
SourceNOAA AWOIS wreck database (national export)

How to see it

Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Garden Pier, Atlantic City, 11 km (6.9 mi) away, CoastFinder draws it below the horizon at its bearing and distance.

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