Shipwreck · Wildwoods, New Jersey

William B. Diggs #2

A named wreck in NOAA's AWOIS database (record 1208). Position graded High by NOAA, a surveyed fix. AWOIS records a least depth of 32 ft (9.8 m). NOAA's note: "NM 30/42 REPORTED AT LAT. 38-56-35N, LONG. 74-41-54W 24 NO.339; 1041 NT; SUNK 1934; POSITION ACCURACY WITHIN 1 MILE; WD CLEARED TO 33 FT. (SOURCE UNK.) **** WK REPO"

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Quick facts

TypeShipwreck
Depth to the top9.8 m (32 ft) below MLLW
Position38.9418°N, 74.6979°W (approximate, ±100 m)
Position known fromA survey or a dive fix
From North Wildwood seawall11 km (6.8 mi), bearing 133° SE
SourceNOAA AWOIS wreck database (national export)

How to see it

Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From North Wildwood seawall, 11 km (6.8 mi) away, CoastFinder draws it below the horizon at its bearing and distance, with its charted depth.

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