Shipwreck · Nags Head, North Carolina
Buarque
A Brazilian freighter of 5,152 gross tons sunk by a U-boat on 15 February 1942. NOAA gives a depth of about 250 ft (76 m). Her position is NOAA's older record, good only to one to three miles; NOAA's sanctuary page repeats it.
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Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck |
|---|---|
| Lost | 15 February 1942 |
| Seabed depth | 31 m (102 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 36.3002°N, 75.0496°W (approximate, ±1600 m) |
| From Jennette's Pier, Nags Head | 65 km (41 mi), bearing 48° NE |
| Source | NOAA AWOIS wreck database (2013 copy); Curated (NOAA AWOIS / NC DMF / NPS) |
How to see it
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