On August 11, 1986, the hull of the HMS De Braak was raised off Cape Henlopen. This intact, wooden hulled freighter lies in 125 feet of water near Paradise in Lake Superior, within Whitefish Point Underwater Preserve. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Remains of this shipwreck are buried at the foot of King Street in San Francisco. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The remains of this wooden Royal Navy transport and supply vessel are buried in 12 feet of water in the York River near Yorktwon. Featured Listings for your fishing business. 24 August 1910. Description. It made stops along the U.S. East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. 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. New The remains of this wooden tugboat, sunk in 1864 while in use by the Union Navy as a gunboat, are buried in 20 feet of water off Fort Fisher at Kure Beach. Listed in the National Register as a National Historic Landmark. The scattered remains of this steel hulled freighter lie in 50 feet of water in Talofofo Bay. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner, built and sunk in 1864, are buried in 20 feet of water off Fort Fisher at Kure Beach. Sunk as an artificial reef off Morehead City. Listed in the National Register as a National Historic Landmark. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The intact vessel is in 25 to 50 feet of water near Honolulu. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Yorktown Fleet #5. Learning to dive is relatively easy and well worth the time and effort. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register, level of historical significance The hulk of this wooden tugboat lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. 23 September 1929. Sealake Products Mid-Atlantic Shipwreck Charts. given notice that, under the Act, the U.S. Government has asserted title Star of the West. Owned by the State of North Carolina. this vessel was in use by the Union Navy when it sank in 1863, giving Owned by the State of New York. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Owned by the German Government. The remains of this wooden riverboat, built in 1919, lie in 10 feet of water in the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. below. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Owned by the State of California, State Lands Commission. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Tecumseh. Argonauta. Owned by the British Government. Bertrand. Owned by the British Government. In a fierce wind, the ship tipped like a toy boat. 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. Scuttled in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of New York. The remains of this wooden vessel are buried on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Fowey, wrecked in 1748. You can only see half of the fishing spots on our Fishing Spots Map. U.S.S. Bulkhead Tugboat. None were more devastated than a ship named El Salvador. Built in 1861, 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. Owned by the U.S. Government, General Services Administration. 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. Ranger Site. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of regional significance. The ship ran aground on the Mohoba Bank near Indian River Inlet. She was built in 1890 and wrecked in 1906. Managed by the U.S. Government, Army Corps of Engineers. This wreck is entitled to sovereign immunity. Built in 1778 and sunk in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Mansfield Cut Wrecks. Owned by the city of Columbus. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Bodies washed up on the beach. 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. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Beginning in 1861, Union ships blockaded southern ports to prevent the delivery of military supplies from abroad. The hulk of this wooden schooner lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Muskegon. Owned by the State of North Carolina. 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. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Listed in the National Register as locally significant. C.S.S. Yorktown Fleet #6. her sovereign immunity. The U.S. Government retains its title to shipwrecks in or on the public Since the South was so heavily dependent upon foreign goods, it was soon apparent that some means of successfully penetrating this blockade was essential. Isabella. Last One Wreck. Owned by the State of Oregon, Division of State Lands. 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. Jacob A. Decker. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Hawaii The intact remains of this wooden crane barge lie on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Santa Monica. During February 1954 we expanded to the Port of Morehead City, North Carolina, forming Morehead City Shipping Company . "Abandoned Shipwreck Act Guidelines: Part IV. Splayed Wreck. Built in 1778 and sunk in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Below you will find an interactive Google Map of many of the shipwrecks that line the North Carolina coast. Iron Age. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner, built and sunk in 1864, are buried in 15 feet of water at the mouth of the Cape Fear River near Bald Head Island. The remains of this wooden barge are buried on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. S.M.S. The remains of this wooden Royal Navy transport are buried in 60 feet of water in the York River near Yorktown. Where known, the popular name; vessel She was built in 1910 and wrecked in 1947. The remains of this steel hulled yacht are buried in 15 feet of water in the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. The hulk of this wooden tugboat, built in 1910, is 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. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Owned by the U.S. Government, General Services Administration. Facing a snowstorm, Captain James Staples made for the capes. Aratama Maru. King Philip. This intact steel hulled passenger and cargo ship lies in 120 feet of water in outer Apra Harbor near Piti, within the waters of the U.S. naval station. Owned by the British Government. Owned by the State of New York. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Hesper. Privately owned. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner, named Ranger, are buried in Lockwood's Folly Inlet near Wilmington. H.M.S. After 24 hours, I ran cold water over the ice to expose the coins and . Isabella. Eagles Island Other Skiff. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. South Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Click here to read Full Report: Underwater Archaeological Sites in the Wilmington Historic Shipwreck District. Pilot Charles S. Morris boarded the Lenape and guided it toward the breakwater, where passengers and crew lowered lifeboats. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. From historic shipwrecks to beautiful reefs and . Berkshire No. The remains of this wooden hulled stern-wheel snag boat, built in 1882, are buried on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Nine shipways, three piers, 1,000 feet of mooring bulkheads, 67 cranes, five miles of . Defence. Owned by the State of North Carolina. The ship was a time capsule of everyday items on a British Navy warship. Wilmington was one of . This page was last edited on 13 August 2022, at 20:16. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Foundered off Frying Pan Shoals in a storm. Foundered in a storm at Frying Pan Shoals. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The intact hulk of this wooden hulled freight schooner lies in 8 feet of water off the waterfront of Water Street in Wiscasset. The remains of this wooden vessel are buried in 25 feet of water in the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Here are a few others. Owned by the State of New Jersey. This intact, wooden hulled freighter lies in 125 feet of water near Paradise in Lake Superior, within Whitefish Point Underwater Preserve. Owned by the State of New York. She was built in 1872 and wrecked in 1911. Michigan Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The intact remains of this ironclad turret monitor lie in 230 feet of water on the outer continental shelf, in the U.S.S. Berkshire No. Privately owned. wreck date and location; owner; manager, if different from the owner; Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. She was built and sunk in 1864. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. The Little Barge. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Stormy Petrel. Built in 1863 and sunk in 1864. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the Japanese Government. The intact remains of this steel and wooden canal barge, built in 1935, lie in 20 feet of water in Bridgeport Harbor. This vessel, which wrecked in 1554 when part of a treasure flota, lies within the Padre Island National Seashore. They are patient, knowledgeable, entirely capable and world class teachers. Iron Rudder Wreck. Privately owned. The hulk of this wooden sailing lighter lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Download GPS filesof fishing spots. The answer to these specific needs was found in the paddle wheel steamers, which make up the majority of vessels included in the district. Star of the West. Built in 1863, this vessel was in the possession of the Union Navy as a prize of war when she sank in 1864. 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. Built in 1876, this iron hulled tugboat is laid up on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. C.S.S. Chattahoochee. 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. Barge #2. Since that date, many other shipwrecks and hulks have been . The intact vessel is in 25 to 50 feet of water near Honolulu. The remains of this wooden vessel are buried in 25 feet of water in the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Owned by the State of New York. Dolphin. Vessel 48. *NOTE: This web posting of "Part IV. The scattered remains of this wooden vessel, named San Esteban, are buried off Padre Island near Port Mansfield. Although not nearly as significant in terms of percentage of overall Civil War naval losses, this group represents a good crosssection of ships used in conjunction with blockade running activities. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Built in 1863 and sunk in 1864. Owned by the State of New York. Privately owned. Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4619. The Faithful Steward The Cape Fear Civil War Shipwreck District preserves a physical record of an important part of United States history. Priscilla Dailey. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as a National Historic Landmark. Managed by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. De Braak rounded Cape Henlopen on May 25, 1798, and Captain James Drew told the pilot, Ive had good luck. Drews luck ran out, however. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Discovery Divings regular in-season weekend scuba diving charters are as popular as ever with veteran and new divers, as are half-day one-dive trips, weekday diving packages and specialty trips along the Crystal Coast. Hubbard. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the State of New York. The remains of this wooden British frigate are buried in Narragansett Bay near Middletown. A lock icon or https:// means youve safely connected to the official website. Orpheus. Stone #3. Owned by the State of North Carolina. This wooden hulled packet ship, built in 1827, was sunk in 1852 for use as a wharf. This vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Owned by the State of North Carolina. 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. She was built in 1848 and wrecked in 1858. Tokai Maru. Arizona Virgin Aratama Maru. Jackson. Remains of this wooden vessel are buried in Biscayne National Park. On June 14, 1838, the steam packet Pulaski, with some of the cream of Savannah society aboard, was cruising between Savannah, Ga., and Baltimore. The remains of this wooden hulled vessel are buried in 5 feet of water in Barges Creek near Hamilton Township. Vessel 34. Barge #1. The intact remains of this wooden tugboat (ex-Sadie E. Culver), built in 1896, are on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. British cargo ship; ran aground on outer Diamond Shoals. Owned by the State of New York. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Her scattered remains are buried in Biscayne National Park. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Vessel 53. Owned by the State of New York. Hebe. listed in or determined eligible for listing in the National Islands Her scattered remains are buried in Biscayne National Park. The intact remains of this wooden barge are on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. The scattered remains of this wooden hulled side-wheel steamer, built in 1850 and wrecked off Anacapa Island, are buried in 25 feet of water in Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary. We support the following navigational units: Yours is not listed? 7. Santa Monica. Indiana The Little Barge. Cumberland. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. U.S.S. This U.S. battleship, which is entitled to sovereign immunity, was sunk on December 7, 1941, in Pearl Harbor. The vessel (ex-Salt Lake City) was built in 1907 and wrecked in 1918. this vessel was in use by the Union Navy when it sank in 1863, giving Salvagers stripped away all but the hull. Privately owned. and level of historical significance of these shipwrecks are listed SS Carl Gerhard. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. American freighter; torpedoed off Hatteras by. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. The remains of this steel hulled blockade runner, built and sunk in 1863, are buried in 15 feet of water in Topsail Inlet near Topsail Island. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Built in 1918, this vessel was laid up in 1936. The remains of this wooden hulled vessel are buried in 5 feet of water in Barges Creek near Hamilton Township. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Owned by the British Government. Orpheus. 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. Texas 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. Register of Historic Places. Once again, wreckers took the ship down to the waterline. Wright Barge. Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. The hulk of this wooden, covered barge lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Owned by the State of North Carolina. As required by section 6(b) of the Act, the public is hereby Owned by the State of North Carolina. C.S.S. In June and July of 1983 the Underwater Archaeology Unit of the North Carolina Division of Archives and History spent two weeks documenting wrecked and abandoned vessels in the Cape Fear River adjacent to Wilmington, North Carolina. Owned by the State of New York. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. He and the first mate imbibed so much that they passed out. side-wheel schooner (ex-St. Mary's) are buried in 55 feet of water on Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. her sovereign immunity. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Privately owned. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The remains of this iron hulled steamer are buried in 20 feet of water off Fort Fisher at Kure Beach. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Stone #4. Owned by the British Government. The frames are made from attractive recovered barn wood, in keeping with the subject of the charts. 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. Size: 22.44 x 34.65 inches Centered around historic Wilmington, North Carolina, Cape Fear ( the southernmost North Carolina Cape) and the treacherous Frying Pan Shoals, this beautiful chart has over 150 shipwrecks on it. wreck date and location; owner; manager, if different from the owner; Built in 1873, this vessel was laid up and dismantled in 1932. The incredible number and variety of shipwrecks along the coast of North Carolina lures many scuba divers from around the world. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The scattered remains of this wooden vessel are buried in 12 feet of water in the Mullica River near Chestnut Neck. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. Carolina Beach Inlet South Site. Underwater archaeologists throughout the state work to bring many shipwrecks to light. The remains of this wooden barge are on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Privately owned. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. The hulk of this wooden schooner lies on the shore of the Guemes Channel in Puget Sound near Anacortes. 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). The remains of this wooden Royal Navy transport are buried in 20 feet of water in the York River near Yorktown. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. John Humble, Untitled--Cabaret Shipwreck Joey's, from the Los Angeles Documentary Project, ca. Owned by the State of North Carolina. The hulk of this wooden hulled steamer lies on the shoreline at Belmont Point near Nome. The remains of this wooden vessel are buried 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. Of the 100 women and children on board, seven survived. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the British Government. Wrecked Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. the respective States in or on whose submerged lands the shipwrecks The hulk of this wooden tugboat (ex-Isabella), built in 1905, is on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. This Confederate States Navy ironclad gunboat (ex-Muscogee), built in 1863 and sunk in 1865, has been completely excavated; the excavated remains are deposited in the Confederate Naval Museum in Columbus. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Built in 1924, she was laid up in 1977 in the Hudson River. Hoffmans. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. They represent each key step in the evolution of the classic Civil War blockade runner. Artifacts from these wrecks can shed light on military and civilian activities during the Civil War and serve as tangible reminders to highlight historical awareness. The ship ran ashore near a marsh on the Delaware River, not far from Philadelphia, and its passengers jumped. Arabian. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. U.S.S. Listed in the National Register as a National Historic Landmark. Stone #5. She was built in 1860 and wrecked in 1924. Read More, Support: Fishing Status Support Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Scuttled in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Phone: (252) 515-0574 Share. Phantom. The remains of this iron hulled, The district consists of the wrecks of 21 Civil War vessels. 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 majority of the blockade runners were lost when they were stranded along the beach or on inlet shoals and sank in shallow waters. City of Rio de Janeiro. Thirty-seven sites were located in 1983, ranging from paddle wheel steamboats, tugboats, launches, skiffs, ferries, miscellaneous vessels, to barges. Owned by the U.S. Government, Fish and Wildlife Service. Built in 1862 and sunk in 1864, this wreck is entitled to sovereign immunity. The experienced team, including boat captains and crew members, makes sure everyone is safe and comfortable during trips. Our experienced and knowledgeable crew have been diving and exploring the waters off Southeastern North Carolina for many years, and now we want to show you all the best diving that Wrightsville Beach has to offer. Steam Crane Barge #1. Mansfield Cut Wrecks. Like the shipwrecks offshore, it is gone but not forgotten. Listed in the National Register as regionally significant. Scuttled in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Listed in the National Register as regionally significant. Owned by the State of New York. Owned by the State of Texas, Texas Antiquities Committee. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. What was needed was a vessel that combined the qualities of speed, low freeboard, large cargo capacities and shallow draft. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Carolina Hoping the booty was tucked in the hull, salvage directors decided to . the Navy. The Merrimac and Severn, unable to hold their anchors, raced toward Rehoboth Beach. "A new runner is a really big deal," said Billy Ray Morris, Deputy State Archaeologist-Underwater and Director of the Underwater Archaeology Branch. About 12 miles from Lewes, the ship listed, flinging passengers to the deck. Vessel 41. Priscilla Dailey. Winfield Scott. This steel hulled passenger steamship was built in 1923. Last One Wreck. The ship was reportedly carrying a great treasure when it sank in May 1798. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. This Confederate States Navy ironclad gunboat (ex-Muscogee), built in 1863 and sunk in 1865, has been completely excavated; the excavated remains are deposited in the Confederate Naval Museum in Columbus. Vessel 48. Rich Inlet Wreck. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Keating. Kamloops. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Eagles Island Side-wheel Steamer. C.S.S. Cumberland. The thought behind this was that water expands as it freezes and that might knock loose some of the particles. Eagles Island Launch. Managed by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. The remains of this wooden riverboat, built in 1919, lie in 10 feet of water in the Cape Fear River 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, covered barge lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. The remains of this wooden merchant vessel, used as a Royal Navy transport and supply ship, lie in 20 feet of water in the York River near Yorktown. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district of national significance. Owned by the British Government. The hulk of this wooden package freighter lies in 10 feet of water near the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. The remains of this wooden hulled side-wheel steamer, named Sylvan Grove, are buried on the shore of Eagles Island in the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. U.S.S. That gave the water time to soak into any matter that it could in and around the clumps. Aster. Sunk off Cape Hatteras by depth charges from aircraft. This U.S. battleship, which is entitled to sovereign immunity, was sunk on December 7, 1941, in Pearl Harbor. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Aquatic Safaris operates daily trips from spring to fall out of Wrightsville Beach onboard two custom dive boats. Wright. She was built in 1898 and wrecked in 1928. Scuba Diving the Graveyard of the Atlantic and North Carolina Coast, 2023 Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. La Merced. Owned by the State of New York. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. She was built in 1924 and wrecked in 1927. U.S.S. name, if different from the popular name; type of vessel; date of construction; Built in 1859 and sunk in 1862. Listed in the National Register as regionally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The hulk of this wooden hulled steamer lies on the shoreline at Belmont Point near Nome. Built in 1876, this iron hulled tugboat is laid up on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Owned by the State of New York. Aster.