Listed in the National Register as a National Historic Landmark. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The wreck is located 27 miles downstream from Wilmington near Fort Caswell at the mouth of the Cape Fear River and is the first Civil War-era vessel discovered in the area in decades. Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4619. Owned by the State of North Carolina. North Carolina diving isnt limited to shipwrecks, however. 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. Owned by the U.S. Government, General Services Administration. name, if different from the popular name; type of vessel; date of construction; Owned by the State of North Carolina. name, if different from the popular name; type of vessel; date of construction; As required by section 6(b) of the Act, the public is hereby Shipwrecks in the National Register, National On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The intact remains of this wooden British man-of-war lie on the bottomlands of Fort Pond Bay. Some say the treasure is still down there. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. messages were among the first recorded, saving 46 lives. The remains of this wooden Royal Navy transport are buried in 20 feet of water in the York River near Yorktown. Built in 1924, she was laid up in 1977 in the Hudson River. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. (1997) "A General History of Blackbeard the Pirate, the Queen Anne's Revenge and the Adventure". Scattered remains of this wooden Colonial merchant vessel, wrecked in 1772, lie in 20 feet of water in Elliot Key in Biscayne National Park. Three Spanish prisoners reportedly floated ashore on the captains sea chest. Depending on the conditions, possible dive sites (with shipwrecks, ledges and more) include the U-352 U-boat, the Caribsea, the Spar, the Aeolus, the Papoose and the Naeco. The intact remains of this steel and wooden canal barge, built in 1935, lie in 20 feet of water in Bridgeport Harbor. As a full-service shop, its also active with a shark identification program with the nearby North Carolina Aquarium, as well as coral reef restoration. Splayed Wreck. Vessel 30. They are patient, knowledgeable, entirely capable and world class teachers. Owned by the U.S. Government, Fish and Wildlife Service. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Since that date, many other shipwrecks and hulks have been listed or determined eligible for the National Register but are not included in this web posting. C.S.S. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The U.S. Government retains its title to shipwrecks in or on the public Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. This wooden British merchant vessel, named H.M.S. Hesper. The scattered remains of this steel hulled freighter lie in 50 feet of water near Isle Royale in Lake Superior, within Isle Royale National Park. Wooden schooner; ran aground 2 miles south of Nag's Head. Built in 1863 and sunk in 1864. The ship was reportedly carrying a great treasure when it sank in May 1798. Bendigo. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Algoma. Florida. Minerva. Owned by the State of New York. Bertrand. Managed by the city of Columbus. Remains of this shipwreck are scattered on the bottomlands of Biscayne National Park. Wrightsville Beach Diving is a premier SCUBA and freediving charter operation. The intact hulk of this wooden hulled schooner lies on the shoreline of Keene Narrows near Bremen. and level of historical significance of these shipwrecks are listed WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Surf City beach goers experienced a rare treat Monday afternoon. Owned by the State of North Carolina. The hulk of this wooden, covered barge lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Sanded Barge. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Share. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Privately owned. Listed in 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. She was built in 1872 and wrecked in 1911. Nebraska Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. 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. Along with passengers, the Faithful Steward carried about 400 barrels of British pennies and halfpennies. Lieut. Isabella. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Built in 1825, this vessel wrecked in 1830 while in use as a Hudson Bay Company supply ship. Owned by the State of North Carolina. back. 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. Bertrand. Owned by the State of North Carolina. 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. The hulk of this wooden schooner lies on the shore of the Guemes Channel in Puget Sound near Anacortes. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Cherokee. Owned by the State of North Carolina. The remains of this wooden Royal Navy transport are buried in 30 feet of water in the York River near Yorktown. Owned by the State of Texas, Texas Antiquities Committee. Georgia. Register of Historic Places. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel steamer are buried in 30 feet of water off Fort Fisher at Kure Beach. Remains of this wooden vessel are buried in Biscayne National Park. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the Japanese Government. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. The intact vessel lies in the U.S.S. City of Rio de Janeiro. Charles H. Spencer. The scattered remains of this steel hulled freighter (ex-William H. Gratwick) lie in 60 feet of water near Isle Royale in Lake Superior, within Isle Royale National Park. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Their passion gave rise to The Wilmington, a fully enclosed and handicapped accessible (with some restrictions) motorized catamaran, which can accommodate up to 49 passengers. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Yorktown Fleet #6. U.S.S. This intact steel hulled freighter lies in 50 feet of water near Isle Royale in Lake Superior, within Isle Royale National Park. Owned by the British Government. Download GPS filesof fishing spots. Eagles Island Launch. This report, which adds this rich collection of watercraft to the Wilmington National Register District, provides a brief description of each type of vessel and when possible an identity and information of its place in the context of maritime commerce. The intact vessel is in 25 to 50 feet of water near Honolulu. The hulk of this wooden, side-wheel steamer lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Alabama Co-owners and founders Matt and Pam Landrum are dive instructors (they offer a variety of classes), spearfishing specialists, kayakers and cyclists and they bring their passion for the Outer Banks and all of these pursuits and more to this full-service dive center. Built in 1852, she sank in 1863 while blockade running. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. South Eastern United States North Carolina NC shipwrecks in Google Maps packman May 5, 2009 Please register or login Welcome to ScubaBoard, the world's largest scuba diving community. The scattered remains of this Confederate States Navy ironclad gunboat are buried in 20 feet of water off Fort Fisher at Kure Beach. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Cumberland. Archeological Site #1. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. As the Coast Guard conducted a rescue, waves rocked the giant ship, cracking the hull, which eventually split. Hubbard. C.S.S. Owned by the city of Columbus. Bead Wreck. Renamed the C.S.S. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. This vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. The intact hulk of this wooden hulled freight schooner lies in 8 feet of water off the waterfront of Water Street in Wiscasset. Privately owned. Yorktown Fleet #3. Mississippi Owned by the State of North Carolina. British cargo ship; stranded on Diamond Shoals. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner (ex-Millie) are buried on the shore of Lockwood's Folly Inlet near Wilmington. 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. Four-masted schooner; foundered after running aground on Diamond Shoals. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. H.M.S. Bendigo. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. None were more devastated than a ship named El Salvador. Yorktown Fleet #2. For information about other shipwrecks and hulks that are on the National Register, please visit the National Register Information System (NRIS) to search the National Register database. Captured and burned by Confederate forces off New Bern. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Salvagers stripped away all but the hull. On August 11, 1986, the hull of the HMS De Braak was raised off Cape Henlopen. During the nineteenth century Eagles Island was the scene of a great deal of industrial activity, including turpentine distilleries, naval stores warehouses, and shipyards. Foundered in a storm at Frying Pan Shoals. The remains of this steel hulled yacht are buried in 15 feet of water in 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. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner, named Ranger, are buried in Lockwood's Folly Inlet near Wilmington. Emperor. The remains of this wooden hulled vessel are buried in 5 feet of water in Barges Creek near Hamilton Township. 7. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The hulk of this wooden barge, built in 1930, lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. Vessel 59. The intact remains of this wooden barge are on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Jacob A. Decker. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. This iron hulled Union monitor, built in 1863 and sunk in 1864, is entitled to sovereign immunity. Wright. 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. Barge #3. Mansfield Cut Wrecks. About 12 miles from Lewes, the ship listed, flinging passengers to the deck. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. Sunk off Pea Island as an artificial reef. Owned by the State of New York. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The intact remains of this wooden hulled skiff are buried on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. From this time until the fall of Fort Fisher in January, 1865, Wilmington was to have no rivals in the South as a center of trade and maritime activity. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. The Steamship Pulaski disaster was the term given to the June 14, 1838, explosion on board the American steam packet Pulaski, which caused her to sink 30 miles off the coast of North Carolina with the loss of two-thirds of her passengers and crew. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The hurricane hit the ships hard, scattering them along thousands of miles of coastline from North Carolina to Virginia. Oregon Owned by the State of North Carolina. The remains of this wooden Royal The hulk of this wooden, covered barge lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The North Carolina coast has a rich history of seafaring. The intact vessel lies in the U.S.S. "EM" was a Coast Guard prefix for "Emergency Manning" ships, not technically USCG cutters but chartered for patrols. Owned by the State of North Carolina. 1979-1980, silver dye bleach print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts through the Photography Museum of Los Angeles, 1990.38.73 Zoom. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner are buried in 15 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean near Carolina Beach. 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. This page was last edited on 13 August 2022, at 20:16. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. She was built in 1910 and wrecked in 1947. Owned by the U.S. Government, General Services Administration. Owned by the State of New York. The sister steamships, part of the Clyde Steamship Company, running from New York to Jacksonville, Florida, sank after burning. 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. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. The remains of this wooden vessel lie in 2 feet of water near the shoreline of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Abandoned The remains of this wooden sailing vessel are buried on the shore of the Black River near Georgetown. Scuttled in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. The remains of this wooden British frigate are buried in Narragansett Bay near Middletown. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. North Carolina diving isn't limited to shipwrecks, however. Cumberland. The remains of this wooden hulled whaler, built in 1843, are buried in 6 feet of water at the foot of 12th Street in Benicia, within Matthew Turner Shipyard Park. Orange Street Wreck. The remains of this wooden side-wheel gunboat are buried in 12 feet of water in Lockwood's Folly Inlet near Wilmington. U.S.S. Managed by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Rhode Owned by the State of South Carolina, Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology. The remains of this iron hulled side-wheel blockade runner are buried in 15 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean near Carolina Beach. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. . "; International Distress Signal Flashed by Wireless Brings Rescue. The remains of this wooden barge are 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. given notice that, under the Act, the U.S. Government has asserted title The intact hulk of this wooden hulled freight schooner lies in 8 feet of water off the waterfront of Water Street in Wiscasset. As of December 4, 1990, there were 142 shipwrecks (and hulks) The scattered remains of this wooden vessel, named San Esteban, are buried off Padre Island near Port Mansfield. However, there is abundant physical evidence of the past activity. or on Indian lands. The scattered remains of this wooden Union Navy frigate are buried in 40 feet of water in the James River off Pier C at Newport News. H.M.S. Sunk as a target, along with her sister ship. The scattered remains of this wooden vessel are buried on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Built in 1909, this ship was being used as a German commerce raider when it was scuttled by its crew in 1917 to avoid capture, giving it sovereign immunity. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of New York. The ruins served as a magnet for another ship. 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. Owned by the British Government. 4619Mail Service Center Owned by the State of New York. Sunk off Cape Hatteras by depth charges from aircraft. Abandoned Shipwreck Rich Inlet Wreck. Government Barge. The scattered remains of this wooden barge are on the shore of the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Vessel 41. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. C.S.S. Hurt. From historic shipwrecks to beautiful reefs and . John Knox. Yorktown Wreck. Barge #3. Read More, Support: Fishing Status Support Utah. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The intact hulk of this wooden hulled schooner lies on the shoreline of Keene Narrows near Bremen. The hulk of this wooden schooner lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Owned by the State of New York. She was built in 1883 and wrecked in 1885. Brazilian cargo ship; sank after striking the submerged wreck of the. Below you will find an interactive Google Map of many of the shipwrecks that line the North Carolina coast. The dive season usually lasts from May to October or November. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Large sailing ships were too slow and the quicker schooners could not carry enough cargo to make up for the risks involved in blockade running. The scattered remains of this steel hulled freighter lie in 50 feet of water near Isle Royale in Lake Superior, within Isle Royale National Park. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. wreck date and location; owner; manager, if different from the owner; Arizona Memorial in 38 feet of water. H.G. Wilmington ships helped win the war. Winfield Scott. 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. This vessel wrecked in 1740 while in use as a cargo vessel. A shipwreck thought to be from the 1800s has been discovered on the coast of North Carolina after a particularly high tide. Archeological Site #1. Remains of this wooden vessel are buried in Biscayne National Park. Act, Part Owned by the British Government. Vessel 37. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Each frame is unique, featuring the weathered look associated with shipwrecks and the beach. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. The intact remains of this steel and wooden canal barge, built in 1935, lie in 20 feet of water in Bridgeport Harbor. The scattered remains of this wooden hulled side-wheel steamer, built in 1848 and wrecked in 1853, are buried in 10 feet of water in the Tennessee Cove near Marin City, within Golden Gate National Recreation Area. America. Muskegon. Abrams Fenwick Island The hulk of this wooden barge, built in 1912, lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Built in Delaware in 1883, the schooner Nathaniel Lank had an eight-year career based out of Wilmington, Delaware. Owned by the British Government. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as nationally significant. Privately owned. The print highlights many different Civil War ships and includes several drawings of shipwrecks and historical events. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Managed by the U.S. Government, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Faithful Steward The remains of this wooden hulled Revolutionary War period brigantine lie buried in 23 feet of water in Stockton Springs Harbor. Argonauta Barge. Raleigh. Eagles Island Other Skiff. Owned by the State of New Jersey. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Berkshire No. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. 26 February 1942. She was built in 1858 and wrecked in 1891. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Her starboard boiler exploded about 11 p.m., causing massive damage as the ship was traveling from . Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. this vessel was in use by the Union Navy when it sank in 1863, giving The hulk of this wooden, side-wheel steamer lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Michigan Privately owned. Scuttled in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. The hulk of this wooden tugboat lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. The ship was a time capsule of everyday items on a British Navy warship. The Cape Fear Civil War Shipwreck District preserves a physical record of an important part of United States history. 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 of national significance. Owned by the State of North Carolina. this vessel was in use by the Union Navy when it sank in 1863, giving There was talk of using the ship as a breakwater to halt the erosion of the dune supporting Cape Henlopen Lighthouse. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. 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. Mansfield Cut Wrecks. She sank in 1864 while in use as a Union Navy gunboat, giving her sovereign immunity. Tecumseh. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. Owned by the U.S. Government, National Park Service. Scattered remains of this wooden vessel are buried in 20 feet of water in Biscayne National Park near Homestead. 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. Owned by the State of North Carolina. Determined eligible for the National Register as nationally significant. Owned by the U.S. Government, Department of the Navy. The intact wreck is buried in 29 feet of water in Mobile Bay near Mobile. The use of radio to communicate "S.O.S." the outer continental shelf off the coast of Galveston. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. listed in or determined eligible for listing in the National Owned by the State of North Carolina. Listed in the National Register as part of an archeological district, this wreck is nationally significant. The intact remains of this wooden hulled side-wheel steamer are buried in 20 feet of water off Fort Fisher at Kure Beach. Upon wrecking, a vessel became the focus of furious attempts to save it and its cargo. Pilot Charles S. Morris boarded the Lenape and guided it toward the breakwater, where passengers and crew lowered lifeboats. The hulk of this wooden, covered barge lies on the shore of Shooter's Island in New York Harbor. Indiana Built in 1776 and sunk in 1781, this vessel is entitled to sovereign immunity. Monitor. Yorktown Fleet #3. Owned by the State of North Carolina. When fire roared through the stern, terrified passengers reached for the ropes. 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.
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