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Vamar Shipwreck Site
United States historic place / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Vamar is a shipwreck (which sank on March 21, 1942) near Mexico Beach, Florida, United States.[2] It is located 3.7 miles offshore from Mexico Beach. It became the ninth Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve when it was dedicated in 2004.[2] On April 10, 2006, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[3]
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Vamar Shipwreck Site | |
![]() Gulf of Mexico, looking in the direction of the Vamar from Mexico Beach | |
Nearest city | Mexico Beach, Florida |
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Coordinates | 29°53′56″N 85°27′48″W |
Built | 1919 |
NRHP reference No. | 06000243[1] |
FUAP No. | 9 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | April 10, 2006 |
Designated FUAP | 2004 |
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