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Vamar Shipwreck Site

Coordinates: 29°53′56″N 85°27′48″W / 29.89889°N 85.46333°W / 29.89889; -85.46333
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Vamar Shipwreck Site
Gulf of Mexico, looking in the direction of the Vamar from Mexico Beach
Vamar Shipwreck Site is located in Florida
Vamar Shipwreck Site
Vamar Shipwreck Site is located in the United States
Vamar Shipwreck Site
Nearest cityMexico Beach, Florida
Coordinates29°53′56″N 85°27′48″W / 29.89889°N 85.46333°W / 29.89889; -85.46333
Built1919
NRHP reference No.06000243[1]
FUAP No.9
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 10, 2006
Designated FUAP2004

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]

History

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The Vamar underwent several name changes in its history:

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "Eleanor Boling-Vamar-Lumbership Wreck". Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  3. ^ Weekly List Of Actions Taken On Properties: 4/10/06 Through 4/14/06 at National Register of Historic Places
  4. ^ "Vamar (Lumberboat Wreck) (+1942)". Wrecksite. Retrieved 25 May 2020.


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