Vamar Shipwreck Site

Vamar Shipwreck Site
Gulf of Mexico, looking in the direction of the Vamar from Mexico Beach
Nearest city Mexico Beach, Florida
Coordinates 29°53′56″N 85°27′48″W / 29.89889°N 85.46333°W / 29.89889; -85.46333Coordinates: 29°53′56″N 85°27′48″W / 29.89889°N 85.46333°W / 29.89889; -85.46333
Built 1919
NRHP Reference # 06000243[1]
FUAP # 9
Significant dates
Added to NRHP April 10, 2006
Designated FUAP 2004

The Vamar (originally christened the Kilmarnock) is an English 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]

Alternate names

The Vamar underwent several name changes in its history:[2]

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