SS Regina (1904)

Summary

SS Regina was a tanker built in Belfast in 1904 that sank on March 8, 1940, near Bradenton Beach, United States.[1] Her wreck is located in the Gulf of Mexico, 75 yards (69 meters) off Bradenton Beach. In April 2005, the wreck became the tenth Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve.[2] On December 6, 2005, it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places.

Regina Shipwreck Site
Looking towards the wreck site from the shore
SS Regina (1904) is located in Florida
SS Regina (1904)
SS Regina (1904) is located in the United States
SS Regina (1904)
LocationManatee County, Florida
Nearest cityBradenton Beach, Florida
Coordinates27°28′08″N 82°42′07″W / 27.46889°N 82.70194°W / 27.46889; -82.70194
Built1904
NRHP reference No.05001355
FUAP No.10
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 6, 2005
Designated FUAP2005

References edit

  1. ^ "SS Regina (+1940)". Wrecksite. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
  2. ^ Report to Florida Historical Commission, Bureau of Archaeological Research, October 20, 2005 Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

External links edit

  • The Underwater Archaeological Preserves
    • Regina
    • Original Regina Underwater Archaeological Preserve Proposal (pdf or MS Word format)
  • Museums in the Sea Regina