Vamar Shipwreck Site
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 / 29.89889°N 85.46333°W |
| Built | 1919 |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000243 |
| FUAP No. | 9 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 10, 2006 |
| Designated FUAP | 2004 |
The Vamar is a shipwreck (which sank on March 21, 1942) near Mexico Beach, Florida, United States. It is located 3.7 miles offshore from Mexico Beach. It became the ninth Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve when it was dedicated in 2004. On April 10, 2006, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.