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Vamar Shipwreck Site

Mexico Beach, Florida • Bay County

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About This Property

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The Vamar Shipwreck Site is the submerged remains of the schooner Vamar, which sank off the coast of Mexico Beach, Florida, in 1945. The wreck is a significant maritime archaeological site containing well-preserved structural elements and artifacts.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
4/10/2006
Other Names
Kilmarnock; Eleanor Bolling; Vamar State Underwater Archaeolgical Preserve

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Historic - Non-aboriginal
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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