the Straits of Florida near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in Broward County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
SS Copenhagen
Underwater Archaeological Preserve
courtesy Florida State Parks
1. SS Copenhagen Marker
An English Steamship of 3,279 tons, 325' Length, 47' Beam, 26' Depth of Hold.
She was bound for Havana from Philadelphia with a cargo of coal when she wrecked on May 26, 1900.
State Underwater Archaeological Preserve
A Florida Heritage Site
Erected 1994 by Florida State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1900.
Location. 26° 12.332′ N, 80° 5.107′ W. Marker is near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, in Broward County. It is in the Straits of Florida. Located three-quarters of a mile offshore, under twenty feet of water. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pompano Beach FL 33062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Florida, on the Gold Coast, and in Greater Miami. It is also in the American South and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Indian Mound Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Pompano Beach Indian Mound (approx. 1.2 miles away); Silver Thatch Mounted Beach Patrol (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Pompano Colored School (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Barefoot Mailman (approx. 3.7 miles away); Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse (approx. 3.7 miles away); A History of Hillsboro Inlet Park (approx. 3.8 miles away); Hillsboro Inlet Light Station (approx. 3.8 miles away).
Regarding SS Copenhagen. The single screw steamer Copenhagen was built in Sunderland, England, and launched on February 22, 1898. She was registered at Glasgow and belonged to the Glasgow Shipowners Company, Ltd. The Copenhagen was used to haul cargo across the Atlantic.
On May 26, 1900, off the Florida coast, she suddenly crashed at full speed into a reef, three-quarters of a mile offshore of present-day Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The cause of the crash was investigated
courtesy Florida State Parks
2. SS Copenhagen Marker
Stranded on the reef, the crew unloaded the ship’s cargo. After repeated attempts to free the ship from the reef, Copenhagen was abandoned as a total wreck. The Copenhagen remained partially visible above the water until WWII naval fighter pilots used her for target practice.
The wreck of Copenhagen became Florida's fifth Underwater Archaeological Preserve in 1994 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
courtesy Florida State Parks
3. SS Copenhagen Marker - 1994
courtesy St. Augustine Historical Society
4. SS Copenhagen
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
