Wachusett Reef
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Wachusett Reef is a phantom reef in the Antarctic Ocean.
Captain Lambert of the ship Wachusett reported that on June 4, 1899 he passed over a reef which appeared to be of coral formation in approximately latitude Script error: No such module "Coordinates".. The reef appeared to be about Script error: No such module "convert". wide. The bottom showed of a dark gray color with deep blue on both sides of the reef. The depth was estimated at from Script error: No such module "convert".; unfortunately no soundings were taken.[1]
The 2015 edition of the National Geographic Atlas of the World still shows Wachusett Reef, with a depth of Script error: No such module "convert"..[2] Nevertheless, its existence is doubtful, making it a phantom reef. Other nearby historically reported reefs which appear to not exist include Ernest Legouve Reef, Jupiter Reef, and Maria Theresa Reef.
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References
- Eade, J.V. (1976). Geological notes on the Southwest Pacific Basin in the area of Wachusett Reef and Maria Theresa Reef. Wellington: New Zealand Oceanographic Institute.