Actaeon Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Actaeon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.464 S,57 51.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.691067
  • Longitude: -57.859383
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACTAEON
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Orientation 99
Tonnage 560
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1853
Original Detection Year 1853
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 15, 2014
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Surveying Details

H6778/68 22.2.71 'ACTAEON' IS ON INBOARD SIDE OF 'CHARLES COOPER', WHICH TOGEHER FORM THE HEAD OF F.I. CO WEST JETTY. (CONDEMNED AT STANLEY). 25.5.79 REMAINS OF HULK SHOWN IN 514127S, 575118W [SAP] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1478 & PG 1482. INS AS HULK (REMAINS). NC 2550. H2924/69 14.6.82 CONDEMNED, ONE OF MANY, IN PORT STANLEY. (DOWNEAST MAG. JUL '79). 3.3.83 AMENDED TO AGREE WITH JETTY HEAD SHAPE ON BA 2550. NE 1614. H2316/84 17.9.85 THESE WKS ARE NO LONGER CONNECTED TO SHORE & SO ARE UNUSABLE AS A JETTY. SEE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN FEB '85. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226A). 'ACTAEON' IS THE SMALLER SHORESIDE WK. 6.11.91 ONLY BOW OF 'ACTAEON' REMAINS. JOINING THE 'ACTAEON' & 'CHARLES COOPER' WITH THE SHORE ARE THE REMAINS OF A JETTY BUILT OUT OF THE SPARS FROM THE FOUR MASTED BARQUE 'FENNIA', WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN TOWED AWAY. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES). 20.8.09 [WGD] POSN: 5141.467S, 5751.565W. NE 1614. SEP 2014/000007678 15.5.14 WK IS NO LONGER SHIP-LIKE STRUCTURES, JUST A FEW TIMBERS REMAIN. (R SUMMERS, MARINE ASSISTANT, FI GOVERNMENT, EMAIL DTD 10.1.14). AMEND FOUL AREA, CENTRAL POSN 5141.464S, 5751.563W. SEE 'AREA' FOR LIMITS.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW BRUNSWICK FOR SAN FRANCISCO. FAILED TO ROUND CAPE HORN. ARRIVED STANLEY & CONDEMNED. NOW FORMS PART OF JETTY HEAD OF F.I. CO. WEST JETTY, WITH 'CHARLES COOPER'. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 41.464 S,57 51.563 W
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FAQ

Where is the ACTAEON wreck located?

The ACTAEON wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.464 S,57 51.563 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACTAEON?

The seabed around the ACTAEON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ACTAEON sink?

The ACTAEON sank on Jan 27, 1853.

When was the wreck of the ACTAEON discovered?

The wreck of the ACTAEON was discovered in 1853.

What country did the ACTAEON belong to?

The ACTAEON belonged to US.

What cargo was the ACTAEON carrying?

The ACTAEON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ACTAEON?

The ACTAEON had a tonnage of 560 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACTAEON?

The ACTAEON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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