Anchor Wreck 4168

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
38 59.9 S,61 54.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -38.998333
  • Longitude: -61.913333
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Anchor
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1837/67 19.11.75 ANCHOR & 11 SHACKLES OF CABLE IN 385954S, 615448W OR LAID OUT IN DIRECTION OF 265DEGS FROM ANCHORAGE. (BUENOS AIRES NM 17/140/75). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 8.4.76 REPORTED IN 205.5DEGS, 2M FROM CHICA BN. (ARGENTINE PILOT VOL 2). H1837/67 20.5.76 ANCHOR & SHACKLES RECOVERED. (BUENOS AIRES NM 31/76). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2010

Circumstances of loss

ANCHOR & 11 SHACKLES OF CABLE LOST BY LIBERIAN VESSEL 'KENTUCKY HOME'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 59.9 S,61 54.8 W
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