Arequipa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arequipa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 1.972 S,71 37.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.032867
  • Longitude: -71.621117
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AREQUIPA
Type steam ship
Length 106.7 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2953
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1903
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H6674/32 14.11.32 NDW SHOWN IN 330154S, 713751W ON CHILEAN 60. BR STD. 10.7.59 NOW IN 330158S, 713718W. (GRADUATION SHIFT). NE 1314. H3984/61 23.4.63 NOT SHOWN ON CHILEAN 502. DELETE. BR STD. H2137/70 9.3.70 NDW SHOWN ON CHILEAN 503. INS IN 330158.5S, 713717W. BR STD. H1277/85 23.7.86 NOW SHOWN IN 330152S, 713648.5W [PRP], OR 125.5DEGS, 575MTRS FROM MOLO DE ABRIGO HEAD LT, ON CHILEAN 511 [DEC '85 EDN]. INS IN 330158.3S, 713718W. BR STD. 6.1.87 NOW IN 330158.3S, 713716W [LOCAL FIT]. NE 1314.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY BARROW, WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 610NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PACIFIC STEAM NAV. CO. WAS MOORED & LOADING CARGO OFF VALPARAISO. A GALE DEVELOPED & SHIP WAS DRIVEN ONTO STERN MOORING BUOY & HOLED, SINKING IN 15MINS. 43 PERSONS WERE SAVED, CAPTAIN AND 10 CREW WERE LOST. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the AREQUIPA wreck located?

The AREQUIPA wreck is located at coordinates 33 1.972 S,71 37.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AREQUIPA?

The seabed around the AREQUIPA lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the AREQUIPA sink?

The AREQUIPA sank on Jun 3, 1903.

When was the wreck of the AREQUIPA discovered?

The wreck of the AREQUIPA was discovered in 1932.

What was the tonnage of the AREQUIPA?

The AREQUIPA had a tonnage of 2953 tons.

What type of wreck is the AREQUIPA?

The AREQUIPA is classified as a steam ship.

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