Argentina Iii Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Argentina iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 0.468 S,60 36.234 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.007800
  • Longitude: -60.603900
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Local Datum
Name ARGENTINA III
Type bulk carrier
Flag AR
Tonnage 57
Tonnage Type net
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2010

Surveying Details

H3213/71 4.5.83 H3213/71 4.5.83 SUNK IN 314.75DEGS, 1100MTRS FROM KM 410 IN RIO PARANA INFERIOR. MARKED BY BUOY SHOWING G LT. (ARGENTINE NM 12/83). INS DW IN 330036S, 603618W. - NM 1335/83. H3213/71 1.8.83 H3213/71 1.8.83 NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT MADE. ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LL, 8.7.83). NCA. H1023 23.9.10 23.9.10 FOUL PA SHOWN IN 3300.468S, 6036.234W [WGD] ON ARGENTINE H1023 [2ND EDN 2009, CORRECT TO 9.6.09]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

8.7.83 EX- TALA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARENERA DEL ROSARIO SRL. CAPSIZED AND SANK. (LL, 8.7.83)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 0.468 S,60 36.234 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARGENTINA III wreck located?

The ARGENTINA III wreck is located at coordinates 33 0.468 S,60 36.234 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGENTINA III?

The seabed around the ARGENTINA III lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ARGENTINA III sink?

The ARGENTINA III sank on Jan 6, 1983.

When was the wreck of the ARGENTINA III discovered?

The wreck of the ARGENTINA III was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ARGENTINA III belong to?

The ARGENTINA III belonged to AR.

What cargo was the ARGENTINA III carrying?

The ARGENTINA III was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the ARGENTINA III?

The ARGENTINA III had a tonnage of 57 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGENTINA III?

The ARGENTINA III is classified as a bulk carrier.

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