Calbuco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Calbuco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
29 56.567 S,71 20.983 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -29.942783
  • Longitude: -71.349717
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALBUCO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H7156/19 17.9.19 H7156/19 17.9.19 3 MASTS STAND OUT FROM WATER FROM JUST BELOW FORE TOP, & HULL RESTS NEARLY UPRIGHT IN ABOUT 7FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS ST (1919) IN 295630S, 712100W. BR STD. 19.3.27 19.3.27 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3080. H6049/27 20.9.27 H6049/27 20.9.27 WK BEING DISPERSED. (VALPARAISO 223). NCA. H1173/28 20.2.28 H1173/28 20.2.28 REPORTED DISAPPEARED, DEPTHS OVER UNKNOWN. (HAGUE NM 38/361). NCA YET. H3912/28 25.6.28 H3912/28 25.6.28 STILL SHOWN AS DW. (VALPARAISO 17/19). NCA, AWAIT FURTHER. 17.10.29 17.10.29 DW SHOWN ON CHILEAN 50 [1928 EDN]. NCA. 13.6.88 13.6.88 NOW IN 295634N, 712059W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3080.
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 1988
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 56.567 S,71 20.983 W
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FAQ

Where is the CALBUCO wreck located?

The CALBUCO wreck is located at coordinates 29 56.567 S,71 20.983 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALBUCO?

The seabed around the CALBUCO lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the CALBUCO sink?

The CALBUCO sank on Jul 12, 1919.

When was the wreck of the CALBUCO discovered?

The wreck of the CALBUCO was discovered in 1919.