Chaco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chaco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 10.118 S,56 19.799 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.168633
  • Longitude: -56.329983
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Chaco
Type light ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER BUOYS, FL(2) 10 SEC, NE & WNW
Surveying Details H2261/49 10.10.50 ST REPORTED IN 351030S, 561906W, WITH TWO CONL LT BUOYS, OCC.G CLOSE NW & OCC.R CLOSE SE. (BUENOS AIRES NM 13/161/50). - NM 1889/50. H1448/54 10.3.54 LT BUOYS NOW SHOW FL.G & FL.R LTS. (BUENOS AIRES NM'S 5 & 7/54). - NM 633/54. H2427/54 4.5.54 LT BUOYS NOW G CONL, FL.G CLOSE NW & R CONL, FL.R CLOSE SE. (USHO NM 11/1257/54). BR STD. H2935/56 18.5.56 AMEND LT BUOYS TO G CONL, FL.G. (BUENOS AIRES NM 71/56). - NM 1267/56. H2532/61 21.3.63 NOW DW, BUOYS REMAIN UNCHANGED. (BUENOS AIRES NM 152/62). BR STD. H1344/66 29.2.68 LT BUOYS NOW G CONL, OCC.G CLOSE NW & G CONL, FL.G CLOSE SE. (BUENOS AIRES NM 5/68). BR STD. H5702/59 13.1.72 DW NOW SHOWN IN 351006S, 561924W, WITH ACCOMPANYING BUOYS ON ARGENTINE H116. BR STD. H5050/71 26.7.72 LT BUOY CLOSE N AMENDED TO FL.G. (BUENOS AIRES NM 104/72). NE 1749. H1939/82 15.11.82 LT BUOY CLOSE N AMENDED TO ISO.G. (ARGENTINE NM 78/82). BR STD. H1950/84 19.10.84 G BUOY AMENDED TO SPINDLE BUOY FL.G. (ARGENTINE NM 37/84P). NOW SHOWN AS DW IN 351012S, 561924W, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, ISO.G, CLOSE N, & G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, RAFL, CLOSE SE. BR STD. 6.7.10 SHOWN IN 3510.118S, 5619.799W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOYS, FL(2) 10 SEC, CLOSE NE & WNW ON BA 1749 [EDN 2 DTD 14.4.02]. SHOWN AS 'CHACO' (1947) ON ARGENTINIAN CHARTS.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2019
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 10.118 S,56 19.799 W
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FAQ

Where is the Chaco wreck located?

The Chaco wreck is located at coordinates 35 10.118 S,56 19.799 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Chaco?

The seabed around the Chaco lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Chaco discovered?

The wreck of the Chaco was discovered in 1950.

What type of wreck is the Chaco?

The Chaco is classified as a light ship.

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