Comodoro Somellera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Comodoro somellera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 30 S,58 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -49.500000
  • Longitude: -58.500000
Water Depth 330 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMODORO SOMELLERA
Type patrol boat
Flag AR
Length 43.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 689
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H3740/82 6.5.82 ATTACKED N OF E FALKLAND AND SOME 90 MILES WITHIN TOTAL EXCLUSION ZONE. (LL 4.5.82). 17.9.84 VESSEL SUNK WAS COMODORO SOMELLERA. (AIR WAR, SOUTH ATLANTIC, P 77).

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SEA SKUA MISSILES FIRED BY LYNX HELICOPTER LAUNCHED BY HMS COVENTRY.

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FAQ

Where is the COMODORO SOMELLERA wreck located?

The COMODORO SOMELLERA wreck is located at coordinates 49 30 S,58 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMODORO SOMELLERA?

The seabed around the COMODORO SOMELLERA lies at approximately 330 meters deep.

When did the COMODORO SOMELLERA sink?

The COMODORO SOMELLERA sank on May 3, 1982.

When was the wreck of the COMODORO SOMELLERA discovered?

The wreck of the COMODORO SOMELLERA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the COMODORO SOMELLERA belong to?

The COMODORO SOMELLERA belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the COMODORO SOMELLERA?

The COMODORO SOMELLERA had a tonnage of 689 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMODORO SOMELLERA?

The COMODORO SOMELLERA is classified as a patrol boat.

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