Contacto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Contacto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 15.778 S,56 46.212 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -36.262967
  • Longitude: -56.770200
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Contacto
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2022

Surveying Details

HH650/350/01 21.7.89 WK IN 361548S, 564610W. MARKED BY 2 Y & OR UNLIT BUOYS. (ARGENTINE NM 53(T)/89). NCA YET. HH652/001/89 14.12.89 REPEAT OG ABOVE. (URUGUAY TNM 70/89) NCA YET. HH651/413/03 11.2.93 REPEATED BY ARGENTINE NM 216/92. INS AS ST IN 361548S, 564612W. - NM 416/93. 8.7.10 SHOWN IN 3615.884S, 5646.227W [WGD] ON BA 3064 [EDN 4 DTD 22.1.09].

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FAQ

Where is the Contacto wreck located?

The Contacto wreck is located at coordinates 36 15.778 S,56 46.212 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Contacto?

The seabed around the Contacto lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Contacto discovered?

The wreck of the Contacto was discovered in 1989.

What type of wreck is the Contacto?

The Contacto is classified as a sailing vessel.

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