Delfin C Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Delfin c Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
35 41.233 S,55 57.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.687217
  • Longitude: -55.965000
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DELFIN C
Type fishing vessel
Flag UY
Length 25.6 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 114
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1983
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers LT BUOY, FL G 5S, CLOSE N.
Surveying Details H6169/82 9.12.83 SANK 50M OFF PIRIAPOLIS. (LL, 2.11.83). NCA. H4837/71 24.1.84 DW IN 354101S, 555736W. (ARGENTINE NM 180/83). - NM 380/84. H4837/71 3.5.84 WK NOW IN 354114S, 555754W. MARKED BY BUOY, FL.G.5S, 100MTRS CLOSE N OF WK. (ARGENTINE NM 3/84). - NM 1365/84. H4340/78 26.7.84 VESSEL REFLOATED. (URUGUAY NM 16/84). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE WK & BUOY. - NM 2176/84.
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2019

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK 50M OFF PIRIAPOLIS. 4 CREW RESCUED, 6 MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL.254)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 41.233 S,55 57.9 W
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FAQ

Where is the DELFIN C wreck located?

The DELFIN C wreck is located at coordinates 35 41.233 S,55 57.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DELFIN C?

The seabed around the DELFIN C lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the DELFIN C sink?

The DELFIN C sank on Oct 29, 1983.

When was the wreck of the DELFIN C discovered?

The wreck of the DELFIN C was discovered in 1983.

What country did the DELFIN C belong to?

The DELFIN C belonged to UY.

What was the tonnage of the DELFIN C?

The DELFIN C had a tonnage of 114 tons.

What type of wreck is the DELFIN C?

The DELFIN C is classified as a fishing vessel.