Elqui Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Elqui Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 14.702 S,58 38.012 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -52.245033
  • Longitude: -58.633533
Wreck Depth 35.76 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELQUI
Type fishing vessel
Flag GN
Length 46.3 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 4.4
Sonar Length 46
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 80
Tonnage 507
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2024

Surveying Details

HH690/480/02 7.10.05 SUNK IN 5214.709S, 5837.995W [WGD]. (J CLARKE, FISHERIES DEPT, FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT, EMAIL DTD 6.10.05). HH690/480/02 7.10.05 VESSEL DIMENSIONS FORWARDED. WAS SUNK IN ABOUT 40MTRS. (J CLARKE, FISHERIES DEPT, FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT, EMAIL DTD 6.10.05). INS AS DW. - NM 5143/05. RSDRA2024000191648 9.7.24 EXAM'D 29.1.2022; WK LOCATED IN 5214.702S, 5838.012W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.76MTRS, GEN DEPTH 38MTRS, LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HEIGHT 2MTRS, ORIENT 80 DEGS. NFS. (SOUTH ATLANTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (FALKLANDS) LTD). AMEND WRECK 35MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX-PENALBA '90. BUILT IN 1966 BY MARITIME DEL MUSEL SA, PERAMA. PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY PESQUERA DE LOS ANDES SA, BELIZE. OIL ENGINE OF 1060BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. (LR). WAS AN EX-GUINEA VESSEL FORFEITED TO THE GOVERNMENT OF S GEORGIA FOLLOWING CONVICTION FOR ILLEGAL FISHING AND NON-PAYMENT OF FINES. FUEL & OIL REMOVED AND TANKS CLEANED. SUNK BY DEMOLITION CHARGES.

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FAQ

Where is the ELQUI wreck located?

The ELQUI wreck is located at coordinates 52 14.702 S,58 38.012 W.

How deep is the ELQUI and where exactly is it located?

The ELQUI lies at a depth of about 35.76 meters and is located at coordinates 52 14.702 S,58 38.012 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELQUI?

The seabed around the ELQUI lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ELQUI discovered?

The wreck of the ELQUI was discovered in 2005.

What country did the ELQUI belong to?

The ELQUI belonged to GN.

What was the tonnage of the ELQUI?

The ELQUI had a tonnage of 507 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELQUI?

The ELQUI is classified as a fishing vessel.

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