Ernesto Tornquist Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ernesto tornquist Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.333 S,36 59.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -54.055550
  • Longitude: -36.991667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERNESTO TORNQUIST
Type factory ship
Flag AR
Length 137.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 6620
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1950
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7007/58 7.9.59 ST PA IN 540400S, 365900W. (H5605/58 APPENDIX E). NE 3585. H4113/57 23.2.73 STATED TO BE DW PA. (ADMIN OFFICER, S GEORGIA). AMEND TO DW PA. BR STD. H2262/83 17.1.83 THE WK OF 'TORNQUIST' IS REPD TO NO LONGER EXIST. (HMS HECATE, HN DTD 30.9.82). DELETE. BR STD. H2262/83 14.3.85 NOW APPARENT THAT HMS HECATE HN DTD 30.9.82 SHOULD HAVE STATED THAT WK WAS NOT OBSERVED. DW PA TO BE RE-INSERTED. (WKS OFFICER), CHART AS DW PA IN 540320S, 365930W. NW 3585.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1879 BY C CONNELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. ARGENTINA DE PESCA S.A. ON PASSAGE SANDEFJORD TO GRYTVIKEN. RAN AGROUND DURING SNOWSTORM. ABANDONED, SHE LATER BROKE IN TWO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ERNESTO TORNQUIST wreck located?

The ERNESTO TORNQUIST wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.333 S,36 59.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERNESTO TORNQUIST?

The seabed around the ERNESTO TORNQUIST lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ERNESTO TORNQUIST sink?

The ERNESTO TORNQUIST sank on Oct 15, 1950.

When was the wreck of the ERNESTO TORNQUIST discovered?

The wreck of the ERNESTO TORNQUIST was discovered in 1950.

What country did the ERNESTO TORNQUIST belong to?

The ERNESTO TORNQUIST belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the ERNESTO TORNQUIST?

The ERNESTO TORNQUIST had a tonnage of 6620 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERNESTO TORNQUIST?

The ERNESTO TORNQUIST is classified as a factory ship.

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