Foam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Foam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.61 S,60 34.76 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.310167
  • Longitude: -60.579333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOAM
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 80
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 27.2.70 WRECKED ON CARCASS REEF. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA, POSN 511745S, 603500W FOR FILING ONLY. 6.12.91 LOST ON COAST TO THE WEST OF PORT PATTISON. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985)
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

ARRIVED IN FALKLANDS IN 1863, FOR SERVICE AS GOVERNMENT MAIL & PILOT VESSEL. WRECKED ON CARCASS REEF IN 1890 IN THICK FOG ON THE COAST W OF PORT PATTISON. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the FOAM wreck located?

The FOAM wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.61 S,60 34.76 W.

When was the wreck of the FOAM discovered?

The wreck of the FOAM was discovered in 1970.

What was the tonnage of the FOAM?

The FOAM had a tonnage of 80 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOAM?

The FOAM is classified as a sailing vessel.

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