Frigorifico Gualeguaychu No 1 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Frigorifico gualeguaychu no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
34 40.172 S,57 59.767 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: -34.669533
- Longitude: -57.996117
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| Water Depth |
7 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
AR |
| Length |
58.2 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Tonnage |
442 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,animals (land & sea) and birds
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 28, 1984
|
| Original Detection Year |
1984 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Markers |
ISO DANGER BUOYS, LIT FL(2) 8 SEC TO SW, UNLIT TO NE |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 17, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H1277/83 10.10.84 SANK IN ACCESS CHANNEL AT KM 35. (LL, 1.10.84). NCA YET. H4340/78 12.12.84 SUNK IN 344024S, 575930W, MARKED BY G BUOY, FL(2)5S. NAVIGATION IS RESTRICTED IN VICINITY. (ARG NM 156(T)/84). NCA YET. 19.2.85 INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED FOR REMOVAL OF WK. (LL, 19.2.85). H4340/78 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (ARG NM 25(P)/85). NCA. H6169/82 9.9.85 LIES IN 344022S, 575942W, 55MTRS OFF AXIS OF CHANNEL. MARKED BY ISO DANGER PILLAR BUOY, FL(2) 15MTRS S. (ARG NM 107/85). INS AS DW IN 344022S, 575942W, WITH ISOL. DANGER PILLAR BUOY, FL(2) CLOSE S. - NM 2542/85. H6169/82 14.10.85 LT BUOY CHARACTERISTIC NOW FL.5S. (ARG NM 125/85). BR STD. H6169/82 19.6.86 LT BUOY CHARACTERISTIC NOW FL.6S. (ARG NM 54/86). BR STD. H6169/82 21.8.87 LT BUOY CHARACTERISTIC NOW OCC 10S. (ARG NM 51/87). BR STD. H6169/82 3.2.89 POSN NOW 344014.5S, 575944W, MARKED BY ISOL. DANGER BUOY, FL6S, CLOSE SE & G FLOAT CLOSE NW. (ARG NM 23/88). - NM 504/98. HH650/350/01 18.12.89 'WHITE' BUOY IN 344022S, 575942W NOW SHOWS: OCC10S. (ARG NM 142/89). NCA YET. HH651/420/01 16.5.90 NOT ON ARG NM BLOCK 244/89. NCA YET. 27.10.10 DW SHOWN IN 3440.172S, 5759.767W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOYS, FL(2) 8 SEC, CLOSE SW, UNLIT CLOSE NE ON BA 3561 [EDN 5 DTD 6.4.06, 1:100,000].
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR MONTEVIDEO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH GREEK MV LAODIKI IN FOG. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
34 40.172 S,57 59.767 W
Frigorifico Gualeguaychu No 1 on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 wreck located?
The FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 34 40.172 S,57 59.767 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1?
The seabed around the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.
When did the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 sink?
The FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 sank on Sep 28, 1984.
When was the wreck of the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 discovered?
The wreck of the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 was discovered in 1984.
What country did the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 belong to?
The FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 belonged to AR.
What cargo was the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 carrying?
The FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,animals (land & sea) and birds.
What was the tonnage of the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1?
The FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 had a tonnage of 442 tons.
What type of wreck is the FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1?
The FRIGORIFICO GUALEGUAYCHU NO 1 is classified as a motor vessel.