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
  • Latitude: -34.669533
  • Longitude: -57.996117
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
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].
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2025

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
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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.

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