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Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
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Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 41.858 S,57 29.619 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.697633
  • Longitude: -57.493650
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Gavil�n
Type barge
Flag AR
Tonnage 315
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1978
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2019

Surveying Details

H4340/78 8.3.79 ST PA IN 344200S, 572945W, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G CLOSE SW. (ARGENTINE NM 6/79). - NM 208/79. H4340/78 11.6.79 POSN AMENDED TO 344212S, 572940W, WITH G CONL BUOY 200MTRS E OF LT BUOY. (ARGENTINE NM 28/79). BR STD. H-117 2.7.81 ST PA SHOWN IN 344200S, 572945W ON ARGENTINE H-117. BR STD. H4340/78 17.5.82 LT ON BUOY NOW FL.G6S. (ARGENTINE NM 401.11/82). NE 1749. 10.8.87 ST PA SHOWN IN 344200S, 572942W, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G CLOSE SW & G CONL BUOY CLOSE SE ON URUGUAY 50. NE 1749. 8.8.89 SHOWN AS DWPA ON ARG H 5089 [1988]. AWAIT LARGER SCALE. NCA YET. 27.9.10 SHOWN AS DW ED IN 3442.040S, 5729.624W [WGD] WITHOUT BUOYAGE ON BA 1749 [EDN 2 DTD 14.2.02].

Circumstances of loss

SANK 5 KM NORTH OF KM77, CANAL INTERMEDIO ENTRANCE TO PORT OF BUENOS AIRES. CONSIDERED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS, BUT SALVAGE ATTEMPTS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN IN THE FUTURE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the Gavil�n wreck located?

The Gavil�n wreck is located at coordinates 34 41.858 S,57 29.619 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Gavil�n?

The seabed around the Gavil�n lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the Gavil�n sink?

The Gavil�n sank on Aug 13, 1978.

When was the wreck of the Gavil�n discovered?

The wreck of the Gavil�n was discovered in 1979.

What country did the Gavil�n belong to?

The Gavil�n belonged to AR.

What cargo was the Gavil�n carrying?

The Gavil�n was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the Gavil�n?

The Gavil�n had a tonnage of 315 tons.

What type of wreck is the Gavil�n?

The Gavil�n is classified as a barge.

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