Highflyer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Highflyer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 59.639 S,61 54.308 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -38.993983
  • Longitude: -61.905133
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHFLYER
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1963
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY '11.7', Q(2), WITHOUT TOPMARK CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2019

Surveying Details

H3639/65 8.11.65 DW IN 385942S, 615424W. (BUENOS AIRES NMS 122(T)/63 & 102/65). - NM 2139/65. 8.4.76 REPD SUNK IN 60FT OF WATER & MARKED BY MID-CHANNEL BW CONL LT BUOY. NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (ARG PILOT VOL II). BR STD. H255 18.6.81 SHOWN IN 385940S, 615416W ON ARG H255 [CORRECT TO 32/1981]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 9.5.85 NOW MARKED BY RW BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 16.8.91 NOW MARKED BY NO 11.7 ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR BUOY, VQ(2) CLOSE N. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 21.7.10 SHOWN IN 3859.637, 6154.299W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOY '11.7', Q(2), WITHOUT TOPMARK, ON BA 1331 (PLAN: ENTRANCE TO BAHIA BLANCO) [EDN 6 DTD 24.3.05, 1:50,000].

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FAQ

Where is the HIGHFLYER wreck located?

The HIGHFLYER wreck is located at coordinates 38 59.639 S,61 54.308 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHFLYER?

The seabed around the HIGHFLYER lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HIGHFLYER sink?

The HIGHFLYER sank on Jan 1, 1963.

When was the wreck of the HIGHFLYER discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHFLYER was discovered in 1965.

What type of wreck is the HIGHFLYER?

The HIGHFLYER is classified as a yacht.

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