Islas Malvinas I Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Islas malvinas i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
35 16.179 S,56 12.939 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -35.269650
- Longitude: -56.215650
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ISLAS MALVINAS I |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
AR |
| Length |
76.5 m |
| Width |
12.2 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Orientation |
175 |
| Tonnage |
1382 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 6, 1980
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1980 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority charts |
| Markers |
ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 8 SCE, CLOSE NW |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 27, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H4340/78 14.3.80 REPORTED SUNK IN 351603S, 561207W, WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWING, MARKED BY G BN. (NAVAREA VI 23/80 DTD 20.2.80). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. 13.6.80 ANY SALVAGE OPS PTOPOSED MUST BE UNDERTAKEN BY UNDERWRITERS. (LL, 13.6.80) H4340/78 3.4.80 ST REPORTED IN 351603S, 561207W, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE W. ORIENTATION REPORTED TO BE 175DEGS, WITH ABOUT 2MTRS OF PORT SIDE OF HULL VISIBLE. (ARGENTINE NM 12/80). - NM 956/80 [& LATER ON 3064 - NM 2482/81] . 22.7.80 DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. REFLOATING & RECONDITIONING NOT CONSIDERED VIABLE. (LL, 21.7.80). NCA. H4340/78 1.6.81 G CONL BUOY REPORTED CLOSE E. (ARGENTINE NM 44/81). BR STD. H6169/82 31.1.83 BUOY AMENDED TO G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G. (URUGUAY NM 59/82). BR STD. 7.2.83 DW PA (REP 1980) SHOWN IN 351540S, 561600W ON US 24050. NCA. H6169/82 25.2.83 UNLIT BUOY TEMPORARILY REPLACED BY FL.G LT BUOY. (ARGENTINE NM 156/82T). NCA. H4340/78 9.2.84 NOW DW IN 351603S, 561207W, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE E. (ARGENTINE NM 201/83). - NM 500/84. H6169/82 15.5.85 G CONL BUOY, UNLIT, LAID CLOSE W. (ARGENTINE NM 46/85). BR STD. HH650/350/01 20.4.90 UNLIT BUOY REPLACED BY G 'BICONICAL FLOAT'. (ARGENTINE NM 23/90). NCA. 6.7.10 SHOWN IN 3516.179S, 5612.939W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 8 SEC, CLOSE NNW ON BA 1749 [EDN 2 DTD 14.4.02].
Circumstances of loss
30.1.80 WAS COMPLETELY GUTTED BY FIRE WHILE IN SOUTH ATLANTIC ON 30.1.80. SANK S OF MONTEVIDEO WHILE BEING TOWED TO BUENOS AIRES. (LL, 13.6.80)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
35 16.179 S,56 12.939 W
Islas Malvinas I on Wreck Map
Islas Malvinas I Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ISLAS MALVINAS I wreck located?
The ISLAS MALVINAS I wreck is located at coordinates 35 16.179 S,56 12.939 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ISLAS MALVINAS I?
The seabed around the ISLAS MALVINAS I lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the ISLAS MALVINAS I sink?
The ISLAS MALVINAS I sank on Feb 6, 1980.
When was the wreck of the ISLAS MALVINAS I discovered?
The wreck of the ISLAS MALVINAS I was discovered in 1980.
What country did the ISLAS MALVINAS I belong to?
The ISLAS MALVINAS I belonged to AR.
What was the tonnage of the ISLAS MALVINAS I?
The ISLAS MALVINAS I had a tonnage of 1382 tons.
What type of wreck is the ISLAS MALVINAS I?
The ISLAS MALVINAS I is classified as a fishing vessel.