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
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].
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2019

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
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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.

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