La Prensa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
La prensa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 15.339 S,58 1.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.255650
  • Longitude: -58.031167
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA PRENSA
Type lighter
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2020

Surveying Details

H640/26 27.2.26 DW LIES 224DEGS, 720MTRS FROM PUNTA FRANCESA MOLE, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 30MTRS SW. (MONTEVIDEO NM 11/123/26). INS IN 341515S, 580154W. BR STD. H7482/38 19.11.38 NOW DW PA. (MONTEVIDEO NM 19/212/38). BR STD. H714/53 9.2.53 DELETE G CONL BUOY. (MONTEVIDEO NM 23/261/53). - NM 336/53. H4735/63 13.3.64 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) IN 341523S, 580200W ON URUGUAY 60. BR STD. H4969/73 20.12.76 REPORTED LIES SUNK 1200MTRS S OF PUNTA FRANCESCA. DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (ARGENTINE PILOT CORRECT TO 1970). NCA. H118 12.10.10 'LA PRENSA' DW (MAST) SHOWN IN 3415.405S, 5801.885W [WGD] ON ARGENTINE H118 [8TH EDN 2005, 1:100,000]. SHOWN IN 3415.339S, 5801.870W [WGD] ON BA 3561 [5TH EDN APR '06].

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FAQ

Where is the LA PRENSA wreck located?

The LA PRENSA wreck is located at coordinates 34 15.339 S,58 1.87 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA PRENSA?

The seabed around the LA PRENSA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LA PRENSA discovered?

The wreck of the LA PRENSA was discovered in 1926.

What type of wreck is the LA PRENSA?

The LA PRENSA is classified as a lighter.

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