Magdalena (Fore Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Magdalena (fore section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 57.687 S,43 7.593 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -22.961450
  • Longitude: -43.126550
Wreck Depth 11.5 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION)
Tonnage 17000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1949
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 1986

Surveying Details

H2534/49 21.7.49 H2534/49 21.7.49 DW MAST IN 225739S, 430736W. MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, FL G 3S, LAID CLOSE S OF W. (BRAZIL NM 67/49).- NMS 1366/49 & NM 123/50. H2534/49 27.4.50 H2534/49 27.4.50 WHISTLE ESTABLISHED ON LT BUOY. (BRAZIL NM 24/50). - NM 780/50. H2534/49 28.5.53 H2534/49 28.5.53 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (RIO DE JANEIRO NM 26/53). DELETE LEGEND MAST. - NM 1238/53. H1165/61 26.11.63 H1165/61 26.11.63 RADAR REFLECTOR ESTABLISHED ON LT BUOY. (RIO NM 138/63). BR STD. H863/65 10.10.68 H863/65 10.10.68 SHOWN AS DW IN 225740S, 430735W. STILL MARKED BY BUOY. (BRAZIL 1511). NC 541. H4288/77 30.3.81 H4288/77 30.3.81 WK REPD BLOWN UP & BUOY REMOVED. (MV CHESHIRE, HN 25.2 .81). NCA YET. H2208/80 2.4.81 H2208/80 2.4.81 NOW WK 11.5MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (BRAZIL NM 26/81). - NM 883/81.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON ROCKS. WAS REFLOATED BUT BROKE IN TWO WHEN BEING TOWED TO RIO. STERN PART WAS SALVAGED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 57.687 S,43 7.593 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) wreck located?

The MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 22 57.687 S,43 7.593 W.

How deep is the MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 22 57.687 S,43 7.593 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION)?

The seabed around the MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) sink?

The MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) sank on Apr 25, 1949.

When was the wreck of the MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) was discovered in 1949.

What was the tonnage of the MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION)?

The MAGDALENA (FORE SECTION) had a tonnage of 17000 tons.

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