Magellan Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Magellan Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 30.51 S,57 59.56 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MAGELLAN |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | FR |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1820 |
| Last Detection Year | 1982 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | 3.3.70 LOST IN 513400S, 575900W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2020/81 20.4.83 LOCAL INFORMATION INDICATES THIS VESSEL FETCHED UP IN MAGELLAN COVE. BROKEN UP SEVERAL YEARS AGO. LARGE NUMBER OF OLD SHIP'S TIMBERS REMAIN ON BEACH. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 1/81-82). NCA, POSN 513030S, 575918W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
WRECKED IN COVE NOW NAMED AFTER HER. ( FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).
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- Carlton Wreck 14489.9 M
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- C A Belaya Wreck 19666.4 M
- G F Handel Wreck 20526.6 M
General Comments
WHALER