Margit Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Margit Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 43.1 S,73 4.583 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -36.718333
  • Longitude: -73.076383
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGIT
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 1987

Surveying Details

H2137/70 10.3.70 H2137/70 10.3.70 ST SHOWN IN 364305S, 730434W ON CHILEAN 603. BR STD. H2357/69 4.4.74 H2357/69 4.4.74 WK OF SS MARGIT LIES 112 DEGS 2740 MTRS FROM HEAD OF FREEZING PLANT PIER (GIVES POSN 364311S 730435W). (CHILEAN SD CORRECTION NM 22/74). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 3.8.76 3.8.76 SHOWN IN POSN 364306S 730435W ON CHILEAN 603. NE 1319. H4543/74 22.11.79 H4543/74 22.11.79 DW IN POSN 364306S, 730435W. (CHILEAN NM 233/79). AMEND DW N REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2828/77 13.8.82 H2828/77 13.8.82 STILL REFERRED TO AS A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (CHILEAN NM 140/82). H2828/77 21.11.83 H2828/77 21.11.83 STATED TO BE NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS HERALD, HN DTD 24.10.83). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the MARGIT wreck located?

The MARGIT wreck is located at coordinates 36 43.1 S,73 4.583 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGIT?

The seabed around the MARGIT lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARGIT discovered?

The wreck of the MARGIT was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the MARGIT?

The MARGIT is classified as a steam ship.

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