Ministro De Tomasso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Ministro de tomasso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 23.519 S,58 10.582 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.391983
  • Longitude: -58.176367
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINISTRO DE TOMASSO
Type inshore vessel
Flag AR
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1971
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY: LIT FL(2) 8 SCE E, UNLIT CONICAL NE
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2019

Surveying Details

H2761/69 6.5.71 ST IN 342330S, 581000W APPROX. MARKED BY G LT BUOY, FL.G.6S, 90MTRS SE. (ARGENTINE NM 34/71). SANK IN VICINITY KM 24, SAN JUAN PASS, MARTIN GARCIA CHANNEL. (LLOYDS VOL.203). BR STD. H2761/69 6.7.71 POSN NOW 342339S, 581012W. (ARGENTINE NM 104/71). BR STD. H2761/69 27.3.73 BUOY SHOWN CLOSE N ON ARGENTINE H118 [1972 EDN]. BR STD. H6169/82 12.6.85 UNLIT G BUOY LAID 120MTRS SSE OF WK. (ARGENTINE NM 56/85). NCA. H118 20.10.10 SHOWN DW MAST 'MINISTRO DI TOMASSO' IN 3423.522S, 5810.627W [WGD], MARKED BY ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2)8S, CLOSE E & ISO DANGER CON BUOY CLOSE NE ON ARGENTINE H118 [8TH EDN 2005, 1:100,000], & IN 3423.515S, 5810.558W ON URUGUAY 60 [NOV '09 EDN CORRECT TO 28.6.10, 1:100,000]. SHOWN IN 3423.519N, 5810.582W [WGD] ON BA 3561 [5TH EDN APR '06]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MESSERS NAGACO S EN C, BUENOS AIRES. PASSAGE RIACHUELO, URUGUAY FOR BUENOS AIRES. SANK DURING A HEAVY STORM. ALL CREW WERE SAVED BUT MOST OF 552 HEIFERS REPORTED TO HAVE DROWNED. (LLOYDS VOL.203).

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FAQ

Where is the MINISTRO DE TOMASSO wreck located?

The MINISTRO DE TOMASSO wreck is located at coordinates 34 23.519 S,58 10.582 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINISTRO DE TOMASSO?

The seabed around the MINISTRO DE TOMASSO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MINISTRO DE TOMASSO sink?

The MINISTRO DE TOMASSO sank on Jan 24, 1971.

When was the wreck of the MINISTRO DE TOMASSO discovered?

The wreck of the MINISTRO DE TOMASSO was discovered in 1971.

What country did the MINISTRO DE TOMASSO belong to?

The MINISTRO DE TOMASSO belonged to AR.

What cargo was the MINISTRO DE TOMASSO carrying?

The MINISTRO DE TOMASSO was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What type of wreck is the MINISTRO DE TOMASSO?

The MINISTRO DE TOMASSO is classified as a inshore vessel.

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