Miramar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Miramar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 2.412 S,71 37.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.040200
  • Longitude: -71.626333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIRAMAR
Type carrier
Flag CL
Length 103.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 315
Tonnage 3566
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1926
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H4465/29 24.9.29 DW SHOWN IN 330221S, 713806W ON CHILEAN 60. BR STD. 10.7.59 NOW IN 330223S, 713733W. (DATUM SHIFT). NE 1314. H3984/61 16.5.62 H3984/61 16.5.62 NOT SHOWN ON CHILEAN 502. DELETE. BR STD. H2137/70 9.3.70 SHOWN AS DW ON CHILEAN 503. RE-INS DW. BR STD. H1277/85 24.7.86 DW, LYING NW/SE, SHOWN IN 330219S, 713707.5W [PRP], OR 180.75DEGS, 1160MTRS FROM MOLO DE ABRIGO HEAD LT ON CHILEAN 511 [DEC '85 EDN]. INS IN 330225S, 713736.5W. BR STD. 7.1.87 AMEND POSN TO 330224.7S, 713734.8W [LOCAL FIT]. NE 1314.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY J.READHEAD & SONS, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 293NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCD. NAC. BUQUES Y MADERAS. WRECKED DURING GALE AT VALPARAISO. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the MIRAMAR wreck located?

The MIRAMAR wreck is located at coordinates 33 2.412 S,71 37.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIRAMAR?

The seabed around the MIRAMAR lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MIRAMAR sink?

The MIRAMAR sank on Jun 9, 1926.

When was the wreck of the MIRAMAR discovered?

The wreck of the MIRAMAR was discovered in 1929.

What country did the MIRAMAR belong to?

The MIRAMAR belonged to CL.

What was the tonnage of the MIRAMAR?

The MIRAMAR had a tonnage of 3566 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIRAMAR?

The MIRAMAR is classified as a carrier.

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