Mykinai Wreck

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Mykinai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 0.065 S,57 30.532 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -38.001083
  • Longitude: -57.508867
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MYKINAI
Type stern trawler
Flag AR
Length 87.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 738
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1979
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.10.74 MOORED AT MAR DEL PLATA, AFTER PART SANK AND RESTING ON BOTTOM. (LLOYDS VOL. 218). NCA. H2138/66 2.12.76 OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) SHOWN IN 380005S, 573030W ON ARGENTINE 250 & 114. - NM 2334/76. 7.9.79 VESSEL TOTALLY SANK AT MOORINGS, MAR DEL PLATA, ON 2.9.79, WHERE SHE HAD BEEN LAID UP SINCE OCT 1974. (LL, 10.9.79). NCA. 13.7.10 SHOWN IN 3800.152S, 5730.494W [UND] ON BA 531 [APPS TO MAR DEL PLATA, EDN 6 DTD 30.11.06, 1:150,000]. H250 13.7.10 SHOWN IN 3800.057S, 5730.532W [WGD] ON ARGENTINE H250 [EDN 2 DTD 2003, 1:50,000].
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2024

Circumstances of loss

7.10.74 BUILT IN THE UK IN 1964. LATER CONVERTED TO A TRAWLER/FISH FACTORY SHIP, MOORED AT MAR DEL PLATA, REPORTED HAD AN BOMB EXPLOSION PLACED BY PERSONS UNKNOWN, IN WAY OF ENGINE ROOM AFT AT 2000HRS 7.10.74. LATER STRUCK BY TRAWLER MELINOI 1. REPORTED TO HAVE COMPLETELY SUNK ON 2.9.79. (LLOYDS VOLS.218, 219, 220 & 237).

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FAQ

Where is the MYKINAI wreck located?

The MYKINAI wreck is located at coordinates 38 0.065 S,57 30.532 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MYKINAI?

The seabed around the MYKINAI lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MYKINAI sink?

The MYKINAI sank on Sep 2, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MYKINAI discovered?

The wreck of the MYKINAI was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MYKINAI belong to?

The MYKINAI belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the MYKINAI?

The MYKINAI had a tonnage of 738 tons.

What type of wreck is the MYKINAI?

The MYKINAI is classified as a stern trawler.

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