Olinda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Olinda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 58.06 S,53 26.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.967667
  • Longitude: -53.449850
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLINDA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 106.4 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 4576
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2010

Surveying Details

H7481/39 9.11.39 H7481/39 9.11.39 DW PA IN 345800S, 532700W. (HMS AJAX). - NM 2555/39. 13.6.50 13.6.50 SHOWN AS NDW IN 345818S, 532630W ON URUGUAY 10. NE 3064. H5001/51 22.8.51 H5001/51 22.8.51 SHOWN AS DW IN 345942S, 532442W ON USHO 1333. BR STD. H100 11.11.75 11.11.75 SHOWN AS NDW IN 345810S, 532700W ON ARGENTINE H100. NC 3064. 22.1.09 22.1.09 SHOWN AS DW IN 3458.060S, 5326.991W [WGD] ON URUGUAY 3 [JUL '07 EDN 1:300,000]. NE 3064.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, WITH COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 247NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG SUDAMERIKANISCHE DAMPFS GES. SHELLED & SUNK BY A BRITISH CRUISER OFF RIO GRANDE, BRAZIL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the OLINDA wreck located?

The OLINDA wreck is located at coordinates 34 58.06 S,53 26.991 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLINDA?

The seabed around the OLINDA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the OLINDA sink?

The OLINDA sank on Sep 3, 1939.

When was the wreck of the OLINDA discovered?

The wreck of the OLINDA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the OLINDA belong to?

The OLINDA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the OLINDA?

The OLINDA had a tonnage of 4576 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLINDA?

The OLINDA is classified as a steam ship.

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