Oscar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Oscar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 38.583 S,58 6.417 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.643050
  • Longitude: -58.106950
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSCAR
Type lighter
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 1929
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G
Surveying Details H1943/29 25.3.29 DW IN 343835S, 580625W NEAR KM 24 IN THE N CHANNEL. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G. 70 MTRS N. (BUENOS AIRES NM 4/17/29). - NM ACTION. H7283/31 24.10.31 REFLOATED. (LL, 17.5.29). DELETED. AMEND TO LIFT. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2019

Circumstances of loss

17.5.29 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ONE OF THE FRIGORIFICOS. (LL, 17.5.29)

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FAQ

Where is the OSCAR wreck located?

The OSCAR wreck is located at coordinates 34 38.583 S,58 6.417 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSCAR?

The seabed around the OSCAR lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OSCAR discovered?

The wreck of the OSCAR was discovered in 1929.

What type of wreck is the OSCAR?

The OSCAR is classified as a lighter.