Petromar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Petromar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 48.15 S,59 14.695 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.802500
  • Longitude: -59.244917
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Local Datum
Name Petromar
Type steam ship
Flag AR
Tonnage 17483
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2021

Surveying Details

H2204/61 20.2.61 DW REPORTED IN VICINITY OF KM 217, PARANA DE LAS PALMAS. (LLOYDS LIST). NCA YET. H2204/61 15.3.61 ST LIES STRANDED ABREAST KM 217.7, S OF ISLA VIZCAINO. (BUENOS AIRES NM 27(P)/61). NCA YET. H2204/61 16.10.61 DW (FUNNEL) IN 334705S, 591536W OR 000DEGS, 400MTRS FROM KM 220, MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK, OCC.G.10SEC CLOSE W. (BUENOS AIRES NM 110/61). BA 1982A. H3053/66 3.7.67 NOW ST IN 334742S, 591513W. (ARGENTINE HYDROG. 17.2.67). BA 1982A. H1008 14.10.10 ST PA 'PETROMAR' SHOWN IN 3348.150S, 5914.695W [WGD] ON ARGENTINE H1008 [2ND EDN '04, 1:25,000]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX- ESSO BELGIUM. PASSAGE COMODORO RIVADAVIA FOR CAMPANA. SANK AFTER A COLLISION WITH MV PENNSYLVANIA IN THICK FOG, SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE PORT SIDE ALMOST AMIDSHIPS & EXPLOSIONS FOLLOWED. 24 PERSONS LOST, RESCUE WAS HAMPERED BY DENSE SMOKE FROM THE FIRE FROM THE TANKER & FOG. (LLOYDS LIST)

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FAQ

Where is the Petromar wreck located?

The Petromar wreck is located at coordinates 33 48.15 S,59 14.695 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Petromar?

The seabed around the Petromar lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the Petromar sink?

The Petromar sank on Feb 19, 1961.

When was the wreck of the Petromar discovered?

The wreck of the Petromar was discovered in 1961.

What country did the Petromar belong to?

The Petromar belonged to AR.

What cargo was the Petromar carrying?

The Petromar was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the Petromar?

The Petromar had a tonnage of 17483 tons.

What type of wreck is the Petromar?

The Petromar is classified as a steam ship.

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