Pituca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pituca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 28.382 S,58 4.21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.473033
  • Longitude: -58.070167
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PITUCA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC NE, UNLIT CONICAL E
Surveying Details H611/32 25.1.32 DW IN 342808S, 580345W OR 276.5DEGS, 7.56M FROM FARALLON LT. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK OCC.G. CLOSE N. (BUENOS AIRES NM'S 23/174/31 & 1/4/32). - NM ACTION. H5253/35 26.8.35 NOW IN 342818S, 580408W. NC 1749. H6451/36 8.10.36 INS UNLIT G CONL BUOY CLOSE S. (BUENOS AIRES NM 17/192). BR STD. H5021/45 3.1.46 AMEND CHARACTER OF LT BUOY TO FL.G. (BUENOS AIRES NM 15/105/45). BR STD. H2761/69 3.5.71 NOW SHOWN IN 342826S, 580406W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G.6S CLOSE NW & UNLIT G CONL BUOY CLOSE SW ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1969]. NE 3561. 22.8.72 DELETED. NE 1749. H118 27.3.73 BUOYS NOW SHOWN N & S OF WRECK ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1972]. NCA. H4969/73 16.12.76 REPORTED IN 342818S, 580424W. (ARGENTINE PILOT CORRECT TO 1970). 2.9.83 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3561 [EDN SEPT '78] PLOTS IN PECKED WRECK AREA. 1.11.10 DW SHOWN IN 3428.382S, 5804.210W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC CLOSE NE, UNLIT CONICAL CLOSE W ON BA 3561 [EDN 5 DTD 6.4.06, 1:100,000].
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2019
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 28.382 S,58 4.21 W
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FAQ

Where is the PITUCA wreck located?

The PITUCA wreck is located at coordinates 34 28.382 S,58 4.21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PITUCA?

The seabed around the PITUCA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PITUCA discovered?

The wreck of the PITUCA was discovered in 1932.

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