Where is the RECREO wreck located?

The RECREO wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.133 S,73 51.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RECREO?

The seabed around the RECREO lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

The RECREO sank on Jan 7, 1964.

The wreck of the RECREO was discovered in 1964.

The RECREO was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

The RECREO is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Recreo Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	52 45.133 S,73 51.5 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -52.752217 Longitude: -73.858333
Water Depth	11 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	RECREO
Type	steam ship
Cargo	scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jan 7, 1964
Original Detection Year	1964
Last Detection Year	1983
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H577/65 29.1.65 H577/65 29.1.65 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 186 DEGS 1000 MTRS FROM ISLOTE ROCKY IN APPROX 54 FMS. (LLOYDS). INS AS NDW IN 524506S. 735130W. BR STD. H577/65 1.4.65 H577/65 1.4.65 CONFIRMED BY VALPARAISO NM 9/65. H577/65 3.4.68 H577/65 3.4.68 CONFIRMED BY VALPARAISO NM 68/68. H3258/51 23.5.72 H3258/51 23.5.72 SHOWN AS NDW IN POSN 524510S, 735125W ON CHILEAN 1005. NE 1282. H3116/63 2.1.75 H3116/63 2.1.75 SHOWN AS NDW IN POSN 249 DEGS 2.7 MILES FROM ISLA FAIRWAY LT ON CHILEAN 1105. INS ON 631 & 1281. - NM 2396/74. 9.11.83 9.11.83 SHOWN AS NDW IN POSN 524508S, 735130W ON CHILEAN 1106. NW 631.
Last Amended Date	Nov 16, 1983

PASSAGE VALPARAISO FOR BUENOS AIRES. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 45.133 S,73 51.5 W

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