Rio Carcarana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rio carcarana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.81 S,59 33.553 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.896833
  • Longitude: -59.559217
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO CARCARANA
Type motor vessel
Flag AR
Length 157.3 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 8.2
Orientation 130
Tonnage 8482
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 1985

Surveying Details

H3740/80 19.8.82 WK LOCATED IN 515348S, 593317W [FALK]. LYING 310/130DEG, ON STBD SIDE WITH BOWS N, IN APPROX 30MTRS. CLEARANCE OVER WRECK 10MTRS BY DIVER. STERN MARKED BY ORANGE MINE-HUNTING BUOY. FREIGHT CONTAINERS MAY BE IN VICINITY OF WK. BERTHING HAWSERS ATTACHED TO SHIP FLOAT TO SURFACE. VESSELS NOT TO APPROACH WITHIN 2C OF WK & DIVING FORBIDDEN. (CTU.317.1.0 - FINW 11/82). - NM 2156/82. H1277/82 7.10.82 DEPTH BY DIVERS ESTIMATION. DETAILS AS FOR FINW 11/82 ABOVE. TO BE SURVEYED AGAIN BY FLEET CLEARANCE DIVING TEAM IN NEAR FUTURE. (HMS BRECON HN 1/82, DTD 25.8.82). NCA. H2272/83 10.5.83 REPD AS DW IN 515300S, 593300W. (ARGENTINE NM 144/82). NCA. H1277/83 15.12.83 NOW MARKED BY BY CYLINDRICAL BUOY. UNAUTHORISED DIVING ON WK PROHIBITED. (QHM FI HN 8/83). - NM 56/84. H3496/85 25.10.85 BUOY MISSING. (HMS PROTECTOR, HN DTD 10.9.85). ASSUMED BUOY LIFTED. UNLIKELY TO BE REPLACED. (QHM FALKLANDS, TLX DTD 25.10.85). - NM 2948/85.

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED BY RN SEA HARRIERS IN FALKLAND SOUND, NEAR FOX BAY, WHILE BLOCKADE RUNNING. ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK. (NAVY INTERNATIONAL, JUL'82).

General Comments

LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 53.81 S,59 33.553 W
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FAQ

Where is the RIO CARCARANA wreck located?

The RIO CARCARANA wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.81 S,59 33.553 W.

How deep is the RIO CARCARANA and where exactly is it located?

The RIO CARCARANA lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.81 S,59 33.553 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO CARCARANA?

The seabed around the RIO CARCARANA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the RIO CARCARANA sink?

The RIO CARCARANA sank on May 16, 1982.

When was the wreck of the RIO CARCARANA discovered?

The wreck of the RIO CARCARANA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the RIO CARCARANA belong to?

The RIO CARCARANA belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the RIO CARCARANA?

The RIO CARCARANA had a tonnage of 8482 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO CARCARANA?

The RIO CARCARANA is classified as a motor vessel.

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