Rio Chico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rio chico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 11.941 S,52 4.271 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.199017
  • Longitude: -52.071183
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name RIO CHICO
Type motor vessel
Flag AR
Length 137.2 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5554
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.4.69 ST ON BARRA DO RIO GRANDE, IN 321256S, 520415W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.194). NCA. H3726/69 20.5.69 ST IN 321156S, 520415W. DECKS PARTLY AWASH. RADAR CONSPIC, EXCELLENT TARGET. (SS HARPULA HN, 27.4.69). NC 2002. H3647/67 25.7.69 POSN GIVEN AS 321157S, 520418W, OR 165DEGS, 9.1C FROM E BREAKWATER LT. (SS DUQUESA HN). NCA. H3726/69 9.12.69 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (BRAZIL NM 112/69) NFA. H3731/68 12.7.74 TWO MASTS SHOW CLEARLY OVER HORIZON. (BERTH INFO MV ANTENOR DTD 22.6.74). NCA. H1277/76 27.1.76 NOW DW (MASTS) IN 321158S, 520414W. (BRAZIL NM 197/75). - NM 282/76. H3430/77 18.2.81 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE, WK STILL DANGEROUS. (BRAZIL NM 227/80). AMENDED TO DW. BR STD. H3430/77 27.10.83 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (PACIFIC GOVERNESS HN). NCA. 7.1.91 NOW IN 321158S, 520419W [COA DATUM]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2002. 10.6.10 SHOWN IN 3211.943S, 5204.278W [WGD] ON BRAZILIAN 2101 [7TH EDN JUN '07, 1:25,000]. NE 2002.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1947 BY BARTRAM & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESSA LINEAS MARITIMAS ARGENTINAS. PASSAGE SOUTH AFRICA FOR SAN NICLOAS, ARGENTINA. STRANDED ON RIO GRANDE BAR & BROKE INTO TWO. (MSD)

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 11.941 S,52 4.271 W
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FAQ

Where is the RIO CHICO wreck located?

The RIO CHICO wreck is located at coordinates 32 11.941 S,52 4.271 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO CHICO?

The seabed around the RIO CHICO lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the RIO CHICO sink?

The RIO CHICO sank on Dec 10, 1968.

When was the wreck of the RIO CHICO discovered?

The wreck of the RIO CHICO was discovered in 1969.

What country did the RIO CHICO belong to?

The RIO CHICO belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the RIO CHICO?

The RIO CHICO had a tonnage of 5554 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO CHICO?

The RIO CHICO is classified as a motor vessel.

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