Rio Plata Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Rio plata Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
25 30 N,119 55 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 34 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RIO PLATA |
| Type | carrier |
| Flag | GR |
| Length | 142 m |
| Width | 18.3 m |
| Draught | 8.8 |
| Tonnage | 8117 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | minerals |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 23, 1971 |
| Original Detection Year | 1971 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 8, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1955 BY SHORT BROS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARVAN CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE CHUNGJIN FOR GDYNIA. STRUCK A REEF OFF HAITAN ISLAND, WAS ABANDONED & SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
25 30 N,119 55 E
Rio Plata on Wreck Map
Rio Plata Wreck on Google Map
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