Rio Zaza Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rio zaza Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 0 S,58 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -45.000000
  • Longitude: -58.500000
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO ZAZA
Type fishing vessel
Flag CU
Length 106.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2634
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH112/350/01 5.4.89 SANK SOME 300M OFF ARGENTINE COAST IN APPROX 45DEG S. (LL, 15.2.89 & 18.3.89). POSN 450000S, 583000W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1977 BY HIJOS DE J. BARRERAS S.A., VIGO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA (EMPRESA FLOTA CUBANO DE PESCA). SANK AFTER BEING BADLY HOLED DURING A COLLISION WITH TAIWAN FV SHUNG CHENG NO.66 DURING BAD WEATHER. ALL 86 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RIO ZAZA wreck located?

The RIO ZAZA wreck is located at coordinates 45 0 S,58 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO ZAZA?

The seabed around the RIO ZAZA lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the RIO ZAZA sink?

The RIO ZAZA sank on Feb 11, 1989.

When was the wreck of the RIO ZAZA discovered?

The wreck of the RIO ZAZA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the RIO ZAZA belong to?

The RIO ZAZA belonged to CU.

What was the tonnage of the RIO ZAZA?

The RIO ZAZA had a tonnage of 2634 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO ZAZA?

The RIO ZAZA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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