Valparaiso Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Valparaiso ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 2.008 S,71 37.658 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.033467
  • Longitude: -71.627633
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALPARAISO II
Type Float/Floating Structure
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2019

Surveying Details

9.4.80 9.4.80 VALPARAISO II IS LYING UPSIDE DOWN IN 50MTRS, NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION, SALVAGE TOO COSTLY FOR OWNERS, WHO PROPOSE TO LEAVE DOCK WHERE IT IS. (LL, 19.4.80). NCA. H3361/78 8.5.80 H3361/78 8.5.80 DWP IN LIEU OF FLOATING DOCK IN 330201.5S, 713741.5W. (CHILEAN NM 46A/80). - NM 1140/80. H3378/80 7.7.80 H3378/80 7.7.80 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 23MTRS [12FMS 3FT]. (CHILEAN NM 84/80). BR STD. H1277/85 22.7.86 H1277/85 22.7.86 SHOWN AS WK 29MTRS [15FMS 5FT] IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS IN 330154.5S, 713712W [PRP] ON CHILEAN 511 [DEC '85 EDN]. - NM 2412/86. 6.1.87 6.1.87 AMENDED TO DWP 16FMS IN 330200.5S, 713739.5W [LOCAL FIT]. NE 1314.

Circumstances of loss

FLOATING DOCK SANK IN VALPARAISO BAY, WHILE BEING LOWERED TO ALLOW A TRAWLER TO LEAVE DOCK. (LLOYDS VOL.239)

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FAQ

Where is the VALPARAISO II wreck located?

The VALPARAISO II wreck is located at coordinates 33 2.008 S,71 37.658 W.

How deep is the VALPARAISO II and where exactly is it located?

The VALPARAISO II lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 33 2.008 S,71 37.658 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALPARAISO II?

The seabed around the VALPARAISO II lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the VALPARAISO II sink?

The VALPARAISO II sank on Mar 3, 1980.

When was the wreck of the VALPARAISO II discovered?

The wreck of the VALPARAISO II was discovered in 1980.

What type of wreck is the VALPARAISO II?

The VALPARAISO II is classified as a float/floating structure.

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