Amelia Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Amelia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 26.409 S,57 28.112 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.440150
  • Longitude: -57.468533
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMELIA
Type launch
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1975
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck AMELIA is located at coordinates 34 26.409 S, 57 28.112 W in the Rio de la Plata estuary off the coast of South America. Historical UK Hydrographic Office survey records document the position of the AMELIA wreck through multiple notices to mariners between 1976 and 2010, noting updates from Argentine and Uruguayan hydrographic authorities, positional adjustments, and final chart deletions.

Surveying Details

H2761/69 26.3.76 H2761/69 26.3.76 DW PA IN 342630S, 572809W APPROX. (ARGENTINE NM 14/76). - NM 732/76. H4308/71 21.4.77 H4308/71 21.4.77 NOW IN 342624S, 572809W. (URUGUAY NM 33(P)/75). NCA. 11.11.85 11.11.85 NOT SHOWN ON URUGUAY 51 [CORRECT TO 7.2.77]. DELETE. NE 2004. HH650/350/01 6.6.89 HH650/350/01 6.6.89 WK IN 342624S, 572809W. (ARGENTINE NM 222/88). INS FOUL. BR STD. 14.2.02 14.2.02 SHOWN IN 3426.409S, 5728.112W [WGD]. NE 1749. 20.10.10 20.10.10 NOT SHOWN ON URUGUAY 51 [CORRECT TO 7.2.77] OR URUGUAY 50 [SEP '06 EDN CORRECT TO 16.6.07]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the AMELIA wreck located?

The AMELIA wreck is located at coordinates 34 26.409 S,57 28.112 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMELIA?

The seabed around the AMELIA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the AMELIA sink?

The AMELIA sank on Jan 1, 1975.

When was the wreck of the AMELIA discovered?

The wreck of the AMELIA was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the AMELIA?

The AMELIA is classified as a launch.

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