Anchor Wreck 10929

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
40 47.722 S,64 53.381 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -40.795367
  • Longitude: -64.889683
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Anchor
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction located near Puerto San Antonio, Argentina, at coordinates 40 47.722 S, 64 53.381 W. This site consists of an anchor and 50 meters of steel cable associated with the former MV Plod. The obstruction is situated approximately 160 meters from the SW Beacon at Muelle Este in the San Antonio Oeste area. Data derived from UK Hydrographic Office records and Argentine Notice to Mariners 63/86, originally reported as H4837/71. The site is identified as an underwater hazard to navigation.

Surveying Details

H4837/71 15.9.86 ANCHOR AND 50MTRS CABLE, EX-MV PLOD, LOST 335DEGS, 160MTRS FROM SW BEACON, MUELLE ESTE, PUERTO SAN ANTONIO. (ARGENTINE NM 63/86). POSN: 404746N, 645332W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

ANCHOR AND 50MTRS CABLE LOST FROM MV PLOD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 47.722 S,64 53.381 W
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