Anchor Wreck 10957

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 55.183 S,64 59.252 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -40.919717
  • Longitude: -64.987533
Water Depth 25 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 1985
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck and obstruction report located off the coast of Argentina in the Gulf of San Matías near the Rio Negro province. The underwater obstruction consists of an anchor and 45 meters of chain cable. The primary charted position for this maritime hazard is 40 55.183 S, 64 59.252 W. Historical survey data notes the obstruction was previously recorded at 40 55.120 S, 64 59.120 W and later updated to 40 55.190 S, 64 59.281 W. This navigational hazard is documented for filing purposes to assist mariners in identifying underwater debris and seabed obstructions in Argentine waters.

Surveying Details

H4837/71 18.9.85 ANCHOR & 45MTRS CHAIN CABLE IN 405512S, 645912W. (ARGENTINE NM 111/85). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 30.9.12 SHOWN IN 4055.190S, 6459.281W [WGD] ON AR402620 [EDN 1.0].

Circumstances of loss

ANCHOR & 45MTRS CHAIN CABLE LOST FROM EX- DUTCH MV NORMANDIC.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 55.183 S,64 59.252 W
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