Ancud Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ancud Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 0.667 S,71 34.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.011117
  • Longitude: -71.573050
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANCUD
Type steam ship
Flag CL
Length 118 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 489
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1926
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5864/26 16.9.26 H5864/26 16.9.26 DW (1926) IN 330100S, 713500W, OR 250DEGS, 5.5C FROM N. CORNER OF SUGAR CO. PIER, VERGARA. (VALPARAISO NM 134/26). - NM 1613/26. H4465/29 24.9.29 H4465/29 24.9.29 SHOWN AS DW IN 330042S, 713452W ON CHILEAN 60. BR STD. H6674/32 14.11.32 H6674/32 14.11.32 SHOWN AS NDW IN 330041S, 713450W ON CHILEAN 60. BR STD. 10.7.59 10.7.59 NOW IN 330041S, 713423S. (GRADUATION SHIFT). NE 1314. 22.7.86 22.7.86 SHOWN IN 330035S, 713349W [PRP] ON CHILEAN 511 [DEC '85 EDN]. INS IN 330040S, 713423W [LOCAL FIT]. NE 1314.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1891 BY SOUTHAMPTON NAVAL WORKS, WITH TURBINE ENGINES OF 981NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TYRER & CO. CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION AT VALPARAISO AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the ANCUD wreck located?

The ANCUD wreck is located at coordinates 33 0.667 S,71 34.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANCUD?

The seabed around the ANCUD lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ANCUD sink?

The ANCUD sank on Jun 26, 1926.

When was the wreck of the ANCUD discovered?

The wreck of the ANCUD was discovered in 1926.

What country did the ANCUD belong to?

The ANCUD belonged to CL.

What was the tonnage of the ANCUD?

The ANCUD had a tonnage of 489 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANCUD?

The ANCUD is classified as a steam ship.

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