Araucaria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Araucaria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 0.858 S,71 38.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.014300
  • Longitude: -71.643883
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARAUCARIA
Type steam ship
Flag CL
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1907
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck ARAUCARIA located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile at coordinates 33 0.858 S, 71 38.633 W. This shipwreck is an underwater obstruction found at a depth of 8 meters, documented in hydrographic surveys near Valparaiso and on Chilean nautical charts.

Surveying Details

H5519/68 4.8.70 H5519/68 4.8.70 WK 8MTRS [4FMS 2FT] IN 351DEGS, 1260MTRS FROM OBSERVATION SPOT. (VALPARAISO NM 44/70) HYDROPAC 1115/70 ISSUED. INS IN 330053S, 713836W. BR STD. 4.7.77 4.7.77 SHOWN AS DW ON CHILEAN 502. NE 1314. 21.7.86 21.7.86 SHOWN IN 330045S, 713810W [PRP] ON CHILEAN 511 [DEC '85 EDN]. INS IN 330051.5S, 713838W. NE 1314.

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FAQ

Where is the ARAUCARIA wreck located?

The ARAUCARIA wreck is located at coordinates 33 0.858 S,71 38.633 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARAUCARIA?

The seabed around the ARAUCARIA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ARAUCARIA discovered?

The wreck of the ARAUCARIA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ARAUCARIA belong to?

The ARAUCARIA belonged to CL.

What was the tonnage of the ARAUCARIA?

The ARAUCARIA had a tonnage of 1907 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARAUCARIA?

The ARAUCARIA is classified as a steam ship.

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