Avanti (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Avanti (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 1.711 S,52 4.848 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.028517
  • Longitude: -52.080800
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name AVANTI (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 135 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 4529
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.10.80 VESSEL MOORED AGROUND NEAR WEST BANK, INNER ANCHORAGE, IN 320824S, 520607W. (LL, 3.10.80 & LLOYDS VOL.241). 20.7.81 BROKE MOORING & IS UNDER TOW TO NEW MOORING POSN. (LL,18.7.81, & LLOYDS VOL.245). H4288/77 14.7.82 ST IN 320142S, 520448W. (BRAZIL NM 103/82). BR STD. H4308/71 1.12.82 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (URUGUAY NM 46/9/82). NFA. H3726/69 21.6.84 VESSEL REMAINS IN SAME POSITION, BUT ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT NOT OFFICIALLY GIVEN UP. (LL,13.6.83 & 14.5.84). 7.1.91 BURNT OUT HULK RESISTED ALL ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT, & WAS DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD). NOW IN 320144S, 520453W [COA]. 10.6.10 SHOWN IN 3201.711S, 5204.852W [WGD] ON BRAZILIAN 2101 [7TH EDN JUN '07, 1:25,000]. NE 2002.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY LUBECKER FLENDER WERKE A.G, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AVANTI SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE RIO GRANDE FOR GENOA. CAUGHT FIRE & ABANDONED. LATER TOWED INTO INNER ROADS AT RIO GRANDE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AVANTI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AVANTI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 32 1.711 S,52 4.848 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AVANTI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AVANTI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the AVANTI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AVANTI (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 4, 1980.

When was the wreck of the AVANTI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AVANTI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the AVANTI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AVANTI (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the AVANTI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The AVANTI (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AVANTI (POSSIBLY)?

The AVANTI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4529 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVANTI (POSSIBLY)?

The AVANTI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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