Bahia Buen Suceso (Possibly) Wreck

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Bahia buen suceso (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.71 S,59 33.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.895167
  • Longitude: -59.560333
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag AR
Length 102.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 3100
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1982
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction and shipwreck site of the Bahia Buen Suceso possibly located at coordinates 51 53.71 S, 59 33.62 W near the Falkland Islands. Discovered near the wreck of Rio Carcarana with a least depth of 8 to 10 meters.

Surveying Details

H1277/83 15.12.83 OBSTN DISCOVERED APPROX 1C NW OF WK OF 'RIO CARCARANA' BY FALKLANDS MCD TEAM. DIVERS REPORT 8-10MTRS OVER IT. PLOTS IN APPROX 515342S, 593321W. MARKED BY R SPHERICAL BUOY. UNAUTHORISED DIVING PROHIBITED. (QHM FI HN 7/83, DTD 9.12.83). CHARTED AS OBSTN 8MTRS (NO PA). - NM 56/84. H3496/85 25.10.85 BUOY MISSING. (HMS PROTECTOR, HN 5/85, DTD 10.9.85). ASSUMED BUOY LIFTED. UNLIKELY TO BE REPLACED. (QHM FALKLANDS, TELEX DTD 251150Z OCT 1985). - NM 2948/85.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1950 BY HALIFAX SHIPYARDS, LTD., HALIFAX. OWNED BY THE GOVT OF ARGENTINE. ATTACKED & DAMAGED BY RN SEA HARRIERS IN FALKLAND SOUND, NEAR FOX BAY. LOADED WITH AMMUNITION, INCLUDING HIGH EXPLOSIVES & PHOSPHOROUS SHELLS. RAN AGROUND & REFLOATED BY BRITISH MOTOR SALVAGE TUG 'IRISHMAN'. TOWED TO SAN CARLOS BAY IN JUNE 1982. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 53.71 S,59 33.62 W
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FAQ

Where is the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.71 S,59 33.62 W.

How deep is the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.71 S,59 33.62 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) sank on May 16, 1982.

When was the wreck of the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY)?

The BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3100 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY)?

The BAHIA BUEN SUCESO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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