Barcaza 916-B Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Barcaza 916-b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
34 29.041 S,58 4.574 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -34.484017
- Longitude: -58.076233
|
| Water Depth |
4 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BARCAZA 916-B |
|
Type
|
barge
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1957 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Markers |
ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC ESE, UNLIT CONICAL WNW |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 29, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck Details for Barcaza 916-B located in the Rio de la Plata estuary. The wreck is situated at coordinates 34 29.041 S, 58 4.574 W. This underwater obstruction is officially recorded as a dangerous wreck. Current navigation charts indicate the wreck site is marked by two isolation danger buoys: a lit buoy flashing FL(2) 8 seconds located to the ESE and an unlit conical buoy located to the WNW. Historically reported under various designations and buoyage configurations since 1957, the site is currently maintained as a charted hazard to maritime navigation in the Buenos Aires coastal region.
Surveying Details
H2031/57 6.8.57 DW (MAST) IN 342908S, 580518W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G.6SEC CLOSE N. (BUENOS AIRES NM'S 31(P)/57 & 62/57). - NM 1667/57. H2031/57 1.6.64 INS UNLIT G CONL BUOY CLOSE S. (BUENOS AIRES NM 29/64). - NM 1031. H3289/64 29.9.64 DW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G. CLOSE N. NE 1749. H2761/69 3.5.71 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G. CLOSE N & UNLIT G CONL BUOY CLOSE S ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1969]. NE 3561. 22.8.72 DELETED. NE 1749. H2761/69 27.3.73 NOW DW SHOWN IN 342900S, 580424W ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1972]. BA 3561. H4969/73 16.12.76 REPORTED IN 342906S, 580518W. (ARGENTINE PILOT CORRECT TO 1970). 2.9.83 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3561 [EDN SEPT '78] PLOTS WITHIN PECKED WRECK AREA. 1.11.10 DW SHOWN IN 3429.041S, 5804.574W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC CLOSE ESE, UNLIT CONICAL CLOSE WNW ON BA 3561 [EDN 5 DTD 6.4.06, 1:100,000].
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34 29.041 S,58 4.574 W
Barcaza 916-B on Wreck Map
Barcaza 916-B Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BARCAZA 916-B wreck located?
The BARCAZA 916-B wreck is located at coordinates 34 29.041 S,58 4.574 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BARCAZA 916-B?
The seabed around the BARCAZA 916-B lies at approximately 4 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the BARCAZA 916-B discovered?
The wreck of the BARCAZA 916-B was discovered in 1957.
What type of wreck is the BARCAZA 916-B?
The BARCAZA 916-B is classified as a barge.