Caraya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Caraya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 32.479 S,57 57.713 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.541317
  • Longitude: -57.961883
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARAYA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC TO NW, UNLIT CON TO SE
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site CARAYA is located at the coordinates 34 32.479 S, 57 57.713 W in the Rio de la Plata estuary near the coast of Argentina. This dangerous wreck is officially charted on BA 3561 and is marked by isolated danger buoys to ensure maritime safety. The navigational aids currently consist of a lit buoy flashing FL(2) 8 seconds positioned to the northwest and an unlit conical buoy positioned to the southeast of the obstruction. Historical survey data indicates the wreck has been monitored since 1956 with various marking changes over the decades. Mariners navigating the Rio de la Plata should exercise caution when in the vicinity of these coordinates.

Surveying Details

H7009/56 7.12.56 WRECK IN 343148S, 575800W APPROX, MARKED BY BUOYS. (BUENOS AIRES NM 197(P)/56). NCA, AWAIT FURTHER. H7009/56 5.2.57 DW IN 343235S, 575730W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK OCC.G.10SEC. CLOSE NE & UNLIT G CONL BUOY CLOSE SW. (BUENOS AIRES NM 213/56). - NM 163/57. H2008/55 13.5.66 LT BUOY AMENDED TO FL.G.6SEC. (BUENOS AIRES NM 39/66). BA 3561. H2761/69 3.5.71 LT BUOY NOW SHOWN CLOSE NW ON AGENTINE H118. NE 3561. 22.8.72 DELETED. NE 1749. H118 27.3.73 BUOYS NOW SHOWN CLOSE N & S ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1972]. NCA. H4969/73 16.12.76 REPORTED IN 343236S, 575730W. (ARGENTINE PILOT CORRECT TO 1970). 2.9.83 NOT SHOWN ON 3561 [EDN SEPT '78]. FALLS WITHIN PECKED WRECK AREA. 28.10.10 DW SHOWN IN 3432.479S, 5757.713W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC TO NW, UNLIT CONICAL TO SE ON BA 3561 [EDN 5 DTD 6.4.06].

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FAQ

Where is the CARAYA wreck located?

The CARAYA wreck is located at coordinates 34 32.479 S,57 57.713 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARAYA?

The seabed around the CARAYA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CARAYA discovered?

The wreck of the CARAYA was discovered in 1956.

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