Charrua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Charrua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 45.976 S,59 28.031 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -38.766267
  • Longitude: -59.467183
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARRUA
Type motor vessel
Flag UY
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the vessel CHARRUA is located at coordinates 38 45.976 S, 59 28.031 W off the coast of Argentina, approximately 38 miles south of Necochea. Stranded on March 7, 1979, and abandoned by its crew after refloat efforts failed, the vessel was declared a total loss. The site is officially charted as a stranded wreck on Argentinian nautical chart 210.

Surveying Details

7.3.79 7.3.79 STRANDED ON COAST, 38MILES SOUTH OF NECHOCHEA. EFFORTS TO REFLOAT THE 'CHARRUA' UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL 8.3.79). 8.3.79 8.3.79 CREW ABANDONED VESSEL, WHICH IS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 10.3.79). NCA. H4340/78 12.7.79 H4340/78 12.7.79 ST PA IN 384600S 592800W. (ARG NM 48/1.5.79). BR STD. 20.7.10 20.7.10 SHOWN AS ST IN 3845.976S, 5928.031W [WGD] ON ARGENTINIAN 210 [EDN 3 DTD 2008, 1:250,000].

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FAQ

Where is the CHARRUA wreck located?

The CHARRUA wreck is located at coordinates 38 45.976 S,59 28.031 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARRUA?

The seabed around the CHARRUA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CHARRUA sink?

The CHARRUA sank on Mar 2, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CHARRUA discovered?

The wreck of the CHARRUA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CHARRUA belong to?

The CHARRUA belonged to UY.

What type of wreck is the CHARRUA?

The CHARRUA is classified as a motor vessel.

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