Concordia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Concordia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.543 S,58 35.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.309050
  • Longitude: -58.584167
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 26.8 m
Orientation 45
Tonnage 475
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1891
Original Detection Year 1891
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the vessel Concordia possibly located at coordinates 51 18.543 S, 58 35.05 W near Limpet Cove and Limpet Creek in the Falkland Islands remains of a small wreck awash with a waterline 0.6 meters above LAT and approximately 27 meters long

Surveying Details

6.3.70 STRANDED AT LIMPET COVE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN APPROX 511500S, 583000W. 6.12.88 STF IN 511832S, 583448W SHOWN ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1891 LP1, DTD 1956. IT IS THE REMAINS OF A SMALL WK AWASH. WATERLINE 0.6MTRS ABOVE LAT. APPROX 27MTRS LONG. NE 2546. 12.11.91 STATED AS LOST IN LIMPET CREEK. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). THIS WK COULD POSSIBLY BE THE REMAINS OF THE 'CONCORDIA', NOW LYING IN BAY NAMED AFTER IT. (WKS SECTION).

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AT LIMPET COVE. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

General Comments

3 MASTED

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FAQ

Where is the CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.543 S,58 35.05 W.

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

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

When did the CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 17, 1891.

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

The wreck of the CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1891.

What country did the CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What cargo was the CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: liquid,wine.

What was the tonnage of the CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 475 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The CONCORDIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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