Desdemona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Desdemona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.574 S,66 42.424 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -54.292900
  • Longitude: -66.707067
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DESDEMONA
Type motor vessel
Flag AR
Length 77.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2122
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Desdemona is located off the coast of Cabo San Pablo in Tierra del Fuego at coordinates 54 17.574 S, 66 42.424 W. The vessel was originally stranded in the area with no plans for salvage and was later updated in hydrographic surveys.

Surveying Details

H4837/71 30.10.85 H4837/71 30.10.85 STRANDED AT CABO SAN PABLO, TIERRA DEL FUEGO. NO PLANS TO SALVAGE VESSEL. (LL 4 & 24.10.85). NCA YET. H4837/71 19.8.88 H4837/71 19.8.88 STRANDED IN 541712S, 664100W. (ARG NM 74/88). INS AS ST. - NM 2666/88. 25.10.10 25.10.10 SHOWN IN 5417.574S, 6642.524W [UND] ON BA 1373 [NC 25.5.90, 1:550,000].

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORMORAN S A DE NAVEGACION. PASSAGE COMMODORO RIVADAVIA FOR USHUAIA, RIO GRANDE. STRANDED DURING STONG STORM. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DESDEMONA wreck located?

The DESDEMONA wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.574 S,66 42.424 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DESDEMONA?

The seabed around the DESDEMONA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the DESDEMONA sink?

The DESDEMONA sank on Sep 9, 1985.

When was the wreck of the DESDEMONA discovered?

The wreck of the DESDEMONA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the DESDEMONA belong to?

The DESDEMONA belonged to AR.

What cargo was the DESDEMONA carrying?

The DESDEMONA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the DESDEMONA?

The DESDEMONA had a tonnage of 2122 tons.

What type of wreck is the DESDEMONA?

The DESDEMONA is classified as a motor vessel.

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