Dr. Alberto Maggi Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
lifted
|
Dr. alberto maggi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
34 36.317 S,58 16.983 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -34.605283
- Longitude: -58.283050
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DR. ALBERTO MAGGI |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
AR |
| Tonnage |
369 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
sand
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 7, 1954
|
| Original Detection Year |
1954 |
| Last Detection Year |
1970 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Markers |
2 G CONL LT BUOYS WITH TOPMARKS FL.G.6S NW & SE |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 8, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Historical UK Hydrographic Office survey records for the shipwreck DR. ALBERTO MAGGI located at coordinates 34 36.317 S, 58 16.983 W in the Rio de la Plata near Buenos Aires detail its initial marking in July 1954 as a dangerous wreck whose position was approximate, monitored through various buoyage changes involving green lighted and unlit buoys between 1954 and 1970 until official notices confirmed the wreck was removed and deleted in June 1970.
Surveying Details
H3481/54 1.7.54 DW (PA) IN 343624S, 581654W MARKED BY 2 UNLIT G CAN BUOYS W & E & G CAN LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G.6SEC CLOSE N. (BUENOS AIRES NM 59/54). - NM 1485/54. H3481/54 15.12.54 AMENDED TO DW (PA) MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G.6SEC CLOSE W & UNLIT G CAN BUOY E. (BUENOS AIRES NM 99/54). - NM 2879/54. H3119/54 14.2.55 DELETE UNLIT G CAN BUOY NE. (BUENOS AIRES NM 338/54). - NM 268/55. H3119/54 7.11.55 INS G CAN LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G.6SEC CLOSE ENE. (BUENOS AIRES NM 174/55). - NM 2637/55. 15.10.65 INS DW. NE 1749. H6873/68 7.1.69 NOW DW SHOWN IN 343619S, 581659W ON ARGENTINE H156 MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G.6SEC CLOSE SE & G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G.6SEC CLOSE NW. NE'S 1751 & 3561. H6873/68 8.6.70 WRECK REMOVED. (BUENOS AIRES NM 81/70). DELETED. AMEND TO LIFT. - NM 1041/70.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1899. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
34 36.317 S,58 16.983 W
Dr. Alberto Maggi on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI wreck located?
The DR. ALBERTO MAGGI wreck is located at coordinates 34 36.317 S,58 16.983 W.
How deep is the seabed around the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI?
The seabed around the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When did the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI sink?
The DR. ALBERTO MAGGI sank on Mar 7, 1954.
When was the wreck of the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI discovered?
The wreck of the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI was discovered in 1954.
What country did the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI belong to?
The DR. ALBERTO MAGGI belonged to AR.
What cargo was the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI carrying?
The DR. ALBERTO MAGGI was carrying sand.
What was the tonnage of the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI?
The DR. ALBERTO MAGGI had a tonnage of 369 tons.
What type of wreck is the DR. ALBERTO MAGGI?
The DR. ALBERTO MAGGI is classified as a steam ship.