Federico Schwager Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Federico schwager Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 37.3 S,73 3.883 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -36.621667
  • Longitude: -73.064717
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FEDERICO SCHWAGER
Type steam ship
Flag CL
Length 40.8 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 6292
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.5.77 10.5.77 REPD STRANDED ON ROCKS. CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LL 10.5.77). H2828/77 25.5.77 H2828/77 25.5.77 ST REPD IN POSN 363718S, 730353W. (NAVAREA XV DTD 13.5.77). - NM 1313/77. 27.6.77 27.6.77 SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO, WILL NOT BE SALVED. (LL 25.6.77). H2828/77 1.7.77 H2828/77 1.7.77 ST IN 363718S, 730353W OR 229 DEGS 11.5 CABLES FROM QUIRIQUINA I. (CHILEAN NM 105/77).
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 1987

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948. PASSAGE SAN-VICENTE FOR TALCAHUANO. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF QUIRIQUINA I. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 37.3 S,73 3.883 W
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FAQ

Where is the FEDERICO SCHWAGER wreck located?

The FEDERICO SCHWAGER wreck is located at coordinates 36 37.3 S,73 3.883 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FEDERICO SCHWAGER?

The seabed around the FEDERICO SCHWAGER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FEDERICO SCHWAGER sink?

The FEDERICO SCHWAGER sank on May 7, 1977.

When was the wreck of the FEDERICO SCHWAGER discovered?

The wreck of the FEDERICO SCHWAGER was discovered in 1977.

What country did the FEDERICO SCHWAGER belong to?

The FEDERICO SCHWAGER belonged to CL.

What cargo was the FEDERICO SCHWAGER carrying?

The FEDERICO SCHWAGER was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the FEDERICO SCHWAGER?

The FEDERICO SCHWAGER had a tonnage of 6292 tons.

What type of wreck is the FEDERICO SCHWAGER?

The FEDERICO SCHWAGER is classified as a steam ship.