Gavilin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
Gavilin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 41.858 S,57 29.619 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.697633
  • Longitude: -57.493650
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAVILIN
Type barge
Flag AR
Tonnage 315
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1978
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for GAVILIN located at coordinates 34 41.858 S, 57 29.619 W. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office document position amendments and navigational buoyage changes associated with the site from 1979 through 2010.

Surveying Details

H4340/78 8.3.79 ST PA IN 344200S, 572945W, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G CLOSE SW. (ARGENTINE NM 6/79). - NM 208/79. H4340/78 11.6.79 POSN AMENDED TO 344212S, 572940W, WITH G CONL BUOY 200MTRS E OF LT BUOY. (ARGENTINE NM 28/79). BR STD. H-117 2.7.81 ST PA SHOWN IN 344200S, 572945W ON ARGENTINE H-117. BR STD. H4340/78 17.5.82 LT ON BUOY NOW FL.G6S. (ARGENTINE NM 401.11/82). NE 1749. 10.8.87 ST PA SHOWN IN 344200S, 572942W, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G CLOSE SW & G CONL BUOY CLOSE SE ON URUGUAY 50. NE 1749. 8.8.89 SHOWN AS DWPA ON ARG H 5089 [1988]. AWAIT LARGER SCALE. NCA YET. 27.9.10 SHOWN AS DW ED IN 3442.040S, 5729.624W [WGD] WITHOUT BUOYAGE ON BA 1749 [EDN 2 DTD 14.2.02].

Circumstances of loss

SANK 5 KM NORTH OF KM77, CANAL INTERMEDIO ENTRANCE TO PORT OF BUENOS AIRES. CONSIDERED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS, BUT SALVAGE ATTEMPTS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN IN THE FUTURE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the GAVILIN wreck located?

The GAVILIN wreck is located at coordinates 34 41.858 S,57 29.619 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GAVILIN?

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

When did the GAVILIN sink?

The GAVILIN sank on Aug 13, 1978.

When was the wreck of the GAVILIN discovered?

The wreck of the GAVILIN was discovered in 1979.

What country did the GAVILIN belong to?

The GAVILIN belonged to AR.

What cargo was the GAVILIN carrying?

The GAVILIN was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the GAVILIN?

The GAVILIN had a tonnage of 315 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAVILIN?

The GAVILIN is classified as a barge.

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