Gemma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gemma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 35.073 S,58 9.297 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.584550
  • Longitude: -58.154950
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Gemma
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC TO NE, UNLIT CON TO SW
Surveying Details H6908/16 G CON BUOY, FL G, SHOWN ON BA 1749. H8189/23 INS DW AND DATE (1916) ON NE 1749. 1927 SHOWN AS 'GEMMA', DEPTH 13FT, YEAR 1907 ON ARGENTINE 5 [8 EDN DTD 1927]. H7283/31 24.10.31 AMEND WK 13FT WITH CON BUOY FL G ON NE 3561. 24.10.31 SHOWN AS WK 2FMS 1FT WITH BUOY ON NE 3561. H265/34 8.1.34 SHOWN AS DW WITH G CON BUOY OCC G CLOSE BY ON ARGENTIN 9 (REC'D 18.12.33). LC 3561. H6527/37 7.10.37 MARKED BY SMALL GREEN BUOY. (BUENOS ARIES NMM 16/166). NCA. 29.6.66 DW WITH CON BUOY Q CLOSE NW & G CON BUOY FL G 6 SEC CLOSE SE. (BUENOS ARIES NM 68 DTD 15.5.66). BR STD. H2761/69 3.5.71 SHOWN AS DW MASTS WITH BUOYS ON ARGENTINE H118 [1969]. LC 3561. H2761/89 27.3.73 SHOWN AS DW IN 343503S, 580912W WITH G CON BUOY FL G 6 SEC CLOSE N AND G CON BUOY CLOSE S ON ARGENTINW H-118 [1972]. DELETE MASTS. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4969 16.12.76 REPORTED IN 343512S, 580930W OR 002 DEGS 2.2 MILES FROM RED BUOY NO KM 19. (ARGENTINE PILOT COR'N 1973). 22.5.78 NOT SHOWN ON NE 3561. (CAUTION IN TITLE). 28.10.10 DW SHOWN IN 3435.073S, 5809.297W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC TO NE, UNLIT CONICAL TO SW ON BA 3561 [EDN 5 DTD 6.4.06]. POSSIBLY THIS ITEM.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2019
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 35.073 S,58 9.297 W
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FAQ

Where is the Gemma wreck located?

The Gemma wreck is located at coordinates 34 35.073 S,58 9.297 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Gemma?

The seabed around the Gemma lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Gemma discovered?

The wreck of the Gemma was discovered in 1916.