General Pueyrredon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
General pueyrredon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 49.5 S,57 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.825000
  • Longitude: -57.916667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GENERAL PUEYRREDON
Type tanker
Flag AR
Length 172.5 m
Width 21.6 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 12742
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.10.71 SANK AT LA PLATA. (LLOYDS VOL.206). POSN 344930S, 575500W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H-157 3.8.84 NOT SHOWN ON ARGENTINE H-157 [1982 EDN, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951 BY CAMMELL LAIRD & CO LTD, BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOVERNMENT OF ARGENTINA. WHILE UNDERGOING ENGINE REPAIRS EXPLODED AND SANK. 7 MEN KILLED. CONSIDERED CTL AND SOLD FOR SCRAP TO A LOCAL COMPANY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GENERAL PUEYRREDON wreck located?

The GENERAL PUEYRREDON wreck is located at coordinates 34 49.5 S,57 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL PUEYRREDON?

The seabed around the GENERAL PUEYRREDON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GENERAL PUEYRREDON sink?

The GENERAL PUEYRREDON sank on Sep 15, 1971.

When was the wreck of the GENERAL PUEYRREDON discovered?

The wreck of the GENERAL PUEYRREDON was discovered in 1971.

What country did the GENERAL PUEYRREDON belong to?

The GENERAL PUEYRREDON belonged to AR.

What cargo was the GENERAL PUEYRREDON carrying?

The GENERAL PUEYRREDON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GENERAL PUEYRREDON?

The GENERAL PUEYRREDON had a tonnage of 12742 tons.

What type of wreck is the GENERAL PUEYRREDON?

The GENERAL PUEYRREDON is classified as a tanker.

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