Isla De Lobos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Isla de lobos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 19.227 S,55 49.644 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.320450
  • Longitude: -55.827400
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Isla de Lobos
Type fishing vessel
Flag UY
Length 18.6 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 39
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1982
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4308/71 1.12.82 ST REPORTED IN PA 351900S, 555000W. CABIN & MAST REPORTED AWASH. WK NOT MARKED. (URUGUAYAN NM 48/82). - NM 3185/82. H6169/82 15.4.83 39 GROSS TON FV GROUNDED ON ENGLISH BANK, RIO DE LA PLATA. (LL, 23.3.83). NFA. 6.7.10 SHOWN AS DW IN 3519.028S, 5708.606W [WGD] ON BA 1749 [EDN 2 DTD 14.4.02]. 6.7.10 SHOWN IN 3519.227S, 5549.644W [WGD] ON AR201130 [EDN 2.2]. AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

39 GROSS TON FV, BUILT IN 1948. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED & VESSEL GROUNDED ON ENGLISH BANK, RIO DE LA PLATA. ALL 8 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.248 & 251).

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FAQ

Where is the Isla de Lobos wreck located?

The Isla de Lobos wreck is located at coordinates 35 19.227 S,55 49.644 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Isla de Lobos?

The seabed around the Isla de Lobos lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the Isla de Lobos sink?

The Isla de Lobos sank on May 4, 1982.

When was the wreck of the Isla de Lobos discovered?

The wreck of the Isla de Lobos was discovered in 1982.

What country did the Isla de Lobos belong to?

The Isla de Lobos belonged to UY.

What cargo was the Isla de Lobos carrying?

The Isla de Lobos was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the Isla de Lobos?

The Isla de Lobos had a tonnage of 39 tons.

What type of wreck is the Isla de Lobos?

The Isla de Lobos is classified as a fishing vessel.

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