Kontiki Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kontiki Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 17.477 S,56 47.233 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -36.291283
  • Longitude: -56.787217
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Kontiki
Type pleasure craft
Flag AR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6169/82 25.4.83 SUNK IN 361730S, 564712W. DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (ARGENTINE NM 3(P)/83). NCA YET. H4837/71 18.9.85 ABOVE REPORT REPEATED. (ARGENTINE NM 110/85). INS AS DW. BR STD. 8.7.10 SHOWN IN 3617.593S, 5647.444W [WGD] ON BA 3064 [EDN 4 DTD 22.1.09].
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2022
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 17.477 S,56 47.233 W
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FAQ

Where is the Kontiki wreck located?

The Kontiki wreck is located at coordinates 36 17.477 S,56 47.233 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Kontiki?

The seabed around the Kontiki lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Kontiki discovered?

The wreck of the Kontiki was discovered in 1983.

What country did the Kontiki belong to?

The Kontiki belonged to AR.

What type of wreck is the Kontiki?

The Kontiki is classified as a pleasure craft.