La Santiago Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
La santiago Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22.01 S,59 47.26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -52.366833
  • Longitude: -59.787667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA SANTIAGO
Flag AR
Tonnage 266
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1866
Original Detection Year 1866
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 2.3.70 WRECKED ON GEORGE ISLAND. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 522200S, 594630W FOR FILING ONLY. 1.12.99 DATA RE-ASSESSED. PREVIOUS POSN PLOTTED WELL INLAND. AMENDED TO 5222.000S, 5947.00W.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

MASTER CAPT PEDRO BASQUOTI. PASSAGE IQUIQU FOR MARSEILLES. WAS A TOTAL WRECK ON GEORGE ISLAND. CREW PICKED UP WHILST MAKING THEIR WAY TO STANLEY IN OPEN BOATS. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the LA SANTIAGO wreck located?

The LA SANTIAGO wreck is located at coordinates 52 22.01 S,59 47.26 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA SANTIAGO?

The seabed around the LA SANTIAGO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LA SANTIAGO sink?

The LA SANTIAGO sank on May 31, 1866.

When was the wreck of the LA SANTIAGO discovered?

The wreck of the LA SANTIAGO was discovered in 1866.

What country did the LA SANTIAGO belong to?

The LA SANTIAGO belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the LA SANTIAGO?

The LA SANTIAGO had a tonnage of 266 tons.

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