Mar Del Plata Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mar del plata Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.026 N,5 35.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.717100
  • Longitude: -5.584367
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAR DEL PLATA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 70.7 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1923
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.3.71 2.3.71 PRESUMED SUNK OFF ST DAVID'S HEAD IN APPROX POSN 514300N, 053500W. FOR FILING ONLY. 19.11.80 19.11.80 NOT FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE E/S AND DCS3 SEARCH. UNLIKELY A WRECK IN THIS VICINITY WOULD SURVIVE LONG. CONSIDER IT NO LONGER EXSISTS AS AN ENTITY. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 716/78). AMEND TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2009

Circumstances of loss

30.1.23 EX-ELVIRA. BUILT IN 1919 BY SOC ANON ASTILLEROS, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GORBEA & MONJE, SPAIN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 115 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR BILBAO. LEFT CLYDE ON 30.1.23 AND WAS NOT SEEN AGAIN. POSSIBLY SANK IN THE VICINITY OF THE HATS AND BARRELS ROCKS OFF ST DAVIDS HEAD ON 31.2.23. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAR DEL PLATA wreck located?

The MAR DEL PLATA wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.026 N,5 35.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAR DEL PLATA?

The seabed around the MAR DEL PLATA lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the MAR DEL PLATA sink?

The MAR DEL PLATA sank on Jan 31, 1923.

When was the wreck of the MAR DEL PLATA discovered?

The wreck of the MAR DEL PLATA was discovered in 1923.

What country did the MAR DEL PLATA belong to?

The MAR DEL PLATA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MAR DEL PLATA carrying?

The MAR DEL PLATA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAR DEL PLATA?

The MAR DEL PLATA had a tonnage of 1191 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAR DEL PLATA?

The MAR DEL PLATA is classified as a steam ship.

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