Marionga J. Cairis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Marionga j. cairis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 46.8 S,57 28.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.780000
  • Longitude: -57.475000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIONGA J. CAIRIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 122.7 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5143
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK OCC.G. & UNLIT G CONL
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Marionga J. Cairis is an underwater shipwreck located at coordinates 34 46.8 S, 57 28.5 W off the coast of Buenos Aires Argentina near the Atalaya light and the Río de la Plata estuary. Originally reported as a submerged wreck in 1937 and temporarily marked by conical light buoys, the wreck of the Marionga J. Cairis was successfully refloated and the navigational buoys were removed in 1971.

Surveying Details

H7215/37 12.11.37 WK IN 344648S, 572830W OR 10.5DEGS, 15M FROM ATALAYA LT. (BUENOS AIRES NM 19/210/37). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. H7215/37 13.1.38 INS ST MARKED BY 2 G CONL LT BUOYS WITH TOPMARKS OCC.G. CLOSE SE & NW. (BUENOS AIRES NM 23/250/38). - NM ACTION. H5655/51 20.3.63 N BUOY AMENDED TO UNLIT G CONL BUOY. (BUENOS AIRES NM 1/1/63). BR STD. H3289/64 5.10.71 REFLOATED & BUOYS REMOVED. (BUENOS AIRES NM 166/71). DELETED. AMEND TO LIFT. NE 1749.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J.G.DANIOLOS, ANDROS.

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FAQ

Where is the MARIONGA J. CAIRIS wreck located?

The MARIONGA J. CAIRIS wreck is located at coordinates 34 46.8 S,57 28.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIONGA J. CAIRIS?

The seabed around the MARIONGA J. CAIRIS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARIONGA J. CAIRIS discovered?

The wreck of the MARIONGA J. CAIRIS was discovered in 1937.

What country did the MARIONGA J. CAIRIS belong to?

The MARIONGA J. CAIRIS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the MARIONGA J. CAIRIS?

The MARIONGA J. CAIRIS had a tonnage of 5143 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIONGA J. CAIRIS?

The MARIONGA J. CAIRIS is classified as a steam ship.

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