Minerva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Minerva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 26.09 S,58 2.984 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.434833
  • Longitude: -58.049733
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINERVA
Type schooner
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC NW, UNLIT CONICAL E
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck Minerva Details and Location Coordinates 34 26.09 S 58 2.984 W near Buenos Aires and Plata Superior Channel. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office document the shipwreck Minerva located at coordinates 34 26.09 S, 58 2.984 W in the Rio de la Plata estuary region. Originally designated as a dangerous wreck dating from 1923 near Farallon Light and the Plata Superior Channel, the site has undergone multiple navigational updates including charted positions near the Buenos Aires maritime area, marker buoy changes, and dangerous wreck status adjustments up to recent hydrographic surveys.

Surveying Details

H4144/23 14.6.23 DW 'WRECK (1923)' IN 342609S, 580238W OR 295DEGS, 7.2M FROM FARALLON LT. ABOUT 4M SE OF PLATA SUPERIOR CHANNEL MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY FL.G. CLOSE W. (BUENOS AIRES NM 10/29/23). - NM ACTION. H7017/24 21.10.24 ALTERED TO 'WRECKS'. BA 2544. H1095/27 16.2.27 AMENDED TO ST 'WRECK (1923)' FL.G. LT ON MAST. (BUENOS AIRES NM 2/2/27). - NM ACTION. H265/34 8.1.34 NOW SHOWN AS DW WITH LT FL.G. ON ARGENTINE 9 [EDN 18.12.33]. NE 3561, BA 1749 & 2544. H3693/37 8.6.37 INS G CONL BUOY CLOSE S. (BUENOS AIRES NM 9/85/37). NCA YET. H3693/39 9.8.40 INS G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK NE OF WRECK & DELETED FL.G. BN. (BUENOS AIRES NM 12/83/40). BR STD. H1000/51 5.3.51 AMEND LT TO OCC.G. (BUENOS AIRES NM 21/292/50). - NM 397/51. H1000/51 2.10.53 AMEND LT BUOY TO FL.G.6SEC. (URUGUAY NM 133/53). - NM 2268/53. H2761/69 3.5.71 NOW DW SHOWN IN 342609S, 580253W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY FL.G. CLOSE NW & G CONL UNLIT BUOY CLOSE W ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1969]. NE 3561. 22.8.72 DELETED. NE 1749. H118 27.3.73 NOW SHOWN IN 342554S, 580253W WITH BUOYS CLOSE N & S ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1972]. NCA. H4969/73 16.12.76 REPORTED IN 342618S, 580306W. (ARGENTINE PILOT CORRECT TO 1970) 5.9.83 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3561 [EDN SEPT '78] PLOTS IN PECKED WRECK AREA. 1.11.10 DW SHOWN IN 3426.090S, 5802.984W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC CLOSE NW, UNLIT CONICAL CLOSE E ON BA 3561 [EDN 5 DTD 6.4.06, 1:100,000].

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FAQ

Where is the MINERVA wreck located?

The MINERVA wreck is located at coordinates 34 26.09 S,58 2.984 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINERVA?

The seabed around the MINERVA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MINERVA discovered?

The wreck of the MINERVA was discovered in 1923.

What type of wreck is the MINERVA?

The MINERVA is classified as a schooner.

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