Miroastro (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Miroastro (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 4.015 S,52 3.877 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.066917
  • Longitude: -52.064617
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect partly submerged at high water
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MIROASTRO (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag BR
Length 72.3 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1235
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1978
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)3S, CLOSE W
Surveying Details 27.9.78 SANK IN 320400S, 520400W APPROX, ADJACENT TO CHANNEL LEADING TO PORTO ALEGRE. HALF CAPSIZED AND LYING ON SIDE. (LL, 25 & 28.9.78). NCA. 21.2.79 OWNERS ARE UNDER ORDER TO REMOVE WK. NEW SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO BE MADE SHORTLY. (LL, 14.2.79). NCA. H4288/77 24.1.80 DANGEROUS WK VISIBLE 010DEGS, 3.16M FROM BARRA LT. (BRAZIL NM 247/79). INS ST IN 320357S, 520356W. - NM 321/80. 30.5.81 AUTHORITIES ARE PRESSING OWNERS TO REMOVE WK. (LL, 7.5.81). NCA. 10.6.82 ALL SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED. (LL, 10.5.82). NCA. H3430/77 14.5.84 G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.3S, LIES CLOSE NW OF WK. (HMS ENDURANCE, HN 2/84, 17.4.84). BR STD. 19.3.87 SHOWN AS ST IN 320402S, 520356W, WITH ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)3S, CLOSE NNW, ON BRAZIL 2101 [1985 EDN]. NE 2002. 10.6.10 SHOWN IN 3204.015S, 5203.882W [WGD] WITH ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)3S, CLOSE W ON BRAZILIAN 2101 [7TH EDN DEC '07, 1:25,000]. NE 2002.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1961 BY CIA. COM. E NAV. ESTALEIRO LAHMEYER, RIO DE JANEIRO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TERRAMAR NAVEGACAO LTDA. PASSAGE RIO GRANDE FOR PORTO ALEGRE. WHILE AT ANCHOR IN RIO GRANDE INNER ANCHORAGE WAS STRUCK BY LIBERIAN MV ARTEMISION II & SANK. NO LIVES LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

LIES ON ROCKY PATCH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 4.015 S,52 3.877 W
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FAQ

Where is the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 32 4.015 S,52 3.877 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) sink?

The MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 24, 1978.

When was the wreck of the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) belonged to BR.

What cargo was the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY)?

The MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1235 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIROASTRO (PROBABLY)?

The MIROASTRO (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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