Navarchos Koundouriotis Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Navarchos koundouriotis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 1.479 S,57 31.386 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -38.024650
  • Longitude: -57.523100
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7313
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1964
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2914/62 25.3.65 STF (HULK) IN 380157S, 573121W. (BUENOS AIRES NM 179/64). - NM 563/65. H2914/62 10.10.75 AMEND TO DW. (BUENOS AIRES NM 135/75). BR STD. H2914/62 5.3.76 REPORTED TO LIE IN 380155.06S, 573130.19W AND TO BE MARKED BY 2 UNLIT BUOYS. (BUENOS AIRES NM 203(T)/75). NCA. 6.4.76 REPORTED TO BE TOTALLY SUBMERGED, CUT IN TWO AND MARKED BY TWO BUOYS, ONE LIT, ONE UNLIT. POSN 334DEGS, 640MTRS FROM ESCOLLERA NORTE BN. (ARGENTINE PILOT VOL.II). NCA. H4837/71 24.4.76 DW IN 380155.06S, 573130.19W, MARKED BY 2 G CAN BUOYS, 1 WITH FL.G LT. (BUENOS AIRES NM 30/76). - NM 897/76. H4837/71 17.3.78 2 BUOYS REPORTED REMOVED. (HMS ENDURANCE, HN DTD 15.2.78). AWAIT ARGENTINE NM. NCA. H2914/62 22.5.80 BOTH BUOYS REMOVED. (ARGENTINE NM 34/80). - NM 1184/80. H2914/62 4.12.81 REPORTED WK 'DISAPPEARED'. (ARGENTINE NM 135/81). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 14.7.87 FOUL SHOWN IN 380155.3S, 573131W ON ARGENTINE CHARTS. NE 531. 13.7.10 SHOWN IN 3800.567S, 5731.358W [UND] ON BA 531 [APPS TO MAR DEL PLATA, EDN 6 DTD 30.11.06, 1:150,000]. H250 13.7.10 SHOWN IN 3800.484S, 5731.392W [WGD] ON ARGENTINE H250 [EDN 2 DTD 2003, 1:50,000].
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY TODD-HOUSTON SHIP BUILDING CORP, HOUSTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIME ENTERPRISES (KARDAMYLA), S.A. PASSAGE MAR DEL PLATA FOR MARSEILLES. RAN AGROUND ON LEAVING PORT, ENGINE ROOM FLOODED THEN THE CREW ABANDONED SHIP WHEN SHE BROKE IN TWO. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS wreck located?

The NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS wreck is located at coordinates 38 1.479 S,57 31.386 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS?

The seabed around the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS sink?

The NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS sank on Oct 29, 1964.

When was the wreck of the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS discovered?

The wreck of the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS was discovered in 1965.

What country did the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS belong to?

The NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS carrying?

The NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS?

The NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS had a tonnage of 7313 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS?

The NAVARCHOS KOUNDOURIOTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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