Obera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Obera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 31.957 S,58 6.987 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.532617
  • Longitude: -58.116450
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OBERA
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck OBERA located in the Rio de la Plata estuary at coordinates 34 31.957 S, 58 06.987 W. Historical hydrographic data indicates the OBERA shipwreck is charted on British Admiralty chart BA 3561. Previous survey records and maritime navigational charts from Argentina and Uruguay show the wreck position as Dangerous Wreck (DW) with the notation Position Approximate (PA). The wreck is located within a caution area where maritime traffic is advised to exercise standard navigational precautions. These coordinates represent the official filing position for the OBERA obstruction in the Rio de la Plata region.

Surveying Details

H6169/82 19.6.86 SANK IN 343200S, 580700W APPROX. (ARGENTINE NM 55/86). NCA, AREA COVERED BY CAUTION NOTE. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H118 25.10.10 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 3431.971S, 5807.055W [WGD] ON ARGENTINE H118 [8TH EDN 2005, 1:100,000], & IN 3431.954S, 5806.977W ON URUGUAY 60 [NOV '09 EDN CORRECT TO 28.6.10, 1:100,000]. SHOWN IN 3431.957, 5806.987W [WGD] ON BA 3561 [ 5TH EDN APR '06]. NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the OBERA wreck located?

The OBERA wreck is located at coordinates 34 31.957 S,58 6.987 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OBERA?

The seabed around the OBERA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OBERA discovered?

The wreck of the OBERA was discovered in 1986.

What type of wreck is the OBERA?

The OBERA is classified as a yacht.

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