Presidente Vargas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Presidente vargas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 44.5 S,48 30.52 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.741667
  • Longitude: -48.508667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESIDENTE VARGAS
Type ferry
Flag BR
Length 80.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1514
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.11.75 10.11.75 SANK ALONGSIDE JETTY AT SOURE, ALL ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 8.11.75). POSN 004430S, 483030W [COA] FOR FILING ONLY. 5.1.77 5.1.77 UNLIKELY TO BE SALVED. (LL, 24.12.76).
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA DE NAV. AMAZONIA S.A. CAPSIZED & SANK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK ALONGSIDE JETTY AT SOURE, MARAJO ISLAND. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PRESIDENTE VARGAS wreck located?

The PRESIDENTE VARGAS wreck is located at coordinates 0 44.5 S,48 30.52 W.

When did the PRESIDENTE VARGAS sink?

The PRESIDENTE VARGAS sank on Jun 4, 1972.

When was the wreck of the PRESIDENTE VARGAS discovered?

The wreck of the PRESIDENTE VARGAS was discovered in 1972.

What country did the PRESIDENTE VARGAS belong to?

The PRESIDENTE VARGAS belonged to BR.

What was the tonnage of the PRESIDENTE VARGAS?

The PRESIDENTE VARGAS had a tonnage of 1514 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESIDENTE VARGAS?

The PRESIDENTE VARGAS is classified as a ferry.

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