Punta Delgada Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Punta delgada Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 46.7 S,57 52.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.778333
  • Longitude: -57.873333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PUNTA DELGADA
Type tanker
Flag AR
Tonnage 3120
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1985
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, 150MTRS ENE.
Surveying Details H6169/82 15.5.85 ST UNCOVERS & COVERS IN 344642S, 575224W. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, 150MTRS ENE. (ARGENTINE NM 47/85). BR STD. HH650/350/01 6.6.89 WK REFLOATED. BUOY PROVISIONALLY RETAINED. (ARGENTINE NM 5/89). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE, RETAIN BUOY. - NM 1760/89.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1945. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRANSISCO SGUERA S.A. PASSAGE LA PLATA FOR BUENOS AIRES. SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY FIRE, WHILST AT ANCHOR LA PLATA ROADS. 5 CREW DIED, 21 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the PUNTA DELGADA wreck located?

The PUNTA DELGADA wreck is located at coordinates 34 46.7 S,57 52.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PUNTA DELGADA?

The seabed around the PUNTA DELGADA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the PUNTA DELGADA sink?

The PUNTA DELGADA sank on Mar 4, 1985.

When was the wreck of the PUNTA DELGADA discovered?

The wreck of the PUNTA DELGADA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the PUNTA DELGADA belong to?

The PUNTA DELGADA belonged to AR.

What cargo was the PUNTA DELGADA carrying?

The PUNTA DELGADA was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the PUNTA DELGADA?

The PUNTA DELGADA had a tonnage of 3120 tons.

What type of wreck is the PUNTA DELGADA?

The PUNTA DELGADA is classified as a tanker.

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