Punta Medanos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Punta medanos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 40 S,48 49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.666667
  • Longitude: -48.816667
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PUNTA MEDANOS
Type tanker
Flag AR
Length 153 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 7.8
Tonnage 7905
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1294/88 4.7.88 SANK IN 344000S, 484900W. (LL, 23.6.88). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD, WALLSEND-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOVERNMENT OF ARGENTINA. PASSAGE BAHIA BLANCA FOR BANGKOK. SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER WHILE UNDER TOW OF M TUG ATLANTIC RESCUER. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 40 S,48 49 W
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FAQ

Where is the PUNTA MEDANOS wreck located?

The PUNTA MEDANOS wreck is located at coordinates 34 40 S,48 49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PUNTA MEDANOS?

The seabed around the PUNTA MEDANOS lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the PUNTA MEDANOS sink?

The PUNTA MEDANOS sank on Jun 20, 1988.

When was the wreck of the PUNTA MEDANOS discovered?

The wreck of the PUNTA MEDANOS was discovered in 1988.

What country did the PUNTA MEDANOS belong to?

The PUNTA MEDANOS belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the PUNTA MEDANOS?

The PUNTA MEDANOS had a tonnage of 7905 tons.

What type of wreck is the PUNTA MEDANOS?

The PUNTA MEDANOS is classified as a tanker.

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