Rio Baker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rio baker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 23.03 S,73 39.427 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -37.383833
  • Longitude: -73.657117
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO BAKER
Type motor vessel
Flag CL
Length 46.6 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 370
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH636/350/01 5.12.90 HH636/350/01 5.12.90 SUNK 720MTRS SE OF MORRO GRANDE, ISLA UCHAGUAPI, IN 372248S, 733916W. GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. (CHILE NM 121/90). INS AS DW. - NM 3615/90. HH636/350/01 6.2.91 HH636/350/01 6.2.91 WILL BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL 11.1.91). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW TO BREAKERS. ONLY THE BARE HULL WAS LEFT. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the RIO BAKER wreck located?

The RIO BAKER wreck is located at coordinates 37 23.03 S,73 39.427 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO BAKER?

The seabed around the RIO BAKER lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the RIO BAKER sink?

The RIO BAKER sank on Sep 2, 1990.

When was the wreck of the RIO BAKER discovered?

The wreck of the RIO BAKER was discovered in 1990.

What country did the RIO BAKER belong to?

The RIO BAKER belonged to CL.

What cargo was the RIO BAKER carrying?

The RIO BAKER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RIO BAKER?

The RIO BAKER had a tonnage of 370 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO BAKER?

The RIO BAKER is classified as a motor vessel.

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