Rio Guaiba (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Rio guaiba (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 27.1 S,47 52.92 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.451667
  • Longitude: -47.882000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION)
Tonnage 3805
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers LIT: FL 5S 13M
Surveying Details H4607/61 16.10.61 H4607/61 16.10.61 BOW SECTION STRANDED 075.5DEG, 3.15M ESPADARTE LT. (LLOYDS & US NM 4682/61). - NM 2444/61. H4607/61 4.12.61 H4607/61 4.12.61 ST IN 002700S, 475400W. (BRAZIL NM 96/61). H4607/61 7.6.66 H4607/61 7.6.66 SHOWN IN 002600S, 475254W ON BRAZIL 302. NC 2186. H4607/61 8.9.69 H4607/61 8.9.69 POSN NOW 002706S, 475254W. (BRAZIL NM 53/69). BR STD. H5145/68 14.2.73 H5145/68 14.2.73 HULL NO LONGER VISIBLE. MAST SEEN 078DEG, 2.7M FROM LT. (MV IMPERIAL SERV). AMEND DW (MAST). - NM 456/73. H5145/68 1.7.74 H5145/68 1.7.74 STILL SHOWN AS ST ON 002706S, 475254W ON NM BLOCK FOR BRAZIL 303. NCA. H4049/75 5.4.78 H4049/75 5.4.78 GIVES GOOD RADAR & VISUAL FIX ASSISTANCE. MAST, PAINTED WHITE, SHOWS ABOVE WATER. (HAMBURG NM 2726/74). 2.5.80 2.5.80 SHOWN AS ST ON NC 397. H4409/80 27.8.81 H4409/80 27.8.81 ST ON BRAZIL 313. THE WK IS THE ONLY LANDMARK IN THE CANAL DOS PECOES & IS CLEARLY VISIBLE IN DAYTIME. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4288/77 15.4.86 H4288/77 15.4.86 TO BE SHOWN AS DW (MAST). (HAMBURG NM 79/86 (A)). AMEND DW MAST. BR STD. HH659/420/01 6.9.90 HH659/420/01 6.9.90 FL 5S 13M LT ESTABLISHED ON STRANDED WRECK. (BRAZIL NM 23/325/90). AMEND ST WITH LIGHT. - NM 2428/90.
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2009

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND AND LATER BROKE IN TWO. STERN TOWED TO BELEM. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 0 27.1 S,47 52.92 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION) sink?

The RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION) sank on Jun 10, 1961.

When was the wreck of the RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1961.

What was the tonnage of the RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION)?

The RIO GUAIBA (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 3805 tons.

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