Rio Iguazu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rio iguazu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 13.793 S,58 32.16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -52.229883
  • Longitude: -58.536000
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO IGUAZU
Type patrol boat
Flag AR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1986
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 1986

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Rio Iguazu is located underwater at coordinates 52 13.793 S, 58 32.16 W in the waters of the Falkland Islands. Historical survey records detail its eventful history following the 1982 conflict, including sustaining battle damage with a starboard list, being refloated and towed to Goose Green, and ultimately being scuttled at its final resting place with a least echo sounder depth of 55 meters.

Surveying Details

H3740/82 19.8.82 FIXED BY 4 VISUAL GYRO BEARINGS IN 515415S, 584015W. LYING WITH ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE & MAJORITY OF HULL SHOWING. (HMS HYDRA HN, DTD 6.8.82). - NM 2157/82. H3740/82 6.9.82 HAS 15DEG STBD LIST. UPPERWORKS RIDDLED WITH HOLES & HOLED AT PORT WATERLINE. ENGINE & AFTER COMPARTMENTS PARTIALLY FLOODED. SALVAGE POSSIBLE. (HMS HECATE, SIGNAL DTD 28.8.82). NCA. H2272/83 10.5.83 ST IN 515350S, 584105W. (ARGENTINE NM 144/82). NCA. H3496/85 2.7.85 VESSEL REFLOATED, TOWED TO GOOSE GREEN & STRANDED IN SHALLOWS IN APPROX 514927S, 585806W. (QHM FALKLANDS (NP 1242), HN 1/85 DTD 28.5.85). DELETE & AWAIT FURTHER BEFORE RE-CHARTING. H3496/85 21.1.86 TOWED FROM GOOSE GREEN & SCUTTLED IN 521347S, 583154W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55MTRS. (QHM FALKLANDS HN 3/86 DTD 10.1.86). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, DAMAGED & RUN ASHORE DURING BRITISH/ARGENTINIAN CONFLICT IN 1982. REFLOATED & TEMPORARILY GROUNDED NEAR GOOSE GREEN MID-1985. SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED TO SEA & SCUTTLED.

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FAQ

Where is the RIO IGUAZU wreck located?

The RIO IGUAZU wreck is located at coordinates 52 13.793 S,58 32.16 W.

How deep is the RIO IGUAZU and where exactly is it located?

The RIO IGUAZU lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 52 13.793 S,58 32.16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO IGUAZU?

The seabed around the RIO IGUAZU lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the RIO IGUAZU sink?

The RIO IGUAZU sank on Jan 9, 1986.

When was the wreck of the RIO IGUAZU discovered?

The wreck of the RIO IGUAZU was discovered in 1982.

What country did the RIO IGUAZU belong to?

The RIO IGUAZU belonged to AR.

What type of wreck is the RIO IGUAZU?

The RIO IGUAZU is classified as a patrol boat.

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