Ruben Davila Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ruben davila Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 19.25 S,70 26.05 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -53.320833
- Longitude: -70.434167
|
| Wreck Depth |
1.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RUBEN DAVILA |
|
Type
|
dredger
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1970 |
| Last Detection Year |
1989 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 7, 1984 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of the vessel Ruben Davila is located at coordinates 53 19.25 S, 70 26.05 W off the coast near Punta Palo Lighthouse in Chile. Originally stranded on March 15, 1970, the wreck was later marked by a red flashing light before the structure became no longer visible above the surface by April 1984. Hydrographic surveys record a least depth of 1.36 meters over the submerged obstruction.
Surveying Details
H2137/70 15.3.70 STRANDED IN POSN 238 DEG, 2C FROM PTA PALO LT. (VALPARAISO NM 81(P)/70). INS ST IN 531917S, 702603W. - NM 859/70. H2137/70 23.12.74 LT ESTABLISHED ON WK - FL R 3S. (VALPARAISO NMS 146, 147/74). POSN NOW 243 DEG, 400MTRS FROM PTA PALO LT. - NM 120/75. H2137/70 19.5.78 LT AMENDED TO FL R 6S 6M. (VALPARAISO NM 72/78). - NM 1246/78. H5012/82 21.9.82 LT NOW EXHIBITED FROM BW TWR (3MTRS HIGH) [6MTRS ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL]. AMEND LT. BR STD. H2296/78 26.4.84 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. LEAST DEPTH 1.36MTRS. LT WITHDRAWN. (CHILE NM 47/84). AMEND WK PA 0FMS 4FT. - NM 1220/84. HH650/350/01 2.11.89 WK SOUTH OF 'DAVILA RED LT', IN 531900S, 702600W, TO BE EXPUNGED. (ARG NM 136/89). NCA YET - AWAIT CHILE NM.
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53 19.25 S,70 26.05 W
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FAQ
Where is the RUBEN DAVILA wreck located?
The RUBEN DAVILA wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.25 S,70 26.05 W.
How deep is the RUBEN DAVILA and where exactly is it located?
The RUBEN DAVILA lies at a depth of about 1.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.25 S,70 26.05 W.
How deep is the seabed around the RUBEN DAVILA?
The seabed around the RUBEN DAVILA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the RUBEN DAVILA discovered?
The wreck of the RUBEN DAVILA was discovered in 1970.
What type of wreck is the RUBEN DAVILA?
The RUBEN DAVILA is classified as a dredger.