Sagittarius Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sagittarius Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 9.5 S,57 1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.158333
  • Longitude: -57.016667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAGITTARIUS
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 134.5 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7254
Tonnage Type net
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1969
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.10.69 SUNK NEAR BUOY 22, CANAL PUNTA INDIO. (LLOYDS VOL.197). NCA YET, POSN FOR 350930S, 570100W FILING ONLY. 10.10.69 SALVAGE POSSIBLE. (LLOYDS VOL.198) NCA YET. 8.5.09 DATA RE-ASSESSED. REFLOATED ON 1.10.69 & TOWED BACK TO BUENOS AIRES. (MSD) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY HOUSTON SHIP BUILDING CORP, HOUSTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOST BY SAGITTARIUS SHIPPING CORP. PASSAGE ROSARIO AND BUENOS AIRES FOR RAVENNA. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISON WITH EAST GERMAN MV SCHWARZBURG IN THE INDIO CHANNEL. 6 OF THE 23 CREW DIED. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS, REFLOATED & SOLD TO ARGENTINE SHIPBREAKERS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SAGITTARIUS wreck located?

The SAGITTARIUS wreck is located at coordinates 35 9.5 S,57 1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAGITTARIUS?

The seabed around the SAGITTARIUS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SAGITTARIUS sink?

The SAGITTARIUS sank on Sep 25, 1969.

When was the wreck of the SAGITTARIUS discovered?

The wreck of the SAGITTARIUS was discovered in 1969.

What country did the SAGITTARIUS belong to?

The SAGITTARIUS belonged to LR.

What cargo was the SAGITTARIUS carrying?

The SAGITTARIUS was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SAGITTARIUS?

The SAGITTARIUS had a tonnage of 7254 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAGITTARIUS?

The SAGITTARIUS is classified as a steam ship.

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