Shina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 54.6 S,56 15.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.910000
  • Longitude: -56.259167
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHINA
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Length 64 m
Width 11 m
Tonnage 828
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH650/350/01 28.11.89 HH650/350/01 28.11.89 AGROUND WITHIN MONTEVIDEO PORT ON REEF W OF SHIPYARD B'WATER. (LL 23.8.89). AGROUND AT PAJAS BLANCAS AND LIKELY TO REMAIN A LONG TIME. (LL 16.10.89 & 14.11.89). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH650/350/01 19.3.90 HH650/350/01 19.3.90 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS COMMENCED 15.9.89. EFFORTS STILL NOT WHOLLY SUCCESSFUL THOUGH VESSEL HAS BEEN MOVED. (LL 21.9.89, 26.2.90 & 9.3.90). HH650/350/01 20.4.90 HH650/350/01 20.4.90 SALVAGE OPS STILL IN PROGRESS, AWAITING GOOD WEATHER TO TOW VESSEL TO PROTECTED WATERS. (LL 17 & 20.3.90). NCA YET. HH650/350/01 6.8.90 HH650/350/01 6.8.90 NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS. WK TO BE SOLD 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. (LL 5.7.90). HH650/350/03 11.2.92 HH650/350/03 11.2.92 WK STILL LYING AGAINST THE KAMBARA BREAKWATER ONTO WHICH SHE WAS BLOWN DURING A STORM 26.2.90 DURING SALVAGE ATTEMPTS. VESSEL HAS BEEN GUTTED BY THIEVES. TO BE BROKEN UP. (LL 3.2.92).
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2010

Circumstances of loss

DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING HEAVY STORM AND WAS DRIVEN ASHORE. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 54.6 S,56 15.55 W
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FAQ

Where is the SHINA wreck located?

The SHINA wreck is located at coordinates 34 54.6 S,56 15.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHINA?

The seabed around the SHINA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SHINA sink?

The SHINA sank on Aug 19, 1989.

When was the wreck of the SHINA discovered?

The wreck of the SHINA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SHINA belong to?

The SHINA belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the SHINA?

The SHINA had a tonnage of 828 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHINA?

The SHINA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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