Sixtus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Sixtus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.248 S,57 46.994 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.487467
  • Longitude: -57.783233
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIXTUS
Type sailing vessel
Flag DK
Tonnage 1707
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1905
Original Detection Year 1905
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 6.3.70 WRECKED ON N SIDE OF VOLUNTEER PT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN 513115S, 574330W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. 8.11.91 WRECKED NW OF VOLUNTEER PT, ON ROCK NOW NAMED AFTER HER. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

27.8.1905 PASSAGE BARRY FOR VALPARAISO. WRECKED NW OF VOLUNTEER PT ON ROCK, NOW NAMED AFTER HER. SINKING DATE ALSO GIVEN AS 27.8.1905. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SIXTUS wreck located?

The SIXTUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.248 S,57 46.994 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIXTUS?

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

When did the SIXTUS sink?

The SIXTUS sank on Jul 27, 1905.

When was the wreck of the SIXTUS discovered?

The wreck of the SIXTUS was discovered in 1905.

What country did the SIXTUS belong to?

The SIXTUS belonged to DK.

What cargo was the SIXTUS carrying?

The SIXTUS was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the SIXTUS?

The SIXTUS had a tonnage of 1707 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIXTUS?

The SIXTUS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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