Uruguay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uruguay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 40 N,12 16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.666667
  • Longitude: -12.266667
Water Depth 5050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URUGUAY
Type steam ship
Flag AR
Length 109.4 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 3425
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.9.40 18.9.40 SANK IN 434000N, 121600W APPROX. (LLOYDS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY N V SHEEPSBOUWERF DE MAAS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANIA ARGENTINEA DE NAV MIHANOVICH. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 388NHP. PASSAGE ROSARIO FOR LIMERICK. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY A BOMB. 15 MEN LOST. (DODS & WW2 BR MSL).

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FAQ

Where is the URUGUAY wreck located?

The URUGUAY wreck is located at coordinates 43 40 N,12 16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the URUGUAY?

The seabed around the URUGUAY lies at approximately 5050 meters deep.

When did the URUGUAY sink?

The URUGUAY sank on May 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the URUGUAY discovered?

The wreck of the URUGUAY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the URUGUAY belong to?

The URUGUAY belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the URUGUAY?

The URUGUAY had a tonnage of 3425 tons.

What type of wreck is the URUGUAY?

The URUGUAY is classified as a steam ship.

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