Vizcaino No.15 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Vizcaino no.15 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
34 28.738 S,58 12.991 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -34.478967
- Longitude: -58.216517
|
| Water Depth |
2 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
VIZCAINO NO.15 |
|
Type
|
lighter
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1964 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Markers |
ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC SE, UNLIT CONICAL NW |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 29, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck VIZCAINO NO.15 is located at coordinates 34 28.738 S, 58 12.991 W in the Rio de la Plata estuary near Buenos Aires, Argentina. This underwater obstruction is officially recorded on UK Hydrographic Office charts, specifically BA 3561. The site is identified as a dangerous wreck, marked for maritime navigation by two distinct danger buoys: a light buoy flashing FL(2) every 8 seconds positioned to the southeast and an unlit conical buoy positioned to the northwest of the wreckage. Mariners should be aware of this hazard as it sits within a designated maritime survey area. The historical record for the VIZCAINO NO.15 shows various adjustments to its charted position since the 1960s, with its current verified location being 34 28.738 S, 58 12.991 W. This navigational hazard remains a critical reference point for vessels operating in the coastal waters near the Buenos Aires port approaches.
Surveying Details
H4055/48 2.3.64 WK IN 342818S, 581140W MARKED BY LT BUOY & BUOY, APPROX 2KM NE OF WRECK ROCA NO.10. (BUENOS AIRES NM 156(P)/63). NCA. H3289/64 29.9.64 INS DW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G. CLOSE NW. NE 1749. H4055/48 11.11.65 AMENDED TO DW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G. CLOSE E & UNLIT CONL BUOY CLOSE W. (BUENOS AIRES NM 113/65). - NM 2141/65. 22.8.72 DELETED. NE 1749. H2761/69 27.3.73 NOW SHOWN IN 342840S, 581248W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G. CLOSE NE & UNLIT CONL BUOY CLOSE SW ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1972]. BA 3561. H4969/73 16.12.76 REPORTED IN 342800S, 581200W. (ARGENTINE PILOT CORRECT 1970). 2.9.83 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3561 [EDN SEPT '78] PLOTS WITHIN PECKED WRECK AREA. 1.11.10 DW SHOWN IN 3428.738S, 5812.991W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC CLOSE SE, UNLIT CONICAL CLOSE NW ON BA 3561 [EDN 5 DTD 6.4.06, 1:100,000].
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
34 28.738 S,58 12.991 W
Vizcaino No.15 on Wreck Map
Vizcaino No.15 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the VIZCAINO NO.15 wreck located?
The VIZCAINO NO.15 wreck is located at coordinates 34 28.738 S,58 12.991 W.
How deep is the seabed around the VIZCAINO NO.15?
The seabed around the VIZCAINO NO.15 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the VIZCAINO NO.15 discovered?
The wreck of the VIZCAINO NO.15 was discovered in 1964.
What type of wreck is the VIZCAINO NO.15?
The VIZCAINO NO.15 is classified as a lighter.