Vizcaino No.17 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vizcaino no.17 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 26.493 S,58 2.81 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.441550
  • Longitude: -58.046833
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIZCAINO NO.17
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC NE, UNLIT CONICAL SW
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site VIZCAINO NO.17 is located in the Rio de la Plata estuary at coordinates 34 26.493 S, 58 2.810 W. This dangerous wreck, identified as a dangerous underwater obstruction, is charted within a restricted maritime zone. The site is currently marked for navigation safety by ISO danger buoys, including a light buoy displaying a flashing sequence of FL(2) 8 seconds located to the northeast and an unlit conical buoy situated to the west-southwest. Historical survey data indicates the wreck position has been subject to various adjustments and navigational markings since its initial reporting in the 1960s. Mariners are advised to consult the latest British Admiralty chart BA 3561 for accurate positioning and navigation warnings regarding this submerged obstacle in the Buenos Aires waterway.

Surveying Details

H5538/61 6.2.62 WK IN 342700S, 580300W APPROX MARKED BY LT BUOY FL.G.6SEC. (BUENOS AIRES NM 117(P)/61). NCA. H5538/61 13.6.63 BUENOS AIRES NM 117(P)/61 CANCELLED. (BUENOS AIRES LIST OF (T)'S & (P)'S NM'S). NCA. H5538/61 29.7.63 INS DW IN 342636S, 580248W MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G.6SEC. CLOSE N. (BUENOS AIRES NM 61/63). - NM 1602/63. H5538/61 12.2.64 UNLIT G BUOY LAID TO MARK WK. (BUENOS AIRES NM 163(P)/63). NCA. H5538/61 24.8.65 NOW MARKED BY UNLIT G BUOY CLOSE SSW. (BUENOS AIRES NM 78/65). NCA. H2761/69 3.5.71 DW SHOWN IN 342633S, 580241W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G. CLOSE NW & G CONL BUOY CLOSE SW ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1969]. NE 3561. H2761/69 27.3.73 H2761/69 27.3.73 NOW SHOWN IN 342625S, 580241W MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE NW & G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G. CLOSE ESE ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1972]. BR STD. H2761/69 6.6.74 H2761/69 6.6.74 LT CHARACTER AMENDED TO OCC.G.10SEC. (BUENOS AIRES NM 32/74). BR STD. H4969/73 16.12.76 H4969/73 16.12.76 REPORTED IN 342636S, 580248W. (ARGENTINE PILOT CORRECT TO 1970). 2.9.83 2.9.83 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3651 [EDN SEPT '78] PLOTS IN PECKED WRECK AREA. 1.11.10 1.11.10 DW SHOWN IN 3426.493S, 5802.810W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOYS: LIT FL(2) 8 SEC CLOSE NE, UNLIT CONICAL CLOSE WSW ON BA 3561 [EDN 5 DTD 6.4.06, 1:100,000].

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FAQ

Where is the VIZCAINO NO.17 wreck located?

The VIZCAINO NO.17 wreck is located at coordinates 34 26.493 S,58 2.81 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIZCAINO NO.17?

The seabed around the VIZCAINO NO.17 lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VIZCAINO NO.17 discovered?

The wreck of the VIZCAINO NO.17 was discovered in 1961.

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