Washington 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
Washington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 38.45 S,58 21.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.640833
  • Longitude: -58.358883
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WASHINGTON
Type steam ship
Tonnage 1675
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H-156 9.8.84 ST SHOWN IN 343827S, 582132W ON ARG H-156 [3RD EDN 1976,LARGEST SCALE]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT MOORINGS IN JUNE 1967. ONE OF LARGE NUMBER OF ABANDONED & SUNKEN MISCELLANEOUS CRAFT CLEARED FROM RIA CHUELA IN FEBUARY 1981 & SCRAPPED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the WASHINGTON wreck located?

The WASHINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 34 38.45 S,58 21.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WASHINGTON?

The seabed around the WASHINGTON lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WASHINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the WASHINGTON was discovered in 1976.

What was the tonnage of the WASHINGTON?

The WASHINGTON had a tonnage of 1675 tons.

What type of wreck is the WASHINGTON?

The WASHINGTON is classified as a steam ship.

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