Zapiola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Zapiola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 43.1 S,61 12.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -62.718333
  • Longitude: -61.201667
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZAPIOLA
Type military vessel
Flag AR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 1983

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck ZAPIOLA located at coordinates 62 43.1 S, 61 12.1 W near the South Shetland Islands features historical survey records noting it as a submerged obstruction first reported in 1976 by RRS John Biscoe and Argentine sources, later classified as position approximate and no longer visible by 1987.

Surveying Details

H3016/75 18.11.76 ST IN 624306S, 611206W APPROX. (RRS JOHN BISCOE, HN DTD 11.1.76). - NM 2258/76. H4837/71 22.12.76 UNMARKED ST IN 624230S, 611250W. (ARGENTINE NM 162/76). NCA. H4837/71 12.9.77 NOW PA. (ARGENTINE NM 53/77). NCA. H1277/87 24.4.87 NO LONGER VISIBLE. (SURVEY K7592/1 BIS 1987). AMEND DWPA. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the ZAPIOLA wreck located?

The ZAPIOLA wreck is located at coordinates 62 43.1 S,61 12.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZAPIOLA?

The seabed around the ZAPIOLA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ZAPIOLA sink?

The ZAPIOLA sank on Jan 10, 1976.

When was the wreck of the ZAPIOLA discovered?

The wreck of the ZAPIOLA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ZAPIOLA belong to?

The ZAPIOLA belonged to AR.

What type of wreck is the ZAPIOLA?

The ZAPIOLA is classified as a military vessel.

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