ANGLO 22 - Mar del Plata

The Anglo 22 isn't your typical wreck dive, and that's precisely why we love it. Forget deep blue darkness; this site sits in a mere four metres of water, just off the coast of Mar del Plata. It’s the perfect spot for a long, shallow bottom time, letting you really soak in the details of this old lighter vessel. Despite the shallow depth, the Anglo 22 has a surprising amount of character. You can still make out the hull plates and structural ribs, heavily encrusted with mussels and anemones, which act as a magnet for smaller fish. We've spent hours here, just tracing the outline of the wreck, watching schools of silversides dart between the barnacle-covered beams. It’s a completely different vibe than a deep offshore wreck – bright, accessible, and full of life that thrives in the sunlit shallows. On a calm day, the visibility can be surprisingly good, making the entire wreck pop. It’s a fantastic site for newer divers looking for their first real wreck experience, or for photographers wanting to experiment with natural light on a historical structure. Bring a good torch to peer into the shadowed nooks; you'd be surprised what you might spot tucked away.

Location
Mar del Plata, Argentina, South America
Coordinates
-34.423170, -58.055218
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
4m

Wreck History - ANGLO 22

Vessel Type
barge
Cause
unknown

Resting in the shallows off Mar del Plata, the ANGLO 22 is a dive into simple, accessible history. As a lighter vessel, this flat-bottomed barge would have been a workhorse of the port, shuttling cargo between the shore and larger ships moored further out. The cause and date of its sinking are lost to time, but its designation as a 'Dangerous Wreck' speaks to its position just 4 meters from the surface, posing a hazard to navigation. For divers, this means an easy, sunlit exploration. While not a dramatic wreck, the ANGLO 22 offers a great opportunity for new divers to experience their first wreck, or for photographers to practice their craft in excellent light. Expect to find a simple structure, now home to a variety of local marine life taking shelter in its remains.

Best Time to Dive in Mar del Plata

The warmest water temperatures in Mar del Plata occur in January, averaging 26.7°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 11.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.7°C
  • February: 25.8°C
  • March: 24.1°C
  • April: 20.3°C
  • May: 16.3°C
  • June: 13.0°C
  • July: 11.0°C
  • August: 12.2°C
  • September: 14.8°C
  • October: 18.2°C
  • November: 22.3°C
  • December: 24.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Mar del Plata

Nearest Dive Centres to ANGLO 22

Marine Life in Mar del Plata

Home to 33 recorded species including 19 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 other, 1 crabs & lobsters, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ANGLO 22

Based on average water temperature of 19.1°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories