Admiral Wiley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Admiral wiley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 38 S,151 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -8.633333
  • Longitude: 151.333333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADMIRAL WILEY
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 98.8 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3514
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details WRECKED ON KITAVA ISLAND. (DODS) NCA, POSN 083800S, 1512000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1920 BY SUBMARINE BOAT CORP., WITH TURBINE ENGINES. WAS WRECKED ON KITAVA ISLAND, BETWEEN PORT MORESBY AND SALAMAUA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AMERICAN TRADING & SHIPPING CO. (JOHN N RAYMOND). (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the ADMIRAL WILEY wreck located?

The ADMIRAL WILEY wreck is located at coordinates 8 38 S,151 20 E.

When was the wreck of the ADMIRAL WILEY discovered?

The wreck of the ADMIRAL WILEY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ADMIRAL WILEY belong to?

The ADMIRAL WILEY belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ADMIRAL WILEY?

The ADMIRAL WILEY had a tonnage of 3514 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADMIRAL WILEY?

The ADMIRAL WILEY is classified as a steam ship.

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