Where is the ALTAIR wreck located?

The ALTAIR wreck is located at coordinates 18 6.94 S,178 23.17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALTAIR?

The seabed around the ALTAIR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

The wreck of the ALTAIR was discovered in 1985.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Altair Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	18 6.94 S,178 23.17 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -18.115667 Longitude: 178.386167
Water Depth	1 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	ALTAIR
Length	26 m
Width	6.3 m
Orientation	73
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year	1985
Original Source	naval vessel
Surveying Details	H2266/85 3.7.85 PARTIALLY SUBMERGED, 2-MASTED, CARGO VESSEL LOCATED ON 17.12.84 IN 180649.4S, 1782323.6E, USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LENGTH 26MTRS, BEAM 6.3MTRS HEADING 253DEG [T]. PHOTO SUPPLIED. (HMFS RUVE, H525 2/85, HI 136). R/P. 15.8.98 FIJI (1986) DATUM POSN: 180656.4S, 1782309E. NE 1660.
Last Amended Date	Aug 15, 1998

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