Cagidonu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cagidonu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 22.042 N,172 55.752 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.367367
  • Longitude: 172.929200
Wreck Depth 2.09 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAGIDONU
Type merchant vessel
Flag FJ
Length 33.5 m
Width 7.4 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 34.8
Sonar Width 11.3
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 240
Tonnage 337
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details HH593/410/03 12.2.07 LIES IN 0121.877N, 17255.931E [WGD] USING HANDHELD GPS. HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED BUT IS BELIEVED TO LIE ON ITS SIDE. DEPTH OF THE WK IS APPROX 4MTRS BELOW SEA LEVEL. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE KIRBATA, HN DTD 15.12.06). INS AS WK USC 2FMS 1FT. - NM 1024/07. SEP 2009/000116975 3.9.09 NOW BELIEVED TO LIE 0122.042N, 17255.752E [WGD], SOME 138MTRS SE OF CHARTED POSN. LEAST DEPTH 2.5MTRS. NOT DANGEROUS TO LARGER VESSELS APPROACHING THE WHARF. NO CONTACT ON DCS3 OR E/S IN CHARTED POSN. (R BOWDEN, VIA AUSTRALIAN HO, EMAIL DTD 27.8.09). BA 3269 POSN: 0121.821N, 17255.985E [UND]. AMEND WK USC 1FM 2FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5249/09. 5.5.16 SHOWN AS DW USC 2.5MTRS IN 0122.004N, 17255.897E [WGD]. (BA CHART 729, DTD 26.3.15). MOVE TO REVISED POSN. SEP 2023/000323592 4.12.23 WRECK NOW BELIVED TO BE LOCATED IN 0122.044N, 17255.757E (WGD). LEAST DEPTH 2.2MTRS, LENGTH 36.4MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS. (IIC TECHNOLOGIES, HI1838-H102-005). AMEND DW 2.2MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. RSDRA2024/000093128 1.7.24 EXAM'D 27/11/2023; LOCATED IN 0122.042N, 17255.752E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. LENGTH 34.8MTRS, WIDTH 11.3MTRS, HEIGHT 4.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 240/060 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT WRECK LYING UPRIGHT WITH NO SCOUR PRESENT. (HI1838 IIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD, H525-69230). AMEND DW 2MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2024

Circumstances of loss

EX-CAVILAVU. BUILT IN 1979 THE FIJI MARINE SHIPYARD & SLIPWAYS, SUVA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI. OIL ENGINE OF 350BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. (LR). ABANDONED BY OWNERS AND SANK AT ANCHOR.

General Comments

Partially intact wreck lying upright with no scour present.

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FAQ

Where is the CAGIDONU wreck located?

The CAGIDONU wreck is located at coordinates 1 22.042 N,172 55.752 E.

How deep is the CAGIDONU and where exactly is it located?

The CAGIDONU lies at a depth of about 2.09 meters and is located at coordinates 1 22.042 N,172 55.752 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAGIDONU?

The seabed around the CAGIDONU lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CAGIDONU discovered?

The wreck of the CAGIDONU was discovered in 2006.

What country did the CAGIDONU belong to?

The CAGIDONU belonged to FJ.

What was the tonnage of the CAGIDONU?

The CAGIDONU had a tonnage of 337 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAGIDONU?

The CAGIDONU is classified as a merchant vessel.

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