Curaco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Curaco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
8 27 N,137 33 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.450000
  • Longitude: 137.550000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CURACO
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3937/74 20.12.82 H3937/74 20.12.82 GROUNDED ON NGULU ATOLL. (LL 8.12.82). POSN 082700, 1373300 FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED. CTL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CURACO wreck located?

The CURACO wreck is located at coordinates 8 27 N,137 33 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CURACO?

The seabed around the CURACO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CURACO sink?

The CURACO sank on Jan 16, 1982.

When was the wreck of the CURACO discovered?

The wreck of the CURACO was discovered in 1982.

What type of wreck is the CURACO?

The CURACO is classified as a fishing vessel.