Emperor Fraser Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Emperor fraser Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
27 42.3 N,34 8 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 30 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | EMPEROR FRASER |
| Type | Dive Support Craft |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 16, 2009 |
| Original Detection Year | 2010 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | 30.6.10 DIVE REPORT STATES THAT VESSEL WAS BLOWN ON TO BEACON ROCK IN HIGH WINDS. HIGH WAVES TOOK HOLED VESSEL OFF REEF AND SHE SANK JUST OFF SE END OF BEACON ROCK, ABOUT 0.25M FROM THE DUNRAVEN [43145]. LIES IN APPROX 30MTRS. IDENTIFIED BY NAME ON HULL AND CUTLERY FOUND. HEAVILY SALVED. PHOTOS OF WK. (DIVER MAGAZINE JUL '10) NCA, POSN 2742.3N, 3408.0E FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 30, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
WOODEN DIVE BOAT BLOWN ON TO BEACON ROCK IN HIGH WINDS WHILE DIVERS WERE VISITING THE WRECK OF THE DUNRAVEN.HIGH WAVES TOOK HOLED VESSEL OFF REEF AND SHE SANK JUST OFF SE END OF BEACON ROCK, ABOUT 0.25M FROM THE DUNRAVEN. (DIVER MAGAZINE JUL '10)
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