Emperor Fraser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Emperor fraser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
27 42.3 N,34 8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.705000
  • Longitude: 34.133333
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)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 42.3 N,34 8 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMPEROR FRASER wreck located?

The EMPEROR FRASER wreck is located at coordinates 27 42.3 N,34 8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPEROR FRASER?

The seabed around the EMPEROR FRASER lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the EMPEROR FRASER sink?

The EMPEROR FRASER sank on Dec 16, 2009.

When was the wreck of the EMPEROR FRASER discovered?

The wreck of the EMPEROR FRASER was discovered in 2010.

What type of wreck is the EMPEROR FRASER?

The EMPEROR FRASER is classified as a dive support craft.