Evelyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Evelyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 9.12 S,178 39.77 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.152000
  • Longitude: 178.662833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVELYN
Type boat
Flag FJ
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1989
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH586/350/01 3.4.89 AGROUND ON NASILAI REEF. BATTERED BY STRONG WAVES. NO SALVAGE TO BE ATTEMPTED. (LL, 18, 23 & 24.2.89). POSN 180900S, 1784000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2003

Circumstances of loss

23.2.89 RAN AGROUND WHEN ON PASSAGE NAIRAI ISLAND TO SUVA DUE, ACCORDING TO MASTER, TO NASILAI LIGHT HOUSE NOT WORKING. 17 PASSENGERS AND 8 CREW RESCUED. OPERATED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WONG SHIPPING. (LL, 18, 23.2.89).

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FAQ

Where is the EVELYN wreck located?

The EVELYN wreck is located at coordinates 18 9.12 S,178 39.77 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EVELYN?

The seabed around the EVELYN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the EVELYN sink?

The EVELYN sank on Feb 16, 1989.

When was the wreck of the EVELYN discovered?

The wreck of the EVELYN was discovered in 1989.

What country did the EVELYN belong to?

The EVELYN belonged to FJ.

What type of wreck is the EVELYN?

The EVELYN is classified as a boat.

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