Factory Ship Wreck 18591
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 8.358 S,36 41.3 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | factory ship |
| Length | 10 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1996 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | HH090/679/01 31.7.96 LOCATED IN 540821.5S, 364118W [WGD] USING A TOTAL STATION. INVESTIGATED BY DIVER. WK IS 10MTR LONG WOODEN WHALER. ENGINE & SCREW STILL INTACT, BUT HULL DECAYING. SMALL BASIN HAS BECOME PLAYPEN FOR YOUNG ELEPHANT SEALS. WK AT N END OF BASIN WHICH IS USED BY VISITING YACHTS. KELP IN BASIN & SHALLOW DEPTH PREVENTS USE OF E/S. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 679). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 14, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
THREE WHALE CATCHERS & FOUR SERVICE BOAT SANK BY SHEER WEIGHT OF SNOW THAT FELL ON THEM. (SEA BREEZES, AUG 1983). FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE [56657]. THIS COULD BE ONE OF THE SERVICE BOATS.
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54 8.358 S,36 41.3 W
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- Sorsra (Possibly) Wreck 172.4 M
- James Turpie Wreck 244.8 M
- Other Wreck 18588 418.7 M
- Factory Ship Wreck 18606 2368.1 M
- Factory Ship Wreck 18613 2464.4 M
- Other Wreck 18619 2589.9 M
- Factory Ship Wreck 18628 2689.9 M
- Factory Ship Wreck 18607 2700.6 M
- Factory Ship Wreck 18617 2733.2 M
General Comments
HULL DECAYING, ENGINE & SCREW INTACT See Also: 56657