Fauabu Twoomey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fauabu twoomey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
15 10.872 S,168 6.537 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -15.181200
  • Longitude: 168.108950
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAUABU TWOOMEY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.4.70 AGROUND & HOLED ON NAROVOROVO BEACH. SALVAGE WILL BE DIFFICULT. (LL 200). POSN 151108.5S, 1680606.5E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MELANESIAN ANGLIAN MISSION. AGROUND AND HOLD. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 15 10.872 S,168 6.537 E
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FAQ

Where is the FAUABU TWOOMEY wreck located?

The FAUABU TWOOMEY wreck is located at coordinates 15 10.872 S,168 6.537 E.

When did the FAUABU TWOOMEY sink?

The FAUABU TWOOMEY sank on Apr 1, 1970.

When was the wreck of the FAUABU TWOOMEY discovered?

The wreck of the FAUABU TWOOMEY was discovered in 1970.

What country did the FAUABU TWOOMEY belong to?

The FAUABU TWOOMEY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FAUABU TWOOMEY?

The FAUABU TWOOMEY is classified as a motor vessel.