Fishing Vessel Wreck 15763

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 0 N,157 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.000000
  • Longitude: -157.383333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 1995

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 2 0 N, 157 23 W near the coast of Kiritimati, Christmas Island. This submerged obstruction is identified as a steel vessel, positioned with its bow oriented toward the coast. Recorded survey details describe the wreckage as a steel structure in approximately 2 degrees North and 157 degrees 23 minutes West. The site remains documented in hydrographic records as a steel obstruction requiring caution for maritime navigation in the vicinity of the island coast.

Surveying Details

H4136/77 15.12.82 ST, BOWS TO COAST IN 020000N, 1572300W APPROX. (RNZ HYD LTR DTD 8.10.87). INS AS ST. BR STD.

General Comments

BOWS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 0 N,157 23 W
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