Fishing Vessel Wreck 7813

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 14.1 S,179 18.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.235000
  • Longitude: 179.306667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction discovered in the South Pacific Ocean near Fiji located at coordinates 18 14.1 S, 179 18.4 E. This maritime hazard corresponds to the remains of a fishing vessel with a white hull, previously identified as potentially having the marking BH 3108 on its superstructure. The wreck site was initially reported following survey data recorded on October 12, 2001, determined via radar range and bearing from a GPS position. This underwater obstruction serves as a navigation hazard for vessels operating in the region.

Surveying Details

HH586/510/02 12.10.01 ST OBSERVED AT 093 DEGS, 0.7MILES FROM 1814.03S, 17917.64E [WGD]. POSN BY BEARING AND RADAR RANGE FROM GPS POSN. A FISHING VESSEL WITH WHITE HULL. PROBABLY ASIAN. BEARS 'BH 3108' ON SUPERSTRUCTURE. (RV FRANKLIN, HN DTD 12.7.01). INS AS ST IN 1814.1S, 17918.4E. - NM 4621/01.

General Comments

INTACT, WHITE HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 14.1 S,179 18.4 E
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