Fishing Vessel Wreck Kp 7771
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
18 9.9 S,178 24.11 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | always dry |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | KP |
| Length | 30.5 m |
| Orientation | 45 |
| Tonnage | 160 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 14, 1978 |
| Bottom Texture | Coral |
| Original Detection Year | 1978 |
| Last Detection Year | 1980 |
| Original Source | ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Surveying Details | H2795/76 31.10.78 ST IN 180954S,1782419E. POSN BY HSA & GYRO BRGS, LIES HEADING NE, LENGTH 100FT. (HMAS PERTH HN DTD 23.9.78). - NM 2700/78. H4350/77 21.12.78 POSN GIVEN AS 181005.5S, 1782421.5E. (US NM 83605/47/78). NCA. H3181/74 22.12.78 ST IN 180947.8S, 1782419E IS LIABLE TO MOVE. (FIJI HYDRO). - NM 100/79. H1479/80 5.9.80 ST STATED TO BE CONSPIC. (FIJI TELEX 280225Z AUG). R/S. 20.8.93 FIJI (1986) DATUM POSN: 180954S, 1782406E. NC 744. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 15, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
GROUNDED ON CORAL REEF OFF SUVA HBR ENTRANCE. ABANDONED BY CREW. TURNED OVER ON PORT SIDE BY HEAVY SEAS DURING SALVAGE ATTEMPT. (LLOYDS 231).
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18 9.9 S,178 24.11 E
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General Comments
LYING ON PORT SIDE