Frontier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Frontier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 56.233 S,5 44.638 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -15.937217
  • Longitude: -5.743967
Wreck Depth 17.41 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRONTIER
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Sonar Length 46.6
Sonar Width 13.4
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 172
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1994
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 050.0,018.5,004.5,103
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source diver
Markers Marked by buoy
Surveying Details HH100/351/13 8.7.98 LOCATED & DIVED IN 155613S, 054440W [WGD] USING GPS. SUNK BY PUMPING IN WATER. LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH A 2MTR SCOUR ALL AROUND. INTACT WITH ONLY THE UPPER MAST BROKEN ABOVE THE FLYING BRIDGE. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVE COMPUTER 19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SEABED FINE SAND & BROKEN SHELL. ESTIMATED LENGTH 45MTRS. LIES 014/194 DEGS (MAGNETIC) WITH BOWS N. (RAF SUB-AQUA ASSOCIATION, LTR DTD 30.6.98). CHART AS WK 19MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000280205 02.12.18 EXAM'D 14.12.18; DW 'FRONTIER' LOCATED IN 1556.233S, 0544.638W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. LENGTH 46.6MTRS, WIDTH 13.4MTRS, HT 7.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 103 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 50.0MTRS, DEEP EXTENDS 18.6MTRS TOWARDS 103 DEGS. WK INTACT ON ITS PORT SIDE. (UKHO SURVEY TEAM, H525 HI1603). AMEND DW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED TO FORM AN ARTIFICIAL REEF. HAD BEEN LYING DERELICT AT JAMESTOWN FOLLOWING ARREST FOR DRUGS' SMUGGLING. BELIEVED TO BE OF ASIAN ORIGIN BUT UNDER THE NETHERLAND FLAG AT TIME OF ARREST.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 15 56.233 S,5 44.638 W
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FAQ

Where is the FRONTIER wreck located?

The FRONTIER wreck is located at coordinates 15 56.233 S,5 44.638 W.

How deep is the FRONTIER and where exactly is it located?

The FRONTIER lies at a depth of about 17.41 meters and is located at coordinates 15 56.233 S,5 44.638 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRONTIER?

The seabed around the FRONTIER lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the FRONTIER sink?

The FRONTIER sank on Jan 1, 1994.

When was the wreck of the FRONTIER discovered?

The wreck of the FRONTIER was discovered in 1998.

What country did the FRONTIER belong to?

The FRONTIER belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the FRONTIER?

The FRONTIER is classified as a motor vessel.

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