Gurawa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Gurawa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 15.4 S,179 21.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.256667
  • Longitude: 179.358333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GURAWA
Tonnage 45
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.10.76 SANK IN APPROX POSN 171524S, 1792130E. VESSEL UNDER REPAIRS WHILST ON BEACH. (LLOYDS 226). NCA, NOTHING FURTHER SINCE.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL IN WATERLOGGED CONDITION TAKEN IN TOW BY LADY LEI & BEACHED ON SAND BEHIND REEF IN SHELTERED WATER AT KORO IS. VESSEL ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION AFTER STRIKING ROCK OFF NOLA PT, KORO IS.

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FAQ

Where is the GURAWA wreck located?

The GURAWA wreck is located at coordinates 17 15.4 S,179 21.5 E.

When did the GURAWA sink?

The GURAWA sank on Oct 22, 1976.

When was the wreck of the GURAWA discovered?

The wreck of the GURAWA was discovered in 1976.

What was the tonnage of the GURAWA?

The GURAWA had a tonnage of 45 tons.

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