Jubilee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jubilee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 34 S,178 48.21 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.566667
  • Longitude: 178.803500
Water Depth 400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUBILEE
Type roll on-roll off
Flag JP
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Jubilee is located at coordinates 17 34 S, 178 48.21 E in the waters off the coast of Vanua Levu Island, Fiji. This underwater wreck site, originally known to have struck a reef near Nubouwala, was officially surveyed on January 6, 1999. According to UK Hydrographic Office records, the wreck is situated at a depth too significant for standard navigational charting. The site consists of the sunken remains of the vessel Jubilee, which was involved in a maritime incident on July 10, 1998. Information regarding the obstruction is documented under survey reference HH586/530/02.

Surveying Details

HH586/530/02 6.1.99 SUNK IN 1734.000S, 17848.200E [FIJI 1986]. (MARINE DEPT FIJI, HN DTD 7.12.98). TOO DEEP TO CHART. 25.1.00 ORIGINALLY STRUCK A REEF OFF NUBOUWALA, VANUA LEVU ISLAND ON 10.7.1998. (LL 21.1.00). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK REEF AND SUFFERED WATER SEEPAGE INTO HULL. VESSEL COULD NOT BE REFLOATED AND SANK AFTER WATER INGRESS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the JUBILEE wreck located?

The JUBILEE wreck is located at coordinates 17 34 S,178 48.21 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JUBILEE?

The seabed around the JUBILEE lies at approximately 400 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JUBILEE discovered?

The wreck of the JUBILEE was discovered in 1998.

What country did the JUBILEE belong to?

The JUBILEE belonged to JP.

What type of wreck is the JUBILEE?

The JUBILEE is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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