Negera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Negera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 37.51 S,177 21.28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.625167
  • Longitude: 177.354667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEGERA
Type motor vessel
Flag FJ
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1982
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 1994

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for the vessel NEGERA located near Tivoa Reef off the coast of Fiji. The wreck is situated at coordinates 17 37.51 S, 177 21.28 E. Historical survey reports indicate the wreck was originally located on the southerly point of the Tivoa Fringing Reef. While the wreck was initially reported as breaking up with debris drifting in a southwesterly direction, subsequent surveys confirmed it is no longer visible above the surface. Despite being submerged and no longer visible, the obstruction remains charted for navigational safety. The site is characterized as a well-broken underwater wreck requiring caution for vessels navigating the Tivoa Reef area. Current positional data is based on the Fiji 86 datum.

Surveying Details

H4735/82 2.2.83 ST ON SOUTHERLY POINT OF TIVOA FRINGING REEF IN 173724S, 1772130E PA. (MINISTRY OF DEFENCE WELLINGTON NZ, TELEX 20.1.83 & LL 29.12.82, 8 & 12.1.83). INS AS STPA. - NM 536/83. H4735/82 28.3.83 THE WK IS BREAKING UP & DEBRIS IS DRIFTING IN A SW'LY DIRECTION. (FIJI NM 4, 6/83). NCA YET. H3070/81 24.8.83 NO LONGER VISIBLE, BUT RECOMMEND IT REMAINS CHARTED UNTIL AREA MORE CLOSELY EXAMINED. (O/C HYDRO UNIT, RFMF SUVA 3.8.83). 24.1.94 [FIJI 86 DATUM]: 173730.6N, 1772116.2E.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK TIVOA REEF, WHILE TOWING A BARGE & STRANDED. KEEL FOUND TO BE BROKEN, BARGE RECOVERED. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the NEGERA wreck located?

The NEGERA wreck is located at coordinates 17 37.51 S,177 21.28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEGERA?

The seabed around the NEGERA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the NEGERA sink?

The NEGERA sank on Dec 26, 1982.

When was the wreck of the NEGERA discovered?

The wreck of the NEGERA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the NEGERA belong to?

The NEGERA belonged to FJ.

What type of wreck is the NEGERA?

The NEGERA is classified as a motor vessel.

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