Other Wreck 15677

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 31 S,160 16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -12.516667
  • Longitude: 160.266667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1996
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 1996

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck location 12 31 S, 160 16 E situated in the Solomon Sea near the Solomon Islands. This underwater obstruction represents the remains of the vessel Mt Petro Trader. The wreck site features a hull-only structural profile measuring approximately 20 meters in length. Survey data indicates the wreck is situated at coordinates 12 31 00 S, 160 16 00 E. The remains are well broken and identifiable by the presence of hull fragments on the seabed. This navigational hazard is officially charted and recorded under surveying detail HH583/490/02.

Surveying Details

HH583/490/02 18.10.96 WK WITH HULL ONLY REMAINING BORE 257DEGS [T], 1.95M FROM 123045S, 2601730E. LENGTH APPROX 20MTRS. (MT PETRO TRADER, HN DTD 15.9.96) CHART AS ST IN 123100S, 1601600E - NM 3819/96.

General Comments

HULL ONLY REMAINING APPROX LENGTH 20MTRS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 31 S,160 16 E
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