Other Wreck 15693

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 35.215 S,167 14.457 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -15.586917
  • Longitude: 167.240950
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 47
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 26.7
Orientation 4
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located off the coast of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, at coordinates 15 35.215 S, 167 14.457 E. This submerged obstruction, identified as RVS Turoroa, was examined in June 2014. The wreck has a least multibeam depth of 26.73 meters, with a total length of 47 meters and a width of 7 meters. The bow is oriented toward 004 degrees. The charted depth over the wreck is 26.5 meters. This structural survey provides precise positioning for maritime navigation and obstruction avoidance in the waters near Vanuatu.

Surveying Details

SEP 2014/000057672 23.12.14 EXAM'D 4.6.14. WK LOCATED IN 1535.215S, 16714.457E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.73MTRS, LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. BOW LIES 004. (RVS TUROROA, HI 1446). HT 26.73MTRS. (BDC). INS WK 26.5MTRS.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N

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