Other Wreck 15959

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 7.21 S,175 11.86 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.120167
  • Longitude: -175.197667
Wreck Depth 16.4 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 11, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 21 7.21 S, 175 11.86 W near the coast of Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean. This submerged obstruction is a vessel that was deliberately sunk. Hydrographic surveys report the least depth over the wreck is 16.4 meters, updated from a previous depth of 19.6 meters. The wreck site is officially documented in maritime records and appears on New Zealand nautical charts. The position of this underwater navigation hazard is established at 21 07.210S, 175 11.860W.

Surveying Details

H2586/83 17.9.87 VESSEL DELIBERATELY SUNK IN 210712S, 1751200W, APPROX. (J MCKEOWN, YACHT WARLOCK, 31.7.87). POSN TAKEN FROM CHART CUTTING. NCA YET. 1.4.07 WK 19.6MTRS SHOWN IN 2107.210S, 17511.860W [WGD] ON NEW ZEALAND 8275 [1ST EDN APR '07] HH580/009/2009 7.5.09 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 16.4MTRS. (NEW ZEALAND NM 9/102/09) - NM 2630/09.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 7.21 S,175 11.86 W
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