Other Wreck 15960

Field Value
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 44.981 S,168 18.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.749683
  • Longitude: 168.313333
Wreck Depth 1.2 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 8
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 1.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2016
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction located at coordinates 17 44.981 S, 168 18.8 E near the coast of Vanuatu. This hazard was identified in December 2016 and consists of an underwater obstruction with a least multibeam depth of 1.2 meters situated in a general depth area of 3 meters. The structural dimensions of the obstruction are 8.0 meters in length, 8.0 meters in width, and 1.5 meters in height. Mariners should note this significant navigational hazard, which is recorded as an obstruction at 1.2 meters depth, and exercise caution when navigating these coastal waters.

Surveying Details

SEP 2016/000296235 22.12.2016 OBSTN REPORTED IN 1744.981S, 16818.800E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. LENGTH 8.0MTRS, WIDTH 8.0MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. (H102_SPC-PV-02, DTD 24.10.16. HYDROGRAPHIC UNIT, GEOSCIENCE DIVISION, SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY). INS OBSTN 1.2MTRS.

General Comments

UK NM 22/2484/17

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