Sandy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sandy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
18 17.804 S,178 2.459 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.296733
  • Longitude: 178.040983
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANDY
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 2013
Original Detection Year 2013
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details SEP 2013/000041292 28.2.13 SCUTTLED IN 1817.804S, 17802.459E [WGD]. UPRIGHT, MAST INTACT, BOW FACING CORAL HEAD. DEPTH OVER WK REPORED AS 15MTRS. (MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY, FIJI, HN DTD 27.2.13). INS AS WK 15MTRS. - NM 1359/13.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

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FAQ

Where is the SANDY wreck located?

The SANDY wreck is located at coordinates 18 17.804 S,178 2.459 E.

How deep is the SANDY and where exactly is it located?

The SANDY lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 18 17.804 S,178 2.459 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANDY?

The seabed around the SANDY lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the SANDY sink?

The SANDY sank on Jan 25, 2013.

When was the wreck of the SANDY discovered?

The wreck of the SANDY was discovered in 2013.

What type of wreck is the SANDY?

The SANDY is classified as a motor vessel.