Sisco Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Sisco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
10 34 S,163 19 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -10.566667
- Longitude: 163.316667
|
| Water Depth |
2000 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SISCO |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
PG |
| Length |
41.5 m |
| Width |
7.3 m |
| Draught |
2.1 |
| Tonnage |
369 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 13, 1979
|
| Original Detection Year |
1979 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 8, 2000 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck SISCO is located at coordinates 10 34 S, 163 19 E in the deep waters of the Solomon Sea between San Cristobal and Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands. Reported sunk in April 1980, the vessel lies at an approximate depth exceeding 1000 fathoms. This underwater obstruction remains a documented site for maritime navigation records.
Surveying Details
29.4.80 REPORTED SANK BETWEEN SAN CRISTOBAL AND SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS, SOLOMON ISLANDS IN 103400S, 1631900E APPROX, IN OVER 1000FMS. (LLOYDS ID MARCH 1980 & LLOYDS VOL.237) NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
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10 34 S,163 19 E
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FAQ
Where is the SISCO wreck located?
The SISCO wreck is located at coordinates 10 34 S,163 19 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SISCO?
The seabed around the SISCO lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.
When did the SISCO sink?
The SISCO sank on Jul 13, 1979.
When was the wreck of the SISCO discovered?
The wreck of the SISCO was discovered in 1979.
What country did the SISCO belong to?
The SISCO belonged to PG.
What was the tonnage of the SISCO?
The SISCO had a tonnage of 369 tons.
What type of wreck is the SISCO?
The SISCO is classified as a motor vessel.