Solomon Princess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Solomon princess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 26.043 S,159 58.437 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.434050
  • Longitude: 159.973950
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLOMON PRINCESS
Type ferry
Length 27.1 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 122
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1985
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1278/85 9.4.85 AGROUND ON ROCKS ABOUT 1M E OF POINT CRUZ, HONIARA. CTL. (LL, 4,8, & 19.3.85) NCA YET. H2778/69 25.8.87 STANDED ON BEACH IN 092537S, 1595825E. IN PROCESS OF BEING BROKEN UP, BUT THIS IS EXPECTED TO TAKE A CONSIDERABLE TIME. (RAN H.O. DETACHED SURVEY PARTY, MV CAPE PILLAR, HN 5/87, 2.8.87) CHART AS ST - NM 2822/87.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

19.3.85 RAN AGROUND DURING BAD WEATHER, HIGH ON ROCKS, DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. VESSEL, EX LILAC MARU BUILT 1969, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOLOMON ISLANDS NAVIGATION , HONIARA. (LL, 3,8, & 19.3.85)

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FAQ

Where is the SOLOMON PRINCESS wreck located?

The SOLOMON PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 9 26.043 S,159 58.437 E.

When did the SOLOMON PRINCESS sink?

The SOLOMON PRINCESS sank on Mar 3, 1985.

When was the wreck of the SOLOMON PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the SOLOMON PRINCESS was discovered in 1985.

What was the tonnage of the SOLOMON PRINCESS?

The SOLOMON PRINCESS had a tonnage of 122 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLOMON PRINCESS?

The SOLOMON PRINCESS is classified as a ferry.

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