St Pedro 63 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
St pedro 63 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
5 44.15 S,176 6 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -5.735833
- Longitude: 176.100000
|
| Water Depth |
0 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ST PEDRO 63 |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Tonnage |
187 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 17, 1977
|
| Original Detection Year |
1977 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
May 7, 2008 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the ST PEDRO 63 is located at coordinates 5 44.15 S, 176 6 E, situated near Nanumea in the waters of Tuvalu. Originally reported stranded in March 1977, the vessel was subsequently declared a constructive total loss. Surveying details confirm its final resting position at 05 42.09 S, 176 06.00 E near Nanumea. This underwater obstruction remains documented by the UK Hydrographic Office as a permanent nautical hazard in the region.
Surveying Details
25.3.77 REPORTED STRANDED IN 060500S, 1761000E APPROX, AT NANUMEA. (LL, 22.3.77). FILING POSN: 054209S, 1760600E. 28.9.77 CONSIDERED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS IN POSN WHERE WRECKED. (LL 230). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1966. REPORTED AGROUND AT NANUMEA, ELLICE ISLANDS. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
5 44.15 S,176 6 E
St Pedro 63 on Wreck Map
St Pedro 63 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ST PEDRO 63 wreck located?
The ST PEDRO 63 wreck is located at coordinates 5 44.15 S,176 6 E.
When did the ST PEDRO 63 sink?
The ST PEDRO 63 sank on Mar 17, 1977.
When was the wreck of the ST PEDRO 63 discovered?
The wreck of the ST PEDRO 63 was discovered in 1977.
What country did the ST PEDRO 63 belong to?
The ST PEDRO 63 belonged to PA.
What was the tonnage of the ST PEDRO 63?
The ST PEDRO 63 had a tonnage of 187 tons.
What type of wreck is the ST PEDRO 63?
The ST PEDRO 63 is classified as a fishing vessel.