Tokerau Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Tokerau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
18 7.25 S,178 25.135 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -18.120833
- Longitude: 178.418917
|
| Wreck Depth |
6.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TOKERAU |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
TO |
| Length |
18.3 m |
| Width |
8.2 m |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1985 |
| Last Detection Year |
1986 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 15, 1998 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck TOKERAU is located in the waters off the coast of Fiji at coordinates 18 7.25 S, 178 25.135 E. Historical survey data from the UK Hydrographic Office identifies this underwater obstruction as a shoal with varying recorded depths. Initial diver examinations recorded a least depth of 5.9 meters, while subsequent survey reports confirmed a revised least depth of 6.9 meters. The site remains a charted feature in the region, with updated position coordinates recorded as 18 07.15 S, 178 25.075 E based on the Fiji 1986 datum. This underwater hazard is monitored for navigational safety and has been documented through multiple examinations since the 1980s to confirm its precise location and depth profile for mariners.
Surveying Details
H4735/82 25.4.85 EXAM'D ON 2.4.85 IN 180708.2S, 1782519.5E USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER, 5.9 IN GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMFS RUVE, H525). - NM 1357/85. H4735/82 31.7.86 SHOWN AS SHOAL WITH LEAST DEPTH 7.4MTRS IN 180708S, 1782521.5E ON SURVEY DTD 20.12.85 [K 9827/1]. THIS POSN CONFIRMED. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 6.9MTRS, OBTAINED 23.7.86. (RFMF HYD TELEX 24.7.86). - NM 2407/86. 15.8.98 FIJI (1986) DATUM POSN: 180715S, 1782507.5E. NE 1660.
Circumstances of loss
WAS BEING SCRAPPED WHILE AT ANCHOR. MOST OF THE UPPERWORKS HAD BEEN REMOVED BUT HULL SANK DURING A STORM.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
18 7.25 S,178 25.135 E
Tokerau on Wreck Map
Tokerau Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the TOKERAU wreck located?
The TOKERAU wreck is located at coordinates 18 7.25 S,178 25.135 E.
How deep is the TOKERAU and where exactly is it located?
The TOKERAU lies at a depth of about 6.9 meters and is located at coordinates 18 7.25 S,178 25.135 E.
How deep is the seabed around the TOKERAU?
The seabed around the TOKERAU lies at approximately 12 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the TOKERAU discovered?
The wreck of the TOKERAU was discovered in 1985.
What country did the TOKERAU belong to?
The TOKERAU belonged to TO.
What type of wreck is the TOKERAU?
The TOKERAU is classified as a motor vessel.