Trawler Wreck Id 15612

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 39.5 S,141 16.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.658333
  • Longitude: 141.275000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type trawler
Flag ID
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 9, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 2 39.5 S, 141 16.5 E near the coast of Papua New Guinea. This submerged obstruction was identified following a vessel grounding incident recorded on December 13, 1971. The site consists of a vessel aground at approximately 02 39.5 S, 141 16.5 E. Mariners should exercise caution when navigating this area as the structural condition of the submerged wreckage remains an obstruction to local maritime traffic.

Surveying Details

13.12.71 VESSEL AGROUND IN 023930S, 1411630E APPROX. (LL 206). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON VANIMO REEF OFF NORTHERN NEW GUINEA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. (LL).

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