Uss Seminole Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uss seminole Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
9 24.381 S,160 8.715 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.406350
  • Longitude: 160.145250
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS SEMINOLE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2774/45 13.6.45 DW IN 092412S, 1600900E. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 1629/45. 5.1.59 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA IN 092403S, 1600842E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) LC 2893. 30.10.68 WRECK, SWEPT CLEAR TO 40FT, SHOWN ON USOO NO.2916. NCA. 5.7.77 NOW CHARTED IN 092357S, 1600839E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1713. H6067/69 1.11.77 SALVAGE DIVER REPORTS NO WRECK FOUND, ONLY SMALL AMOUNT OF STEEL WRECKAGE WHICH LIES FLAT ON SEABED IN THE AREA. (MIN. OF WKS & PUB. UTILITIES, HONIARA LTR DD 6.10.77) CHART AS NDW PA. NC 1713.
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2025

General Comments

STEEL WKGE FLAT ON SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the USS SEMINOLE wreck located?

The USS SEMINOLE wreck is located at coordinates 9 24.381 S,160 8.715 E.

How deep is the seabed around the USS SEMINOLE?

The seabed around the USS SEMINOLE lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the USS SEMINOLE discovered?

The wreck of the USS SEMINOLE was discovered in 1945.