Van Camp No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Van camp no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
8 29.953 S,179 11.646 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -8.499217
  • Longitude: 179.194100
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAN CAMP NO 1
Type fishing vessel
Length 48 m
Orientation 30
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4208/77 8.1.79 ST (CONSPIC) SHOWN IN 082958S, 1791228E ON SURVEY [K8096]. H4208/77 18.10.79 IDENTIFIED AS VAN CAMP NO 1 & REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN IN THIS POSN FOR SOME YEARS. (PACIFIC EXPLORER, LTR DTD 19.8.79). H4426/80 5.1.81 SHOWN ALSO ON SURVEY [K8491/5 - FOLIO 72]. NCA. 19.1.81 SHOWN IN 082956S, 1791228E ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1591-LP1. (V39A RAF 4424, 23.7.73). H4426/80 3.12.86 SHOWN AS STF CONSPIC IN 082957.5S, 1791138E [WGD], LYING 030/210DEGS ON SURVEY [K9409/7A]. (HMNZ MONOWAI JUL'83 & AUG'84). 5.12.88 SHOWN ON RNZAF AERIAL PHOT DTD 20.4.83 TO BE 48MTRS LONG, & TO BE COMPLETE WITH ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE INTACT.
Last Amended Date May 7, 2008

General Comments

INTACT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE, LENGTH FROM AIR PHOT

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FAQ

Where is the VAN CAMP NO 1 wreck located?

The VAN CAMP NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 8 29.953 S,179 11.646 E.

When was the wreck of the VAN CAMP NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the VAN CAMP NO 1 was discovered in 1979.

What type of wreck is the VAN CAMP NO 1?

The VAN CAMP NO 1 is classified as a fishing vessel.