Ata Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ata Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 57 S,179 9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -23.950000
  • Longitude: -179.150000
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATA
Type fishing vessel
Flag FJ
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1970
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2000

Surveying Details

24.2.70 VESSEL GROUNDED IN PA 235700S, 1790900W. (LLOYDS VOL.199). NCA. 3.3.70 HULL HOLED. LODGED ON REEF ON LAGOON. NEED TO DYNAMITE CHANNEL TO SET FREE. (LLOYDS VOL.199). 10.3.70 GROUNDED IN FORCE 9-10 NW WIND. DRAGGED ANCHOR AND STRUCK AND HEAVY SEAS LIFTED THE VESSEL ONTO THE REEF. ON PORT SIDE WITH 30DEG LIST TO PORT. (LLOYDS VOL.199). 15.2.00 RECORD REVIEWED. RECORDED POSN CORRECTED. INS AS ST PA. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

ANCHORED INSIDE SOUTH MINERVA REEF DURING FORCE 9-10 GALE, DRAGGED HER ANCHOR, STRUCK REEF, WAS HOLED & STRANDED. (LLOYDS VOL.199)

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FAQ

Where is the ATA wreck located?

The ATA wreck is located at coordinates 23 57 S,179 9 W.

When did the ATA sink?

The ATA sank on Feb 17, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ATA discovered?

The wreck of the ATA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ATA belong to?

The ATA belonged to FJ.

What type of wreck is the ATA?

The ATA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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