Bawaqa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bawaqa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 9.252 S,176 54.738 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.154200
  • Longitude: 176.912300
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAWAQA
Type roll on-roll off
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Apr 21, 2010

Surveying Details

SEP 2009/000156022 3.11.09 THE VESSEL 'BAWAQA' IS STRANDED ON THE SOUTHERN ENTRANCE OF VIWA ISLAND IN 1709.252S, 17654.738E [UND]. VESSELS SHOULD NAVIGATE WITH CAUTION. (FIJI NAV WARNING 42/09). INS ST. BR STD. SEP 2010/000012588 22.1.10 NAV WARNING 42/09 REPEATED. (FIJI 4/09). NCA. 21.4.10 NAMED AS: 'BAWAGA'. REMAINS STRANDED. VESSEL WILL PROBABLY NOT BE SALVED BUT WILL BE TOWED OFF AND SUNK. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK DTD 16.4.10). NCA. SEP 2010/000072271 19.5.10 REMAINS STRANDED. NO SIGN OF BEING SALVAGED BY OWNERS. (S KUMAR, FIJI MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY, EMAIL DTD 4.5.10). NCA. SEP 2011/000147933 10.8.11 WK REMAINS IN POSN. (S KUMAR, FIJI MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY, EMAIL DTD 8.8.11). INS BY NM. - NM 4019/11.

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FAQ

Where is the BAWAQA wreck located?

The BAWAQA wreck is located at coordinates 17 9.252 S,176 54.738 E.

When was the wreck of the BAWAQA discovered?

The wreck of the BAWAQA was discovered in 2009.

What type of wreck is the BAWAQA?

The BAWAQA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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