Beacon Wreck 7766

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
18 8.193 S,178 24.453 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.136550
  • Longitude: 178.407550
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Beacon
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH586/580/01 8.11.90 BLACK BN, 2.3C W OF S THURSTON PATCH BUOY, HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN AND IS JUST SUBMERGED AT LW. (FIJI COASTAL NAV. WARNING 23/90). - NCA YET, PRESUME WILL BE QUICKLY REBUILT. POSN 1808083S. 17824410E [FJI] FOR FILING ONLY. 4.6.99 BLACK BN CHARTED IN 1808.093S, 17824.453E [FJD] ON BA1660 [OCT 98 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2003

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMABLY KNOCKED DOWN BY PASSING VESSEL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 8.193 S,178 24.453 E
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