Byron No. 16 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Byron no. 16 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 2 S,149 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.033333
  • Longitude: -149.550000
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BYRON NO. 16
Type fishing vessel
Flag PA
Length 97.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1894
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1278/88 26.9.88 H1278/88 26.9.88 AGROUND AT TETIAROA ISLAND, ON SW SIDE. (LL 14.9.88). NCA YET. H1278/88 11.10.88 H1278/88 11.10.88 REFLOATED 3.10.88. (LL 7.10.88). NEVER CHARTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2005

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE PAPEETE FOR PUERTO RICO.

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FAQ

Where is the BYRON NO. 16 wreck located?

The BYRON NO. 16 wreck is located at coordinates 17 2 S,149 33 W.

When did the BYRON NO. 16 sink?

The BYRON NO. 16 sank on Sep 7, 1988.

When was the wreck of the BYRON NO. 16 discovered?

The wreck of the BYRON NO. 16 was discovered in 1988.

What country did the BYRON NO. 16 belong to?

The BYRON NO. 16 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BYRON NO. 16 carrying?

The BYRON NO. 16 was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,fish.

What was the tonnage of the BYRON NO. 16?

The BYRON NO. 16 had a tonnage of 1894 tons.

What type of wreck is the BYRON NO. 16?

The BYRON NO. 16 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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