Colonial Boy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Colonial boy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 22.23 S,177 57.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.370500
  • Longitude: 177.965667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLONIAL BOY
Type yacht
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1980
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2003

Surveying Details

20.5.80 YACHT IN 182130S, 1775830E & CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. SOME ITEMS REMOVED. (LL 30.5.80). H4350/77 1.10.80 ST PA (CONSPIC) IN 182212S, 1775824E. (FIJI NM 53/80). - NM 2208/80. 8.2.88 INS ST (CONSPIC), STS FOR PA, ON NC 745. 6.4.02 NOW SHOWN IN 1822.230S, 17757.940E [WGD] ON NE 745.

Circumstances of loss

YACHT RAN AGROUND ON A REEF NEAR MBENGGA ISLAND & HAS BEEN ABANDONED. PASSAGE FOR SUVA. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 22.23 S,177 57.94 E
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FAQ

Where is the COLONIAL BOY wreck located?

The COLONIAL BOY wreck is located at coordinates 18 22.23 S,177 57.94 E.

When did the COLONIAL BOY sink?

The COLONIAL BOY sank on May 7, 1980.

When was the wreck of the COLONIAL BOY discovered?

The wreck of the COLONIAL BOY was discovered in 1980.

What type of wreck is the COLONIAL BOY?

The COLONIAL BOY is classified as a yacht.

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