D8 & D6 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
D8 & d6 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
17 17 S,178 48 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 40 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | D8 & D6 |
| Type | Equipment |
| Tonnage | 84 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 31, 1977 |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H4350/77 8.12.77 LOST IN 171700S, 1784800W APPROX. (R W J ILES, LTR DTD 6.9.77 & 16.11.77). INS AS OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED). BR STD. SEE ALSO [48343]. 21.1.13 NOT SHOWN ON BA 440 [2005 EDN]. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 23, 2013 |
Circumstances of loss
LOST OVERBOARD FROM FIJIAN LANDING CRAFT 'TABILAI' WHICH CAPSIZED & SANK.
Nearby Wrecks:
- Tabilai Wreck 3017.9 M