Fejian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fejian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
19 31.827 S,169 15.903 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -19.530450
  • Longitude: 169.265050
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FEJIAN
Type barge
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1278/85 13.2.85 NDW PA SHOWN IN 193208.5S 1691527.5E [IGN] ON SURVEY [K9523/1]. WK OF 'FEJIAN' LIES JUST OFF BLACK SAND BEACH, LYING 100/280DEGS. BADLY DECOMPOSED BUT MANY METAL FITTINGS REMAIN INCLUDING THE TWO BOILERS. DIVED ON & FOUND TO LIE ON SANDY BOTTOM ALONGSIDE THE ADJACENT REEF SOME 20MTRS DISTANT. NO CLEARING DEPTH WAS OBTAINED OVER WK, BUT IT LIES AT SUCH A DEPTH THAT IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DANGER TO BOATS LANDING ON THE BEACH OR ADJACENT REEF. (RAN HYDRO. DETACHED SURVEY UNIT JUNE/JULY 1984). INS AS NDWPA IN 193217.5S, 1691529.5E [LOCAL FIT]. BA 1642 [LENAKEL ANCHORAGE]. BR STD. 6.8.87 INS IN 193207.0S, 1691520.7E [IGN] ON NC 1581 [LENAKEL BAY]. [WGD] POSN: 1931.827N, 16915.903E.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2012
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FAQ

Where is the FEJIAN wreck located?

The FEJIAN wreck is located at coordinates 19 31.827 S,169 15.903 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FEJIAN?

The seabed around the FEJIAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FEJIAN discovered?

The wreck of the FEJIAN was discovered in 1985.

What type of wreck is the FEJIAN?

The FEJIAN is classified as a barge.