Kearsaint Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kearsaint Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 29.433 S,149 51.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.490550
  • Longitude: -149.863883
Wreck Depth -1.7 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEARSAINT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1923
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H5906/23 28.8.23 H5906/23 28.8.23 ST 059 DEG, 5C FROM CHURCH AT PAPETOAI, ON W SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO BAY. (HMS LABURAM, HN DTD 3 11.7.23). INS AS STPA (1923). - NM 1327/23. H2311/25 H2311/25 WK STATED TO BE CONSPIC. NCA. H1503/26 8.3.26 H1503/26 8.3.26 AMEND POSN TO 172847S, 1495106W ON 1382. H1489/27 5.3.27 H1489/27 5.3.27 HURRICANE IN JAN 1927 BROKE WK IN HALF. ONE PIECE HAS SUNK IN DEEP WATER, BUT THE REST REMAINS CONSPIC ON THE REEF A FEW YDS WEST OF FORMER POSN. A PORTION OF HULL REMAINS BUT NO FUNNELS. (HMS LABURNAM). NCA. H3480/27 31.5.27 H3480/27 31.5.27 ONLY PORTION OF WK REMAINS, BUT STILL CONSPIC. (HMS DIOMEDE). NCA. H1681/28 13.3.28 H1681/28 13.3.28 WK BROKEN IN HALF, 1 PORTION REMAINS. (HMS VERONICA). NCA. H2323/28 14.4.28 H2323/28 14.4.28 WK LIABLE TO DISAPPEAR SHORTLY. (HMS DIOMEDE). NCA. H1614/34 H1614/34 JULY 1933 FROM A SKETCH IN VERONICA'S REMARK BOOK, WK IS STILL VISIBLE, BUT BREAKING UP. 19.10.76 19.10.76 DATE OF SINKING STATED AS 1914, DATE OF HURRICANE 1929. BEFORE WW11 THE FRENCH NAVY BLEW WK UP, LEAVING RIBS STILL PROTRUDING OUT OF THE WATER. IN 18 FT OF WATER, THE MAIN STEAM TURBINES & SUPPORTING FRAMEWORK. LEADING FROM THE TURBINES IS THE 2FT DIAM PROP SHAFT, 40 FT LONG ENDING IN MANGLED SECTION OF THE AFT END. A LARGER SECTION OF THE WK LIES IN 80 FT OF WATER. 60% OF THE WK NOT LOCATED. (TRITON, BSAC DIVING MAG SEPT 1976). 19.9.77 19.9.77 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 1.7MTRS IN 172926S, 1495150W [UND] ON FR 6657 [1976]. NE 1436 [PLAN MOOREA].
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 1986
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 29.433 S,149 51.833 W
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FAQ

Where is the KEARSAINT wreck located?

The KEARSAINT wreck is located at coordinates 17 29.433 S,149 51.833 W.

How deep is the KEARSAINT and where exactly is it located?

The KEARSAINT lies at a depth of about -1.7 meters and is located at coordinates 17 29.433 S,149 51.833 W.

When did the KEARSAINT sink?

The KEARSAINT sank on Jan 1, 1923.

When was the wreck of the KEARSAINT discovered?

The wreck of the KEARSAINT was discovered in 1923.

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