Konanda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Konanda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 45.191 S,168 17.163 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.753183
  • Longitude: 168.286050
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONANDA
Type motor vessel
Flag VU
Length 46.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 2.4
Orientation 35
Tonnage 414
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1987
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H3005/84 16.12.87 EXAM'D 12.11.87 IN 174527.8S, 1681643.6E. LEAST DEPTH [REDUCED] TO TOP OF MAST WAS 8.0MTRS BY LEAD-LINE. ORIENTATED 215/035DEG. GEN DEPTH AT BOW WAS 25MTRS. (VANUATU HYDO UNIT, HN DTD 16.11.87). - NM 82/88. [WGD] POSN: 1745.191S, 16817.163E.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED FOR USE AS UNDERWATER RECREATION FACILITY.

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FAQ

Where is the KONANDA wreck located?

The KONANDA wreck is located at coordinates 17 45.191 S,168 17.163 E.

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

The KONANDA lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 17 45.191 S,168 17.163 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KONANDA?

The seabed around the KONANDA lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the KONANDA sink?

The KONANDA sank on Nov 12, 1987.

When was the wreck of the KONANDA discovered?

The wreck of the KONANDA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the KONANDA belong to?

The KONANDA belonged to VU.

What was the tonnage of the KONANDA?

The KONANDA had a tonnage of 414 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONANDA?

The KONANDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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