Locuste Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Locuste Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 6.5 S,179 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -16.108333
  • Longitude: -179.916667
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOCUSTE
Type military vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.8.76 STRANDED IN 160630S, 1795500W APPROX. (LL 31.7.76). NCA. 4.8.76 REPORTED SANK ON REEF AT CIKOBIA ISLAND. (LL 4.8.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2008

Circumstances of loss

TWO EX-FRENCH NAVY VESSELS, ONE TOWING THE OTHER, STRUCK CORAL REEF BY CAPE UNDU, NORTH POINT OF VANUA LEVU. 14 SEAMEN RESCUED. LATER, REPORTED THAT ONE STRANDED, THE OTHER WAS BROACHED AND ROLLED OVER ON REEF AT CIKOBIA ISLAND SOME 200M NE OF SUVA. BOTH VESSELS HAD BEEN DUE FOR SCRAPPING. (LL).

General Comments

SEE [48347]

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FAQ

Where is the LOCUSTE wreck located?

The LOCUSTE wreck is located at coordinates 16 6.5 S,179 55 W.

When did the LOCUSTE sink?

The LOCUSTE sank on Jul 30, 1976.

When was the wreck of the LOCUSTE discovered?

The wreck of the LOCUSTE was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the LOCUSTE?

The LOCUSTE is classified as a military vessel.

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