Macquarie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Macquarie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 20.9 N,173 50.617 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 0.348333
  • Longitude: 173.843617
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MACQUARIE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 1962
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2004

Surveying Details

H3466/35 5.3.35 UNKNOWN VESSEL STRANDED IN 002100N, 1735100E APPROX, ON REEF, ON SOUTH SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO SOUTH PASSAGE. (ADMIRALTY). NCA. H3390/60 6.9.60 WK OF MACQUARIE LIES IN 3 PIECES IN ADVANCED STATE OF DISINTERGRATION. VISIBLE AT HWS. ST SHOWN IN POSN 261DEGS 3700FT FROM BEACON ON ENTRANCE I, OR IN 002038N, 1735046E ON SURVEY K2644/1-2. (HMS COOK, ROS). BR STD.INS ST IN 002038N, 1735046E ON 731. 18.12.62 INS ST IN 002054N, 1735037E [DATUM SHIFT] ON NC 743.

General Comments

IN THREE PIECES, WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the MACQUARIE wreck located?

The MACQUARIE wreck is located at coordinates 0 20.9 N,173 50.617 E.

When was the wreck of the MACQUARIE discovered?

The wreck of the MACQUARIE was discovered in 1935.

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