Marmer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marmer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 7.627 S,175 9.604 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.127117
  • Longitude: -175.160067
Wreck Depth 2.4 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARMER
Type tug
Flag TO
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 31, 2024

Surveying Details

H2419/77 15.9.82 ST, BOW VISIBLE HDG E, IN 210737S, 1750943W, APPROX. (HMNZS MONOWAI, 6.4.82). INS AS ST. BR STD. 9.4.87 ST SHOWN IN 210800S, 1751024W ON US 83567 [2ND EDN, MAR '85]. ?SAME WRECK. NCA YET. H4132/82 19.8.87 LARGE WRECK, WITH SMALL JETTY V CLOSE WEST, EXISTS IN 210736S, 1750942W. (HMAS GLADSTONE, HN 16.7.87). NOT SHOWN ON US 83567. - NM 3520/87. H2586/83 17.9.87 DESCRIBED AS CONSPIC. FORWARD THIRD OF THE WK PROTRUDES FROM THE WATER AT ABOUT AN ANGLE OF 45DEGS. (J MCKEOWN). NFA. 1.4.07 SHOWN AS ST IN 2107.613S, 17509.600W [WGD] ON NEW ZEALAND 8275 [APR '07 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING STORM. (ISLANDS BUSINESS NEWS SEP '82).

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FAQ

Where is the MARMER wreck located?

The MARMER wreck is located at coordinates 21 7.627 S,175 9.604 W.

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

The MARMER lies at a depth of about 2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 21 7.627 S,175 9.604 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARMER?

The seabed around the MARMER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARMER discovered?

The wreck of the MARMER was discovered in 1982.

What country did the MARMER belong to?

The MARMER belonged to TO.

What type of wreck is the MARMER?

The MARMER is classified as a tug.

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