Massachusetts Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Massachusetts Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 30.75 S,177 58.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.512500
  • Longitude: 177.971667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MASSACHUSETTS
Type fishing vessel
Flag US
Length 34.9 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2003

Surveying Details

HH586/520/03 15.7.02 GROUNDED IN 1830.0S, 17748.0E. (LL, 11.7.02). NCA. HH586/520/03 15.7.02 LOCAL CARGO VESSEL, LENGTH 35MTRS, AGROUND IN 1830.75S, 17758.3E (SW OF THE LIGHT). HAS BEEN IN POSN FOR ABOUT A MONTH. HIGH AND DRY ON THE SW EDGE OF THE REEF. (MT PACIFIC NAVIGATOR, REPORT DTD 26.8.02). HH586/520/03 15.7.02 SEVERAL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REFLOAT. DECLARED AS 'UNSALVAGABLE'. (LL, 20.8.02). 15.10.02 NO FURTHER INFORMATION. INS AS ST. BR STD. 22.11.02 REMAINS ON REEF. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS BY NEW OWNERS HAVE FAILED. FURTHER ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE DURING DECEMBER HIGH TIDE. (LL, 20.11.02). NCA. HH586/520/03 20.12.02 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (SUNIL KUMAR, CHIEF HYDROGRAPHER, FIJI ISLANDS MARITIME SAFETY ADMININSTRATION LTR DTD 27.11.02) SALVORS SEAMECH E-MAILED REQUESTING FURTHER UPDATE. HH586/520/03 24.1.03 VESSEL HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY LIFTED. (FIJI TIMES NEWSPAPER CUTTING SUPPLIED BY SUNIL KUMAR, CHIEF HYDROGRAPHER, FIJI ISLANDS MARITIME SAFETY ADMININSTRATION FAX DTD 24.1.02) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY STURGEON BAY SB & DD CO, STURGEON BAY, WI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASRSHEIM FISHING CORPORATION, ROCKLAND. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 825BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. GROUNDED. LATER DECLARED 'UNSALVABLE'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 30.75 S,177 58.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the MASSACHUSETTS wreck located?

The MASSACHUSETTS wreck is located at coordinates 18 30.75 S,177 58.3 E.

When did the MASSACHUSETTS sink?

The MASSACHUSETTS sank on Jul 7, 2002.

When was the wreck of the MASSACHUSETTS discovered?

The wreck of the MASSACHUSETTS was discovered in 2002.

What country did the MASSACHUSETTS belong to?

The MASSACHUSETTS belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the MASSACHUSETTS?

The MASSACHUSETTS had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the MASSACHUSETTS?

The MASSACHUSETTS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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