Matthew Flinders Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Matthew flinders Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 41.5 S,179 33.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.691667
  • Longitude: -179.554167
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MATTHEW FLINDERS
Type ferry
Flag FJ
Length 61 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1002
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1989
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 1999

Surveying Details

HH586/350/01 27.7.89 AGROUND, LYING ON PORT SIDE, TAKING IN WATER AND WITH ENGINE ROOM FLOODED, ON NAVATU REEF. (LL, 13 & 14.7.89). SALVAGE ATTEMPT IN HAND. (LL, 20.7.89). HH586/350/01 9.8.89 SALVAGE ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL. VESSEL HAS 9 TANKS PUNCTURED. FURTHER ATTEMPT MAY BE MADE. (LL, 26.7.89) NCA YET. HH586/350/01 19.9.89 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED. (LL, 29.8.89) NCA. HH586/350/01 7.3.90 SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 7.2.90) NCA. HH586/490/01 24.11.93 STRANDED ON W EXTREMITY OF NA-VATU REEF AND VERY HIGH OUT OF THE WATER. (MT PACIFIC NAVIGATOR, 26.10.93) HH586/490/02 6.12.95 WK IS ON EASTERN SIDE OF THE REEF AND IS RADAR CONSPIC. LIES N OF THE S TIP BY THE SAME DISTANCE AS CHARTED. REEF APPEARS TO LIE ABOUT 2.3M SW OF CHARTED POSN. (PACIFIC ROVER, HN DTD 24.11.95) - NM 143/96. 21.3.96 WGD POSN: 184130S, 1793315W. NC 441.

Circumstances of loss

13.7.89 RAN AGROUND WHILE CARRYING TOURISTS AND ISLANDERS ON CRUISE AROUND THE LAU GROUP OF ISLANDS. (LL, 12 & 13.7.89)

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FAQ

Where is the MATTHEW FLINDERS wreck located?

The MATTHEW FLINDERS wreck is located at coordinates 18 41.5 S,179 33.25 W.

When did the MATTHEW FLINDERS sink?

The MATTHEW FLINDERS sank on Jul 11, 1989.

When was the wreck of the MATTHEW FLINDERS discovered?

The wreck of the MATTHEW FLINDERS was discovered in 1989.

What country did the MATTHEW FLINDERS belong to?

The MATTHEW FLINDERS belonged to FJ.

What was the tonnage of the MATTHEW FLINDERS?

The MATTHEW FLINDERS had a tonnage of 1002 tons.

What type of wreck is the MATTHEW FLINDERS?

The MATTHEW FLINDERS is classified as a ferry.

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