Mesna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mesna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 9.373 S,174 55.034 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.156217
  • Longitude: -174.917233
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MESNA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 117.3 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 9.4
Orientation 157
Tonnage 5424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 30, 2024

Surveying Details

H7449/24 5.11.24 SS MESNA STRANDED SEP '24, ON WESTERN EDGE OF HAKAUFISI REEF, HEADING NNW. LIES 12C FROM N END OF REEF IN 200921S, 1745503W. (HMS LABURNUM). INS AS ST 'WRECK 1924'. - NM 1779/24. H7449/24 23.2.25 SALVAGE INTENDED. (LLOYDS). NCA. H7117/33 1.6.34 WRECK IS STILL CONSPIC. (TONGAN GOVERNMENT SHIP HIFOFUA). H7449/24 7.2.62 WRECK STILL PROMINENT & CLEARLY VISIBLE A GOOD RADAR TARGET. (HMS CRANE HN 2/62). H1278/83 2.6.83 STILL PROMINENT ON 3.3.83. (PACIFIC ISLANDER HN DTD 16.4.83). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 497NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W WHILHELMSEN. WENT ASHORE ON HAKAUFISI REEF, NEAR NUKUALOFA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MESNA wreck located?

The MESNA wreck is located at coordinates 20 9.373 S,174 55.034 W.

When was the wreck of the MESNA discovered?

The wreck of the MESNA was discovered in 1924.

What country did the MESNA belong to?

The MESNA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MESNA carrying?

The MESNA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MESNA?

The MESNA had a tonnage of 5424 tons.

What type of wreck is the MESNA?

The MESNA is classified as a steam ship.

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