Metikei Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Metikei Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 19 S,159 35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.316667
  • Longitude: 159.583333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name METIKEI
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1976
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.9.76 VESSEL REPORTED WRECKED ON THE NW COAST OF GUADALCANAL ON A REEF W OF LAVURO PLANTATION IN 091900S, 1593500E APPROX. ALL VALUABLE GEAR SALVED BY OWNER. VESSEL NOW HIGH ON REEF AND HOLED. (LL, 28.8.76) NCA. H6067/69 25.8.78 EXHAUSTIVE ENQUIRIES MADE. NO KNOWLEDGE LOCALLY. (MIN. OF TRANS & COMM, HONIARA, LTR DTD 27.7.78 REF NA 5/1) NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2019

Circumstances of loss

28.8.76 FERRO-CONCRETE AUX. YACHT, WRECKED ON REEF, NW COAST OF GUADALCANAL, WHILST EN ROUTE RENNELL ISLAND TO HONIARA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C. B. DEVIN. (LL, 28.8.76)

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FAQ

Where is the METIKEI wreck located?

The METIKEI wreck is located at coordinates 9 19 S,159 35 E.

When did the METIKEI sink?

The METIKEI sank on Aug 1, 1976.

When was the wreck of the METIKEI discovered?

The wreck of the METIKEI was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the METIKEI?

The METIKEI is classified as a yacht.

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