Moana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Moana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 6.693 S,178 23.593 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.111550
  • Longitude: 178.393217
Wreck Depth 5.3 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOANA
Type motor vessel
Flag TO
Length 46.6 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4
Orientation 5
Tonnage 504
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 28, 1999

Surveying Details

H4350/77 25.4.80 LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS IN POSN 320 DEG, 6.64C FROM BN Q. OR IN 180712S, 1782400E APPROX. (FIJI MARINE DEPT - NM 19/80).- CHART AS WK 5MTRS IN 180641S, 1782334E - NM 997/80. 10.6.80 STILL SUBMERGED. (LL 10.6.80). H4735/82 18.10.82 EXAM'D BY DIVERS. LIES ON PORT SIDE, BOWS SSE. INTACT WITH BOTH MASTS LYING PARALLEL TO SEABED. NO DAMAGE VISIBLE. LEAST DEPTH 5.1MTRS. POSN- 180642S, 1782335E. (HMFS RUVE, 29.9.82). NCA. H2266/85 3.7.85 EXAM'D 27.2.85 BY DIVER. POSN 180641.6S, 1782335.0E. TRISPONDER RANGES SLIP 454MTRS, UDUYA 752MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY TAPE 5.3MTRS [REDUCED] IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMFS RUVE, H525 NO 1 HI 136). CHART AS WK 5.3MTRS - R/P. HH586/580/01 12.5.92 WK REMOVED AND DUMPED IN 200MTRS OF WATER. (PORTS AUTH'Y OF FIJI, 24.4.92). AMEND TO LIFT - NM 1532/92.

Circumstances of loss

9.4.80 SANK, WHILE PRESUMABLY AT ANCHOR, IN BAY OF ISLANDS, SUVA. (LL 9.4.80).

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FAQ

Where is the MOANA wreck located?

The MOANA wreck is located at coordinates 18 6.693 S,178 23.593 E.

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

The MOANA lies at a depth of about 5.3 meters and is located at coordinates 18 6.693 S,178 23.593 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOANA?

The seabed around the MOANA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MOANA sink?

The MOANA sank on Apr 4, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MOANA discovered?

The wreck of the MOANA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MOANA belong to?

The MOANA belonged to TO.

What was the tonnage of the MOANA?

The MOANA had a tonnage of 504 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOANA?

The MOANA is classified as a motor vessel.

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