Pacific Rover Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Pacific rover Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 10.25 N,73 31.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.170833
  • Longitude: 73.520000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PACIFIC ROVER
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 56.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 297
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1985
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2009

Surveying Details

H2883/85 12.4.85 H2883/85 12.4.85 ASHORE OFF WILD POINT, MALE, ABOUT 20MTRS FROM BEACH. NO PLANS BY OWNER TO SALVAGE VESSEL. SOLD AND DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 3.4.85). NCA, POSN 041015N, 733112E FOR FILING ONLY. 11.9.85 11.9.85 SOLD TO STATE TRADING ORGANISATION OF REP. OF MALDIVES. (LL, 11.9.85) H2883/85 22.10.86 H2883/85 22.10.86 WAS REFLOATED IN MAY '85. NOW TRADING UNDER NAME GAADHOO. (LL, 1.10.86). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

3.4.85 RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE MALDIVE ISLANDS FOR COLOMBO. (LL, 3.4.85).

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FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC ROVER wreck located?

The PACIFIC ROVER wreck is located at coordinates 4 10.25 N,73 31.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC ROVER?

The seabed around the PACIFIC ROVER lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the PACIFIC ROVER sink?

The PACIFIC ROVER sank on Mar 21, 1985.

When was the wreck of the PACIFIC ROVER discovered?

The wreck of the PACIFIC ROVER was discovered in 1985.

What country did the PACIFIC ROVER belong to?

The PACIFIC ROVER belonged to SG.

What cargo was the PACIFIC ROVER carrying?

The PACIFIC ROVER was carrying fish,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC ROVER?

The PACIFIC ROVER had a tonnage of 297 tons.

What type of wreck is the PACIFIC ROVER?

The PACIFIC ROVER is classified as a motor vessel.

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