Pathfinder Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pathfinder Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 27 N,118 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.450000
  • Longitude: 118.200000
Water Depth 3600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PATHFINDER
Type fishing vessel
Flag SG
Tonnage 128
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2006

Surveying Details

8.12.76 REPORTED SANK IN 160000N, 1180900E APPROX, AFTER CREW ABANDONED SHIP. (LL, 2.12.76). NCA. 20.9.77 DETAILS OF VESSEL SUPPLIED. LAST RADIOED POSN WAS 162700N, 1181200E. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO BE MADE. (LLOYDS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YANKEE MARINE PTY LTD, SINGAPORE. SANK IN DEEP WATER AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY CREW.

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FAQ

Where is the PATHFINDER wreck located?

The PATHFINDER wreck is located at coordinates 16 27 N,118 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PATHFINDER?

The seabed around the PATHFINDER lies at approximately 3600 meters deep.

When did the PATHFINDER sink?

The PATHFINDER sank on Nov 29, 1976.

When was the wreck of the PATHFINDER discovered?

The wreck of the PATHFINDER was discovered in 1976.

What country did the PATHFINDER belong to?

The PATHFINDER belonged to SG.

What was the tonnage of the PATHFINDER?

The PATHFINDER had a tonnage of 128 tons.

What type of wreck is the PATHFINDER?

The PATHFINDER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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