Polynesian Link (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polynesian link (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 9.917 S,178 23.777 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.165283
  • Longitude: 178.396283
Water Depth 220 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION)
Type motor vessel
Flag NZ
Length 96.3 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3284
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH586/350/01 22.10.91 CAPSIZED ON TO PORT SIDE WHILE AT SOUTH KING'S WHARF, SUVA. PART OF HULL SHOWS ABOVE WATER. SALVAGE OPERATIONS TO CLEAR AREA OF SUNKEN CONTAINERS IN HAND. ONLY ABOUT 160MTRS OF WHARF MADE UNUSABLE. VESSEL BELIEVED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS AND WILL 'SOMEHOW' BE REMOVED. (LL, 14, 15, 21.10.91). NCA YET. HH586/350/01 31.10.91 MARINERS WARNED TO KEEP 200MTRS CLEAR OF WK DURING UNDERWATER WORK IN PROGRESS. (FIJI COASTAL NAV WARNING 32, 14.10.91). WK IN 180756.5S, 1782537E [FROM TRACING]. SALVAGE OPS ON WK IN HAND. (HYD. OFFICE, MARINE DEPT., FIJI HN 25/714/C/17, 24.10.91). NCA YET. HH586/350/01 24.1.92 TO BE CUT INTO 5 PIECES AND EITHER SUNK IN DEEP WATER OR SOLD FOR SCRAP OPERATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY MID FEBRUARY. (LL, 21.1.92). HH586/350/01 17.2.92 WK CUT INTO TWO PIECES. BOW SECTION HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE REEF AND WILL BE SUNK IN DEEP WATER WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. (LL, 5.2.92). HH586/350/01 28.2.92 SALVAGE DELAYED DUE TO LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF CEMENT CARRIED IN VESSEL. (LL, 20.2.92). STERN SECTION REFLOATED. WILL BE DUMPED OUTSIDE REEF. FURTHER WKGE STILL BURIED IN MUD. (LL, 25.2.92). HH586/350/01 9.3.92 STERN SECTION SCUTTLED IN 180948S, 1782400E [FJI] APPARENTLY COMPLETE CLEARANCE OF KING'S WHARF ESTIMATED TO BE FINISHED END FEBRUARY. (LL, 26.2.92). NCA. HH586/580/01 12.5.92 CONFIRMED THAT KING'S WHARF IS NOW CLEAR. HULL AND CONTENTS, ETC, OF VESSEL HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND DUMPED IN 300MTRS OF WATER. (PORT AUTH'Y OF FIJI, 8.4.92). POSN 180948S, 1782400E [FJI] APPROX. FOR FILING ONLY. 18.8.98 FIJI (1986) DATUM POSN: 180955S, 1782346E.
Last Amended Date May 24, 1999

Circumstances of loss

23.2.92 BEGAN TO LIST WHILE BEING UNLOADED AFTER ABOUT 40 CONTAINERS HAD BEEN DISCHARGED. EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED AND SANK. DURING SALVAGE OPS WAS CUT INTO SEVERAL SECTIONS. THE MAIN AFTER SECTION WAS RAISED AND TOWED AWAY 23.2.92 AND SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 18 9.917 S,178 23.777 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 220 meters deep.

When did the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) sink?

The POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) sank on Oct 12, 1991.

When was the wreck of the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) belonged to NZ.

What cargo was the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) was carrying cement,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION)?

The POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 3284 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION)?

The POLYNESIAN LINK (STERN SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.

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