Sam Song No 78 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sam song no 78 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 53.983 N,159 23.917 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.899717
  • Longitude: -159.398617
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAM SONG NO 78
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2004

Surveying Details

H2172/75 19.3.75 WK LIES 100MTRS INWARDS OF REEF AND 30MTRS FROM SHORE, CLOSE TO BICKNELL PT. (SD FOR THE LINE ISLANDS BY CAPT WARD OCT 1974). H2337/81 5.5.81 CONSPICUOUS WK OF FV CLOSE SW OF BICKNELL PT: 321.66 DEG, 3.33 MILES FROM OBSERVATION PT IN 035123N, 1592150W. (LTR FROM CAPT BURGESS `HONIARA'). - NM 1198/81.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND, ALL CREW SAVED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SAM SONG NO 78 wreck located?

The SAM SONG NO 78 wreck is located at coordinates 3 53.983 N,159 23.917 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAM SONG NO 78?

The seabed around the SAM SONG NO 78 lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SAM SONG NO 78 sink?

The SAM SONG NO 78 sank on Feb 17, 1974.

When was the wreck of the SAM SONG NO 78 discovered?

The wreck of the SAM SONG NO 78 was discovered in 1974.

What country did the SAM SONG NO 78 belong to?

The SAM SONG NO 78 belonged to KP.

What type of wreck is the SAM SONG NO 78?

The SAM SONG NO 78 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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