Sisco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sisco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
7 26.95 S,178 40.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.449167
  • Longitude: 178.680833
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SISCO
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 50.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 481
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4136/77 5.6.81 ABANDONED AGROUND ON REEF AT VAITUPU ISLAND. DECLARED DESTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. PHOTOGRAPHS FORWARDED BUT NO POSN GIVEN. (LL 22 & 29.4.81 & TUVALU NEWSHEET, 1.5.81). NCA. 19.8.81 OWNERS DID NOT ATTEMPT TO REFLOAT, NOW ABANDONED TO RECEIVER OF WKS. (LL, 20.8.81). H4146/84 26.9.84 WK OF PACIFIC ISLAND CUTTER LIES IN 072657S, 1784051E. (FIJI HYDRO UNIT, 16.7.84). INS AS ST. - NM 2689/84.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2004

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON REEF AT VAITUPU ISLAND AND ABANDONED BY OWNERS. DECLARED CTL. (LL & TUVALU NEWSHEET).

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FAQ

Where is the SISCO wreck located?

The SISCO wreck is located at coordinates 7 26.95 S,178 40.85 E.

When did the SISCO sink?

The SISCO sank on Apr 20, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SISCO discovered?

The wreck of the SISCO was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SISCO belong to?

The SISCO belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the SISCO?

The SISCO had a tonnage of 481 tons.

What type of wreck is the SISCO?

The SISCO is classified as a motor vessel.