Tokerau Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tokerau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 7.25 S,178 25.135 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.120833
  • Longitude: 178.418917
Wreck Depth 6.9 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOKERAU
Type motor vessel
Flag TO
Length 18.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 1998

Surveying Details

H4735/82 25.4.85 EXAM'D ON 2.4.85 IN 180708.2S, 1782519.5E USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER, 5.9 IN GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMFS RUVE, H525). - NM 1357/85. H4735/82 31.7.86 SHOWN AS SHOAL WITH LEAST DEPTH 7.4MTRS IN 180708S, 1782521.5E ON SURVEY DTD 20.12.85 [K 9827/1]. THIS POSN CONFIRMED. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 6.9MTRS, OBTAINED 23.7.86. (RFMF HYD TELEX 24.7.86). - NM 2407/86. 15.8.98 FIJI (1986) DATUM POSN: 180715S, 1782507.5E. NE 1660.

Circumstances of loss

WAS BEING SCRAPPED WHILE AT ANCHOR. MOST OF THE UPPERWORKS HAD BEEN REMOVED BUT HULL SANK DURING A STORM.

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FAQ

Where is the TOKERAU wreck located?

The TOKERAU wreck is located at coordinates 18 7.25 S,178 25.135 E.

How deep is the TOKERAU and where exactly is it located?

The TOKERAU lies at a depth of about 6.9 meters and is located at coordinates 18 7.25 S,178 25.135 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOKERAU?

The seabed around the TOKERAU lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TOKERAU discovered?

The wreck of the TOKERAU was discovered in 1985.

What country did the TOKERAU belong to?

The TOKERAU belonged to TO.

What type of wreck is the TOKERAU?

The TOKERAU is classified as a motor vessel.

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