Van Camp No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Van camp no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
8 29.953 S,179 11.646 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -8.499217
  • Longitude: 179.194100
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAN CAMP NO 1
Type fishing vessel
Length 48 m
Orientation 30
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 7, 2008

Surveying Details

H4208/77 8.1.79 ST (CONSPIC) SHOWN IN 082958S, 1791228E ON SURVEY [K8096]. H4208/77 18.10.79 IDENTIFIED AS VAN CAMP NO 1 & REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN IN THIS POSN FOR SOME YEARS. (PACIFIC EXPLORER, LTR DTD 19.8.79). H4426/80 5.1.81 SHOWN ALSO ON SURVEY [K8491/5 - FOLIO 72]. NCA. 19.1.81 SHOWN IN 082956S, 1791228E ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1591-LP1. (V39A RAF 4424, 23.7.73). H4426/80 3.12.86 SHOWN AS STF CONSPIC IN 082957.5S, 1791138E [WGD], LYING 030/210DEGS ON SURVEY [K9409/7A]. (HMNZ MONOWAI JUL'83 & AUG'84). 5.12.88 SHOWN ON RNZAF AERIAL PHOT DTD 20.4.83 TO BE 48MTRS LONG, & TO BE COMPLETE WITH ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE INTACT.

General Comments

INTACT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE, LENGTH FROM AIR PHOT

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FAQ

Where is the VAN CAMP NO 1 wreck located?

The VAN CAMP NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 8 29.953 S,179 11.646 E.

When was the wreck of the VAN CAMP NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the VAN CAMP NO 1 was discovered in 1979.

What type of wreck is the VAN CAMP NO 1?

The VAN CAMP NO 1 is classified as a fishing vessel.