Wakaya Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Wakaya Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
18 14 S,177 44 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 300 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | WAKAYA |
| Type | barge |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 21, 1997 |
| Original Detection Year | 1997 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH586/560/02 4.6.97 SANK IN 181300S, 1774400E. (LL 22.5.97). PLOTS ON SHORE LINE. AMENDED TO 181400S, 1774400E FOR PLOTTING. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 28, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
DRAGGED UNDER BY BARGEO WHICH WAS UNDER TOW IN HEAVY AND DAMAGING SEA CONDITIONS.
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