Maria Theresa Reef

South Pacific (south of French Tuamotu islands and east of New Zealand) Maria-Theresa Reef was reported on 16 November 1843 by a Captain Asaph P. Taber (not "Tabor") of the Maria-Theresa, a New Bedford, Massachusetts, whaler, to be is situated at 37°00'S, 151°13'W. It was unsucessfully searched for in 1957. In 1983, the position of the reef was recalculated at 36°50'S, 136°39'W and searched for, but not found. Its existence is doubtful. It may well be a phantom island.

Related Topics:
Tuamotu - New Zealand - 16 November - 1843 - Phantom island

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On French maps, this reef was mentioned as "Tabor reef". Under this name, it appears in Jules Verne's novel "The Mysterious Island".

Related Topics:
French - Jules Verne

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As for now, it's missing from some maps and is present on others, so its current state is not verified.

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see also: Ernest Legouve Reef

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