Aj160 (Starboard Wing) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Aj160 (starboard wing) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 56.491 N,73 12.484 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.941517
  • Longitude: 73.208067
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AJ160 (STARBOARD WING)
Type aircraft
Flag GB
Orientation 25
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2006
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 28.9.10 STARBOARD WING OF AJ160 LOCATED IN 0656.491N, 7311.484E [WGD] DURING EXERCISE CATALINA QUEST FEB-MAR 2006. WING IS COMPLETE BUT MINUS ENGINE WHICH IS BELEIVED TO HAVE BROKEN OFF ON IMPACT, BUT COMPLETE WITH WING FLOAT. ORIENTATION 025/205DEGS. NO SIGNS OF SALVAGE ACTION. FULL ACCOUNT OF DIVE EXPEDITION AND PHOTOS: HTTP://HOMEPAGE.NTLWORLD.COM/DAVIDBARRYBALL. (DAVID BALL, E-MAIL 24.9.10) SEE ALSO [76636 & 76638]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2010

Circumstances of loss

RAF CATALINA AIRCRAFT LOST WHILE TAKING OFF FROM NO.30 ADVANCED FLYING BOAT BASE AT KELAA ISLAND, N THILADHUNMATHEE ATOLL, MALDIVES. AIRCRAFT WAS A TOTAL LOSS SINKING WITH ALL HANDS ON BOARD. FULL ACCOUNT OF LOSS AND DIVE EXPEDITION REPORT: HTTP://HOMEPAGE.NTLWORLD.COM/DAVIDBARRYBALL. (DAVID BALL)

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FAQ

Where is the AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) wreck located?

The AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) wreck is located at coordinates 6 56.491 N,73 12.484 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AJ160 (STARBOARD WING)?

The seabed around the AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) sink?

The AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) sank on Feb 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) discovered?

The wreck of the AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) was discovered in 2006.

What country did the AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) belong to?

The AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the AJ160 (STARBOARD WING)?

The AJ160 (STARBOARD WING) is classified as a aircraft.

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