Akebono Maru No.8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Akebono maru no.8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
32 37.5 N,126 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.625000
  • Longitude: 126.916667
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AKEBONO MARU NO.8
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 58
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.9.84 19.9.84 CAPSIZED 40M SE OF CHEJU ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.203) NCA, POSN 323730N, 1265500E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED IN ROUGH WEATHER 40M SSE OF CHEJU ISLAND, SOUTH KOREA. ONLY THE SKIPPER SURVIVED OF THE CREW OF 11. (LLOYDS VOL.203)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 37.5 N,126 55 E
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FAQ

Where is the AKEBONO MARU NO.8 wreck located?

The AKEBONO MARU NO.8 wreck is located at coordinates 32 37.5 N,126 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AKEBONO MARU NO.8?

The seabed around the AKEBONO MARU NO.8 lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the AKEBONO MARU NO.8 sink?

The AKEBONO MARU NO.8 sank on Feb 14, 1971.

When was the wreck of the AKEBONO MARU NO.8 discovered?

The wreck of the AKEBONO MARU NO.8 was discovered in 1971.

What country did the AKEBONO MARU NO.8 belong to?

The AKEBONO MARU NO.8 belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the AKEBONO MARU NO.8?

The AKEBONO MARU NO.8 had a tonnage of 58 tons.

What type of wreck is the AKEBONO MARU NO.8?

The AKEBONO MARU NO.8 is classified as a fishing vessel.