Fishing Vessel Wreck 38462

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 30 N,131 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.500000
  • Longitude: 131.500000
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.11.76 WERE FISHING OFF THE EAST COAST OF ULNEUNG DO. (LL 6.11.76). POSN 373000N, 1313000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2009

Circumstances of loss

10 VESSELS WITH 66 CREW BELIEVED SUNK. 3 OTHER VESSELS (33 CREW) OVERDUE, & 9 MORE VESSELS (236 CREW) OUT OF RADIO CONTACT SINCE 30-31 OCT 1976. WERE FISHING OFF THE EAST COAST OF ULNEUNG DO. FLEET CAUGHT BY STRONG WINDS & HIGH SEAS (LL).

General Comments

POSSIBLY 32 VESSELS LOST

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 30 N,131 30 E
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