Fishing Vessel Wreck 38462
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
37 30 N,131 30 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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).
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37 30 N,131 30 E
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General Comments
POSSIBLY 32 VESSELS LOST