Katsu Maru No 25 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Katsu maru no 25 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 3.9 S,18 20.967 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.065000
  • Longitude: 18.349450
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATSU MARU NO 25
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3211/71 17.10.78 H3211/71 17.10.78 WK 13.2MTRS LIES 118DEGS, 6.12C FROM HANGBERG TRIG. (SAN NM 66/8/78). INS IN 340350S, 182100E. - NM 2622/78. 22.3.79 22.3.79 NOW IN 340354S, 182054E. (LL, 21.3.79). NCA. H3086/72 5.8.85 H3086/72 5.8.85 NOW IN 340354S, 182058E. (SAN NM 50/85). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

11.8.78 CAPSIZED AFTER COLLISION WITH M CHEM TANKER TEAM POLLUX AFTER SAILING FROM CAPE TOWN. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. VESSEL WAS REFLOATED AND TOWED TO HOUT BAY WHERE IT SANK ABOUT A MONTH LATER IN A DEPTH OF 54FT. (LL, 11.8.78).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 3.9 S,18 20.967 E
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FAQ

Where is the KATSU MARU NO 25 wreck located?

The KATSU MARU NO 25 wreck is located at coordinates 34 3.9 S,18 20.967 E.

How deep is the KATSU MARU NO 25 and where exactly is it located?

The KATSU MARU NO 25 lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 34 3.9 S,18 20.967 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KATSU MARU NO 25?

The seabed around the KATSU MARU NO 25 lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the KATSU MARU NO 25 sink?

The KATSU MARU NO 25 sank on Aug 9, 1978.

When was the wreck of the KATSU MARU NO 25 discovered?

The wreck of the KATSU MARU NO 25 was discovered in 1978.

What country did the KATSU MARU NO 25 belong to?

The KATSU MARU NO 25 belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the KATSU MARU NO 25?

The KATSU MARU NO 25 had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the KATSU MARU NO 25?

The KATSU MARU NO 25 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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