Kinshu Maru No.18 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Kinshu maru no.18 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
17 0 N,123 0 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5000 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KINSHU MARU NO.18 |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | JP |
| Tonnage | 47 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 14.4.76 AIR-SEA SEARCH FOR ABANDONED FV AND HER CREW IN 170000N, 1230000E APPROX. (LL, 14.4.76). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 2, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
ABANDONED AFTER BEING IN DANGER OF SINKING DUE TO TYPHOON-WHIPPED SEAS. AIR-SEA SEARCH BEGUN FOR NINE JAPANESE CREW. (LL).