Kokuei Maru No.2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Kokuei maru no.2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 54.5 N,13 12.583 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.908333
  • Longitude: 13.209717
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOKUEI MARU NO.2
Type dredger
Flag JP
Tonnage 3600
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck details for Kokuei Maru No.2 located at coordinates 32 54.5 N, 13 12.583 E off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea. Historical survey records indicate the vessel was originally reported lying half-submerged with its aft, funnel, and bridge structure visible above the water surface. Subsequent hydrographic updates from October 1977 confirm the wreck of the Kokuei Maru No.2 was raised and removed from the site according to harbor master records. The underwater obstruction status is officially amended to lifted, meaning the hazard has been cleared from these coordinates.

Surveying Details

3.11.76 3.11.76 LYING HALF SUBMERGED, AFT, FUNNEL & BRIDGE ABOVE WATER. (LLOYDS VOL.226). NCA, POSN 325430N, 131235E FOR FILING ONLY. 21.10.77 21.10.77 RAISED & TAKEN AWAY ACCORDING TO HBR MASTER. (LLOYDS VOL.230). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1964, SANK IN THE OUTER HARBOUR, TRIPOLI. (LLOYDS VOL.226)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 54.5 N,13 12.583 E
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FAQ

Where is the KOKUEI MARU NO.2 wreck located?

The KOKUEI MARU NO.2 wreck is located at coordinates 32 54.5 N,13 12.583 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KOKUEI MARU NO.2?

The seabed around the KOKUEI MARU NO.2 lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the KOKUEI MARU NO.2 sink?

The KOKUEI MARU NO.2 sank on Oct 22, 1976.

When was the wreck of the KOKUEI MARU NO.2 discovered?

The wreck of the KOKUEI MARU NO.2 was discovered in 1976.

What country did the KOKUEI MARU NO.2 belong to?

The KOKUEI MARU NO.2 belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the KOKUEI MARU NO.2?

The KOKUEI MARU NO.2 had a tonnage of 3600 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOKUEI MARU NO.2?

The KOKUEI MARU NO.2 is classified as a dredger.

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