No.9 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
No.9 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
3 42 S,128 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.700000
  • Longitude: 128.166667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NO.9
Type minesweeper
Flag JP
Tonnage 630
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Surveying Details 29.6.78 29.6.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 034200S, 1281000E. (JAPANESE WW2 LOSSES) NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY, PLOTS ON LAND. 3.10.85 3.10.85 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 398 [1983 EDN, SURVEYED 1982]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DUTCH LAID MINE. (JAPANESE WW2 LOSSES)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 42 S,128 10 E
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FAQ

Where is the NO.9 wreck located?

The NO.9 wreck is located at coordinates 3 42 S,128 10 E.

When did the NO.9 sink?

The NO.9 sank on Feb 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the NO.9 discovered?

The wreck of the NO.9 was discovered in 1942.

What country did the NO.9 belong to?

The NO.9 belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the NO.9?

The NO.9 had a tonnage of 630 tons.

What type of wreck is the NO.9?

The NO.9 is classified as a minesweeper.