Tobelo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tobelo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
10 11.82 S,123 31.28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -10.197000
  • Longitude: 123.521333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOBELO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2509/49 27.4.49 H2509/49 27.4.49 TOBELO & 3 JAP WARSHIPS SUNK IN 101148S, 1233120E. (NETHERLANDS NM 97/1341/49) NCA YET, FURTHER PROMISED. H546/53 26.7.61 H546/53 26.7.61 DW SHOWN IN 101148S, 1233120E ON INDONESIAN 323. BR STD. 3.10.85 3.10.85 DW SHOWN IN 101150S, 1233118E ON INDONESIAN 378. BR STD. H3851/83 13.6.83 H3851/83 13.6.83 WK CLEARED. (MS HANNOVERLAND HN) NCA. 16.10.99 16.10.99 DW SHOWN IN 1011.820S, 12331.280E [UND] ON INDONESIAN 323 [1998 EDN]. NE 3296. HH524/801/01 13.12.99 HH524/801/01 13.12.99 WK REPORTED AS SAFE FOR NAVIGATION, HOWEVER ANCHOAGE IS PROHIBITED IN POSN OF WK. (AUSTRALIAN FLEET PORT GUIDE DTD JUN'91 [REC'D 1.12.99]. STILL SHOWN AS DW ON INDONESIAN 323 [1998 EDN]. NCA. 19.9.08 SEP 2008/000076940 19.9.08 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 323 [2005 EDN, CORRECT TO 32.08, 1:100,0000]. DELETE. - NM 6469/08.
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2008
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 10 11.82 S,123 31.28 E
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FAQ

Where is the TOBELO wreck located?

The TOBELO wreck is located at coordinates 10 11.82 S,123 31.28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOBELO?

The seabed around the TOBELO lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TOBELO discovered?

The wreck of the TOBELO was discovered in 1949.