Aj160 (Main Section) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Aj160 (main section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 56.638 N,73 11.444 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.943967
  • Longitude: 73.190733
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AJ160 (MAIN SECTION)
Type aircraft
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2006
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 28.9.10 SITE OF MAIN SECTION OF AJ160 LOCATED IN 0656.638N, 7311.444E [WGD] DURING EXERCISE CATALINA QUEST FEB-MAR 2006. AREA HAS BEEN HEAVILY SALVAGED WITH WRECKAGE SPREAD OVER AN AREA 100 X 100MTRS. SEABED OF SAND & SILT HEAVILY CONTAMINATED WITH OIL. NO PIECES OF WRECKAGE LARGER THAN 1 SQ.MTR, THOUGH SOME COULD BE BURIED UNDER THE SAND. FULL ACCOUNT OF DIVE EXPEDITION AND PHOTOS: HTTP://HOMEPAGE.NTLWORLD.COM/DAVIDBARRYBALL. (DAVID BALL, E-MAIL 24.9.10) SEE ALSO [76637 & 76638] NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2010

Circumstances of loss

RAF CATALINA AIRCRAFT LOST WHILE TAKING OFF FROM NO.30 ADVANCED FLYING BOAT BASE AT KELAA ISLAND, N THILADHUNMATHEE ATOLL, MALDIVES. AIRCRAFT WAS A TOTAL LOSS SINKING WITH ALL HANDS ON BOARD. FULL ACCOUNT OF LOSS AND DIVE EXPEDITION REPORT: HTTP://HOMEPAGE.NTLWORLD.COM/DAVIDBARRYBALL. (DAVID BALL)

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FAQ

Where is the AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) wreck located?

The AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 6 56.638 N,73 11.444 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AJ160 (MAIN SECTION)?

The seabed around the AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) sink?

The AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) sank on Feb 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) was discovered in 2006.

What country did the AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) belong to?

The AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the AJ160 (MAIN SECTION)?

The AJ160 (MAIN SECTION) is classified as a aircraft.

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