Aj160 (Port Wing) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Aj160 (port wing) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 56.536 N,73 12.273 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.942267
  • Longitude: 73.204550
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AJ160 (PORT WING)
Type aircraft
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5.3
Sonar Width 3.1
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 150
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 HEAVILY SALVAGED SECTION OF PORT WING OF AJ160 LOCATED IN 0656.882N, 7311.273E [WGD] DURING EXERCISE CATALINA QUEST FEB-MAR 2006. DIMENSIONS 5.3 X 3.1 X 0.9MTRS. ORIENTATION 150/330DEGS. THIS PIECE OF WRECKAGE HAD BEEN DRAGGED ONTO THE SANDY SHELF IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. FULL ACCOUNT OF DIVE EXPEDITION AND PHOTOS: HTTP://HOMEPAGE.NTLWORLD.COM/DAVIDBARRYBALL. (DAVID BALL, E-MAIL 24.9.10) SEE ALSO [76636 & 76637]. 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 (PORT WING) wreck located?

The AJ160 (PORT WING) wreck is located at coordinates 6 56.536 N,73 12.273 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AJ160 (PORT WING)?

The seabed around the AJ160 (PORT WING) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the AJ160 (PORT WING) sink?

The AJ160 (PORT WING) sank on Feb 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the AJ160 (PORT WING) discovered?

The wreck of the AJ160 (PORT WING) was discovered in 2006.

What country did the AJ160 (PORT WING) belong to?

The AJ160 (PORT WING) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the AJ160 (PORT WING)?

The AJ160 (PORT WING) is classified as a aircraft.

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