Amagi Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Amagi maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 45 S,155 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -10.750000
  • Longitude: 155.866667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMAGI MARU
Type factory ship
Flag JP
Length 86.3 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2249
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1972
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 1996

Surveying Details

31.5.72 VESSEL REPORTED IN 105000S, 1554500E ON POCKLINGTON REEF. (LLOYDS VOL.208) NCA. 6.6.72 ST IN 104500S, 1555200E. (AUSTRALIAN NM 391/72) PROMULGATED AND INSERTED ON BA 208. H3196/72 13.8.80 WRECK ON NE PART OF POCKLINGTON REEF REPORTED OBSERVED AT RANGE OF 17M. (MV FORTHBANK, HN 19.6.80) NFA.

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED AFTER GROUNDING ON POCKLINGTON REEF. VESSEL, BUILT 1960 BY KURE ZOSENSHO, KURE. WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIPPON SUISAN K.K.. SAFELY ABANDONED BY ALL 59 CREW. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AMAGI MARU wreck located?

The AMAGI MARU wreck is located at coordinates 10 45 S,155 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMAGI MARU?

The seabed around the AMAGI MARU lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the AMAGI MARU sink?

The AMAGI MARU sank on May 30, 1972.

When was the wreck of the AMAGI MARU discovered?

The wreck of the AMAGI MARU was discovered in 1972.

What country did the AMAGI MARU belong to?

The AMAGI MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the AMAGI MARU?

The AMAGI MARU had a tonnage of 2249 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMAGI MARU?

The AMAGI MARU is classified as a factory ship.

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