Elko Maru No 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Elko maru no 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 4.917 N,146 44.583 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.081950
  • Longitude: 146.743050
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELKO MARU NO 5
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2007

Surveying Details

10.4.69 10.4.69 ST ON WEST FAYU. (LL 195). INS AS ST IN 080530N, 1461436E. BR STD. H1513/61 18.7.69 H1513/61 18.7.69 STPA IN 080530N, 1461436E. (USNM 3794/69). H3937/74 4.11.75 H3937/74 4.11.75 POSN AMENDED TO 080455N, 1464435E. (USNM 81133/39/75). BR STD. H5437/82 4.10.82 H5437/82 4.10.82 A WHITE PAINTED TRAWLER, ABOUT 30MTRS LONG, STRANDED ON TOP OF CORAL REEF. (MV MAERSK,HN). H3937/74 16.12.82 H3937/74 16.12.82 APPARENTLY A JAPANESE FV, WITH LETTERS JNQ ON SIDE OF HULL. RED FUNNEL. (MV ARIAICE, H/N).

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FAQ

Where is the ELKO MARU NO 5 wreck located?

The ELKO MARU NO 5 wreck is located at coordinates 8 4.917 N,146 44.583 E.

When was the wreck of the ELKO MARU NO 5 discovered?

The wreck of the ELKO MARU NO 5 was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ELKO MARU NO 5 belong to?

The ELKO MARU NO 5 belonged to JP.

What type of wreck is the ELKO MARU NO 5?

The ELKO MARU NO 5 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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