Fukucho Maru No.61 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fukucho maru no.61 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 37 S,60 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -47.616667
  • Longitude: -60.633333
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FUKUCHO MARU NO.61
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 481
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3975/87 3.5.88 SANK IN 473700S, 603800W. (LL, 8 & 9.4.88). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH JAPANESE MFV SUMIHO MARU NO.75 IN DENSE FOG. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.272)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 37 S,60 38 W
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FAQ

Where is the FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 wreck located?

The FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 wreck is located at coordinates 47 37 S,60 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FUKUCHO MARU NO.61?

The seabed around the FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 sink?

The FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 sank on Mar 3, 1988.

When was the wreck of the FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 discovered?

The wreck of the FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 belong to?

The FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the FUKUCHO MARU NO.61?

The FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 had a tonnage of 481 tons.

What type of wreck is the FUKUCHO MARU NO.61?

The FUKUCHO MARU NO.61 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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