Jap Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Jap Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
16 22.547 N,96 18.12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.375783
  • Longitude: 96.302000
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAP
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3220/45 24.7.45 H3220/45 24.7.45 ST IN 162232N, 961806E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1947/45. H3220/45 1.8.45 H3220/45 1.8.45 ST IN 162232N, 961818E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2124/45. H3220/45 5.9.45 H3220/45 5.9.45 2 MASTS & FUNNEL VISIBLE (NOIC RANGOON). - NM 2699/45. H3220/45 17.6.46 H3220/45 17.6.46 G CONL BUOY LAID 101DEGS 1.8C FROM WK. (PORT SURVEYOR, RANGOON). - NM 2046/46. H3220/45 13.11.46 H3220/45 13.11.46 FL.G.1S LT ESTABLISHED ON BUOY. (RANGOON PORT COMMISSIONERS). - NM 3727/46. H3220/45 17.1.50 H3220/45 17.1.50 LT BUOY 154DEGS, 9.1C FROM SURVEY BN NO.2. (RANGOON NM 26/49). BR STD. H74/51 23.5.51 H74/51 23.5.51 LT BUOY 161DEGS, 6,550FT FROM SURVEY BN NO.2. (RANGOON NM 5/51). BR STD. 2.4.53 2.4.53 BUOY SHOWN AS G CAN, FL.G.1S ON SURVEY [E9486]. NC 833. H3148/58 4.1.60 H3148/58 4.1.60 WK NOW DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (HMS ALERT, HN). - NM 3167/59. H3148/58 12.1.68 H3148/58 12.1.68 G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.1S, MOVED TO 162152N, 961910E. (RANGOON NM 16/67). - NM 210/68. 5.12.79 5.12.79 SHOWN AS DW 'JAP' IN 162228N, 961818E ON SURVEY DTD APR '79 [K8280]. SAND BANK HAS ENCROACHED THIS POSN. SHOWN AS FOUL, BUOY DELETED. NE 833. 12.11.09 SEP 2008000080736 12.11.09 NOT SHOWN ON BURMA 09A [1ST EDN SEP '07, 1:30,000], BUT MYANMAR AUTHORITY CONCERNED FOR PORT LIMIT OF YANGON RIVER CONFIRM THAT WRECKS & OBSTNS SHOWN ON BA 833 STILL EXIST. (CAPT MIN THEIN TINT, BURMESE NAVY, E-MAIL DTD 1.10.08) RETAIN AS CHARTED. WGD POSN: 1622.547N, 9618.120E. NE 833.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2009
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 16 22.547 N,96 18.12 E
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FAQ

Where is the JAP wreck located?

The JAP wreck is located at coordinates 16 22.547 N,96 18.12 E.

When was the wreck of the JAP discovered?

The wreck of the JAP was discovered in 1945.