Jinam No.17 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jinam no.17 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 33 S,170 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -14.550000
  • Longitude: -170.500000
Water Depth 3800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JINAM NO.17
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 7, 2008

Surveying Details

18.4.75 REPD STRANDED AT NUI ISLAND, ELLICE ISLANDS. (LL 220). 28.4.75 POSN GIVEN AS 071600S, 1772000E. (LL 220). 1.5.75 SIGHTED FROM LOW-FLYING AIRCRAFT. HIGH ON REEF EDGE AT NNE END OF NUI ISLAND. VESSEL SITTING UPRIGHT. SALVAGE POSSIBLE. (LL 220). 21.5.75 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS TAKING PLACE. (LL 220). 26.8.75 SALVAGE ANTICIPATED IN SEP'75. (LL, 23.8.75). 29.4.78 LATE 1977 VESSEL LYING IDLE AT VAN CAMP PORT, WAS TOWED OUT TO SEA & SCUTTLED 20 MILES FROM THE MOUTH OF PAGO PAGO HBR. (LL 232). POSN 143300S, 1703000W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON N SIDE OF TEILIKIAI NUI, ELLICE ISLANDS. REFLOATED LATE 1977 & SCUTTLED 20MILES FROM PAGO PAGO HBR. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 33 S,170 30 W
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FAQ

Where is the JINAM NO.17 wreck located?

The JINAM NO.17 wreck is located at coordinates 14 33 S,170 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JINAM NO.17?

The seabed around the JINAM NO.17 lies at approximately 3800 meters deep.

When did the JINAM NO.17 sink?

The JINAM NO.17 sank on Apr 15, 1975.

When was the wreck of the JINAM NO.17 discovered?

The wreck of the JINAM NO.17 was discovered in 1975.

What country did the JINAM NO.17 belong to?

The JINAM NO.17 belonged to KP.

What type of wreck is the JINAM NO.17?

The JINAM NO.17 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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