John H. Couch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John h. couch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 25 S,160 12.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.416667
  • Longitude: 160.208333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN H. COUCH
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 15.9.72 15.9.72 VESSEL SUNK IN 093800S, 1600000E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS) NCA. 23.8.00 23.8.00 ATTACKED IN 0920.00S, 16008.00E. BEACHED 2 DAYS LATER 2M E OF KOLI PT, GUADALCANAL. (LL WW2) GIVES POSN 0925.00S, 16012.50E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1943, WAS TORPEDOED AND BADLY DAMAGED BY A JAPANESE AIRCRAFT, LATER BEACHED BUT BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (DODS) BELIEVED SUNK BY AIR ATTACK OFF KOLI POINT, GUADALCANAL. (LIBERTY SHIPS). 13.10.1943 BEACHED ON 13.10.1943, 2M E OF KOLI PT. 4 LIVES LOST. CARGO DETAILS GIVEN. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN H. COUCH wreck located?

The JOHN H. COUCH wreck is located at coordinates 9 25 S,160 12.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN H. COUCH?

The seabed around the JOHN H. COUCH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the JOHN H. COUCH sink?

The JOHN H. COUCH sank on Oct 11, 1943.

When was the wreck of the JOHN H. COUCH discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN H. COUCH was discovered in 1943.

What country did the JOHN H. COUCH belong to?

The JOHN H. COUCH belonged to US.

What cargo was the JOHN H. COUCH carrying?

The JOHN H. COUCH was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN H. COUCH?

The JOHN H. COUCH had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN H. COUCH?

The JOHN H. COUCH is classified as a liberty ship.

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