Kitcho Maru No 8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kitcho maru no 8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
8 7 N,154 17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.116667
  • Longitude: 154.283333
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KITCHO MARU NO 8
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3937/74 20.12.82 H3937/74 20.12.82 AGROUND IN POSN 080500N, 1541400E. PLOTS ON MINTO REEF. (LL 30.11.82). FILING POSN: 080700N, 1541700E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2007

Circumstances of loss

20.12.82 H3937/74 20.12.82 RAN AGROUND IN POSN 080500N, 1541400E. (LL 30.11.82).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 7 N,154 17 E
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FAQ

Where is the KITCHO MARU NO 8 wreck located?

The KITCHO MARU NO 8 wreck is located at coordinates 8 7 N,154 17 E.

When did the KITCHO MARU NO 8 sink?

The KITCHO MARU NO 8 sank on Nov 27, 1982.

When was the wreck of the KITCHO MARU NO 8 discovered?

The wreck of the KITCHO MARU NO 8 was discovered in 1982.

What country did the KITCHO MARU NO 8 belong to?

The KITCHO MARU NO 8 belonged to JP.

What type of wreck is the KITCHO MARU NO 8?

The KITCHO MARU NO 8 is classified as a fishing vessel.