Marshall Islands Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Marshall islands Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 6.5 N,169 31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.108333
  • Longitude: 169.516667
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARSHALL ISLANDS
Type carrier
Flag US
Length 54.6 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 798
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.7.80 2.7.80 STRANDED OFF JEMO ISLAND. DECLARED CTL. (LL 3.7.80). POSN 101630N, 1693100E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1976 BY OSAKA ZOSENSHO, KIZUGAWA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS. WAS IN BALLAST AND IN THE COURSE OF BEACHING AT JEMO ISLAND, WHILST ON A FIELD TRIP TO ASCERTAIN THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY HIGH WAVES WHICH STRUCK THE MARSHALL ISLANDS IN 11.1979. A SUDDEN CURRENT DRAGGED HER OFF COURSE AND ONTO THE REEFS. SEVERAL SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED. DECLARED CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARSHALL ISLANDS wreck located?

The MARSHALL ISLANDS wreck is located at coordinates 10 6.5 N,169 31 E.

When did the MARSHALL ISLANDS sink?

The MARSHALL ISLANDS sank on Dec 16, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MARSHALL ISLANDS discovered?

The wreck of the MARSHALL ISLANDS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MARSHALL ISLANDS belong to?

The MARSHALL ISLANDS belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the MARSHALL ISLANDS?

The MARSHALL ISLANDS had a tonnage of 798 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARSHALL ISLANDS?

The MARSHALL ISLANDS is classified as a carrier.

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