Meisho Maru No.38 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Meisho maru no.38 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 50 S,20 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.833333
  • Longitude: 20.000000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEISHO MARU NO.38
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Length 44.6 m
Width 8 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3086/72 1.12.82 H3086/72 1.12.82 VESSEL GROUNDED IN 345000S, 200000E APPROX OFF CAPE AGULHAS. (LL 17.11.82). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED OFF CAPE AGULHAS. ALL CREW GOT ASHORE SAFELY. FULL CARGO OF FISH & 200 TONS OF DIESEL ON BOARD WERE SALVED. VESSEL ABANDONED 'AS IS WHERE IS', CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL VOLS.250 & 251)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 50 S,20 0 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEISHO MARU NO.38 wreck located?

The MEISHO MARU NO.38 wreck is located at coordinates 34 50 S,20 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEISHO MARU NO.38?

The seabed around the MEISHO MARU NO.38 lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MEISHO MARU NO.38 sink?

The MEISHO MARU NO.38 sank on Nov 16, 1982.

When was the wreck of the MEISHO MARU NO.38 discovered?

The wreck of the MEISHO MARU NO.38 was discovered in 1982.

What country did the MEISHO MARU NO.38 belong to?

The MEISHO MARU NO.38 belonged to JP.

What cargo was the MEISHO MARU NO.38 carrying?

The MEISHO MARU NO.38 was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the MEISHO MARU NO.38?

The MEISHO MARU NO.38 had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEISHO MARU NO.38?

The MEISHO MARU NO.38 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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