Minesweeper No 6 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Minesweeper no 6 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 33.47 N,110 21.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.557833
  • Longitude: 110.353667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINESWEEPER NO 6
Type minesweeper
Flag JP
Tonnage 615
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1952
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 29.6.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 013400N, 1102100E. (JAPANESE WW2 LOSSES). PLOTS ON LAND. FOR FILING ONLY. 28.6.99 REPORTED AS SINKING AT KUCHING. (US MICROFICHE DTD FEB 52, REC'D 1980). POSN 0133.500N, 11021.000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2011

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY DUTCH ARMY AIRCRAFT. (JAPANESE WW2 LOSSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 33.47 N,110 21.22 E
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FAQ

Where is the MINESWEEPER NO 6 wreck located?

The MINESWEEPER NO 6 wreck is located at coordinates 1 33.47 N,110 21.22 E.

When did the MINESWEEPER NO 6 sink?

The MINESWEEPER NO 6 sank on Dec 26, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MINESWEEPER NO 6 discovered?

The wreck of the MINESWEEPER NO 6 was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MINESWEEPER NO 6 belong to?

The MINESWEEPER NO 6 belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the MINESWEEPER NO 6?

The MINESWEEPER NO 6 had a tonnage of 615 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINESWEEPER NO 6?

The MINESWEEPER NO 6 is classified as a minesweeper.

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