Otori Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Otori maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 57.6 S,160 36.217 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -12.960000
  • Longitude: 160.603617
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTORI MARU
Orientation 290
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2000

Surveying Details

H2232/73 29.1.73 H2232/73 29.1.73 REPORTED STILL AGROUND ON SE END OF SOUTH REEF, INDISPENSABLE REEF IN 130000S, 1603600E APPROX. (MFV COMPASS ROSE DD NOV.'72) NCA YET. H3330/73 20.6.73 H3330/73 20.6.73 ST (CONSPIC) IN 125736S, 1603613E. (HMS HYDRA SIGNAL DTD 7.5.73) CHART IN 125620S, 1603400E - NM 1137/73. H3837/73 14.9.73 H3837/73 14.9.73 CONFIRM POSN OF WRECK IN 125736S, 1603613E BASED ON SATELLITE NAVIGATION AID. WRECK DESCRIBED AS UPRIGHT WITH BOWS 290DEGS, IN GOOD CONDITION & GOOD RADAR CONTACT UP TO 12M. (HMS HYDRA, ROS 11.6.73 {K6716/1 NK}) - NCA. HH583/490/02 18.10.96 HH583/490/02 18.10.96 WRECK BORE 275DEGS [T], 2.5C FROM 125736S, 1603618E [WGD]. STILL REMAINS ALMOST INTACT. (MT PETRO TRADER, HN DTD 15.9.96) NCA. LISTED POSN AMENDED TO AGREE WITH CHARTED POSN.. 24.8.00 24.8.00 WGD POSN: 1257.600N, 16036.217E. NC 4634.

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FAQ

Where is the OTORI MARU wreck located?

The OTORI MARU wreck is located at coordinates 12 57.6 S,160 36.217 E.

When was the wreck of the OTORI MARU discovered?

The wreck of the OTORI MARU was discovered in 1972.

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