Otori Maru No 8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Otori maru no 8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 43 S,19 31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.716667
  • Longitude: 19.516667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTORI MARU NO 8
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 229
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1984
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3211/71 4.6.84 H3211/71 4.6.84 REPORTED AGROUND IN 344300S, 193100E AND TAKING IN WATER. VESSEL IS STRANDED AND IT IS NOT A VIABLE PROPOSITION TO REFLOAT HER. CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED. (LLOYDS VOL.256). WAIT FURTHER. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2009

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR K YAMADA, MUROTO CITY, KOCHI PREFECTURE. PASSAGE CAPE TOWN FOR FISHING AREA. VESSEL RAN ONTO ROCKS IN THICK FOG AND THEN STARTED TAKING IN WATER. GROUNDED CLOSE TO SHORE GANSBAAI, SE OF CAPE TOWN, ABOUT 6M W OF QUOIN PT. ALL 21 JAPANESE CREW SAFELY RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.256)

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FAQ

Where is the OTORI MARU NO 8 wreck located?

The OTORI MARU NO 8 wreck is located at coordinates 34 43 S,19 31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OTORI MARU NO 8?

The seabed around the OTORI MARU NO 8 lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the OTORI MARU NO 8 sink?

The OTORI MARU NO 8 sank on Mar 19, 1984.

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

The wreck of the OTORI MARU NO 8 was discovered in 1984.

What country did the OTORI MARU NO 8 belong to?

The OTORI MARU NO 8 belonged to JP.

What cargo was the OTORI MARU NO 8 carrying?

The OTORI MARU NO 8 was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,fish.

What was the tonnage of the OTORI MARU NO 8?

The OTORI MARU NO 8 had a tonnage of 229 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTORI MARU NO 8?

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

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