Otura Maru No.18 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Otura maru no.18 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 18 S,155 43.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.300000
  • Longitude: 155.725000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTURA MARU NO.18
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 253
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2004

Surveying Details

H1278/74 26.2.74 H1278/74 26.2.74 STRANDED ON KENN REEF IN 211800S, 1554200E. (TOKYO NM 163/74) SW EXTREMITY OF CAY IN APPROX 211800S, 1554330E. CHART AS ST PD 250DEGS 4.3M FROM OBSERVATORY CAY. - NM 510/74. H1278/83 22.3.83 H1278/83 22.3.83 WK NOW BROKEN IN TWO. THE LARGER PORTION LIES ON SW SHORE OF THE CAY, WITH THE SMALLER PORTION APPROX SSE. (HMAS BARBETTE HN DTD 12.2.83) BR STD. H1278/83 29.4.83 H1278/83 29.4.83 WK SECTIONS LIE [A] 249.5DEGS, 4.23M & [B] 252DEGS, 4.26M FROM OBSERVATORY CAY [211600S, 1554800E APPROX]. (AUSTRALIAN NM 150/83) NFA.

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 18 S,155 43.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the OTURA MARU NO.18 wreck located?

The OTURA MARU NO.18 wreck is located at coordinates 21 18 S,155 43.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OTURA MARU NO.18?

The seabed around the OTURA MARU NO.18 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OTURA MARU NO.18 discovered?

The wreck of the OTURA MARU NO.18 was discovered in 1974.

What country did the OTURA MARU NO.18 belong to?

The OTURA MARU NO.18 belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the OTURA MARU NO.18?

The OTURA MARU NO.18 had a tonnage of 253 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTURA MARU NO.18?

The OTURA MARU NO.18 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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