Skipjack Ii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Skipjack ii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 29.2 N,73 24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.486667
  • Longitude: 73.400000
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Length 35 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1980
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH504/400/03 13.11.96 LARGE UNCHARTED WK SITS ON THE EDGE OF THE REEF IN GAAERIFARU KANDU. APPROX POSN 052912N, 732400E. FIXED BY GPS. SHOULD BE PASSED LEAVING IT TO THE E. (512 STRE, ROS DTD 11.4.94). BR STD. 19.5.99 KNOWN LOCALLY AS POSSIBLY 'SKIPJACK II'. INTACT WITH STERN SECTION IN GEN DEPTH OF 30MTRS AND BOWSPRIT RISING 5MTRS OUT OF THE WATER. LIES APPROX 30MTRS FROM WK IN 0529.100N, 7324.000E [WK 57397]. (MALDIVES DIVING GUIDE & J. PANTON, MARCH 1999). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

ONE OF TWO JAPANESE REFRIGERATOR SHIPS THAT WERE SUNK BY THE OWNER FOR NO APPARENT REASON IN 1980 WITH A FULL CARGO STILL ON BOARD. (MALDIVES DIVING GUIDE BY KURT AMSLER PUBLISHED 1994 [LOANED BY J PANTEN, UKHO]).

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FAQ

Where is the SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 5 29.2 N,73 24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 1, 1980.

When was the wreck of the SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1994.

What type of wreck is the SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY)?

The SKIPJACK II (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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