Soho Maru No.52 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Soho maru no.52 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15 N,157 35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.250000
  • Longitude: 157.583333
Water Depth 1600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOHO MARU NO.52
Type stern trawler
Flag JP
Length 57.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1984
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3937/74 12.3.85 SANK ABOUT 50M SE OF CAPE LOPATKA. (LL, 28.2.85). POSN 501500N, 1573500E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2009

Circumstances of loss

28.2.85 CAPSIZED WHEN STRUCK BY A LARGE SIDE WAVE AND SANK ABOUT 50M SE OF CAPE LOPATKA. (LL, 28.2.85)

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FAQ

Where is the SOHO MARU NO.52 wreck located?

The SOHO MARU NO.52 wreck is located at coordinates 50 15 N,157 35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOHO MARU NO.52?

The seabed around the SOHO MARU NO.52 lies at approximately 1600 meters deep.

When did the SOHO MARU NO.52 sink?

The SOHO MARU NO.52 sank on Feb 26, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SOHO MARU NO.52 discovered?

The wreck of the SOHO MARU NO.52 was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SOHO MARU NO.52 belong to?

The SOHO MARU NO.52 belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the SOHO MARU NO.52?

The SOHO MARU NO.52 had a tonnage of 349 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOHO MARU NO.52?

The SOHO MARU NO.52 is classified as a stern trawler.

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