Suiten Maru No.3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Suiten maru no.3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 37.5 S,161 0.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -8.625000
  • Longitude: 161.008333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUITEN MARU NO.3
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 39
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1971
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.12.71 VESSEL STRANDED IN 083730S, 1610030E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.206) NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL STRANDED ON COASTLINE AT MANN, N OF CAPE ARICADES ON THE E COAST OF MALAITA ISLAND. VESSEL, BUILT 1963, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T. ISHIMINE. (LLOYDS VOL.206)

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FAQ

Where is the SUITEN MARU NO.3 wreck located?

The SUITEN MARU NO.3 wreck is located at coordinates 8 37.5 S,161 0.5 E.

When did the SUITEN MARU NO.3 sink?

The SUITEN MARU NO.3 sank on Dec 6, 1971.

When was the wreck of the SUITEN MARU NO.3 discovered?

The wreck of the SUITEN MARU NO.3 was discovered in 1971.

What country did the SUITEN MARU NO.3 belong to?

The SUITEN MARU NO.3 belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the SUITEN MARU NO.3?

The SUITEN MARU NO.3 had a tonnage of 39 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUITEN MARU NO.3?

The SUITEN MARU NO.3 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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