Awa Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Awa maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 41 N,119 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.683333
  • Longitude: 119.200000
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AWA MARU
Type merchant vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 11249
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 244100N, 1191200E APPROX. (MICROFILM OF THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY - WW II). H4668/74 21.4.80 REPD TO HAVE BEEN FOUND BY CHINESE DIVERS. GOLD, DIAMONDS & PRECIOUS METALS WORTH
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY USS QUEENFISH. (MICROFILM OF THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY - WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the AWA MARU wreck located?

The AWA MARU wreck is located at coordinates 24 41 N,119 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AWA MARU?

The seabed around the AWA MARU lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the AWA MARU sink?

The AWA MARU sank on Apr 1, 1945.

When was the wreck of the AWA MARU discovered?

The wreck of the AWA MARU was discovered in 1945.

What country did the AWA MARU belong to?

The AWA MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the AWA MARU?

The AWA MARU had a tonnage of 11249 tons.

What type of wreck is the AWA MARU?

The AWA MARU is classified as a merchant vessel.

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