Azusa Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Azusa maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 18 N,116 26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.300000
  • Longitude: 116.433333
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Tonnage 11177
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 4.9.80 WRECK SYMBOL WITH LEGEND 'WKS' SHOWN IN 191800N, 1162600E ON US 93036 [1980 EDN]. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2006

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISHAIHARA KISEN KK. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY US SUBMARINE BARB ABOUT 300M E OF HAINAN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 19 18 N,116 26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 16, 1944.

When was the wreck of the AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 11177 tons.

What type of wreck is the AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The AZUSA MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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