Banshu (?Yusei Maru) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Banshu (?yusei maru) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 13.312 N,109 11.132 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.221867
  • Longitude: 109.185533
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1945
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Surveying Details HH100/351/12 11.2.97 US ACTION AIR PHOTO SHOWS 4 HATCH, MIDSHIPS MACHINERY FREIGHTER OF ABOUT 90MTRS LENGTH. VIETNAMESE SAY IT IS 150MTRS OFFSHORE IN 10MTRS OF WATER. COULD BE BANSHU MARU, YUSEI MARU. FRENCH WRONGLY CALLED THIS A WARSHIP. (F HINDS, LTR DTD 22.1.97). FOR FILING ONLY. COVERED BY 1115 00138. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2025
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 13.312 N,109 11.132 E
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FAQ

Where is the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) wreck located?

The BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) wreck is located at coordinates 14 13.312 N,109 11.132 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU)?

The seabed around the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) sink?

The BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) sank on Jan 1, 1945.

When was the wreck of the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) discovered?

The wreck of the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) belong to?

The BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) belonged to JP.

What type of wreck is the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU)?

The BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) is classified as a steam ship.

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