Eifuku (Eihuku) Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eifuku (eihuku) maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 7.28 N,104 43.27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.121333
  • Longitude: 104.721167
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 117.4 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 11
Orientation 80
Tonnage 5866
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1942
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details HH100/351/19 26.11.02 DIVED IN 0707.28N, 10443.27E [WGD] USING GPS. THIS IS THE WRECK OF EIFUKU MARU. TWO FORWARD HOLDS STILL INTACT, THE REST HAS BEEN BROKEN UP FOR THE SALVAGE OF THE CARGO. DEPTH OVER WK 38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. LIES HEADING 260 DEGS. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02). INS AS WK 36MTRS. BR STD. 28.2.12 WK 34MTRS IN 0706.0N, 10443.0E [UND]. (FRENCH 8/149/12). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY KAWASAKI DOCHYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TODAI KISEN KK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 444NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY USSM GROWLER OFF KEELING, FORMOSA.

General Comments

TWO FWD HOLDS INTACT, REST BROKEN UP, BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 7.28 N,104 43.27 E
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FAQ

Where is the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU wreck located?

The EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU wreck is located at coordinates 7 7.28 N,104 43.27 E.

How deep is the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU and where exactly is it located?

The EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 7 7.28 N,104 43.27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU?

The seabed around the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU sink?

The EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU sank on Aug 31, 1942.

When was the wreck of the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU discovered?

The wreck of the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU was discovered in 2002.

What country did the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU belong to?

The EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU?

The EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU had a tonnage of 5866 tons.

What type of wreck is the EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU?

The EIFUKU (EIHUKU) MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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