Fujikawa Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Fujikawa maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 20.55 N,151 52.84 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.342500
  • Longitude: 151.880667
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FUJIKAWA MARU
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 133.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6938
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo aircraft,armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1944
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1701/67 23.4.69 H1701/67 23.4.69 WK, WITH MASTS SHOWING ABOVE WATER, IN POSN 010 DEG, 2.1 CABLES FROM REEF BEACON, TRUK HBR. (HMAS AITAPE, HN 18.3.69). PLOTS IN 072042N, 1515323E. - NM 775/69. 28.4.75 28.4.75 SHOWN IN POSN 072035N, 1515253E [GUAM 1963 DATUM]. (USNOO 81327 [1973]). BR STD. H4661/87 9.12.87 H4661/87 9.12.87 ONLY ONE MAST NOW SHOWS ABOVE WATER. LEAST DEPTH OVER FUNNEL, ABOUT 30MTRS ENE OF MAST IS 8MTRS. (R GUTLEIN, 16.11.87). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY MITSUBISHI JUKOGYO KK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOYA KAIUN KK. OIL ENGINE OF 839NHP. TAKEN OVER BY THE JAPANESE NAVY FOR AN AIRCRAFT TRANSPORTER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK AT ANCHOR BY US NAVAL AIRCRAFT DURING 'OPERATION HAILSTONE'. (DODS & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAY '76).

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FAQ

Where is the FUJIKAWA MARU wreck located?

The FUJIKAWA MARU wreck is located at coordinates 7 20.55 N,151 52.84 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FUJIKAWA MARU?

The seabed around the FUJIKAWA MARU lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the FUJIKAWA MARU sink?

The FUJIKAWA MARU sank on Feb 17, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FUJIKAWA MARU discovered?

The wreck of the FUJIKAWA MARU was discovered in 1969.

What country did the FUJIKAWA MARU belong to?

The FUJIKAWA MARU belonged to JP.

What cargo was the FUJIKAWA MARU carrying?

The FUJIKAWA MARU was carrying aircraft,armament.

What was the tonnage of the FUJIKAWA MARU?

The FUJIKAWA MARU had a tonnage of 6938 tons.

What type of wreck is the FUJIKAWA MARU?

The FUJIKAWA MARU is classified as a motor vessel.

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