Fujisan Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fujisan maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 25.05 N,151 53.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.417500
  • Longitude: 151.891667
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name FUJISAN MARU
Type tanker
Flag JP
Length 150.4 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 9527
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.7.76 20.7.76 OIL TANKER LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE IN 072503N, 1515330E. (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, MAY 1976). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931 BY HARIMEA SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ILINO SHOJI KK. OIL ENGINE OF 1857NHP. SUNK BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FUJISAN MARU wreck located?

The FUJISAN MARU wreck is located at coordinates 7 25.05 N,151 53.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FUJISAN MARU?

The seabed around the FUJISAN MARU lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the FUJISAN MARU sink?

The FUJISAN MARU sank on Feb 17, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FUJISAN MARU discovered?

The wreck of the FUJISAN MARU was discovered in 1944.

What country did the FUJISAN MARU belong to?

The FUJISAN MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the FUJISAN MARU?

The FUJISAN MARU had a tonnage of 9527 tons.

What type of wreck is the FUJISAN MARU?

The FUJISAN MARU is classified as a tanker.

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