Harukiku Maru (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Harukiku maru (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 15.5 N,99 46.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.258333
  • Longitude: 99.776667
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 99.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 3040
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H04135/44 28.10.44 ST IN 031530N, 994600E APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS STPA. - NM 2346/44. H5070/47 11.8.47 DW (MASTS) IN 031530N, 994630E. (NETHERLANDS NM 2289/47). AMEND TO DW (MASTS) IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2045/47. H3953/54 23.6.54 AMEND TO DW (MAST). NC 3945. H3953/54 22.1.70 DW (MAST) SHOWN IN 031530N, 994636E ON INDO 10. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 3.2.87 SHOWN AS PA ON INDO 353 [1985 EDN]. NCA, 1:1MILLION SCALE. HH100/351/15 31.1.2000 AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH THIS VESSEL IS CONSIDERED TO BE ALMOST CERTAINLY THE 'HARUKIKI MARU' (FORMER SS VAN WAERWIJK). (R T PICKARD, LTR DTD 25.1.00).
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY MAATS FYNEORRD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 233 NHP. FORMERLY THE DUTCH VESSEL 'VAN WAERWIJCK' WHICH WAS SEIZED BY THE JAPANESE. WAS TORPEDOED BY HMS TRUCULENT WHILST TRANSPORTING ALLIED PRISONERS OF WAR. A TOTAL OF 170 WERE LOST FROM 117 DUTCH AND DUTCH EAST-INDIES, 40 BRITISH, 12 AUSTRALIAN AND 1 NORWEGIAN PRISONERS.

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FAQ

Where is the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 3 15.5 N,99 46.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) sink?

The HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 26, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) belonged to JP.

What cargo was the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY)?

The HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3040 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY)?

The HARUKIKU MARU (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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