Heishin Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Heishin maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
23 47.25 N,119 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.787500
  • Longitude: 119.533333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Indian Spring Low Water
Name HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY)
Flag JP
Tonnage 1577
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.2.81 DW SHOWN IN 234715N, 1193200E ON TAIWAN CHART. NC 2409. 6.9.04 UNDERWATER ROCK CHARTED, DW NO LONGER SHOWN, ON TAIWAN 0336 [1997 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 2409.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SANK BY LAND BASED AIRCRAFT OFF SWATOW. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 47.25 N,119 32 E
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FAQ

Where is the HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 23 47.25 N,119 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 20, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The HEISHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1577 tons.