Hiyore Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hiyore maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 27.64 N,116 13.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.460667
  • Longitude: 116.231000
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIYORE MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Tonnage 5320
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1944
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

HIYORE MARU shipwreck located in the South China Sea, 25 miles west of Jesselton, North Borneo, at coordinates 6 27.64 N, 116 13.86 E. The badly collapsed underwater wreck is situated at a general depth of 38 meters.

Surveying Details

SUNK 25 MILES W OF JESSELTON, NORTH BORNEO. (DODS). 20.11.02 HH 518/500/02 20.11.02 DIVED IN 0627.64N, 11613.86E [WGD] USING GPS. BADLY COLLAPSED. COULD BE HIGANE MARU [61675] OR KOKUSRI MARU [61677]. BADLY COLLAPSED. MINIMUM DEPTH OVER WK IS 27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. MANY FISHERMAN'S FLOATS ALL AROUND. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02). INS AS WK 25MTRS. - NM 675/02.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY USSM HAMMERHEAD.

General Comments

SEE ALSO [61675] & [61677]

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FAQ

Where is the HIYORE MARU wreck located?

The HIYORE MARU wreck is located at coordinates 6 27.64 N,116 13.86 E.

How deep is the HIYORE MARU and where exactly is it located?

The HIYORE MARU lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 6 27.64 N,116 13.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HIYORE MARU?

The seabed around the HIYORE MARU lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HIYORE MARU sink?

The HIYORE MARU sank on Oct 1, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HIYORE MARU discovered?

The wreck of the HIYORE MARU was discovered in 2002.

What country did the HIYORE MARU belong to?

The HIYORE MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the HIYORE MARU?

The HIYORE MARU had a tonnage of 5320 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIYORE MARU?

The HIYORE MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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