Kanazono Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kanazono maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 35.25 N,151 21.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.587500
  • Longitude: 151.359167
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KANAZONO MARU
Type carrier
Flag JP
Length 97.2 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H874/65 26.2.69 H874/65 26.2.69 ST PA IN 083500N, 1512200E (LLOYDS CASUALTY LIST 31.12.68). - NM 492/69. H874/65 18.8.72 H874/65 18.8.72 WK HIGH AND DRY IN GOOD CONDN IN POSN 083515N, 1512133E. GOOD VISUAL AND RADAR TARGET OUT TO 18M. (MV WOOSUNG, HN). AMEND ST (CONSPIC). - NM 1630/72. H1982/75 27.1.75 H1982/75 27.1.75 STILL CONSPIC, CLEARLY SEPARATED FROM TOPS OF TREES ON FAYN ISL. (MV ANCHISES). H874/65 12.4.85 H874/65 12.4.85 RELIABLE SATNAV AND CELESTIAL OBS INDICATE ISL.AND WK TO BE APPROX 2 MILES SW OF CHARTED POSN. WK IS CONSPIC AT 21.3M BY RADAR. (MV EIGIGN, HN). H874/65 13.9.85 H874/65 13.9.85 CONFIRMED THAT ISL.AND WK IS ABOUT 3 MILES NE OF ITS CHARTED POSN. (LANDSAT IMAGERY - DMA LTR 25.7.85).
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY HASHIHAMA ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SONODA KISEN KK. PASSAGE NAGOYA FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS. RAN AGROUND DURING BAD WEATHER. CREW ABANDONED SAFELY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KANAZONO MARU wreck located?

The KANAZONO MARU wreck is located at coordinates 8 35.25 N,151 21.55 E.

When did the KANAZONO MARU sink?

The KANAZONO MARU sank on Dec 19, 1968.

When was the wreck of the KANAZONO MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KANAZONO MARU was discovered in 1968.

What country did the KANAZONO MARU belong to?

The KANAZONO MARU belonged to JP.

What cargo was the KANAZONO MARU carrying?

The KANAZONO MARU was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KANAZONO MARU?

The KANAZONO MARU had a tonnage of 2997 tons.

What type of wreck is the KANAZONO MARU?

The KANAZONO MARU is classified as a carrier.

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