Katori Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Katori maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 56.527 N,110 14.162 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.942117
  • Longitude: 110.236033
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATORI MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 149.4 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 9849
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3428/46 2.7.46 WK WITH MASTS SHOWING IN 015636N, 1101352E. (HMS PICKLE HN 1/46). INS AS DW (MASTS). - NM 2280/46. H02716/45 27.6.58 MASTS NO LONGER SHOW. (JAPANESE SALVAGE CO). AMEND TO DW. - NM 2534/58. 30.12.91 STILL SHOWN AS DW (MAST) IN 015620N, 1101400E [WGD] ON US 71027 [8TH EDN - AUG'91]). NCA. HH100/351/19 20.11.02 LOCATED IN 0156.60N, 11014.21E [WGD]. VERY BADLY COLLAPSED. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 17.5.05 SHOWN AS DW IN 0156.48N, 11014.18E [WGD] ON SARAWAK 11 [1ST EDN SEPT'04]. RETAIN IN EXISTNG POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY MITSUBISHI DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING WORKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIPPON YUSKEN AA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE WITH LP TURBINE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY NETH SUBMARINE HNMS K-XIV OFF KUCHING. ?LATER SALVAGED. (SUBMARINE ATTACKS WW2).

General Comments

VERY BADLY COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 56.527 N,110 14.162 E
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FAQ

Where is the KATORI MARU wreck located?

The KATORI MARU wreck is located at coordinates 1 56.527 N,110 14.162 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KATORI MARU?

The seabed around the KATORI MARU lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the KATORI MARU sink?

The KATORI MARU sank on Dec 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KATORI MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KATORI MARU was discovered in 1946.

What country did the KATORI MARU belong to?

The KATORI MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the KATORI MARU?

The KATORI MARU had a tonnage of 9849 tons.

What type of wreck is the KATORI MARU?

The KATORI MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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