Kinugawa Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kinugawa maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 22.713 S,159 52.244 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.378550
  • Longitude: 159.870733
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINUGAWA MARU
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 133.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6937
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H724/47 3.2.47 H724/47 3.2.47 ST IN 092230S, 1595300E.(SYDNEY NM 531/46). BR STD. H2585/52 28.4.52 H2585/52 28.4.52 ST SHOWN IN 092221S, 1595217E ON USHO FIELD CHART NO.3005. NC 3404. 5.7.77 5.7.77 ST NOW CHARTED IN 192218S, 1595211E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1713. H6067/69 1.11.77 H6067/69 1.11.77 SALVAGE DIVER REPORTS FAIRLY LARGE FREIGHTER ABOUT 1/3RD VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. STERN LIES IN DEPTH OF 45MTRS. (MIN. OF WKS & PUB. UTILITIES, HONIARA LTR DTD 6.10.77 REF. NA5/1). NC 1713.
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY MITSUBISHI JUKOGYO K K. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOYO KISEN K K. OIL ENGINE OF 839NHP. SUNK BY US LAND AND CARRIER-BASED AIRCRAFT AND GUNFIRE FROM WARSHIPS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the KINUGAWA MARU wreck located?

The KINUGAWA MARU wreck is located at coordinates 9 22.713 S,159 52.244 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KINUGAWA MARU?

The seabed around the KINUGAWA MARU lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the KINUGAWA MARU sink?

The KINUGAWA MARU sank on Nov 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the KINUGAWA MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KINUGAWA MARU was discovered in 1942.

What country did the KINUGAWA MARU belong to?

The KINUGAWA MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the KINUGAWA MARU?

The KINUGAWA MARU had a tonnage of 6937 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINUGAWA MARU?

The KINUGAWA MARU is classified as a motor vessel.

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