Kobe Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kobe maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 36.5 N,124 14.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.608333
  • Longitude: 124.241667
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOBE MARU
Type merchant vessel
Flag JP
Length 131.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 7938
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1942
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03751/45 13.8.45 H03751/45 13.8.45 NDW PA IN 313700N, 1241300E, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TENZAN MARU [SEE 50690]. (EXTRACT FROM N.I.D 04573/45). - FNM 2423/45. 19.4.77 19.4.77 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 313630N, 1241430E ON CHINESE 0106 [1976 EDN]. NC 3480.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 1984

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1940 BY MITSUBISHI JUKOGYO K.K. WITH TURBINE ENGINES OF 1917NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOA KAIUN K.K. SANK 90M E OF YANGTSZE ESTUARY FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE TENZAN MARU [SEE 50690]. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the KOBE MARU wreck located?

The KOBE MARU wreck is located at coordinates 31 36.5 N,124 14.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KOBE MARU?

The seabed around the KOBE MARU lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the KOBE MARU sink?

The KOBE MARU sank on Nov 11, 1942.

When was the wreck of the KOBE MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KOBE MARU was discovered in 1945.

What country did the KOBE MARU belong to?

The KOBE MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the KOBE MARU?

The KOBE MARU had a tonnage of 7938 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOBE MARU?

The KOBE MARU is classified as a merchant vessel.

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