Kokusei Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kokusei maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
6 28.16 N,116 14.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.469333
  • Longitude: 116.241000
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Tonnage 5396
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1944
Original Detection Year 2002
Original Source diver
Surveying Details SUNK 25 MILES W OF JESSELTON, NORTH BORNEO. (DODS). HH518/500/02 20.11.02 HH518/500/02 20.11.02 DIVED IN 0628.16N, 11614.460E [WGD] USING GPS. BADLY COLLAPSED. COULD BE HIGANE MARU [61675] OR HIYORE MARU [61676]. 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.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2002

Circumstances of loss

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

General Comments

SEE ALSO [61675] & [61676]

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FAQ

Where is the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 6 28.16 N,116 14.46 E.

How deep is the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 6 28.16 N,116 14.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 1, 1944.

When was the wreck of the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2002.

What country did the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5396 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The KOKUSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.