Kumagawa Maru Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Kumagawa maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
10 22.59 N,107 2.347 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 10.376500
- Longitude: 107.039117
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KUMAGAWA MARU |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
JP |
| Length |
132.9 m |
| Width |
17.7 m |
| Draught |
9.8 |
| Tonnage |
7508 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 12, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1946 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 17, 2013 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck details for Kumagawa Maru located off the coast of Vietnam near the Vung Tau region. The wreck is officially charted as a Dangerous Wreck (DW) with the most recent confirmed survey coordinates at 10 22.590 N, 107 02.347 E. Historical records from the UK Hydrographic Office and international notices indicate the wreck has undergone multiple position adjustments and monitoring since 1946. Current maritime navigation charts identify this obstruction as a dangerous submerged wreck with a least depth of 0.3 meters. Mariners are advised that the position 10 22.59 N, 107 02.347 E is the primary reference for this underwater hazard. Historical survey data tracks the wreck's evolution from its initial reporting to its current classification on modern navigational charts. This site remains a critical point of interest for hydrographic surveying and maritime safety in the South China Sea coastal waters.
Surveying Details
H953/46 7.5.46 DW IN POSN 1.11M 269.5DEGS FROM NUI VUNG MAI LT. (WC 102.261). INS DW IN 102230N, 1070202E. - NM 1504/46. H8699/47 1.1.48 NOW IN 102234N, 1070218E. (PARIS NM 3973/47). - NM 3350/47. H2263/48 8.4.48 BUOY REPORTED AS RED SPHERICAL. (HMS LONDON). - NM 737/48. H3360/48 2.6.48 BUOY AMENDED TO LT BUOY R CON FL R. (PARIS NM 1399/48). - NM 1137/48. H8699/47 12.4.51 AMEND POSN TO 102234N, 1070205E. (PARIS NM 51 11 52). BR STD. H3425/56 31.5.56 LT BUOY TEMPORARILY UNRELIABLE. (PARIS NM 56 18 57). NCA. 2.7.58 WK & BUOY SHOWN AS PA. (FRENCH CHARTS). 2.7.58 SHOWN AS DW PA & LT BUOY FL(2)R ON NC 1016. H5215/58 15.4.59 TOPMARK INSERTED ON BUOY. (PARIS NM 58 42 51). - NM 2657/58. 28.4.59 PA DELETED. (PARIS NM). BR STD. 27.3.69 POSITION AMENDED TO 102228N, 1070237E. (USHO 3269 [1967 EDN]). BR STD. 18.12.73 SHOWN AS WK 0.3MTRS ON US 93404 [1973 EDN]. H3163/69 22.7.74 POSN AMENDED TO 102229N, 1070238. (USNM 1969/74). H1967/72 29.8.74 AMENDED TO DW. (BREST NM 74 30 33). 3.9.91 INS AS WK 0.3MTRS & LT BUOY ON NC 1016. 5.12.07 SHOWN IN 1022.467N, 10702.595E [IND] ON BA 1016 [EDN 3 DTD 2.2.06]. 17.4.13 SEP 2013/000062502 SHOWN AS DW IN 1022.590N, 10702.347E [WGD] ON VN4TV001 [EDN 2.0]. - NM 2309/13.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY US CARRIER-BASED AIRCRAFT 50 MILES E OF GOCONG, INDOCHINA.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
10 22.59 N,107 2.347 E
Kumagawa Maru on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the KUMAGAWA MARU wreck located?
The KUMAGAWA MARU wreck is located at coordinates 10 22.59 N,107 2.347 E.
How deep is the seabed around the KUMAGAWA MARU?
The seabed around the KUMAGAWA MARU lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the KUMAGAWA MARU sink?
The KUMAGAWA MARU sank on Jan 12, 1945.
When was the wreck of the KUMAGAWA MARU discovered?
The wreck of the KUMAGAWA MARU was discovered in 1946.
What country did the KUMAGAWA MARU belong to?
The KUMAGAWA MARU belonged to JP.
What was the tonnage of the KUMAGAWA MARU?
The KUMAGAWA MARU had a tonnage of 7508 tons.
What type of wreck is the KUMAGAWA MARU?
The KUMAGAWA MARU is classified as a motor vessel.