Kyoryu Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kyoryu maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 10 N,103 37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.166667
  • Longitude: 103.616667
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KYORYU MARU
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 1967
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1972
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2519/73 3.5.73 'KYORYU MARU' STATED TO BE IN 011000N, 1033700E APPROX, MARKED BY GREEN BN. (INDONESIAN NM 060/73). THIS POSN WAS CANCELLED BY NAVEAST 024/73. 4.11.77 SHOWN AS DW IN 011000N, 1033700E ON US 71245. NCA, POSN INCORRECT. H4779/75 12.12.77 NO RECORD HELD OF WK IN 011000N, 1033700E. (PSA LTR ES/HD 8/1, DTD 16.11.77). 15.9.80 STILL SHOWN AS DW PA IN 011000N, 1033700E ON US 71242 [1980 EDN]. NCA, OLD POSN CANCELLED BY NAVEAST 024/73. SEE 'KYORYU MARU' IN 010811N, 1034333E [45529]. 7.12.01 RECORD REVIEWED. AMENDED TO DEAD SEE
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 4552

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH JAPANESE STEAM TANKER 'SHOEN MARU' APPROX 2M OFF SINGAPORE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM SELAT PANJANG, SUMATRA TO SINGAPORE. (LLOYDS, VOL.211).

General Comments

KYORYU MARU

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FAQ

Where is the KYORYU MARU wreck located?

The KYORYU MARU wreck is located at coordinates 1 10 N,103 37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KYORYU MARU?

The seabed around the KYORYU MARU lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the KYORYU MARU sink?

The KYORYU MARU sank on Dec 30, 1972.

When was the wreck of the KYORYU MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KYORYU MARU was discovered in 1973.

What country did the KYORYU MARU belong to?

The KYORYU MARU belonged to JP.

What cargo was the KYORYU MARU carrying?

The KYORYU MARU was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KYORYU MARU?

The KYORYU MARU had a tonnage of 1967 tons.

What type of wreck is the KYORYU MARU?

The KYORYU MARU is classified as a motor vessel.

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