London-Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
London-maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 19.003 N,107 3.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.316717
  • Longitude: 107.060000
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONDON-MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 137.5 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7190
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6071/45 14.12.45 ST IN 101903N, 1070332E. (USHO 42/5097/45). - NM 4147/45. H953/46 6.5.46 POSITION AMENDED TO 101901N, 1070320E. (W.C.102.261). - NM 1504/46. H3360/48 2.6.48 G CON LT BUOY FL G INS CLOSE W OF ST. (PARIS NM 1399/48). - NM 1137/48. H6071/45 23.6.48 BUOY AMENDED TO B CON LT BUOY FL. (PARIS NM 20/1808/48). - NM 1373/48. H3360/48 1.9.50 LT DESCRIPTION AMENDED TO FL[2]R. (WP 377/26/6/50 & PARIS NM 28/053/50). - NM 214/50. H4368/52 9.8.52 BUOY AMENDED TO G CON LT BUOY FL G. (PARIS NM 52/26/58). - NM 456/52. H7878/52 24.2.52 BUOY AMENDED TO B PILLAR BUOY FL G. (HMS ALERT). H4368/52 9.8.52 AMEND BUOY TO G CON FL G, CLOSE W ON 1016 - NM 1466/52. H06986/53 22.12.54 AMENDED TO DW MAST & PILLAR BUOY. (USNM 4443/54 & HMS WARRIOR H/N). - NM 2865/54. H3425/56 31.5.56 LT BUOY TEMPORARILY UNRELIABLE. (PARIS NM 56/18/57). NCA. H550/57 5.2.57 LEGEND MASTS DELETED. (USNM 6323/56). - NM 176/56. 14.8.59 SHOWN AS DW & PILLAR BUOY GPFL & RADAR REF ON NC 1261. H5215/58 21.1.60 RADAR REF FITTED TO BUOY. (USNM 4077/59). - NMS 2292/59 & 69/68. H2370/62 25.6.66 AMENDED TO ST. (US NM 3210/66). - NM 1153/66. H2370/62 30.6.66 AMENDED TO DW & LT BUOY REMOVED. (SS HEMISIMNS, LTR DTD 22.6.66). - NM 1249/66. H2370 12.5.67 LT BUOY FL(3) INS CLOSE SW OF DW. (SS HINDSIA H/N 3.5.67). - NM 989/67. H3129/67 29.5.68 BOUY AMENDED TO B CON FL 4SEC CLOSE S. (USNM 2362/68). - NM 849/68. H3129/67 8.11.68 BUOY REPORTED MISSING ON 7.8.68 & 5.10.68. (SS TEXACO NEWCASTLE, H/N). H4516/69 16.5.72 SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 5FT IN 101854N, 1070351E. (USNM BLOCK IN H 3698/70). - NM 1847/72. 15.12.92 SHOWN AS WK 12.5MTRS WITH BUOY CLOSE S ON US 93404 [5TH EDN DD 4.10.80]. 5.12.07 SHOWN IN 1018.880N, 10703.830 [IND] WITH G BUOY, 'GR 1', FL G 3 SEC, CLOSE SW ON BA 1016 [EDN3 DTD 2.2.06]. SEP 2013/000062502 17.4.13 SHOWN AS DW IN 1019.017N, 10703.585E [WGD] ON VN4TV001 [EDN 2.0]. - NM 2309/13.
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OSAKA SHOSEN KK. BOMBED AND SUNK BY US LAND-BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LONDON-MARU wreck located?

The LONDON-MARU wreck is located at coordinates 10 19.003 N,107 3.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LONDON-MARU?

The seabed around the LONDON-MARU lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the LONDON-MARU sink?

The LONDON-MARU sank on Apr 22, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LONDON-MARU discovered?

The wreck of the LONDON-MARU was discovered in 1945.

What country did the LONDON-MARU belong to?

The LONDON-MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the LONDON-MARU?

The LONDON-MARU had a tonnage of 7190 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONDON-MARU?

The LONDON-MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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