Manyo Maru (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manyo maru (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 51.891 S,113 50.907 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.864850
  • Longitude: 113.848450
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MANYO MARU (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 93.1 m
Width 13.8 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 2904
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1945
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH526/470/03 26.2.03 DIVED IN 0552.21S, 11350.13E [WGD] USING GPS. A LARGE MERCHANT VESSEL. UPRIGHT. LEAST DEPTH TO TOP OF FUNNEL 55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. PROBABLY 'MANYO MARU', CONVERTED GUNBOAT REPORTED SUNK IN WW2 IN 0556.0S, 11345.0E (JANAC). VERY GOOD DCS3 IMAGE SHOWS CENTRE CASTLE VESSEL OF OVER 70MTRS IN LENGTH. AA GUN VISIBLE ON BRIDGE WING SEEN ON VIDEO. COMPASS OF JAPANESE MANUFACTURE ALSO RECOVERED. NOT CLOSELY INVESTIGATED DUE TO DEPTH. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 25.2.03). INS AS WK 53MTRS. - NM /03. SEP 2007/000008642 15.3.07 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 70A [DEC 05' EDN]. RETAIN. NCA. SEP 2011/000235858 5.2.12 SHOWN AS NDW ON INDONESIAN 70A [12.2011 EDN, 1:500,000]. SHOWN ON ID200704A [EDN 4.1, CORR TO 22.5.11]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY MITSUBISHI JUKOGYO KK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOYL KISEN KK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 202 NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY USSM SEA ROBIN ABOUT 150 MILES W OF LAUNAN, NORTH BORNEO. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 5 51.891 S,113 50.907 E.

How deep is the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 5 51.891 S,113 50.907 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) sink?

The MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 5, 1945.

When was the wreck of the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY)?

The MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2904 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANYO MARU (PROBABLY)?

The MANYO MARU (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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