Masashima Maru Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Masashima maru Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
22 8 N,113 40 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 10 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MASASHIMA MARU |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | JP |
| Tonnage | 2742 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 13, 1945 |
| Original Detection Year | 1945 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 21.9.72 SUNK APPROX 40 MILES S OF CANTON. (DODS). POSN 220800N, 1134000E FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 14, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY US LAND BASED AIRCRAFT ABOUT 40M S OF CANTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IINO KAIUN KK. (DODS).
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