San Luis Maru (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
San luis maru (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 20 N,109 8.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.333333
  • Longitude: 109.145000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Length 131.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7268
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1945
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1850/50 1.3.54 ST IN 142000N, 1090840E. (PARIS NM 53 47 32). NC 3988. H2478/59 11.5.59 NOT SHOWN ON NC 3988. STS. HH100/351/12 11.2.97 US ACTION AIR PHOTO SHOWS SAN LUIS MARU BEACHED AND BURNING IN 142000N, 1090854E. IT WAS WELL KNOWN TO THE LOCAL FISHERMEN BUT HAS NOW VANISHED ENTIRELY INTO THE SAND AND NOTHING SHOWS AT ALL. (F HINDS, LTR DTD 22.1.97). NCA. 6.2.06 RECORD REVIEWED. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY MITSUBHISHI ZOSEN KAISHA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MITSUBISHI SHOJI KAISHA. OIL EING OF 582 NHP. BOMBED AND SUNK BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 14 20 N,109 8.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) sink?

The SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1953.

What country did the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) belonged to JP.

What cargo was the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY)?

The SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 7268 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY)?

The SAN LUIS MARU (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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