Shunsei (Syunsei) Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shunsei (syunsei) maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 7 N,99 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.116667
  • Longitude: 99.200000
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 122 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 4939
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1942
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1287/73/257 30.11.73 TORPEDOED IN 060700N, 991200E APPROX. (CORMORANT SALVAGE LTD, LETTER DTD 18.11.73). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY NAPIER AND MILLER, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 369NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YAMAMOTO SHOJI KK. TORPEDOED BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE IN THE STRAITS OF MALACCA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU wreck located?

The SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU wreck is located at coordinates 6 7 N,99 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU?

The seabed around the SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU sink?

The SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU sank on Apr 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU discovered?

The wreck of the SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU was discovered in 1973.

What country did the SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU belong to?

The SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU?

The SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU had a tonnage of 4939 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU?

The SHUNSEI (SYUNSEI) MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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