Sinsu-Maru Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Sinsu-maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
10 22.357 N,107 2.977 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 10.372617
- Longitude: 107.049617
|
| Wreck Depth |
8.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
10 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SINSU-MARU |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1946 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 17, 2013 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck Details for SINSU-MARU located in the waters off the coast of Vung Tau, Vietnam. The shipwreck SINSU-MARU is recorded at precise geographical coordinates 10 22.357 N, 107 2.977 E. Historical survey data indicates this underwater obstruction has been tracked through multiple hydrographic reports since 1946, originally identified as a sunken vessel with masts. Current hydrographic records from the UK Hydrographic Office classify the site as a shipwreck with a charted depth of 8.3 meters. This underwater hazard remains a significant point of interest for maritime navigation and historical wreck mapping in the South China Sea region near the Mekong Delta entrance.
Surveying Details
H953/46 7.5.46 DW MASTS SHOWN IN 102224N, 1070254E. (WC 102.261). - NM 1504/46. H1855/50 30.3.50 AMENDED TO ST. (FRENCH CHART 5428). BR STD. H550/57 5.2.57 AMENDED TO DW MAST. (USNM 6323/56). - NM 176/57. H2370/62 5.5.67 DELETE LEGEND MAST. (USNM 13/67). BR STD. 16.12.92 SHOWN IN 102214N, 1070313E ON US 93404 [5TH EDN DTD 4.10.80]. BR STD. 6.12.07 SHOWN AS WK 8.3MTRS ON BA 1016 [EDN 3 DTD 2.2.06]. 17.4.13 [WGD] POSN: 1022.357N, 10702.977E. NC 1059.
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10 22.357 N,107 2.977 E
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FAQ
Where is the SINSU-MARU wreck located?
The SINSU-MARU wreck is located at coordinates 10 22.357 N,107 2.977 E.
How deep is the SINSU-MARU and where exactly is it located?
The SINSU-MARU lies at a depth of about 8.3 meters and is located at coordinates 10 22.357 N,107 2.977 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SINSU-MARU?
The seabed around the SINSU-MARU lies at approximately 10 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the SINSU-MARU discovered?
The wreck of the SINSU-MARU was discovered in 1946.