Taikei Maru (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Taikei maru (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
21 47.417 N,119 49.833 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2200 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Low Water |
| Name | TAIKEI MARU (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | JP |
| Tonnage | 4500 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 19, 1944 |
| Original Detection Year | 1944 |
| Last Detection Year | 2017 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 11.2.76 WRECK SHOWN IN 214725N, 1194950E [UND] ON CHINESE 0013. PLOTS IN 2200+MTRS. NCA, 2.7.84 NOT SHOWN ON JAPANESE 525. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OSAKA SHOSEN K.K.. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY US SUBMARINE GRAYBACK ABOUT 100M W OF PANAY ISLAND, PHILLIPINES. (DODS)
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