Tatsubato Maru (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tatsubato maru (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
14 22.552 N,109 7.623 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.375867
  • Longitude: 109.127050
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Tonnage 5396
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1945
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1850/50 1.3.54 DW IN 142218N, 1090720E. (PARIS NM 53 47 32). BR STD. H7014/54 14.6.55 NOW WK 1FM IN 142235N 1090715E (PARIS NM 54 42 47). NCA. 12.7.86 DW IN 142235N 1090715E SHOWN ON USSR 62507. BR STD. HH100/351/12 11.2.97 BY ELIMINATION, DEDUCTION, SIZE AND SURVIVORS REPORT OF THE ACTION, THIS VESSEL IS TATSUBATO MARU. VIETNAMESE PUT IT 500MTRS OFFSHORE IN 8MTRS OF WATER. (F HINDS, LTR DTD 22.1.97). NCA. 1.12.15 DW SHOWN IN 1422.820N, 10907.915E [WGD]. (METRIFICATION OF EXISTING CHART 3988). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 22.552 N,109 7.623 E
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FAQ

Where is the TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 14 22.552 N,109 7.623 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY) sink?

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

When was the wreck of the TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY) discovered?

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

What country did the TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY)?

The TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5396 tons.

What type of wreck is the TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY)?

The TATSUBATO MARU (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.