Teishu Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Teishu maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 44.974 S,116 31.24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.749567
  • Longitude: 116.520667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 75.9 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1230
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H03510/45 27.7.45 H03510/45 27.7.45 STPA IN 014450S, 1163100E. (JAPANESE HYDRO BULLETIN 2017[9-7]). FNM 2182/45. H03348/47 27.5.47 H03348/47 27.5.47 NOW DW (MASTS). (NETH NM 104/1510/47). - NM 1347/47. 12.9.91 12.9.91 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) ON INDO 127 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. 11.10.07 11.10.07 SHOWN IN 0145.00S, 11631.27E [UND] ON BA 3014 [EDN 2 DTD 6.10.05]. 3.12.10 3.12.10 [WGD] POSN: 0144.974S, 11631.240E. NC 2893 [DTD 30.12.10].
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-GERMAN QUITO, BUILT 1938. WAS TAKEN OVER BY JAPANESE NAVY FOR USE AS A SUBMARINE TENDER & MINESWEEPER MOTHER SHIP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY USS BREAM AT BANDERJAMASIN, JAVA SEA. (DODS, US SUB ATTACKS WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 1 44.974 S,116 31.24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 29, 1945.

When was the wreck of the TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1230 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The TEISHU MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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