Tokufuku Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tokufuku maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 50.741 N,0 59.319 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.845683
  • Longitude: 0.988650
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOKUFUKU MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 79
Tonnage 5859
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2295/24 31.3.24 WK IN 505100N, 005924E. DEPTH 8.5FMS. (THNM 17/18 AND LL, 27.3.24). H2295/24 11.4.24 MASTS AND FUNNEL REMOVED. LEAST DEPTH 52FT LWST OVER ALL PARTS OF HULL. (TH, 11.4.24). H02805/57 30.4.57 WK LOCATED BY A/S IN 505044N, 005921E USING DECCA. (HMS GRENVILLE, 30.4.57). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2295/24 15.11.61 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 70FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 106FT IN GEN DEPTH 116FT. (HMS SCOTT, 7.3.61). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 1636/61. H4959/73 25.3.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). 15.5.67 INS AS SW 11FMS. LC 1895. 14.4.71 AMEND TO SW 21MTRS. NC 536. H4199/78 12.10.78 LOCATED 3.8.77 IN 505042N, 005925E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32-33MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS, LENGTH 47MTRS. LYING 080/260DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 3.10.94 IN 505044.8N, 005918.9E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.6 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 SHADOW. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). AMEND WK 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 20.7.07 EXAM'D 29.1.07 IN 5050.740N, 0059.313E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.13 IN GEN DEPTH 33.0MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, ALMOST BURIED. AMEND WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083464 16.2.16 LOCATED IN 5050.741N, 0059.319E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.58MTRS, GEN DEPTH 33.5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. NFS. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND TO REVISED REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR YOKOHAMA.

General Comments

INTACT, ALMOST BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the TOKUFUKU MARU wreck located?

The TOKUFUKU MARU wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.741 N,0 59.319 E.

How deep is the TOKUFUKU MARU and where exactly is it located?

The TOKUFUKU MARU lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 50.741 N,0 59.319 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOKUFUKU MARU?

The seabed around the TOKUFUKU MARU lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the TOKUFUKU MARU sink?

The TOKUFUKU MARU sank on Mar 25, 1924.

When was the wreck of the TOKUFUKU MARU discovered?

The wreck of the TOKUFUKU MARU was discovered in 1924.

What country did the TOKUFUKU MARU belong to?

The TOKUFUKU MARU belonged to JP.

What cargo was the TOKUFUKU MARU carrying?

The TOKUFUKU MARU was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TOKUFUKU MARU?

The TOKUFUKU MARU had a tonnage of 5859 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOKUFUKU MARU?

The TOKUFUKU MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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