Utide (Uchide) Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Utide (uchide) maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 57 N,132 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.950000
  • Longitude: 132.866667
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 125 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 29, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 085700N, 1325200E. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY J BROWN CO, CLYDEBANK. TORPEDED BY US SUBMARINE SARGO. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU wreck located?

The UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU wreck is located at coordinates 8 57 N,132 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU?

The seabed around the UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU sink?

The UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU sank on Feb 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU discovered?

The wreck of the UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU was discovered in 1944.

What country did the UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU belong to?

The UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU?

The UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU?

The UTIDE (UCHIDE) MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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