Yahiko Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Yahiko maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 14.5 N,110 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.241667
  • Longitude: 110.916667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YAHIKO MARU
Type steam ship
Length 93 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2653
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1924
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5504/24 14.8.24 DW PA (1924) IN 201430N, 1105500E ON S SIDE OF MIDDLE CHANNEL, HAINAN STRAIT. (SHANGHAI NM 798/24) - NM 1262/24. H1593/59 15.3.59 NOT SHOWN ON JAPANESE S.498. RETAINED ON NC 3892. 10.4.79 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 9115. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE.
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1888 BY C. CONNELL & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 251NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOBE KISEN SHINTAKU K.K. ON PASSAGE HAIPONG TO HONG KONG. WAS WRECKED ABOUT 10M SE OF HAINAN HEAD DURING A STORM. 32 CREW LOST 3 SUVIVORS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the YAHIKO MARU wreck located?

The YAHIKO MARU wreck is located at coordinates 20 14.5 N,110 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YAHIKO MARU?

The seabed around the YAHIKO MARU lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the YAHIKO MARU sink?

The YAHIKO MARU sank on Jun 6, 1924.

When was the wreck of the YAHIKO MARU discovered?

The wreck of the YAHIKO MARU was discovered in 1924.

What cargo was the YAHIKO MARU carrying?

The YAHIKO MARU was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the YAHIKO MARU?

The YAHIKO MARU had a tonnage of 2653 tons.

What type of wreck is the YAHIKO MARU?

The YAHIKO MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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