Ashigara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ashigara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 57.562 S,104 56.698 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.959367
  • Longitude: 104.944967
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name ASHIGARA
Type heavy cruiser
Flag JP
Length 195.1 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 10000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1945
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1906/60 5.7.60 H1906/60 5.7.60 DW PA IN 015730S, 1045645E. (INDONESIAN NM 11/75/60) - NM 1020/60. 14.8.80 14.8.80 SHOWN AS DW PA ON INDONESIAN 104 [1977 EDN]. [WGD] POSN: 0157.449S, 10456.687E. NE 3471.
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [NAMED ASIGARA IN JANES], BUILT 1928, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY THE BRITISH SUBMARINE TRENCHANT, NORTH OF BANKA STRAIT. SHE WAS ONE OF THE FEW JAPANESE WARSHIPS SUNK BY THE BRITISH IN THE PACIFIC OPERATIONS. HER NORMAL COMPLEMENT WAS 692. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the ASHIGARA wreck located?

The ASHIGARA wreck is located at coordinates 1 57.562 S,104 56.698 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASHIGARA?

The seabed around the ASHIGARA lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the ASHIGARA sink?

The ASHIGARA sank on Jun 8, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ASHIGARA discovered?

The wreck of the ASHIGARA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ASHIGARA belong to?

The ASHIGARA belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the ASHIGARA?

The ASHIGARA had a tonnage of 10000 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASHIGARA?

The ASHIGARA is classified as a heavy cruiser.

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