Baer Maru (Possibly) Wreck

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Baer maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 7.61 N,115 4.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.126833
  • Longitude: 115.081667
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAER MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Tonnage 2958
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1944
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2033/84 7.5.85 H2033/84 7.5.85 OBSTN 48MTRS SHOWN IN 050737N, 1150442E, WITH OB 57MTRS CLOSE NW IN 050743N, 1150437E IN GEN DEPTHS 50 & 57MTRS RESPECTIVELY, ON UNITED SURVEYORS SURVEY [K9582/4]. INS AS OBSTN 26FMS IN 050737N, 1150442E. - NM BLOCK 2239/85. 13.12.88 13.12.88 AMEND TO OBSTN 48MTRS IN 050737N, 1150442E [TIV], WITH OBSTN 57MTRS IN 050743N, 1150437E [61672]. NC 1844. HH100/351/19 20.11.02 HH100/351/19 20.11.02 DIVED IN 0507.61N, 11504.90W [WGD] USING GPS. A LARGE, STEEL VESSEL. INVERTED AND PARTIALLY SUNK INTO THE MUD BOTTOM. APPEARS TO BE TANKER. COULD BE 'BAEI MARU'. MAJOR HULL DAMAGE VISIBLE NEAR THE BOW. LIES ALONG STEEPLY SLOPING INCLINE BETWEEN 48 TO 60MTRS. VERY POOR VISIBILITY, THUS STERN AREA NOT INVESTIGATED. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN NITTO KISEN KK. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 5 7.61 N,115 4.9 E.

How deep is the BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 5 7.61 N,115 4.9 E.

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

The seabed around the BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 27, 1944.

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

The wreck of the BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

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

The BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

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

The BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2958 tons.

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

The BAER MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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