Banshu (?Yusei Maru) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Banshu (?yusei maru) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 14.2 N,109 11.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.236667
  • Longitude: 109.195833
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Sonar Length 80
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1945
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2021

Surveying Details

H4877/49 7.9.49 ST IN 141336N, 1091106E. (PARIS NM 29 45 49). NCA. H3163/69 12.4.73 DW IN 141418N, 1091224E. (USNM 997/73). STS. NCA. 22.7.86 ST SHOWN IN 141412N, 1091218E ON USSR 62507. BR STD. 29.7.86 ST IN 141412N, 1091145E. NE 3088. HH100/351/12 11.2.97 US ACTION AIR PHOTO SHOWS 80MTRS LONG MIDSHIPS MACHINERY FREIGHTER, IN 8MTRS. VESSEL IS EITHER BANSHU MARU OR YUSEI MARU. WK NO LONGER DRIES. (F HINDS, LTR DTD 22.1.97). AMENDED TO DW. BR STD.

General Comments

LENGTH AS REPORTED, MIDSHIPS MACHINERY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 14.2 N,109 11.75 E
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FAQ

Where is the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) wreck located?

The BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) wreck is located at coordinates 14 14.2 N,109 11.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU)?

The seabed around the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) sink?

The BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) sank on Jan 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) discovered?

The wreck of the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) was discovered in 1949.

What country did the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) belong to?

The BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) belonged to JP.

What type of wreck is the BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU)?

The BANSHU (?YUSEI MARU) is classified as a steam ship.

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