Chosa Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chosa maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 9.822 N,100 9.303 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.163700
  • Longitude: 100.155050
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHOSA MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 86.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2538
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2812/71 25.6.73 WK 9FMS IN 050954N, 1000922E. (FISHERMANS TRAINING INST). - NM 1282/73. 21.8.74 AMEND WK 16.5MTRS. NC 830 H1288/73/400 14.2.80 REPD TO LIE APPROX 5 MILES S OF PULAU PINANG. MAIN ENGINE SALVAGED. (COMORANT SALVAGE LTD). 21.9.83 CONFIRMED AS CHOSA MARU. LIES UPRIGHT ON SEABED. MAST REMOVED. (F HINDS, 20.9.83).
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY OSAKA IRON WORKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TANAKA KOSAN KABUSHIKI. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 288NHP. TANKEN OVER BY THE JAPANESE NAVY AND CONVERTED INTO AN AUXILLARY GUNBOAT. TORPEDOED BY DUTCH SUBMARINE. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, MAST & ENGINE REMOVED

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FAQ

Where is the CHOSA MARU wreck located?

The CHOSA MARU wreck is located at coordinates 5 9.822 N,100 9.303 E.

How deep is the CHOSA MARU and where exactly is it located?

The CHOSA MARU lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 5 9.822 N,100 9.303 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHOSA MARU?

The seabed around the CHOSA MARU lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the CHOSA MARU sink?

The CHOSA MARU sank on Aug 20, 1943.

When was the wreck of the CHOSA MARU discovered?

The wreck of the CHOSA MARU was discovered in 1943.

What country did the CHOSA MARU belong to?

The CHOSA MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the CHOSA MARU?

The CHOSA MARU had a tonnage of 2538 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHOSA MARU?

The CHOSA MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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