Daigen Maru No 8 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Daigen maru no 8 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
24 26.167 N,118 3.672 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.436117
  • Longitude: 118.061200
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY)
Flag JP
Length 69 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1365
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH548/456/01 13.1.93 WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.5MTRS, IN 242610.2N, 1180337.5E. (PRC NM 157/92)
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY US AIRCRAFT OFF AMOY. (DODS)

General Comments

UK NM 2564/25

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FAQ

Where is the DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 24 26.167 N,118 3.672 E.

How deep is the DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 24 26.167 N,118 3.672 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 13, 1943.

When was the wreck of the DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY)?

The DAIGEN MARU NO 8 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1365 tons.