Eiyo Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eiyo maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 21.17 N,109 1.298 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.352833
  • Longitude: 109.021633
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EIYO MARU
Type tanker
Flag JP
Length 140.2 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 9.1
Orientation 15
Tonnage 8673
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,minerals,oil,ore,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1945
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 1999

Surveying Details

H1856/50 7.10.68 DW SHOWN IN 112114N, 1090112EON US 5431. BR STD. H2026/69 16.12.68 POSN NOW 112105N, 1090100E. (USNM 7528/68). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3154/69 24.6.69 POSN ON USHO INDIAN DATUM - 112105N, 1090136E. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1310/88/45 14.9.88 LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED AS EIYO MARU. LIES IN 2 HALVES, 30MTRS APART, ON HEADING OF 015 DEGS. ON PORT SIDE. BROKEN JUST AFT OF MIDSHIPS BRIDGE HOUSE. LEAST DEPTH 80FT (24MTRS) AT STERN, IN GEN DEPTH 130FT (40MTRS). 100.6 TONS TIN RECOVERED. REMAINING CARGO INCLUDES FILLED SHELL CASES AND BAGGED ZIRCON ORE. LIES 0.4 MILES OFF MUI DIN LTHO. (D COX, CODEX TRADING CO LTD, 23.8.88). NCA. 2.12.14 [WGD] POSN: 1121.170N, 10901.298E. (GB303883 [EDN 4.3]).

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK AFTER BEING TORPEDOED BY AMERICAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, 30MTRS APART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 11 21.17 N,109 1.298 E
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FAQ

Where is the EIYO MARU wreck located?

The EIYO MARU wreck is located at coordinates 11 21.17 N,109 1.298 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EIYO MARU?

The seabed around the EIYO MARU lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the EIYO MARU sink?

The EIYO MARU sank on Feb 20, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EIYO MARU discovered?

The wreck of the EIYO MARU was discovered in 1968.

What country did the EIYO MARU belong to?

The EIYO MARU belonged to JP.

What cargo was the EIYO MARU carrying?

The EIYO MARU was carrying armament,minerals,oil,ore,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the EIYO MARU?

The EIYO MARU had a tonnage of 8673 tons.

What type of wreck is the EIYO MARU?

The EIYO MARU is classified as a tanker.

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