Engen Maru (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Engen maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
6 27.61 N,106 11.21 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 6.460167
- Longitude: 106.186833
|
| Wreck Depth |
23 m
|
| Water Depth |
45 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
JP |
| Length |
128 m |
| Width |
18 m |
| Draught |
11 |
| Orientation |
60 |
| Tonnage |
6968 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
metal: concentrate and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 6, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2002 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 22, 2002 |
Surveying Details
SANK ABOUT 150 MILES NE OF DUNGUN, MALAYA. (DOD). H3091/57 17.7.57 WK LOCATED IN 062836N, 1061018E USING ASTRO. LEAST DEPTH 13.5FMS IN GEN DEPTH 25FMS. LIES NW/SE. (HMS COCKADE, HN). INS AS WK 13FMS. BR STD. H4551/76 7.12.79 JAPANESE CARGO VESSEL LOCATED IN 062737N, 1061109E USING PULSE/8 [2 LOP]. COVERED BY VERY DENSE SHOAL OF FISH WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OBTAIN LEAST E/S DEPTH, BUT PROBABLY STANDS 13MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. HEADING 060 DEGS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 6.12.79 & TELECON 7.12.79). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1310/83/38 12.10.83 WK IS PROBABLY THAT OF THE 'ENGIN MARU'. IT LIES ABOUT 2 MILES DUE E OF WHERE CHARTED. (P RICHARDS, 19.9.83). NFA. 26.7.84 SHOWN AS WK 24MTRS ON THAI 045 [1984]. 1.7.87 AMEND TO WK 23MTRS. NC 4508. H1310/88/33 29.6.88 WK, THOUGHT TO BE ENGEN MARU, LOCATED IN 063100N, 1061200E. TARGET LENGTH 130MTRS. STANDS 10MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (DON COX, O.P.E.C./VISAL TELEX 16.6.88). NCA. HH100/351/19 22.11.02 DIVED IN 0627.61N, 10611.21E [WGD] USING GPS. A VERY LARGE VESSEL TORN TO PIECES FOR ITS CARGO OF TIN. NO PART REMAINS IDENTIFIABLE. SOME LARGE PORTHOLES SEEN WHICH ARE TYPICAL OF JAPANESE CONSTRUCTION. GEN DEPTH 40-51MTRS. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02).
Circumstances of loss
BUILT BY NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY USSM PAMPANITO.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
6 27.61 N,106 11.21 E
Engen Maru (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Engen Maru (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 6 27.61 N,106 11.21 E.
How deep is the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 6 27.61 N,106 11.21 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.
When did the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?
The ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 6, 1945.
When was the wreck of the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.
What country did the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.
What cargo was the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products.
What was the tonnage of the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY)?
The ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6968 tons.
What type of wreck is the ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY)?
The ENGEN MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
BROKEN INTO PIECES