Hachijin Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hachijin maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 55.22 N,107 38.06 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 0.920333
  • Longitude: 107.634333
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HACHIJIN MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Tonnage 1918
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1944
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2001

Surveying Details

20.12.01 20.12.01 SUNK ABOUT 150 MILES ESE OF BINTAN ISLAND, MALAYA. (DODS). 20.12.01 HH 553/400/03 20.12.01 DIVED IN 0055.22N, 10738.06E [WGD]. SITS UPRIGHT FACING N. IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. MASTS COME TO WITHIN 14MTRS OF THE SURFACE. QUITE INTACT. HOLDS HAVE BEEN OPENED, THE HATCH BEAMS LIE NEARBY INDICATING THE CARGO WAS SALVAGED SHORTLY AFTER THE SINKING. MARKED BY FISHING FLOATS AND IS HEAVILY FISHED BY THE LOCAL FISHERMEN. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 20.12.01). INS AS WK 14MTRS. - NM 483/02. HH553/400/03 28.5.02 HH553/400/03 28.5.02 WK 14MTRS IN 0055.37N, 10738.10E [UND]. (INDO NM 15/101/02). INDO NM ASSUMED BA NM WAS EXPRESSED IN DEGS, MINS & SECONDS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY NANYO KAIUN KK. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE.

General Comments

URIGHT, INTACT, BOWS N, HOLDS OPEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 0 55.22 N,107 38.06 E
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FAQ

Where is the HACHIJIN MARU wreck located?

The HACHIJIN MARU wreck is located at coordinates 0 55.22 N,107 38.06 E.

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

The HACHIJIN MARU lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 0 55.22 N,107 38.06 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HACHIJIN MARU?

The seabed around the HACHIJIN MARU lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the HACHIJIN MARU sink?

The HACHIJIN MARU sank on Nov 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HACHIJIN MARU discovered?

The wreck of the HACHIJIN MARU was discovered in 2001.

What country did the HACHIJIN MARU belong to?

The HACHIJIN MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the HACHIJIN MARU?

The HACHIJIN MARU had a tonnage of 1918 tons.

What type of wreck is the HACHIJIN MARU?

The HACHIJIN MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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