Hakone Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hakone maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 51.8 N,119 27.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.863333
  • Longitude: 119.458333
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HAKONE MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 150.9 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 11.3
Orientation 112
Tonnage 10420
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1943
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2017

Surveying Details

H4668/74 1.5.85 LOCATED IN 245148N, 1192730E, LYING WITH BOWS ESE, LISTING TO STBD, AND COVERED IN NETS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 106 IN GEN DEPTH 165FT [REDUCED]. SCOUR ON NE SIDE DOWN TO ABOUT 185FT. (F HINDS, HN 7.4.85). INS AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. H0011/85 20.8.85 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND UNTIL 15.10.85 WITHIN FOLLOWING AREA - (A) 245236N, 1192848E; (B) 245236N, 1192636E; (C) 245036N, 1192848E; (D) 245036N, 1192636E. AREA SHOULD NOT BE ENTERED WITHOUT SPECIAL PERMISSION. (PRC NM 93(T)/85). HH548/448/01 25.8.92 SALVAGE OPS, PLANNED TO LAST UNTIL 27.7.93, COMMENCED. (TAIWAN NM 47/92). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIPPON YUSEN KK. WAS BOMBED AND SUNK BY US ARMY AIRCRAFT IN FORMOSA. (DODS).

General Comments

BOWS ESE, LISTS TO STBD

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FAQ

Where is the HAKONE MARU wreck located?

The HAKONE MARU wreck is located at coordinates 24 51.8 N,119 27.5 E.

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

The HAKONE MARU lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 24 51.8 N,119 27.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAKONE MARU?

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

When did the HAKONE MARU sink?

The HAKONE MARU sank on Nov 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HAKONE MARU discovered?

The wreck of the HAKONE MARU was discovered in 1985.

What country did the HAKONE MARU belong to?

The HAKONE MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the HAKONE MARU?

The HAKONE MARU had a tonnage of 10420 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAKONE MARU?

The HAKONE MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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