Heian Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Heian maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 23.033 N,151 51.683 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.383883
  • Longitude: 151.861383
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEIAN MARU
Type tender
Flag JP
Length 155.8 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 11616
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.7.76 19.7.76 SUNK DURING OPERATON HAILSTONE WHEN THE AMERICANS BOMBED THE JAPANESE COMBINED AND FOURTH FLEETS ON 17.2.44. (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, MAY 1976). POSN 072302N, 1515141E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 NY OSAKA IRON WORKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIPPON YUSEN KK. OIL ENGINE OF 2190NHP FOR 18 KNOTS. SUNK BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HEIAN MARU wreck located?

The HEIAN MARU wreck is located at coordinates 7 23.033 N,151 51.683 E.

When did the HEIAN MARU sink?

The HEIAN MARU sank on Feb 17, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HEIAN MARU discovered?

The wreck of the HEIAN MARU was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HEIAN MARU belong to?

The HEIAN MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the HEIAN MARU?

The HEIAN MARU had a tonnage of 11616 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEIAN MARU?

The HEIAN MARU is classified as a tender.

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