Hokkai Maru (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hokkai maru (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 56.909 N,110 13.81 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.948483
  • Longitude: 110.230167
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY)
Type transport vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 8416
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2023

Surveying Details

H3428/46 2.7.46 WK, MAST SHOWING, IN 015704N, 1101342E. (HMS PICKLE HN 1/46). - NM 2280/46. H02716/45 27.6.58 MASTS SHOWING. NAME & TONNAGE GIVEN. (JAPANESE SALVAGE CO). CHART AS DW (MASTS). - NM 2534/58. H3428/46 20.10.77 MASTS NO LONGER SHOW. G W CONL BUOY, FL.G.12S ESTABLISHED IN 015722N, 1101350E. (SARAWAK NM 22/77). - NM 2479/77. H5963/69 19.7.78 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. (INDONESIAN NM 232/78). NCA. H2370/83 11.2.83 WK BUOY DRIFTED, WILL BE REPLACED. (SARAWAK NM 8(T)/83). NCA. H2370/83 7.4.83 BUOY REPLACED. (SARAWAK NM). NCA. 3.3.87 NOW CHARTED AS DW, MARKED BY ISO DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)R.8S CLOSE N. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3834. HH100/351/19 20.11.02 LOCATED IN 0157.05N, 11014.02E [WGD] USING GPS. VERY BADLY COLLAPSED. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 16.2.05 SHOWN AS DW [NO BUOY] IN 0156.960N, 11013.900E [WGD] ON SARAWAK 11 [SEP'04 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. - PNM 1240/05 ISSUED.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY NETH SUBMARINE HNMS K-XIV OFF KUCHING. (SUBMARINE ATTACKS WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 56.909 N,110 13.81 E
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FAQ

Where is the HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 1 56.909 N,110 13.81 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) sink?

The HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY)?

The HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 8416 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY)?

The HOKKAI MARU (PROBABLY) is classified as a transport vessel.

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