Honan Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Honan maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 39.828 N,109 27.897 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.663800
  • Longitude: 109.464950
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5647
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1945
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2021

Surveying Details

H6847/47 14.10.47 WK IN 123905N, 1092740E. (PARIS NM 37/3396/47). STS. NCA. H2027/48 29.4.48 DW IN 123941N, 1092744E. (PARIS NM 8/711/48). - NM 678/48. H3154/69 2.4.69 SHOWN AS NDW IN 123938N, 1092816E [INDIAN DATUM-1960] ON USHO 6206. NE 3883. 24.1.85 SHOWN AS DW IN 124000N, 1092830E ON US 93022 [SCALE 1:500T , 2ND EDN - 1968 CORRECT TO JUNE 1975]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 1239.865N, 10928.121E. GB303883 [EDN 4.2].

Circumstances of loss

EX-WAR SIRDAR. BUILT IN 1920 BY SIR J LAING & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. TORPEDOED BU USSM BLUEGILL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 12 39.828 N,109 27.897 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 28, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1947.

What country did the HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5647 tons.

What type of wreck is the HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The HONAN MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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