Kaifuku Maru No.18 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kaifuku maru no.18 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 35 N,119 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.583333
  • Longitude: 119.166667
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name KAIFUKU MARU NO.18
Type tanker
Flag JP
Length 65.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 965
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo plastic,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2014

Surveying Details

13.10.78 REPORTED SUNK OFF THE WESTERN PHILIPPINES IN 133500N, 1191000E APPROX. (LL, 14.10.78). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 23.10.78 REPORTED FLOATING BELOW SURFACE AND CANNOT BE DETECTED BY RADAR. THE CARGO IS FLAMMABLE AND LIKELY TO EXPLODE IF STRUCK BY ANOTHER VESSEL. (LL, 24.10.78). 1.12.78 VESSEL NOT YET LOCATED. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 2.12.78). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY NISHI ZOSEN KK, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MASASHI EBISU. PASSAGE TAKASAGO FOR PENANG. CAPSIZED IN HEAVY SEAS CREATED BY TYPHOON 'NINA'. 6 MEN RECOVERED, 7 MISSING. LATER SIGHTED FLOATING BELOW THE SURFACE AND REMAINED A HAZARD TO SHIPPING. LAST SEEN ON OCT 21 AFTER AN AIR SEARCH BUT NO FURTHER SIGHTINGS MADE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 wreck located?

The KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 wreck is located at coordinates 13 35 N,119 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18?

The seabed around the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 sink?

The KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 sank on Oct 13, 1978.

When was the wreck of the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 discovered?

The wreck of the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 was discovered in 1978.

What country did the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 belong to?

The KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 belonged to JP.

What cargo was the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 carrying?

The KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 was carrying plastic,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18?

The KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 had a tonnage of 965 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAIFUKU MARU NO.18?

The KAIFUKU MARU NO.18 is classified as a tanker.

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