Kaihoku Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kaihoku maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 46 N,126 2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.766667
  • Longitude: 126.033333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAIHOKU MARU
Type steam ship
Length 95.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1286
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2010

Surveying Details

H3175/41 17.9.41 H3175/41 17.9.41 NDW LIES 011DEGS, 6.9M FROM O TO [TOKU SOMU] LTHO. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) INS NDW IN 364524N, 1260218E. BR STD. 22.2.77 22.2.77 NDW (REP 1941) SHOWN IN 364600N, 1260200E ON KOREAN 323. NCA. 13.5.82 13.5.82 NOW NDW REP SHOWN IN 364600N, 1260200E ON KOREAN 334. NC 1258. 25.3.83 25.3.83 SHOWN AS NDW REP (1941) ON KOREAN 429. NC 913.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1940 BY TSURUMI SEITETSU ZOSEN K.K. WITH STEAM ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YABUKI KINZO SYOTEN K.K. IN COLLISION WITH KYOZIN MARU NO.1 & SANK. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the KAIHOKU MARU wreck located?

The KAIHOKU MARU wreck is located at coordinates 36 46 N,126 2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAIHOKU MARU?

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

When did the KAIHOKU MARU sink?

The KAIHOKU MARU sank on May 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KAIHOKU MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KAIHOKU MARU was discovered in 1941.

What was the tonnage of the KAIHOKU MARU?

The KAIHOKU MARU had a tonnage of 1286 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAIHOKU MARU?

The KAIHOKU MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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