Kinsei Maru No.11 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kinsei maru no.11 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 35 N,120 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.583333
  • Longitude: 120.050000
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINSEI MARU NO.11
Type carrier
Flag JP
Length 82.9 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1708
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,cement,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.7.72 SPRANG A LEAK IN 170000N, 1194000E APPROX. (LL 209). NCA. 2.8.72 FOUNDERED IN 173500N, 1200300E APPROX. (LL 209). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY SUKI TEKKOSHO, USUKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINAMI NIPPON SHOSEN KK. PASSAGE BRUNEI KAOHSIUNG FOR BRUNEI. ENCOUNTERED HEAVY WEATHER, SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 35 N,120 3 E
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FAQ

Where is the KINSEI MARU NO.11 wreck located?

The KINSEI MARU NO.11 wreck is located at coordinates 17 35 N,120 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KINSEI MARU NO.11?

The seabed around the KINSEI MARU NO.11 lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the KINSEI MARU NO.11 sink?

The KINSEI MARU NO.11 sank on Jul 10, 1972.

When was the wreck of the KINSEI MARU NO.11 discovered?

The wreck of the KINSEI MARU NO.11 was discovered in 1972.

What country did the KINSEI MARU NO.11 belong to?

The KINSEI MARU NO.11 belonged to JP.

What cargo was the KINSEI MARU NO.11 carrying?

The KINSEI MARU NO.11 was carrying general and mixed goods,cement,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the KINSEI MARU NO.11?

The KINSEI MARU NO.11 had a tonnage of 1708 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINSEI MARU NO.11?

The KINSEI MARU NO.11 is classified as a carrier.

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