Kisagata Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kisagata maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 33.007 N,3 54.438 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.550117
  • Longitude: -3.907300
Wreck Depth 84 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KISAGATA MARU
Type merchant vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 2588
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 WK IN 473500N, 035800W. (PARIS NM). NE 2352. H445/31 14.2.31 CHART AS NDW PA IN 473500N, 035800W. NOTE. 8.10.79 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2352. 21.10.80 SHOWN AS WK 84MTRS [46FMS] IN 473302N, 035420W ON FR 5405. NE 2352. 13.9.83 SHOWN IN 473304N, 035424W ON FR 6790 [1981 EDN]. NC 2352. 14.9.83 MV 'KISAGATA MARU' IN 473304N, 035422W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 90MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1976). 20.1.87 WK 84MTRS IN 473304N, 035421.5W. (FR WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2643. 29.7.87 SHOWN AS WK PA 84MTRS ON FR 7031 [1986 EDN]. 31.8.88 SHOWN AS WK 84MTRS ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. 1.9.88 NAME NO LONGER STATED. WK IN 473303.5N, 035421.4W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 84.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573125). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BORDEAUX. (LL WW1). CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN BAY OF BISCAY. (WW1 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the KISAGATA MARU wreck located?

The KISAGATA MARU wreck is located at coordinates 47 33.007 N,3 54.438 W.

How deep is the KISAGATA MARU and where exactly is it located?

The KISAGATA MARU lies at a depth of about 84 meters and is located at coordinates 47 33.007 N,3 54.438 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KISAGATA MARU?

The seabed around the KISAGATA MARU lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the KISAGATA MARU sink?

The KISAGATA MARU sank on Jan 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KISAGATA MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KISAGATA MARU was discovered in 1919.

What country did the KISAGATA MARU belong to?

The KISAGATA MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the KISAGATA MARU?

The KISAGATA MARU had a tonnage of 2588 tons.

What type of wreck is the KISAGATA MARU?

The KISAGATA MARU is classified as a merchant vessel.

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