Kofuku Maru Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Kofuku maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
16 44.822 N,96 12.887 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 16.747033
- Longitude: 96.214783
|
| Wreck Depth |
12.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KOFUKU MARU |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
JP |
| Length |
117.3 m |
| Width |
15.5 m |
| Draught |
11 |
| Tonnage |
5822 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 1, 1942
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2008 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 16, 2009 |
Surveying Details
H3220/45 24.7.45 H3220/45 24.7.45 ST DRIES 2FT IN 164442N, 961303E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1947/45. H3220/45 31.10.45 H3220/45 31.10.45 G SPHERICAL BUOY LAID CLOSE E OF WK. (NOIC, RANGOON). - NM 3472/45. 7.11.46 7.11.46 SHOWN AS DW, MARKED BY W CONL BUOY CLOSE NE ON SURVEY [E7668]. N3 833. H3220/45 13.11.46 H3220/45 13.11.46 BUOY NOW G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.1S. (PORT COMMISSIONER, RANGOON). - NM 3727/46. H1249/47 27.2.47 H1249/47 27.2.47 WK NOW CONSTITUTES A FOUL. (PORT SURVEYOR, RANGOON). - NM 506/47. H3220/45 10.11.47 H3220/45 10.11.47 LT BUOY REMOVED. (RANGOON NM 47/47). - NM 2941/47. H7179/47 11.11.47 H7179/47 11.11.47 SHOWN AS F IN 164445N, 961304E ON SURVEY [E8168]. - NM BLOCK 252/48. H6272/56 11.10.56 H6272/56 11.10.56 SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 4FT ON SURVEY [E9567]. NE 833. 3.6.86 3.6.86 SHOWN AS WK 40FT IN 164444.5N, 961304E [IND] ON SURVEY [K8443/3]. SHOWN AS WK 12.2MTRS. NC 833. 12.11.09 SEP 2008000080736 12.11.09 NOT SHOWN ON BURMA 09A [1ST EDN SEP '07, 1:30,000], BUT MYANMAR AUTHORITY CONCERNED FOR PORT LIMIT OF YANGON RIVER CONFIRM THAT WRECKS & OBSTNS SHOWN ON BA 833 STILL EXIST. (CAPT MIN THEIN TINT, BURMESE NAVY, E-MAIL DTD 1.10.08) RETAIN AS CHARTED. WGD POSN: 1644.822N, 9612.887E. NE 833.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1918 BY KAWASAKI DOCKYARD, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 440NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YAMASHITA KISEN KK. BOMBED AND SUNK BY US AIRCRAFT. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
16 44.822 N,96 12.887 E
Kofuku Maru on Wreck Map
Kofuku Maru Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the KOFUKU MARU wreck located?
The KOFUKU MARU wreck is located at coordinates 16 44.822 N,96 12.887 E.
How deep is the KOFUKU MARU and where exactly is it located?
The KOFUKU MARU lies at a depth of about 12.2 meters and is located at coordinates 16 44.822 N,96 12.887 E.
How deep is the seabed around the KOFUKU MARU?
The seabed around the KOFUKU MARU lies at approximately 12 meters deep.
When did the KOFUKU MARU sink?
The KOFUKU MARU sank on Jun 1, 1942.
When was the wreck of the KOFUKU MARU discovered?
The wreck of the KOFUKU MARU was discovered in 1945.
What country did the KOFUKU MARU belong to?
The KOFUKU MARU belonged to JP.
What was the tonnage of the KOFUKU MARU?
The KOFUKU MARU had a tonnage of 5822 tons.
What type of wreck is the KOFUKU MARU?
The KOFUKU MARU is classified as a steam ship.