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
  • 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
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.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2009

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).

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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.

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