Kohatsu Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
Kohatsu maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 16.5 N,122 54.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.275000
  • Longitude: 122.910000
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOHATSU MARU
Type steam ship
Length 79.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1774
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1930
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2009

Surveying Details

H5613/30 3.9.30 H5613/30 3.9.30 DW PA IN 371800N, 1225100E. (TOKYO NM 1107/30). - NM 1426/30. H5819/30 9.9.30 H5819/30 9.9.30 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (CHINESE HN 17/30) NFA. H5613/30 6.10.30 H5613/30 6.10.30 NOW NDW PA IN 371645N, 1225425E. (TOKYO NM 1229/30). - NM 1613/30. 4.11.80 4.11.80 NDW ED SHOWN IN 371630N, 1225436E ON PRC 9104. PLOTS IN LESS THAN 35MTRS, AMEND TO WK USC ED 18MTRS. NC 1254.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MATSUURA SHIZUO. PASSAGE WAIHAIWEI FOR FUSAN. WAS IN COLLISION WITH THE AENEAS & SANK NEAR SHANTUNG CAPE. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the KOHATSU MARU wreck located?

The KOHATSU MARU wreck is located at coordinates 37 16.5 N,122 54.6 E.

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

The KOHATSU MARU lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 37 16.5 N,122 54.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KOHATSU MARU?

The seabed around the KOHATSU MARU lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the KOHATSU MARU sink?

The KOHATSU MARU sank on Jul 14, 1930.

When was the wreck of the KOHATSU MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KOHATSU MARU was discovered in 1930.

What cargo was the KOHATSU MARU carrying?

The KOHATSU MARU was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the KOHATSU MARU?

The KOHATSU MARU had a tonnage of 1774 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOHATSU MARU?

The KOHATSU MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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