Kosei Maru (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Kosei maru (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
22 11.167 N,119 12.083 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1000 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Indian Spring Low Water |
| Name | KOSEI MARU (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | JP |
| Length | 87 m |
| Width | 13 m |
| Draught | 7 |
| Tonnage | 2205 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 27, 1944 |
| Original Detection Year | 1944 |
| Last Detection Year | 2021 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority charts |
| Surveying Details | 10.2.76 WRECK SHOWN IN 221110N, 1191205E ON CHINESE 0013. PLOTS IN 1150+MTRS. NCA, |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1924 BY KOBE STEEL WORKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIMATANI KISEN KK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 189NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY US SUBMARINE THRESHER ABOUT 50M W OF KAOHSIUNG, FORMOSA. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
22 11.167 N,119 12.083 E
Kosei Maru (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Kosei Maru (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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