Kumagawa Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kumagawa maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 22.59 N,107 2.347 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.376500
  • Longitude: 107.039117
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUMAGAWA MARU
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 132.9 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7508
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1945
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H953/46 7.5.46 DW IN POSN 1.11M 269.5DEGS FROM NUI VUNG MAI LT. (WC 102.261). INS DW IN 102230N, 1070202E. - NM 1504/46. H8699/47 1.1.48 NOW IN 102234N, 1070218E. (PARIS NM 3973/47). - NM 3350/47. H2263/48 8.4.48 BUOY REPORTED AS RED SPHERICAL. (HMS LONDON). - NM 737/48. H3360/48 2.6.48 BUOY AMENDED TO LT BUOY R CON FL R. (PARIS NM 1399/48). - NM 1137/48. H8699/47 12.4.51 AMEND POSN TO 102234N, 1070205E. (PARIS NM 51 11 52). BR STD. H3425/56 31.5.56 LT BUOY TEMPORARILY UNRELIABLE. (PARIS NM 56 18 57). NCA. 2.7.58 WK & BUOY SHOWN AS PA. (FRENCH CHARTS). 2.7.58 SHOWN AS DW PA & LT BUOY FL(2)R ON NC 1016. H5215/58 15.4.59 TOPMARK INSERTED ON BUOY. (PARIS NM 58 42 51). - NM 2657/58. 28.4.59 PA DELETED. (PARIS NM). BR STD. 27.3.69 POSITION AMENDED TO 102228N, 1070237E. (USHO 3269 [1967 EDN]). BR STD. 18.12.73 SHOWN AS WK 0.3MTRS ON US 93404 [1973 EDN]. H3163/69 22.7.74 POSN AMENDED TO 102229N, 1070238. (USNM 1969/74). H1967/72 29.8.74 AMENDED TO DW. (BREST NM 74 30 33). 3.9.91 INS AS WK 0.3MTRS & LT BUOY ON NC 1016. 5.12.07 SHOWN IN 1022.467N, 10702.595E [IND] ON BA 1016 [EDN 3 DTD 2.2.06]. 17.4.13 SEP 2013/000062502 SHOWN AS DW IN 1022.590N, 10702.347E [WGD] ON VN4TV001 [EDN 2.0]. - NM 2309/13.
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY US CARRIER-BASED AIRCRAFT 50 MILES E OF GOCONG, INDOCHINA.

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FAQ

Where is the KUMAGAWA MARU wreck located?

The KUMAGAWA MARU wreck is located at coordinates 10 22.59 N,107 2.347 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KUMAGAWA MARU?

The seabed around the KUMAGAWA MARU lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the KUMAGAWA MARU sink?

The KUMAGAWA MARU sank on Jan 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the KUMAGAWA MARU discovered?

The wreck of the KUMAGAWA MARU was discovered in 1946.

What country did the KUMAGAWA MARU belong to?

The KUMAGAWA MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the KUMAGAWA MARU?

The KUMAGAWA MARU had a tonnage of 7508 tons.

What type of wreck is the KUMAGAWA MARU?

The KUMAGAWA MARU is classified as a motor vessel.

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