London-Maru Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
London-maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
10 19.003 N,107 3.6 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 10.316717
- Longitude: 107.060000
|
| Water Depth |
13 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LONDON-MARU |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
JP |
| Length |
137.5 m |
| Width |
17.1 m |
| Draught |
10.7 |
| Tonnage |
7190 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 22, 1944
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2020 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 29, 2021 |
Surveying Details
H6071/45 14.12.45 ST IN 101903N, 1070332E. (USHO 42/5097/45). - NM 4147/45. H953/46 6.5.46 POSITION AMENDED TO 101901N, 1070320E. (W.C.102.261). - NM 1504/46. H3360/48 2.6.48 G CON LT BUOY FL G INS CLOSE W OF ST. (PARIS NM 1399/48). - NM 1137/48. H6071/45 23.6.48 BUOY AMENDED TO B CON LT BUOY FL. (PARIS NM 20/1808/48). - NM 1373/48. H3360/48 1.9.50 LT DESCRIPTION AMENDED TO FL[2]R. (WP 377/26/6/50 & PARIS NM 28/053/50). - NM 214/50. H4368/52 9.8.52 BUOY AMENDED TO G CON LT BUOY FL G. (PARIS NM 52/26/58). - NM 456/52. H7878/52 24.2.52 BUOY AMENDED TO B PILLAR BUOY FL G. (HMS ALERT). H4368/52 9.8.52 AMEND BUOY TO G CON FL G, CLOSE W ON 1016 - NM 1466/52. H06986/53 22.12.54 AMENDED TO DW MAST & PILLAR BUOY. (USNM 4443/54 & HMS WARRIOR H/N). - NM 2865/54. H3425/56 31.5.56 LT BUOY TEMPORARILY UNRELIABLE. (PARIS NM 56/18/57). NCA. H550/57 5.2.57 LEGEND MASTS DELETED. (USNM 6323/56). - NM 176/56. 14.8.59 SHOWN AS DW & PILLAR BUOY GPFL & RADAR REF ON NC 1261. H5215/58 21.1.60 RADAR REF FITTED TO BUOY. (USNM 4077/59). - NMS 2292/59 & 69/68. H2370/62 25.6.66 AMENDED TO ST. (US NM 3210/66). - NM 1153/66. H2370/62 30.6.66 AMENDED TO DW & LT BUOY REMOVED. (SS HEMISIMNS, LTR DTD 22.6.66). - NM 1249/66. H2370 12.5.67 LT BUOY FL(3) INS CLOSE SW OF DW. (SS HINDSIA H/N 3.5.67). - NM 989/67. H3129/67 29.5.68 BOUY AMENDED TO B CON FL 4SEC CLOSE S. (USNM 2362/68). - NM 849/68. H3129/67 8.11.68 BUOY REPORTED MISSING ON 7.8.68 & 5.10.68. (SS TEXACO NEWCASTLE, H/N). H4516/69 16.5.72 SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 5FT IN 101854N, 1070351E. (USNM BLOCK IN H 3698/70). - NM 1847/72. 15.12.92 SHOWN AS WK 12.5MTRS WITH BUOY CLOSE S ON US 93404 [5TH EDN DD 4.10.80]. 5.12.07 SHOWN IN 1018.880N, 10703.830 [IND] WITH G BUOY, 'GR 1', FL G 3 SEC, CLOSE SW ON BA 1016 [EDN3 DTD 2.2.06]. SEP 2013/000062502 17.4.13 SHOWN AS DW IN 1019.017N, 10703.585E [WGD] ON VN4TV001 [EDN 2.0]. - NM 2309/13.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1921. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OSAKA SHOSEN KK. BOMBED AND SUNK BY US LAND-BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
10 19.003 N,107 3.6 E
London-Maru on Wreck Map
London-Maru Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LONDON-MARU wreck located?
The LONDON-MARU wreck is located at coordinates 10 19.003 N,107 3.6 E.
How deep is the seabed around the LONDON-MARU?
The seabed around the LONDON-MARU lies at approximately 13 meters deep.
When did the LONDON-MARU sink?
The LONDON-MARU sank on Apr 22, 1944.
When was the wreck of the LONDON-MARU discovered?
The wreck of the LONDON-MARU was discovered in 1945.
What country did the LONDON-MARU belong to?
The LONDON-MARU belonged to JP.
What was the tonnage of the LONDON-MARU?
The LONDON-MARU had a tonnage of 7190 tons.
What type of wreck is the LONDON-MARU?
The LONDON-MARU is classified as a steam ship.