Nanshin Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nanshin maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 12.312 S,116 44.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.205200
  • Longitude: 116.746667
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Tonnage 835
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CON, FL 12S, CLOSE NW.
Surveying Details H03141/45 3.7.45 H03141/45 3.7.45 DW 060 DEG, 6 MILES FROM ARU BANK LT. APPROX POSN 021215S, 1164500E. MARKED BY G CONICAL BUOY. (USHO NM 11/886/45). INS AS DWPA. - FNM 1863/45. H03141/45 25.1.51 H03141/45 25.1.51 NOW MARKED BY G WK BUOY, FL 5S 7M, LAID CLOSE W OF WK. (NETH NM 317/4418/50). - NM 131/51. H5963/69 24.1.74 H5963/69 24.1.74 BUOY REPORTED MISSING. (INDON NM 381/73). NCA. H5963/69 27.6.74 H5963/69 27.6.74 LIGHT ON BUOY REPORTED EXTINGUISHED. (INDON NM 130(T)/74). NCA. H5963/69 1.7.74 H5963/69 1.7.74 AMEND BUOY TO G SPH, FL, (UNRELIABLE), IN 021220S, 1164540E. - NM 1319/74. H2000/73 12.2.75 H2000/73 12.2.75 BUOY NOT SEEN ON RADAR 12.11.74. CONFIRMED VISUALLY AS MISSING 20.11.74. (MV LAOMEDON, HN 18.1.75). H6218/82 7.12.82 H6218/82 7.12.82 BUOY MISSING. (INDON NM 361(T)/82). NCA. 22.9.86 22.9.86 SHOWN WITH G CON BUOY, FL 12S, CLOSE NW ON NE 3014. HH527/350/01 11.11.89 HH527/350/01 11.11.89 BUOY AGAIN REPORTED MISSING. (INDON NM 266(T)/89). HH527/350/01 12.11.91 HH527/350/01 12.11.91 BUOY REPORTED MISSING. (MT PRODUCT KING, HN 24.10.91). HH527/350/01 20.11.91 HH527/350/01 20.11.91 SAMARINDA DISTRICT OF NAVIGATION INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BUOY A.S.A.P. (DG SEACOM, JAKARTA TLX, 16.11.91). NCA. 3.12.10 3.12.10 [WGD] POSN: 0212.312S, 11644.800E. NC 2893 [DTD 30.12.10].
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT. (JAPANESE WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 2 12.312 S,116 44.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 3, 1944.

When was the wreck of the NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 835 tons.

What type of wreck is the NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The NANSHIN MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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