Nichiei Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nichiei maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 30.5 N,103 27.967 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.508333
  • Longitude: 103.466117
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NICHIEI MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Length 153.4 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 10020
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2008

Surveying Details

H6803/49 29.11.49 DW IN 043030N, 1032758E (HMS DAMPIER). - NM 2435/49. H1896/62 LIST OF JAP VESSELS SUNK IN MALAYSIAN WATERS GIVES POSN AS 043000N, 1033000E. SEP 2008/000078007 14.10.08 DW SHOWN IN 0430.345N, 10327.844E [WGD] ON MALAYSIAN 655 [NE 15.4.07, 1:250,000]. SHOWN ON PREVIOUS NE [2001], BUT NOT ON MALAYSIAN 6441 [NE 15.4.03, 1:25,000]. NCA. POSSIBLY THIS WK. SEP 2008/000078473 15.4.03 DW SHOWN IN 0430.33N, 10327.92W [WGD] ON MALAYSIAN 645 [APRIL 07' EDN, 1:200,000]. LARGEST SCALE MALAYSIAN 6441 [NE 15.4.03, 1;25,000] DOES NOT SHOW. RETAIN AS DEAD RECORD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY KAWASAKI DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NITTO KOGYO KISEN KK. OIL ENGINE OF 2250 NHP. TORPEDOED BY USSM BESUGO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NICHIEI MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NICHIEI MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 30.5 N,103 27.967 E.

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

The seabed around the NICHIEI MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the NICHIEI MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NICHIEI MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 6, 1945.

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

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

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

The NICHIEI MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

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

The NICHIEI MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 10020 tons.

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

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

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