Nisshin Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nisshin maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 19.23 N,116 50.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.320500
  • Longitude: 116.849000
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NISSHIN MARU
Type tanker
Flag JP
Length 163.7 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 14.9
Tonnage 16801
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1944
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 5, 2024

Surveying Details

H3092/52 19.6.52 DW IN 071912N, 1165050E OR 14.85M 276.5 DEG FROM BANGUAYPEAK. (HMS DAMPIER). - NM 1061/52. H3092/52 22.1.53 AMEND TO NDW. (HMS DAMPIER). - NM 120/53. H998/65 4.10.65 VERY GOOD A/S CONTACT, CONFIRMS WK. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26 FMS IN 26 FMS GEN DEPTH. (HMS EURYLUS 31.8.65). 30.10.87 [LUZ] POSN: 071914N, 1165044E. HH100/351/19 21.11.02 DIVED IN 0719.23N, 11650.94E [WGD] USING GPS. MIN DEPTH OVER WK IS 32MTRS. GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. A WHALE FACTORY SHIP. LIES ON ITS SIDE WITH HULL VERY INTACT AND FWD AND STERN HOUSES COLLAPSED. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02). AMEND TO WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY KAWASAKI DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAYASHIKANE SHOTEN KK. OIL ENGINE OF 1561NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY USSM GREVALLE 60 MILES NORTH OF SENAJA, N BORNEO.

General Comments

HULL INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the NISSHIN MARU wreck located?

The NISSHIN MARU wreck is located at coordinates 7 19.23 N,116 50.94 E.

How deep is the NISSHIN MARU and where exactly is it located?

The NISSHIN MARU lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 7 19.23 N,116 50.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NISSHIN MARU?

The seabed around the NISSHIN MARU lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the NISSHIN MARU sink?

The NISSHIN MARU sank on May 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the NISSHIN MARU discovered?

The wreck of the NISSHIN MARU was discovered in 1952.

What country did the NISSHIN MARU belong to?

The NISSHIN MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the NISSHIN MARU?

The NISSHIN MARU had a tonnage of 16801 tons.

What type of wreck is the NISSHIN MARU?

The NISSHIN MARU is classified as a tanker.

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