Otsuyama Maru (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Otsuyama maru (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 10.387 N,109 12.263 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.173117
  • Longitude: 109.204383
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Tonnage 6857
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1945
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2025

Surveying Details

H06986/53 20.9.54 DWPA IN 141030N, 1091200E SHOWN ON FRENCH CHART. NC 3989. 22.7.86 DWPA IN 141018N, 1091230E SHOWN ON USSR 62507 [1980]. NCA. HH100/351/12 11.2.97 US ACTION AIR PHOTO SHOWS LARGE BEACHED FREIGHTER BURNING FURIOUSLY. LAGOON BEHIND. ONLY OTSUMAYA MARU FITS. IN 8-10MTRS SOME 200MTRS OFFSHORE IN 1996. NOT MUCH SHOWING ABOVE THE SAND. (F HINDS, LTD DTD 22.1.97). NCA. 1.12.15 DW SHOWN IN 1410.556N, 10912.448E [WGD]. (METRIFICATION OF EXISTING CHART 3988). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY MITSUI SEMPAKU. BOMBED AND SUNK BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 14 10.387 N,109 12.263 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) sink?

The OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1954.

What country did the OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY)?

The OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6857 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY)?

The OTSUYAMA MARU (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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