Palembang Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Palembang maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 52.114 N,109 29.638 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.868567
  • Longitude: 109.493967
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PALEMBANG MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5236
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN POSN 125200N, 1093000E. (JAPANESE MERCHANT & NAVAL LOSSES - WW II). H1310/88/7 8.2.88 LOCATED AND SOME TIN RECOVERED. (O.P.E.C., 14.1.88). NO ACCURATE POSN PROVIDED. 12.10.94 NDW SHOWN IN 125200N, 1092954E ON RUSSIAN 65527 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 1255.114N, 10929.638E.
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-PHILLIPINE MINDAO. BUILT 1918 BY J BROWN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. CAPTURED BY THE JAPANESE IN FEB 1942. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY USSM BAYA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the PALEMBANG MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PALEMBANG MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 12 52.114 N,109 29.638 E.

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

The seabed around the PALEMBANG MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the PALEMBANG MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PALEMBANG MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 4, 1945.

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

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

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

The PALEMBANG MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

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

The PALEMBANG MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5236 tons.

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

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

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