Rio De Janeiro Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rio de janeiro maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 18.067 N,151 53.867 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.301117
  • Longitude: 151.897783
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO DE JANEIRO MARU
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 140.6 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 12
Tonnage 9626
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1944
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 28.4.75 28.4.75 NDW SHOWN IN 071894N, 1515352E ON USNOO 81327 [1973]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY MITSUBISHI ZOSEN KAISHA. A LINER, TAKEN OVER BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT AND CONVERTED INTO A SUBMARINE TENDER. SUNK DURING OPERATION HAILSTONE BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the RIO DE JANEIRO MARU wreck located?

The RIO DE JANEIRO MARU wreck is located at coordinates 7 18.067 N,151 53.867 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO DE JANEIRO MARU?

The seabed around the RIO DE JANEIRO MARU lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the RIO DE JANEIRO MARU sink?

The RIO DE JANEIRO MARU sank on Feb 17, 1944.

When was the wreck of the RIO DE JANEIRO MARU discovered?

The wreck of the RIO DE JANEIRO MARU was discovered in 1975.

What country did the RIO DE JANEIRO MARU belong to?

The RIO DE JANEIRO MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the RIO DE JANEIRO MARU?

The RIO DE JANEIRO MARU had a tonnage of 9626 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO DE JANEIRO MARU?

The RIO DE JANEIRO MARU is classified as a motor vessel.

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