San Francisco Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
San francisco maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 21.983 N,151 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.366383
  • Longitude: 151.916667
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN FRANCISCO MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 117.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 5831
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 28.4.75 28.4.75 NDW SHOWN IN 072159N, 1515500E ON USNOO 81327 [1973]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY KAWASAKI DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YAMASHITA KISEN KK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 440NNP. SUNK BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT DURING OPERATION HAILSTONE.

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FAQ

Where is the SAN FRANCISCO MARU wreck located?

The SAN FRANCISCO MARU wreck is located at coordinates 7 21.983 N,151 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN FRANCISCO MARU?

The seabed around the SAN FRANCISCO MARU lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the SAN FRANCISCO MARU sink?

The SAN FRANCISCO MARU sank on Feb 17, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SAN FRANCISCO MARU discovered?

The wreck of the SAN FRANCISCO MARU was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SAN FRANCISCO MARU belong to?

The SAN FRANCISCO MARU belonged to JP.

What cargo was the SAN FRANCISCO MARU carrying?

The SAN FRANCISCO MARU was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SAN FRANCISCO MARU?

The SAN FRANCISCO MARU had a tonnage of 5831 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN FRANCISCO MARU?

The SAN FRANCISCO MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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