Shigizan Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shigizan maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
42 57.626 N,3 4.769 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.960433
  • Longitude: 3.079483
Wreck Depth 20.3 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHIGIZAN MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 106.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2828
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1309/19 10.2.19 DW PA IN 425730N, 030450E, MARKED BY G BUOY. (PARIS NM 41/19). - NM 714/19. H4693/71 7.9.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 1116 [3RD EDN MAY'72]. - NM 2165/77. H4693/71 26.10.77 DW PA IN 425730N, 425730E. (BREST NM 77/26/29). NO REFERENCE TO BUOY. - NM 2578/77. 14.2.80 BUOY NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 1166. - NM BLOCK 602/80. 7.2.85 LOCATED BY DIVER IN 1977 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS APR'84 NO. 18023019). H4877/84 11.2.85 NOW WK 20.3MTRS IN 425743N, 030442E [EUR]. (BREST NM 84/49/35). - NM 590/85. [WGD] POSN: 4257.626N, 0304.769E.
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1892 BY KONINKLIJKE MAATS. DE SCHELDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HASHIMOTO KISEN KABUSHIKI KAISHA. SUNK AFTER STRIKING A MINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SHIGIZAN MARU wreck located?

The SHIGIZAN MARU wreck is located at coordinates 42 57.626 N,3 4.769 E.

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

The SHIGIZAN MARU lies at a depth of about 20.3 meters and is located at coordinates 42 57.626 N,3 4.769 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHIGIZAN MARU?

The seabed around the SHIGIZAN MARU lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the SHIGIZAN MARU sink?

The SHIGIZAN MARU sank on Jul 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SHIGIZAN MARU discovered?

The wreck of the SHIGIZAN MARU was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SHIGIZAN MARU belong to?

The SHIGIZAN MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the SHIGIZAN MARU?

The SHIGIZAN MARU had a tonnage of 2828 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHIGIZAN MARU?

The SHIGIZAN MARU is classified as a steam ship.