Shikisan (Sikisan) Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shikisan (sikisan) maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 27.083 N,118 31.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.451383
  • Longitude: 118.520833
Water Depth 2250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 123 m
Width 16 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 4725
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SUNK ABOUT 150M NW OF LUZON ISLAND IN APPROX 202700N, 1183100E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1925 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO., WITH OIL ENGINES OF 489NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY US SUBMARINE DRUM ABOUT 150M NW OF LUZON ISLAND. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 20 27.083 N,118 31.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2250 meters deep.

When did the SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4725 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The SHIKISAN (SIKISAN) MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.