Shinai Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shinai maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 7.383 S,122 44.517 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.123050
  • Longitude: 122.741950
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 100
Orientation 135
Tonnage 2410
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1944
Original Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2014

Surveying Details

HH100/351/12 1.10.96 HH100/351/12 1.10.96 DIVED IN 040723S, 1224431E [WGD] USING GPS. DEPTH OVER WK IS 30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. WK IS UPRIGHT AND IS FAIRLY INTACT EXCEPT FOR CENTRECASTLE WHICH SHOWS EXTENSIVE BOMB DAMAGE. APPROX 100MTRS LONG AND LIES WITH BOWS SE. MAY BE THE 'SHINAI MARU', SUNK ON 16.9.44. (V SKOGLIE). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. BUILT BY COLLINGWOOD S.B. CO IN 1920. 150 NHP, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. FORMERLY THE CANADIAN 'SHINAI', SEIZED BY THE JAPANESE. BOMBED AND SUNK BY US LAND BASED AIRCRAFT IN THE GULF OF BONE, CELEBES. (DODS).

General Comments

FAIRLY INTACT, LENGTH & ORIENTATION FROM DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 7.383 S,122 44.517 E.

How deep is the SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 4 7.383 S,122 44.517 E.

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

The seabed around the SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 16, 1944.

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

The wreck of the SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1996.

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

The SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

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

The SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2410 tons.

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

The SHINAI MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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