Shoei Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shoei maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 12.948 N,109 11.375 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.215800
  • Longitude: 109.189583
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SHOEI MARU
Type tanker
Flag JP
Tonnage 2764
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1945
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2025

Surveying Details

H4877/49 7.9.49 ST IN 141318N 1091048E (PARIS NM 29 45 49). NCA. H3163 12.4.73 ST IN 141312N, 1091118E. (USNM 997/73). NCA. 22.7.86 ST IN 141312N, 1091118E SHOWN ON US 62507. BA 3988 POSN: 141312N 1091036E. NCA. HH100/351/12 11.2.97 US ACTION AIR PHOTO SHOWS FIERCELY BURNING SMALL TANKER IN 141335N, 1091100E APPROX. STILL DRIES IN 3MTRS. ALSO WRONGLY IDENTIFIED AS A WARSHIP. MUST BE SHOEI MARU. (F HINDS, LTR DTD 22.1.97). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY OSAKA SHOSEN. BOMBED AND SUNK BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SHOEI MARU wreck located?

The SHOEI MARU wreck is located at coordinates 14 12.948 N,109 11.375 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHOEI MARU?

The seabed around the SHOEI MARU lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SHOEI MARU sink?

The SHOEI MARU sank on Jan 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the SHOEI MARU discovered?

The wreck of the SHOEI MARU was discovered in 1949.

What country did the SHOEI MARU belong to?

The SHOEI MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the SHOEI MARU?

The SHOEI MARU had a tonnage of 2764 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHOEI MARU?

The SHOEI MARU is classified as a tanker.

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