Taigyo Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Taigyo maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 5.94 N,106 8.23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.099000
  • Longitude: 106.137167
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAIGYO MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Orientation 90
Tonnage 6982
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1945
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2002

Surveying Details

SUNK ABOUT 150M MILES NE OF DUNGUN, MALAYA. (DODS). H4551/76 7.12.79 H4551/76 7.12.79 WK LOCATED IN 070603N, 1060814E USING PULSE/8 [2 LOP]. FAIRLY BADLY BROKEN UP, LYING 105/285 DEGS. STANDS ABOUT 13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH OF 42MTRS. (R BEAZLEY, 6.12.79). INS AS WK 16FMS. BR STD. 22.4.93 22.4.93 SHOWN AS WK 29MTRS IN 070600N, 1060900E ON MALAYSIAN 5 [1:1250000] [1992 EDN]. NCA. HH100/351/09 19.5.95 HH100/351/09 19.5.95 CONFIRMED AS THIE TAIGO MARU. THIS IS THE SAME WK AS [47132]. (F HINDS). HH100/351/19 26.11.02 HH100/351/19 26.11.02 DIVED IN 0705.94N, 10608.23E [WGD] USING GPS. THIS IS THE TAIGYO MARU WHICH WAS BROKEN UP FOR SALVAGE OF ITS TIN CARGO. DEPTH OVER WK 27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LIES HEADING 090 DEGS. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02). AMEND TO WK 25MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY OSAKA SHOSEN KK. TORPEDOED BY USSM GUAVINA.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the TAIGYO MARU wreck located?

The TAIGYO MARU wreck is located at coordinates 7 5.94 N,106 8.23 E.

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

The TAIGYO MARU lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 7 5.94 N,106 8.23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAIGYO MARU?

The seabed around the TAIGYO MARU lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the TAIGYO MARU sink?

The TAIGYO MARU sank on Feb 7, 1945.

When was the wreck of the TAIGYO MARU discovered?

The wreck of the TAIGYO MARU was discovered in 1979.

What country did the TAIGYO MARU belong to?

The TAIGYO MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the TAIGYO MARU?

The TAIGYO MARU had a tonnage of 6982 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAIGYO MARU?

The TAIGYO MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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