Takasago Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Takasago maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 48.722 N,101 36.789 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.812033
  • Longitude: 101.613150
Wreck Depth 5.4 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Tonnage 1116
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1945
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

H5618/59 25.1.60 WK 6.3 FMS IN 064906N, 1013636E. (THAI NM 273/59). INS AS WK 6FMS 3FT. - NM 2559/59. H1896/62 LIST OF JAP SHIPS SUNK IN MALAYAN WATERS GIVES TAKASAGO MARU AS 064800N, 1013700E. (C IN C F.E.S). H1287/73/257 4.12.73 JAPANESE TANKER TORPEDOED 28.4.45, IN 064800N, 1013700E. (CORMORANT SALVAGE LTD, LTR DTD 18.11.73). 19.3.86 WK 5.4 MTRS SHOWN IN 064836N, 1013700E ON THAI 206 [1985]. AMEND TO WK 2FMS 5FT. BR STD. 27.10.86 SHOWN AS WK 5.4MTRS ON NC 3961. 31.3.00 AMENDED BY NM. - NM 1728/00. H300206 31.5.13 SHOWN IN 0648.722N, 10136.789E [WGD] ON TH300206 [EDN 2.2].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY HORAI TANKER KK. TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE OFF RAKIL ISLAND, MALAYSIA.

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FAQ

Where is the TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 6 48.722 N,101 36.789 E.

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

The TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 5.4 meters and is located at coordinates 6 48.722 N,101 36.789 E.

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

The seabed around the TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 28, 1945.

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

The wreck of the TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1960.

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

The TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

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

The TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1116 tons.

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

The TAKASAGO MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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