Takasan Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Takasan maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 48.95 S,122 7.133 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.815833
  • Longitude: 122.118883
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAKASAN MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1428
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 1999

Surveying Details

HH100/351/12 1.10.96 LOCATED AND DIVED IN 044857N, 1220708E [WGD] USING GPS. DEPTH OVER WK IS 7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LIES ON PORT SIDE HEADING NE. ON FLAT SANDY BOTTOM. LOCALS ADVISE THIS WK WAS BOMBED DURING WW2 SEVERAL MILES AWAY AND WAS TOWED TO THIS POSN BY A JAPANESE NAVAL VESSEL. HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH SHELL WHICH MAKES IDENTIFICAITON DIFFUCULT. RELATIVELY INTACT AND IS OVER 50MTRS LONG. MAY BE 'TAKASAN MARU'. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (V SKOGLIE). NCA - STS.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE AND SANK IN THE TIORO STRAIT. (DODS).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the TAKASAN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TAKASAN MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 48.95 S,122 7.133 E.

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

The seabed around the TAKASAN MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the TAKASAN MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TAKASAN MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 23, 1944.

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

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

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

The TAKASAN MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

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

The TAKASAN MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1428 tons.

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

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

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