Tatsukami Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tatsukami maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 14.751 S,117 8.255 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.245850
  • Longitude: 117.137583
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TATSUKAMI MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 134.6 m
Width 17.8 m
Draught 10
Tonnage 7064
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1942
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 5.1.09 5.1.09 WK DIVED IN 0114.747S, 11708.242E [WGD]. THOUGHT TO BE TATSUKAMI MARU. LOCAL INFORMATION CONFIRMS A NUMBER OF WKS IN CLOSE VICINITY (WITHIN 4 MILES). (G L JONES, EMAIL DTD 31.1.08). INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY MITUSBISHI JUKOYGO KK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TATSUUMA KISEN KK. TURBINE ENGINE. TORPEDOED BY US DESTROYERS IN AN ACTION OFF BALIKPAPAN. BLEW UP AND SANK IMMEDIATELY. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TATSUKAMI MARU wreck located?

The TATSUKAMI MARU wreck is located at coordinates 1 14.751 S,117 8.255 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TATSUKAMI MARU?

The seabed around the TATSUKAMI MARU lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the TATSUKAMI MARU sink?

The TATSUKAMI MARU sank on Jan 24, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TATSUKAMI MARU discovered?

The wreck of the TATSUKAMI MARU was discovered in 2008.

What country did the TATSUKAMI MARU belong to?

The TATSUKAMI MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the TATSUKAMI MARU?

The TATSUKAMI MARU had a tonnage of 7064 tons.

What type of wreck is the TATSUKAMI MARU?

The TATSUKAMI MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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