Teikin Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Teikin maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 41.25 N,107 1.033 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.687500
  • Longitude: 107.017217
Wreck Depth 1.5 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEIKIN MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1972
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1943
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0981/45 3.5.45 H0981/45 3.5.45 DW MAST IN POSN 298 DEGS 8.75M FROM NORWAY IS LT (203725N, 1070915E APPROX). (US NM 587 & 588/45). INS DW MAST IN 204126N, 1070030E. - FNM 1276/45. 7.10.47 7.10.47 WK 5FT SHOWN ON FR CHART. NE 3875. 24.12.92 24.12.92 SHOWN AS WK 1.5MTRS IN 204115N, 1070102E ON US 93626 [8TH EDN, DTD 19.12.81]. NC 3875. 15.4.13 15.4.13 SHOWN IN 2041.308N, 10700.791E [WGD] ON GB403875 [EDN 3.1]. 12.8.13 12.8.13 NOT SHOWN ON VN4HP002 [EDN 1.0]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX FRENCH 'KINDIA'. BUILT IN 1919 BY NAPIER & MILLER. OWNED AT TIME BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 196NHP. STRUCK A MINE & SANK 0FF NW COAST OF HAINAN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TEIKIN MARU wreck located?

The TEIKIN MARU wreck is located at coordinates 20 41.25 N,107 1.033 E.

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

The TEIKIN MARU lies at a depth of about 1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 20 41.25 N,107 1.033 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TEIKIN MARU?

The seabed around the TEIKIN MARU lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the TEIKIN MARU sink?

The TEIKIN MARU sank on Jul 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the TEIKIN MARU discovered?

The wreck of the TEIKIN MARU was discovered in 1945.

What country did the TEIKIN MARU belong to?

The TEIKIN MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the TEIKIN MARU?

The TEIKIN MARU had a tonnage of 1972 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEIKIN MARU?

The TEIKIN MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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