Tenzan Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tenzan maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 36.5 N,124 14.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.608333
  • Longitude: 124.241667
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TENZAN MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3142
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1942
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 1984

Surveying Details

H03751/45 13.8.45 H03751/45 13.8.45 NDW PA IN 313700N, 1241300E, IN CONJUNCTION WITH KOBE MARU [SEE 50689]. (EXTRACT FROM N.I.D 04573/45). - FNM 2423/45. 19.4.77 19.4.77 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 313630N, 1241430E ON CHINESE 0106 [1976 EDN]. NC 3480.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY BURNTISLAND S.B. CO., WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 433NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIPPON YUSEN K.K. SANK 90M E OF YANGTSZE ESTUARY FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE KOBE MARU. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the TENZAN MARU wreck located?

The TENZAN MARU wreck is located at coordinates 31 36.5 N,124 14.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TENZAN MARU?

The seabed around the TENZAN MARU lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the TENZAN MARU sink?

The TENZAN MARU sank on Nov 11, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TENZAN MARU discovered?

The wreck of the TENZAN MARU was discovered in 1945.

What country did the TENZAN MARU belong to?

The TENZAN MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the TENZAN MARU?

The TENZAN MARU had a tonnage of 3142 tons.

What type of wreck is the TENZAN MARU?

The TENZAN MARU is classified as a steam ship.

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