Terushima Maru Wreck

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Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Terushima maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 28.822 N,88 8.848 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.480367
  • Longitude: 88.147467
Wreck Depth -1.7 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERUSHIMA MARU
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 5148
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1952
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers UNLIT S CARD BUOY CLOSE SW
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2018
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Surveying Details

H895/59 8.12.59 ST SHOWN IN POSN 222848N, 880903E MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, FLG ON K1995. BR STD. 12.6.78 WK 1.8 MTRS SHOWN IN POSN 222844N, 880902E ON INDIAN 3011 [1977 EDN]. BR STD. 5.12.06 SHOWN AS STP, LENGTH 148MTRS, BOWS S, IN 2233.774N, 8809.017E [IND] ON BA 135 [EDN DTD 30.1.97](MODIFIED REPRO OF INDIAN 3006 [1993 EDN]).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR WANISHI. RAN ASHORE & BROKE IN TWO.

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FAQ

Where is the TERUSHIMA MARU wreck located?

The TERUSHIMA MARU wreck is located at coordinates 22 28.822 N,88 8.848 E.

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

The TERUSHIMA MARU lies at a depth of about -1.7 meters and is located at coordinates 22 28.822 N,88 8.848 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TERUSHIMA MARU?

The seabed around the TERUSHIMA MARU lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the TERUSHIMA MARU sink?

The TERUSHIMA MARU sank on Aug 21, 1952.

When was the wreck of the TERUSHIMA MARU discovered?

The wreck of the TERUSHIMA MARU was discovered in 1959.

What cargo was the TERUSHIMA MARU carrying?

The TERUSHIMA MARU was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TERUSHIMA MARU?

The TERUSHIMA MARU had a tonnage of 5148 tons.

What type of wreck is the TERUSHIMA MARU?

The TERUSHIMA MARU is classified as a motor vessel.

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