Terushima Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Terushima maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 13.433 N,103 48.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.223883
  • Longitude: 103.812500
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERUSHIMA MARU
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 102 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 2994
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2009

Surveying Details

28.12.73 SANK ABOUT 2M S OF SINGAPORE. (LLOYDS VOL.214) POSN 011326N, 1034845E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H2519/73 25.1.74 DW IN 011324N, 1034845E, WITH G SPH LT BUOY, QKFL.G, CLOSE ESE [DIRECTION ASSUMED]. (SINGAPORE NM 49/73) - TNM 254/74 ISSUED. H2519/73 25.1.74 SALVAGE OPS WITH HEAVY LIFTING GEAR. (LLOYDS VOL.215) NAVEAST 003/74 ISSUED. H2519/73 21.2.74 MAST SHOWS ABOVE WATER. (TOKYO SUPP. NM 29/74) NCA. H2519/73 18.4.74 WRECK REMOVED & TOWED TO SHALLOW WATER ON W COAST OF SINGAPORE ISLAND & BEACHED. EXPECTED TO BE PUMPED OUT & REFLOATED LATER. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (SINGAPORE NM 11/74) AMENDED TO LIFT. - TNM 254/74 CANCELLED.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1971, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOJO KYODO KAIUN K.K. SANK ABOUT 2M S OF SINGAPORE FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV ISABELA. CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.214)

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FAQ

Where is the TERUSHIMA MARU wreck located?

The TERUSHIMA MARU wreck is located at coordinates 1 13.433 N,103 48.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TERUSHIMA MARU?

The seabed around the TERUSHIMA MARU lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the TERUSHIMA MARU sink?

The TERUSHIMA MARU sank on Dec 24, 1973.

When was the wreck of the TERUSHIMA MARU discovered?

The wreck of the TERUSHIMA MARU was discovered in 1973.

What country did the TERUSHIMA MARU belong to?

The TERUSHIMA MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the TERUSHIMA MARU?

The TERUSHIMA MARU had a tonnage of 2994 tons.

What type of wreck is the TERUSHIMA MARU?

The TERUSHIMA MARU is classified as a motor vessel.

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