Toro Maru (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Toro maru (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 14.3 N,102 9.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.238333
  • Longitude: 102.153333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORO MARU (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1939
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1941
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, CLOSE ENE
Surveying Details H5562/45 8.11.45 REPD IN 061428N, 1020912E. (HMS CAVENDISH). INS AS ST. BR STD. H5562/45 29.7.47 ST IN 061345N, 1020930E, MARKED BY FL.G.3S LT ON MAST. (PORT SWETTENHAM 24/47).H5562/45 29.7.47 AMEND TO ST MARKED BY FL.G.3S LT ON MAST. - NM 1953/47. H5562/45 12.8.48 NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK CLOSE N, LT ON WK REMOVED. (PORT SWETTENHAM 28/48). - NM 1708/48. 21.3.49 DWP IN 061345N, 1020930E MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY CLOSE E. (HMS DAMPIER). NC 1376. H6098/52 23.7.53 DWP (MASTS) EXISTS IN 061427N, 1020912E MARKED BY LT BUOY. (SURVEYOR GENERAL, MALAYA). NE 1376. AMEND TO DW (MASTS) ON 771 & 2414. - NM 140/54. H6230/58 22.9.60 NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE ENE OF WK. (PENANG NM 32/60). - NM 2376/60. H6230/58 6.7.68 BUOY IN 061430N, 1020918E. (W MALAYSIA NM 26/68). NCA. H5131/69 20.4.70 4 RUST COLOURED MASTS ABOUT 40FT HIGH, THE CENTRE 2 FORM GOAL POST. (RMN, NAVAL GUIDE TO W MALAYSIAN PORTS). NCA. H1288/73/400 14.2.80 WAS BEACHED AFTER BEING TORPEDOED. LIES ON EVEN KEEL WITH MASTS VISIBLE AT ALL TIDES. AT LW. STERN SUPERSTRUCTURE ONLY 5FT BELOW SURFACE. SOME ILLEGAL SALVAGE HAS TAKEN PLACE. SEVERAL LANDING CRAFT ARE SUNK IN VICINITY. (COMORANT SALVAGE, LTR 20.10.73). NCA. H4235/77 13.10.81 IALA G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S LAID IN 061430N 1020919E. (MDMM NM 61/81). 27.10.86 SHOWN AS DW (MASTS) IN 061418N, 1020916E [IND], MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FL.G.5S, CLOSE ENE ON NC 3961. 27.7.07 SHOWN AS DW MAST IN 0614.300N, 10209.20E [WGD], WITH BUOY, ON MALAYSIAN 664 [DEC '01 EDN CORRECT TO NM 167/02, 1:200,000, 2ND SCALE]. NC 3447.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY KAWAMINAMI KOGYO KK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KITA MIPPON KISEN KK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY DUTCH SUBMARINE K-12.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, MAST VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 14.3 N,102 9.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the TORO MARU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TORO MARU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 6 14.3 N,102 9.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TORO MARU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TORO MARU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the TORO MARU (PROBABLY) sink?

The TORO MARU (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TORO MARU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TORO MARU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the TORO MARU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TORO MARU (PROBABLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the TORO MARU (PROBABLY)?

The TORO MARU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1939 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORO MARU (PROBABLY)?

The TORO MARU (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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