Yamamizu-Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yamamizu-maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 21.834 N,107 3.335 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.363900
  • Longitude: 107.055583
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YAMAMIZU-MARU
Type tanker
Flag JP
Tonnage 5244
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2013

Surveying Details

H6071/45 14.12.45 ST INS IN 102154N, 1070308E. (USHO 42/5097/45). - NM 4147/45. 2.7.58 POSN AMENDED TO 102146N, 1070309E. (USNM 6127/64). BR STD. H2370/62 5.5.67 AMENDED TO DW IN 102140N, 1070344E. (USNM 13/67). BR STD. 5.12.07 SHOWN IN 1021.709N, 10703.581E [IND] ON BA 1016 [EDN 3 DTD 2.2.06]. 17.4.13 [WGD] POSN: 1021.834N, 10703.335E. NC 1059.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY US LAND-BASED AIRCRAFT 60 MILES E OF GOCONG, INDO-CHINA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 10 21.834 N,107 3.335 E
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FAQ

Where is the YAMAMIZU-MARU wreck located?

The YAMAMIZU-MARU wreck is located at coordinates 10 21.834 N,107 3.335 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YAMAMIZU-MARU?

The seabed around the YAMAMIZU-MARU lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the YAMAMIZU-MARU sink?

The YAMAMIZU-MARU sank on Apr 22, 1944.

When was the wreck of the YAMAMIZU-MARU discovered?

The wreck of the YAMAMIZU-MARU was discovered in 1945.

What country did the YAMAMIZU-MARU belong to?

The YAMAMIZU-MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the YAMAMIZU-MARU?

The YAMAMIZU-MARU had a tonnage of 5244 tons.

What type of wreck is the YAMAMIZU-MARU?

The YAMAMIZU-MARU is classified as a tanker.

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