Yamazuki Maru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yamazuki maru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 17.156 S,159 45.935 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.285933
  • Longitude: 159.765583
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag JP
Length 132.9 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 6439
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2025

Surveying Details

H724/47 3.2.47 ST IN 091700S, 1594645E. (SYDNEY NM 531/46) NOTE. 30.10.68 ST SHOWN IN 091700S, 1594600E ON USHO FIELD CHART 3006. LC 1469. 5.7.77 NOW CHARTED IN 091645S, 1594551E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1713. H6067/69 1.11.77 SALVAGE DIVER REPORTS THAT WRECK HAS BEEN FLATTENED AND LIES WITH ABOUT 3MTRS DEPTH OVER. NO PART VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (MIN. PUB/UTIL., HONIARA, LTR DD 6.10.77 REF NA 5/1) CHART AS DW. NC 1713.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1937, WAS SUNK BY US LAND AND CARRIER-BASED AIRCRAFT IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YAMASHITA KISEN K.K. (DODS).

General Comments

WK HAS BEEN FLATTENED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 9 17.156 S,159 45.935 E
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FAQ

Where is the YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 9 17.156 S,159 45.935 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6439 tons.

What type of wreck is the YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY)?

The YAMAZUKI MARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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