Yoshu Maru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yoshu maru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 3.993 N,109 15.572 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.066550
  • Longitude: 109.259533
Wreck Depth 31.2 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name YOSHU MARU
Type steam ship
Flag JP
Length 125.6 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 5711
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1945
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2025

Surveying Details

HH100/351/12 11.2.97 LOCATED IN 140359N, 1091535.5E [WGD]. PLOTS IN 140400N, 1091521E USING RADAR. STANDS ABOUT 5MTRS PROUD OF THE BOTTOM. BROKEN INTO ABOUT 5 OR 6 PIECES LYING NE/SW ON ITS PORT SIDE. THE SHIP IS TWISTED, THE FOC'S'LE BEING ALMOST UPRIGHT, THE POOP OVER AT ABOUT 150 DEGS. (F HINDS, LTR DTD 22.1.97). INS AS WK 28MTRS (15FMS). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY SKINNER & EDDY CORPORATION IN 1916. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UWAJIMA UNYU KK. 476 NHP. TURBINE ENGINES. BOMBED AND SUNK BY US CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, IN SEVERAL PIECES AND TWISTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 3.993 N,109 15.572 E
Yoshu Maru on Wreck Map Yoshu Maru Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the YOSHU MARU wreck located?

The YOSHU MARU wreck is located at coordinates 14 3.993 N,109 15.572 E.

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

The YOSHU MARU lies at a depth of about 31.2 meters and is located at coordinates 14 3.993 N,109 15.572 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YOSHU MARU?

The seabed around the YOSHU MARU lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the YOSHU MARU sink?

The YOSHU MARU sank on Jan 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the YOSHU MARU discovered?

The wreck of the YOSHU MARU was discovered in 1997.

What country did the YOSHU MARU belong to?

The YOSHU MARU belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the YOSHU MARU?

The YOSHU MARU had a tonnage of 5711 tons.

What type of wreck is the YOSHU MARU?

The YOSHU MARU is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks