Yuho Maru (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yuho maru (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 53.012 N,114 8.873 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.883533
  • Longitude: 114.147883
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag JP
Tonnage 5226
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1944
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 1995

Surveying Details

H4711/70 10.5.71 H4711/70 10.5.71 REPORT OF JAPANESE CARGO/TANKER (5000GRT) SHOWN IN 045500N, 1140500E ON USHO BC 5501. (USHO LTR DTD 3.5.71). NOT TO BE SHOWN ON BA 2660B. NCA. H4711/70 22.10.71 H4711/70 22.10.71 STERN PORTION OF SMALL COASTER IN 045304.5N, 1140841.5E. LEAST DEPTH 147FT (45MTRS). (BRUNEI NM 14/71). BR STD. 5.5.79 5.5.79 NDW SHOWN IN 045500N, 1140500E ON FRENCH 1496. NCA HH541/400/02 25.8.95 HH541/400/02 25.8.95 WRECK, BELIEVED TO BE JAPANESE TANKER 'TOHO MARU', LOCATED 13.10.93 SHOWN IN 045303.7N, 1140841.6E & 045303.5N, 1140842.6E [TIV] ON BRUNEI OIL & GAS SURVEY/LISTING. NO DETAILS FOR SAFE OR MINIMUM CLEARANCE. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM). REFERENCE TO US SUBMARINE ATTACKS DURING WWII & DODS INDICATES NAME TO BE 'YUHO MARU'. AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IINO KAIUN KK. TORPEDOED BY US SUBMARINE PARGO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 4 53.012 N,114 8.873 E.

How deep is the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 4 53.012 N,114 8.873 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) sink?

The YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) sank on Nov 26, 1944.

When was the wreck of the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION)?

The YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 5226 tons.

What type of wreck is the YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION)?

The YUHO MARU (STERN SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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