CHOFUKU MARU 1908-1931
Chofuku Maru on reef photo unknown
Description
Cargo Ship
Construction
Steel with steam 3-cyl. 410 n.h.p. engine
Size
4498 tons length 117.4m beam 14.9m draft 5.5m
Built
1908 by Russell & Co., Glasgow, Scotland
Owner
Kawashi Kisen, Kobe Master: Capt Murrai
Sunk
1931/02/18
Location
3 miles north of North West Whaling Station
Latitude/Longitude
(-22.51755, 113.662983333)
Sinking
Anchor chains broke and forced onto reef in heavy swell while attempting to assist stranded Japanese vessel SS Shunsei Maru, cargo caught fire and damaged superstructure, vessel abandoned and sunk with cargo of wheat.
Underwater
Extensive 100m site in 8-10m depth makes an interesting dive in good conditions
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