Fujikawa Maru Wreck
富士川丸
Chuuk's most famous wreck, sitting upright on the seabed. Zero fighter wreckage remains in its holds, and the coral-covered gun mounts make excellent photos.
Originally a passenger-cargo ship, Fujikawa Maru was requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II as an aircraft transport. It was sunk by torpedoes during Operation Hailstorm in February 1944. The hull sits upright on the bottom at about 34 m, and the top of its mast lies only about 9 m below the surface. Parts of Zero fighter airframes can be seen in the cargo holds. The bow gun mounts are covered in soft coral, and the bridge is suited to intermediate divers. Boats leave from Weno Dive Center, and the trip takes about 30 minutes one way. Entering the holds requires penetration diving training.
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