IJN
? Kokutai

William Bartsch 1973

Phil Bradley 1997

Justin Taylan 2003

Wartime History
Sunk or abandoned at Shortland Seaplane Base.

Wreckage
Remained 'in situ' until 1968.

Reportedly slavaged from shallow water by Robert Diemernt. He was prevented from removing it, and abanonded the wreckage at Nila on Poporang Island.

Present are the floats, engine, fuselage, and sections of the wing and tail. The identification stencil has been cut out of the fuselage. The floats are also nearby.

Justin Taylan adds:
"Locals tell the story of how this wreck was salvaged from Shortland Harbor (Tuha Channel) by an outsider [Robert Diemert?]. More recently, a village house has been built near the plane, using its wing as a place to hang and dry laundry."

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