South Pass Wreck

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Wartime History
It appears the vessel was on fire and driven towards the reef at Kawajalein in South Atoll when attacked.

Discovery
Discovered in 1986, it is lying upright on the reef with her bow in 70' at the bow and 95' on the stern. The wreck is 80' long and very similar to O-buoy wreck, but in better condition

Shipwreck
The currents and sand have kept this wreck from being extensively explored, but china, brass locks, swords, rifles, medicine bottles, clothing, buttons, coins and cases of unused machine gun bullets.

The wheelhouse has collapsed, and a sand bottom makes artifact searching difficult. Some human remains have been discovered.

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