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Wartime History
Sunk off the southern atoll of Kwajalein on January 31, 1944. From three direct hits from planes from
Bunker Hill and sank in five minutes.
Discovery
Discovered in 1965 she lies on 160 foot bottom. Referred
to as "P-buoy" because of the large buoy near the wreck.
No. 1 Hold
Piles of various types of Japanese beer bottles, shoes and broken
wooden crates. Burned planks indicate a fire ripped through the compartment.
The bow has an anchor, winch and gun platform but no gun. The forecastle
was the crew's quarters, and many personal effects have been found
there over the years. Aft compartments contain a western style bathtub
with its end chipped off by a bomb that was later removed.
No. 2 Hold
Has seaplane wings and pontoons (probably replacement parts
for the Mavis seaplanes stationed on nearby Ebeye
Island. Also, many saki bottles until they became desirable for
divers and many have been removed.
No 4 Hold
Large drums, lumber and other things. Depth charges are found at the fantail
of the wreck these have been removed. Easy access to stern cabins with the equipment
and machinery. Many types of large fish in the vicinity. Groupers are found at
the stern.
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