IJN
Freighter
October 16, 1942
Wartime History
Send on a supply run to Guadalcanal. It sucessfully reached Bunani Point where it was caught by SBD Dantless dive bombers on October 15, 1942 and heavily damaged. The following day, B-17s finish off the damaged transport. That night, she slipped off the reef and sunk in 100-200 feet of water. Also lost were Sasako Maru and Kyusyu Maru.
Shipwreck
Discovered by divers in 1970. Intact and upright in excellent condition, it is known as "Deep Ruanui (Deep Ruaniu)". Clear water brings in the larger pelagics and the bow gun is covered with soft corals.
130' bow
205' bridge
