Choko Maru

IJN
Cargo

Tons
3,516

Dimensions
340 / 48 / 22

Crew
40 and 4 passengers

Sinking History
Hit by 1 or 2,000 bombs on December 4, 1943 and was on fire, but did not sink sink until the following day in Kwajalein Southern Atoll.

Shipwreck
Nicknamed barracuda junction due to friends that at one time inhabited the area. No1 hold has 50 gallon drums that are also strung out on the sea bed. Fire damage to bridge No 2 sections of pipe and lumber. Aft holds are empty. Stern bomb damage. Machine gun and artillery shells are here with pots pans and cups.

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