IJN
Cargo Ship
Tons
7,112
Dimensions
450 / 58 / 31
Crew
unknown
Peter Ording 2000
Sinking History
She was attacked by a
variety of planes during the first day of operation hailstone on February 16, 1944. Sunk overnight in Truk Lagoon on February 17, 1944.
Discovery
'The Bulldozer Ship' discovered in
1973, and more recently positively identified. There are bulldozers, machinery and
remains of trucks in the holds. The forecastle is the deepest part of
the wreck, at 170 feet. Gasoline and other caustic substances still seeps
to the surface from this wreck, dangerous to divers.
170'
