Hoyo Maru

IJN
Naval Tanker

Tons
8,691

Dimensions
475 / 61 / 30

Crew
unknown

Ship

 

Ship History
Torpedoed by a US submarine on November 6, 1943 and towed to Truk for repairs, then was sunk in Truk Lagoon during an air raid at the end of April 1944.

Shipwreck
The damage the ship received before finally sinking was extensive. The wreck is dangerous to enter and there is lots of silt inside.

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SCUBA
75'
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