Kensho Maru

IJN
Passenger
& Cargo

Tons
4,862

Dimensions
384 / 52 / 30

Crew
unknown

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Peter Ording
2001

 

Wartime History
Sunk in Truk Lagoon.

Discovery
Discovered in 1980 by Klaus Lindermann. It is lying upright with a 20 degree port list and is in relatively good shape. A three inch gun and shells is at the bow.

Bridge
A large set of binoculars, telegraph, compass, radio equipment and a strong box. Below decks are beer and saki bottles.

Holds
In the cargo hold is plumbing piping, valves, sinks and oxygen tanks. Number 4 hold is empty.

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