Shotan Maru

IJN
Cargo Steamer
Naval Auxiliary

Tons
1,999 tons

Dimensions
285 / 40 / 20

Crew
unknown

 

Ship History
Constructed in 1943.

Sinking History
Likely sunk at Truk Lagoon on February 18, 1944 by USS Enterprise SBD dive bombers during the first strike east of Dublon Island that resulted in a bomb hit amidship.

Shipwreck
The ship lies upright with little marine growth due to the deapth. The midship and bridge section burned prior to sinking. On the deck are the stowed anchors and several light anti-aircraft guns.

Hold #1
Remains of badly deteriorated trucks and cranes.

Hold #2
Filled with 3" artillery shells, ammunition, drums, cables, compressor, bottles, metal sheets and an engine.

 


120-165'
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