Yamagiri Maru

IJN
Passenger
& Cargo

Tons
6,438

Dimensions
439 / 58/ 32

Crew
47

 

Sinking History
American aircraft dropped bombs from 500', hits rocked the ship with a huge explosion sinking it in Truk Lagoon.

Shipwreck
The wreck is at 50-110'. No. 5 hold contains 18.1 inch shells (when fired, they had a 20 mile range) for the super battleships Yamamoto and Musashi. Also, loading equipment, machinery, air compressors. The aft hold has only 55 gallon drums. The bridge is empty, except for some beer bottles, and a large encrusted bronze ship whistle. The forward holds are empty but ship's name is clearly visible on the bow and there is a large gun.

 

SCUBA
50-110'
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