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Wartime History On September 21, 1943 convoy No. 3921 departs Tokyo Bay for Truk Lagoon including this ship also Hakkai Maru, Hiyoshi Maru, Mutsuyo Maru (Bokuyo), Haruna Maru, Kaiko Maru, Kaian Maru, Nanka Maru No. 2 and Mikage Maru No. 18, escorted by Oki and Fukue. Damaged by bombs during October, Hakkai Maru attempted repairs. Sinking History On October 7, 1943 while anchored in the 4th Fleet Anchorage in Truk Lagoon. Due to overloading, accidentally caught fire. Responding, Ojima arrives and ties up alongside. As the fire reached her cargo of fuel, a huge explosion is triggered that sinks both ships into Truk Lagoon. Aboard Kikukawa Maru, five crew and 39 passengers are killed. Officially removed from the Navy list on December 1, 1943. Shipwreck Kikukawa Maru is sunk at a depth of 120' into Truk Lagoon. During 1976, the shipwreck was discovered during a fathometer survey. In June 1980 rediscovered but rarely dived. The front half of the shipwreck is resting on an underwater hill. Inside the forward hull are oil drums, a compressor and other equipment. Aircraft parts including aircraft bodies, propellers, engines and wheels have spilled onto the ocean floor. A truck is in the debris pile. References Combined Fleet - IJN Kikukawa Maru: Tabular Record of Movement Contribute
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