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Underwater at Fujikawa Maru
Pacific Golden-Plover confirmed 13 days ago

Fujikawa Maru

Chuuk Lagoon · Federated States of Micronesia

Japanese aircraft transport sunk in Operation Hailstone, February 1944. Lies upright in 36 m with Zero fighter parts in cargo hold #2 — including a fully assembled fighter still recognisable on the lower deck. Coral overgrowth blankets the masts.

Conditions

Depth

12 to 36 m

Advanced depths

Current

Usually gentle

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

15 to 25 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

28 to 30°C

Tropical wetsuit

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 3mm shorty or dive skin · warm water
    • Dive computer
  • For this site

    • Dive light · Cargo holds and engine room penetration — primary plus backup.
    • Computer · Multi-level deep wreck — Nitrox recommended.