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Overview
Japanese armed water-and-supply transport sunk during Operation Hailstone in February 1944. She sits upright with a list to port, holds packed with war materiel — artillery shells, sea mines, gas masks and crockery. A Japanese light tank still rests on the deck and three field howitzers lie aft; the bridge telegraph and ship’s helm remain in place. Hard and soft coral now sheath the railings, with the shallowest mast around 21 m and the deck near 30 m.
Briefing note
Deck at ~30 m and the tank near 38 m make this a deep dive; bottom is ~42 m. Penetration requires wreck certification. Live ordnance and human remains are present — show respect and take nothing.
What you'll see
4 species curated- year-roundGlassfish
- year-roundLionfish
- year-roundBatfish
- year-roundWhitetip reef shark
Conditions
| Month | Water | Visibility | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Feb | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Mar | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Apr | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| May | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Jun | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Jul | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Aug | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Sep | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Oct | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Nov | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Dec | 28–30 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
Season calendar
Peak season highlighted · current month outlined
Gear for this site
Beyond the basic kit- Dive light — Bridge, holds and engine room penetration — primary plus backup.
- Computer — Deep multi-level wreck with the tank near 38 m — Nitrox recommended.
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