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Chuyo Maru

Malakal, Palau
Depth
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131ft
Visibility
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33ft - 98ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About Chuyo Maru

The Chuyo Maru: Standard D freighter Depth: (120 Feet /40 meters) The Chuyo Maru was on its way home when it became a victim of Operation Desecrate I in 1943, at the hands of the submarine, Sailfish. Found near an old anchorage site near Koror using an echo sounder, the ship is now also known as Lion Fish Wreck due to a certain preferred species of inhabitant. The ship's real name, however, translates into the poetic; 'A Hawk Going Speedily to Heaven' in Japanese. It dates back to the 40's, is 285 feet long and weighs 1,941 tons. Everything from wheel barrows to sake bottles lay strewn around the site. At 80' there's a standard issue 1.86 short barrel gun on the deck. This stern gun has a maximum range of 17,388 feet (5300 meters). Further ageing ammunition on board, all of which is still very live, includes four boxes of ammo and two fully loaded depth charge launchers. The Chuyo sunk upright, its bridge has disintegrated due to fire damage from the bombing, but the real intricacies of penetration begin when preparing to enter the engine room and crew quarters. Advanced with deep and wreck diving experience is required. Visibility can vary from 20 100 '�. Location: West Malakal Anchorage.

Chuyo Maru Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Wreck
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:40m
Visibility Range:10m - 30m
Experience Level:Advanced
Best Gas:21% - 28% O2

Marine Life

  • Tropical Fish
  • Shrimp
  • Corals

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