Wreck Dive
Kansho Maru, Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia
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The Kensho Maru was a 384ft/116m, 4,862-ton Passenger Cargo ship built for Inui Kisen K.K. of Kobe, Japan in 1938. She has a slight list to port with artifacts in superstructure and very interesting engine room.
After being attacked and damaged several times in the Marshall Islands, Kensho Maru finally sunk in Truk Lagoon during Operation Hailstone on March 6th 1944 after getting hit by a torpedo.
Depth: 40-130ft (12-40m)
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