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Kiyosumi Maru

Kiyosumi Maru

Federated States Of Micronesia, Micronesia

Depth
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31m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Kiyosumi Maru

Federated States Of Micronesia, Micronesia

Kiyosumi Maru
Depth
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31m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Kiyosumi Maru

The Kiyuzumi Maru lies 600 yards from Fefan Island, Chuuk Lagoon in water 31 metres (100 feet), 12 metres (40 feet) to deck. It's a 6,983 ton 6-hold freighter, 137 metres (450 feet) in length with a surrounding: 20 metres (65 feet) vis. The wreck rest port side and has plenty of growth. You can see the lantern locker with bronze parts of lanterns on the shelves after which you can exit at deck level through the back where there are some pots and china. For weeks before Pearl Harbour the Kiyuzumi was commandeered by the Imperial Navy. She took three blows in a fray before Chuuk and suffered a flooded hold after which she was taken there for repairs. Dive bombers fired torpedoes which sank her shortly after impact.There are six holds and one can see gun platforms on the bow and stern, and pairs adjacent to holds one, two and five. Hold two is penetrable from doors between decks or the bomb hole. The bridge is damaged but can still be explored and the lower levels here lead out to hold four. One can also see torpedo launchers on the rear hold.

Kiyosumi Maru Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

31m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 34%

O2

17% at 29m / 36%

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Dive Site Hazards

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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