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Nippo Maru

Nippo Maru

Federated States Of Micronesia, Micronesia

Depth
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50m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Nippo Maru

The Nippo Maru lies in water max depth 50 metres (165 feet), 40 metres (130 feet) to deck, 30 metres (100 feet) to top of wreck, near Tonoas, Chuuk Lagoon. It's a 3,764 ton cargo vessel, 106 metres (353 feet) in length and surrounded with 30 metres (100 feet) viz. One can drop into the bow and see the truck frame after which is the wheelhouse with rear howitzer guns on starboard. There wonderful coral on the masts and holds 4 and 5 have tons of sake bottles and gun mounts. It sank upright during Operation Hailstone after serving as a Naval Auxiliary Water Carrier.

Nippo Maru Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

50m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 23%

O2
Marine Life

  • Various
Weather Conditions

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