Hit and sunk by three 500 pound bombs in its stern, the Nippo Maru was a 106m (350ft) transport ship mostly carrying water. Originally a passenger and cargo freighter, she was seized in 1941 by the Japanese and sits mostly upright with a 20 degree port list between 15 and 45m (50-150ft). The Nippo has a very noticeable wheelhouse with an intact telegraph and steering helm. Hold #4 is particularly interesting with its aluminum water containers, bottles and bike parts. On the port side bow a small, mostly intact tank is found as well as a truck chassis.
Huge masts of the Nippo Maru. (Credits: Argunners)
Inside the wheelhouse of the Nippo Maru shipwreck. (Credits: Argunners)
Huge masts of the Nippo Maru. (Credits: Argunners)
Shipwreck of the Nippo Maru resting in Truk Lagoon. (Credits: Argunners)
Wheelhouse of the Nippo Maru shipwreck. (Credits: Argunners)
Artillery piece on the deck of Nippo Maru. (Credits: Argunners)
