More Truk Lagoon Dives

Crockery

from The Kensho Maru

The Kensho Maru, also translated as Kansho Maru.

Location: Between Fefan, Tonoas and Weno, Chuuk Lagoon

Description: 4,862 ton passenger / cargo ship

Length: 116 metres (384 feet)

Depth: Max depth 35 metres (130 feet), 24 metres (80 feet) to deck, 18 metres (60 feet) to top of wreck

from The Heian Maru

Location: Between Weno and Tonoas, Chuuk Lagoon

Description: 11,614 ton passenger / cargo luxury liner converted to submarine tender

Length: 155 metres (509 feet)

Depth: Max depth 36 metres (120 feet), 12 metres (40 feet) to top of wreck

Heian Maru is the largest ship in Truk lagoon and lies on its port side. The name is clearly visible on the bow, both in English and Japanese. We went into the holds where there were torpedoes.

Interesting that Crockery Markings are stamped in "English"

Short video clip of Glynis diving The Kensho Maru