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K carrier based planes and was sunk.
ibi Maru- On March 30, 1944 this steamship was attacked by US the silt diminishing visibility on the wreck from the usual 60 feet

(20 meters) to less than 15 feet (3 meters). The wreck is upside

L ignite Cement Ship - This 366-foot U.S. concrete barge sunk down with the bow resting at 120 feet (37 meters) and the stern
70 degrees over on her port side. The fore section is exposed at 110 feet (33 meters) on a bottom of fine clay and silt. It is 60
feet (18 meters) to the hull. The Sata lies 250 yards north of the Iro.

above water, making for interesting exploration in shallow depths Both ships were bombed and sunk during operation DESECRATE

N agisan Maru: Sunk upright in 75 to 90-feet of water, this 362- ONE, March 30-31, 1944. The Sata and Iro are identical ships; both
foot Japanese Navy passenger/cargo ship is good for explora- were bombed and sunk by bomb hits in the stern. The Sata lies
on her superstructure almost flush with the bottom, only her port

tion with many batfish. side offers a small opening into the ship. The ship was never sal-

R aizan Maru - This 321-foot Japanese Navy cargo ship sustained vaged; the huge propeller with its marine growth offers a unique
extensive salvage damage. It’s poor for exploration but has photo opportunities.
very interesting fish life. It lies in 80 to 110-foot depths.
U rakami Maru - Sunk upright in 75 to 125-foot depths, this
S ata - Visibility: The visibility in this area varies greatly with the 387-foot Japanese motor torpedo boat tender has a 65-de-
tide. If the tide is running full the current can quickly stir up gree list to starboard. It was partially salvaged and is good for
exploration, but features fair to poor visibility.