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IJN FUMITSUKI
320FT, 1,900 TON,destroyer
Not all the wrecks in Truk are merchant ships. This destroyer Fumitsuki (or Fumitzuki) was built in
1925 and launched 16th February 1926. She was capable of 37 knots but under fully loaded
conditions could reach 33.5 knots.The Fumitsuki was transferred to Truk from Rabaul in 1944 to
allows repairs to be completed, At the time of the attack she was anchored close to the Hoyo Maru
awaiting repairs. despite evasive manoeuvres, she was hit by a single bomb eventually sank.
The Fumitsuki lies in about 38-40m of water with the deck at about 33m, and a small list to port. It is
evident from her size she was sleek and fast. The bow section is twisted over and the bridge
/wheelhouse is almost upside down. The radio tripod is covered in soft corals as are the davits..
One of the more impressive features is the torpedo launchers. They hold 3 torpedoes and are fired
from a swivel mounted launcher .She is covered in large fan corals and eagle rays patrol the
perimeter. Her sleek lines are unmistakable .A superb deeper and exciting dive, which requires
decompression to get the most out of the dive..
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