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HONIARA REGION WRECKS
AZUMSAN MARU: An excellent dive for advanced divers (Bow only). This B-17: The B-17 is an American flying fortress that was ditched just short
Japanese cargo ship sunk with Bonegi 1 and 2. She was at anchor at the of its intended destination after returning from the Shortland Islands. The
time and went straight to the bottom. The ship, in perfect condition, is plane lies on a sandy bottom and makes a haven for many fish. In the sur-
sitting dramatically upright on a sandy bottom. She is huge and swim- rounding sand garden eels can be seen. The plane is missing its tail but the
ming along her deck is a thrilling experience. Depth Range: 35 meters – 80 rest of it is basically intact. Depth Range: 10 meters – 18 meters.
meters.
