USN
Cargo
Steamer
Dimensions
120m
Ship History
Built in NJ in 1915.
Wartime History
Built circa WWI this cargo ship was equipped guns for WWII
service as a troopship.
Sinking History
Sunk on January 11, 1942 by Japanese submarine off
Lombok in northern Bali. Despite attempts to tow the ship,
it was taking on too much water so was semi-beached at Tulamben.
Today
Over the years anything salvagable was removed. In 1963, with the earth
tremors from the last eruption of Mount Gunung Agung, the wreck slid
further underwater, where it still lies. Today, its of Bali's most famous
SCUBA diving sites. Its broken up, but guns, toilets, boilers, anchor
chain, and other features are clearly visible. It is encrusted with
coral and sea life and a popluar spot for photography and night diving.
4 - 28m
