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  Matsutani Maru
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Cargo

1,999 Tons
285' / 40' / 20'
2 x AA guns
3" gun stern

Sinking History
On February 17, 1944 in Truk Lagoon sunk by U.S. Navy (USN) SBD Dauntless dive bombers from USS Enterprise.

Shipwreck
In 1980, discovered in Truk Lagoon at a depth of 150' upright on the seafloor. No.1 hold has two flatbed trucks with cranes, only their frames remain. Two anti-aircraft guns are near the damaged smokestack. The No. 3 aft hold contains oil drums. At the stern is a 3" gun.

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Last Updated
April 14, 2025

 

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