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Tank History Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) as Type 95 Ha Go Light Tank. Wartime History By the middle of January 1944 this tank was at Yokosuka. Between January 17, 1944 to January 19, 1944 one of three Type 95 Ha Go light tanks loaded aboard San Francisco Maru as deck cargo. This tank was secured on the starboard side forward of the bridge. On January 20, 1944 departs Yokosuka as part of convoy no. 3120. On February 4, 1944 arrives Truk Lagoon and is anchored in the 4th Fleet Anchorage southeast of Dublon Island. Sinking History On February 18, 1944 when the San Francisco Maru sank, this tank also went down with the ship. Wreckage This tank remains secured on the starboard side of the deck of the San Francisco Maru at a depth of approximately 165'. This tank is often photographed by SCUBA divers exploring the shipwreck. This tank is located nearest to the starboard edge of the ship at an angle to the bridge. Stowed adjacent is Type 95 Ha Go Tank (No. 2). On the opposite side of the bridge is Type 95 Ha Go Tank (No. 1). References WWII Wrecks of Truk Lagoon (2001) by Dan Bailey cover photo, 427 (tank description), 429 (side view and topside view), 432 (lower photo starboard tanks) Contribute
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 Type 95  165' / 50m |
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