Kensho Maru Suggest edit

Federated States of Micronesia Suggest · Chuuk Suggest

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38Max dive depth

38.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

25.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Kensho Maru is a Japanese WWII cargo shipwreck in Truk Lagoon, sunk during Operation Hailstone in 1944. Divers can explore its engine room and cargo holds.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 25.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for wreck dives in Chuuk Lagoon.
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Bottom types:
sand coral wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life around the wreck.

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