BICHU MARU

History:

  Japanese – Army Cargo Ship – Medium size
  Built 1942-43
  Torpedo hit to the hull sunk the ship on 30 March, 1944
  Lies on its port side
  Starboard anchor still in stowed position
  Holds are all empty

Marine Life:

  Juvenile Harlequin Sweetlip, 6-banded Angel fish, White Pyramid Angel fish, purple tipped Anemone, Skunk clownfish, Sennet Barracuda and large varieties of tropical fish & shrimp

Important Tips:

  DO NOT PICK UP ANY AMMUNITION!!! Very unstable and can explode.

Move slowly over & in the wreck, sediment is thick, visibility will demise quickly
 
 
 

 

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