The Heian Maru

This former passenger/cargo luxury liner was converted to use as a submarine tender. Laying on its port side, its name, in both Kanji & English characters, is a great photo opportunity. Entering the forward hold through the specially modified hatch cover over one dozen 24 in./60 cm. diameter Long Lance torpedoes can be found. Periscopes lay in two companionways on levels below & aft of the bridge.Many artifacts can be found throughout this wreck.

A diver hovers over the ship's name
Photo by Ron Kemper
2001

A teacup sits on top of a periscope
Photo by Gary Wood
1979