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The Rio de Janeiro Maru

 

   This passenger liner, used as a transport & sub tender, rests on its starboard side. Its on an incline with the stern deeper than the bow. A twin engine ship, the screws & rudder offer an excellent photo opportunity, as does the large 6 in/15 cm stern gun. The raised letter name below the stern rail is still visible. Cargo includes coastal defense guns, oil/gasoline drums, & a hold of beer bottles. The engine room is large to accommodate the twin engines but requires special skills to penetrate.

Depth
 Hull 40-80 ft. 12-24 m.
 Bottom 115 ft. 35 m.
Size
 Length 463 ft. 142 m.
 Gross Tonnage: 9,626 tons
Details:  Lies on her starboard side about 400-500 yards from shore on the east side of Uman Island.
   

 

Blue Lagoon Dive Shop * P.O. Box 429 * Truk Moen, E.C.I. 96942 * Tel: (691) 330-2796  * Fax: (691) 330-4307 * Email: BLDiveshop@mail.fm