Heian Maru: Originally utilized as a submarine tender and cargo ship, the Heian Maru measures 510 feet in length, making it the largest ship in the lagoon. The small aft hold still contains ammunition, and the galley an interesting assortment of teacups and plates.

Nippo Maru: This cargo ship of 353 feet suffered little damage and makes for an intriguing dive. The holds contain a full battery of 5-inch guns and there are four Japanese antitank guns on the starboard deck in hold number four. The galley and aft part of the superstructure are also accessible. The Nippo features the most picturesque bridge of all wrecks, with the sponge-encrusted helm and engine telegraph engulfed by a cloud of silver sweepers.

Susuki Destroyer: Known as Patrol Boat 34 at the time of sinking, the Susuki is so shallow that snorklers easily enjoy this prolific wreck. The wreck is best known for its engine room, but divers will also find gas masks and other fascinating artifacts on the deck. There are colorful soft corals, sponges and countless species of fish.

San Francisco Maru: A mysterious and deep dive, the San Francisco Maru still cradles many large, well-preserved war relics. Tanks rest on the main deck, while the forward hold contains mines. In the fourth hold, two trucks make unique photo subjects.

Hoki Maru: Although this wreck is only partially intact, it makes for a spectacular dive. The aft hold is full of trucks and road equipment and the holds contain an assortment of bombs and sake bottles. The masts and superstructure are adorned by crimson sponges.

Fujikawa Maru: This fairly shallow cargo ship is considered one of Chuuk's "must- do-dives." The ship features a bow gun encrusted by multi-colored sponges and coral and the bow is blanketed with soft corals, fans and sea anemones. The holds contain a water tank, ammunition for the bow gun, propeller blades, cowling and many other aircraft parts. There are also partly disassembled fighter planes together with fuselage parts and other equipment. The superstructure with pilothouse, baths, staterooms, galley and engine room are easily accessible.

Yamagiri Maru: This Japanese freighter came to rest on her port side after she was hit repeatedly during air strikes over the lagoon. Almost completely intact, the Yamagiri is endowed with fantastic soft coral and varied sponges. The holds contain a variety of artifacts, including huge 18-inch artillery shells.

Sankisan Maru: The Sankisan sunk after suffering a hit to an aft hold full of ordinance, causing a devastating explosion. However, what is left of the wreck makes for an excellent dive for both snorklers and divers. The shallow masts are endowed with dense soft coral growth, while the cargo areas hold truck chassis and ammunition

Outer Reefs: Some of the best outer reef dive sites include Northeast Channel, Uranu Island, Pision Reef, Shark Reef, Ounn Reef and Salat Pass. Divers expect to see several different species of shark, lots of large pelagics, steep coral walls and drop offs, turtles, rays and many varieties of reef fish. The Northeast Pass is a drift dive into the lagoon through a break in the fringing reef. Depth varies from 20 to 100 feet with lots of hard corals, shark and reef fish. Pision Reef is a wall dive starting at 15 feet. The shallows have beautiful hard corals and giant clams, while shark, rays, tuna and turtles are regularly seen deeper down. Shark Reef is a small reef inside the lagoon inhabited by half-a-dozen resident sharks who make for an exciting dive to 60 feet.

DIVE OPERATORS

Aggressor Fleet Chuuk
Phone: (691) 330-2198
Louisiana, USA Phone (504) 384-2628

Blue Lagoon Dive Shop
P.O. Box 340, Weno, Chuuk FM 96942
Tel: (691) 330-2796/3867 Fax: (691) 330-4307
Email: BLdiveshop@mail.fm

Micronesia Odyssey
4417 Beach Blvd., Ste. 200, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Tel: 800-757-5396 or (904) 346-3766
Fax (904) 346-0664
Contact Details in Chuuk
Tel: (691) 330-2727 Fax: (691) 330-2439
Email: info@trukodyssey.com

SS Thorfinn
Seaward Holidays Micronesia
P.O. Box 1086, Weno, Chuuk FM 96942
Tel: (691) 330-4032/3040 Fax: (691) 330-4253
Email: seaward@mail.fm

Sundance Tours & Dive Shop
Tel: (691) 330-4234 Fax: (691) 330-4451
Email: Sundance@mail.fm

Truk Lagoon Dive Center
P.O. Box 546, Weno, Chuuk FM 96942
Tel: (691) 330-2701Fax: (691) 330-2286
Email: info@trukstop.com