The Shinkoku Maru can be found in shallow water Northeast of Udot Island. It was launched in 1939, a large vessel, at 500-feet in length, and 65-feet wide. The range was 85,500 miles, cruising at 15 knots.
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Working our way down steps to the interior of the ship, we passed through the infirmary and a number of other rooms. Part of a fuel transfer unit is on the right.
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Passing through another level via the various stairways we found and kitchen with its pots and pans along with numerous other artifacts.
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We also passed a large bath area that is still in realtively good shape, before exiting back to open water.
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