Nippo Maru

Nippo Maru: known for the tank on its deck and its artillery cargo. The recognisable features sit around 30 to 33m within deep-advanced reach, but the hull runs to 50m and full exploration edges into deco.

Depth

27–50m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • A battle tank sits on the deck at around 30 to 33m, one of Truk's signature sights
  • Cargo of field guns, trucks and coastal-defence artillery
  • Deck features reachable by deep-advanced divers; lower holds to 50m are decompression territory

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.