Army
auxiliary supply ship (AK), Jap. "Yuso-sen"
Sunk on 24 September 1944 by US Air Group
twenty-seven Hudspeth's Division
Location:
Close to the Club Paradise Resort, which is
located on Dimakya Island
Access:
By banca from Club Paradise or overnight from
Coron town
Conditions:
Normally calm with medium currents and generally
better visibility than the wrecks to the south
of Busuanga Island. Visibility is often around
20m (66ft).
The
ship 136m (449ft) long, 6,492 gross tons,
sits almost upright with a 15 degree list
to starboard, pointing 160 degrees (compass
bearing) in 43m (142ft) of water. The main
deck slopes from 22m (72ft) to 28m (92ft).
The wreck is almost intact and easily penetrated,
with cars and trucks in the holds. An excellent
dive.