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Olympia Maru


Jessie Beazley

 

The origin of this coastal vessel is not known
Sunk on 24 September 1944 by US Task Force 38

Location: Between the northern end of Lusong Island and Tangat Island.

Access: By banca 1 1/2 hour


Conditions: Normally calm with some current.

The origin of this cargo vessel is not known, probably built in Greece (Europe) and captured and used by the Japanese Fleet. This freighter - 112m (369ft) long, 5,617 gross tons - was sunk by US aircraft on 24 September 1944. It lies on its starboard sidepointing 050 degrees (compass bearing) in 26m (86ft) of water. The port-side hull is at a shallower 12m (40ft).

 
 

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