Penetrating the Akitsushima, Coron, May 08

Added: May 13, 2008

Author: integritybites

Duration: 0:16

The Akitsushima - One of the few true warships among the Coron wrecks, was the Akitsushima, a Japanese flying boat tender.Attacked and sunk on 24 September 1944 by US Task Force 38.The flying boat Kawanishi H8K1 "Emily" was never found. The Akitsushima, 118m (389ft) long, 4,650 gross tons, lies on its port side pointing 290 degrees (compass bearing) in 36m (119ft) of water, with the starboard side hull at 22m (72ft). The arm of the stern crane used to load and unload the flying boat lies broken to port in 36m (119ft). The main deck is split between this crane and the funnel.

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Tags: akitsushima  coron  diving  wreck 

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