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The Yubai Maru arrived in Chuuk on 10th February 1944 as part of an escorted convoy. She was anchored along the Western shore of Uman Island not far from the South-Eastern tip of Fefan Island on the 16th when planes from the USS Bunker Hill CV17 attacked. She was hit by a 1,000lb bomb and at least 1 torpedo and heavy damaged and starting to sink when the aircraft retired.

Wreck Description

The ship lies on her port side in 15m of water to the starboard beam and 36m to the bottom. There is a load of plates, rice bowls, cups, saucers and other pieces of china. We also saw one of the ships telegraphs.

My UWATEC Aladdin Air Dive Profile for the Yubai Mary April 30th 2003