Chuyo Maru

Malakal Harbor, Koror, Palau, Micronesia

A 2,100-ton Japanese merchant freighter sunk in March 1944 during Operation Desecrate One. Sits upright on a sandy slope in Palau's Malakal Harbor at 33-38 m, with the deck at approximately 12 m. Features include a stern deck gun, bridge, open cargo holds, and extensive coral growth. Known as the 'Lionfish Wreck' for the dense lionfish population. Advanced Open Water recommended.