Helmet Wreck

Malakal Harbor, Koror, Palau, Micronesia

A Japanese cargo vessel sunk in March 1944, name and exact identity unrecorded. Rests upright at 15-35 m depth in Palau. Named for the scattered steel helmets inside the forward cargo holds. Other artifacts include gas masks, ammunition boxes, depth charges, sake bottles, and ceramics. Observed species include lionfish, nudibranchs, and reef fish. Advanced Open Water recommended; penetration requires wreck training.