The Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon: Part I

It's hard to comprehend the events that led to Truk Lagoon (now Chuuk) to become the greatest wreck diving destination in the world. More than 50 Japanese ships were sunk there over the course of 2 days during World War II. Most of the ships that went down were still laden with their wartime cargo. Bombs, trucks, airplanes, sake, and sailors all went down with these ships. While many human remains have been recovered and given proper burials, some still remain. Diving Truk has always been high on both mine and my dad's hit list. It was for sure an incredible experience. Over the course of a week, we dove on 13 different shipwrecks and one airplane. Our deepest dive came on the Hoki Maru at a depth of 132 ft. Diving here certainly isn't for everyone. But for those with the experience, there is nothing else like it. Watching a ship appear out of the shadows as you descend is one of the coolest things you can see. It was incredibly humbling to visit these underwater museums and graves in the remote islands of Micronesia. So here they are, the photos from the Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon. Enjoy!