Bailey documents in detail the Japanese invasion of Truk and the build-up if its forces into a naval base. Bailey also delves into the attack against the Japanese ships, aircraft, and battery installations (Operation Hailstone). This book not only details the history of each wreck, but also includes important diving notes – a section that discusses the deterioration, depth, penetration, and technical information of each wreck.

Also included are equipment and weaponry types, Japanese system of nomenclature, diving operations, wreck deterioration, munitions removal, and technical diving.

Shipwrecks:
Aikoku Maru, Akagi Maru, Amagisan Maru, Fujikawa Maru, Fujisan Maru, Fumitsuki, Futagami, Gosei Maru, Hanakawa Maru, Heian Maru, Hino Maru No.2, Hoki Maru, Hokuyo Maru, Hoyo Maru, I-169, Inter-Island Supply Vessel, Katsuragisan Maru, Kensho Maru, Kikukawa Maru, Kiyosumi Maru, Kotohira Maru, the Lighter, Minsei Maru, Momokawa Maru, Nagano Maru, Naka, Nippo Maru, Oite, Ojima, Patrol Boat No.34, Picket Boat/Auxilary Subchaser, Reiyo Maru, Rio De Janeiro Maru, San Francisco Maru, Sankisan Maru, Sapporo Maru, Seiko Maru, Shinkoku Maru, Shotan Maru, Special Subchaser No.38, Special Subchaser No.46, Special Subchaser No.66, Subchaser No.29, Tachi Maru, Tachikaze, Taiho Maru, Tonan Maru No.3, Torpedo Boat No.10, Tugboat No.761, Unkai Maru No.6, Yamagiri Maru, Yubae Maru

Aircraft Wrecks:
Zeke Fighters, Judy Dive Bomber, Betty Bomber, Emily Flying Boat, Jill Torpedo Bombers
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Bailey dives deep into the Japanese occupation of Palau and the many island installations, the air campaign against Palau (Operation Desecrate One, Operation Snapshot, and Operation Stalemate II), and of course, the many wrecks that lay on the bottom of the sea. If you are traveling to Palau, there is only one book to read, and this is it.

Central Islands Area
Akashi, Amatsu Maru, Asashio Maru, Auxilary Submarine Chasers Nos. 22, 26, and 62, Buoy 7 Kesebekuu wreck, Chuyo Maru, Daihatsu Landing Craft Wrecks, Goshu Maru, Gozan Maru, Harbor Craft Wreck, Hokutai Maru, Kibi Maru, LST T-1, LST T-150, Matsuei Maru, Motor Torpedo Boat No. 428, Nissho Maru No. 5, Ose, Raizan Maru, Ryuko Maru, Showa Maru No.5, Submarine Chaser No.10, Unidentified DM-Type Minelayer, Unidentified Ex-Whaling Vessels, Unidentified Maru No.1, Unidentified Maru No.2 (“Depth Charge Wreck”), Unidentified Maru No.3, Unidentified Workboat, Unyo Maru No.2, Urakami Maru

Aircraft Wrecks:
Arakabesan Island Seaplane, Jake Seaplanes, Zeke Fighter Wrecks I and II

The Western Lagoon
Akebono Maru, Auxiliary Submarine Chaser No.53, Bichu Maru, Daihatsu Landing Craft Wreck, Iro, Kamizake Maru, Nagisan Maru, Sata, Shinsei Maru No.18, Unidentified Maru No.4, Unidentified Torpedo Boat or Patrol Craft
Aircraft Wreck: Cabot TBM

Babelthuap Island and Vicinity
Arangel Channel Wreck, Kibi Maru, Lild Island Water Tanker, Motor Torpedo Boat No.416, Shosei Maru, Submarine Chaser No.6, Teshio Maru, Unidentified Small Cargo Ship or Picket Boat, Wakatake, Ejinkoto Shoals Wreck, Patrol Boat No.31, YMS-19, Kayangel Armed Trawler, Samidare, Sokuten, Tugboat Wreck, Unidentified Maru No.6, W-22, Lignite, Ryojun Maru, Metukerikull Wreck, Akita Maru No.3, Perry, Auxiliary Submarine Chaser No.52, Hakko Maru, Ibaraki Maru, Kichibi Maru, Seiei Maru No.2

Aircraft Wrecks:
Ngaruangl Fighter Wreck, Zeke Fighter Wreck III

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Although not as well known as Truk Lagoon, Rabaul is home to the remains of magnificent wrecks. Documented here are 15 shipwrecks and aircraft supplemented by archival photos, excellent underwater photos, and ship deck plans. This book is a must for any naval historian (amateur or professional) or wreck diver interested in the Pacific Theatre.

Shipwrecks of Rabaul:
Hakkai Maru, Kensin Maru, Manko Maru, Italy maru, Iwate maru, Koan Maru, Lyon Maru, George’s wreck, Komaki Maru, Mitsu Maru, Kinkasan Maru, Kosei Maru, Yamato Maru, Yamayuri Maru, Keihuku Maru, Floating Crane

Plane Wrecks of Rabaul:
“Pete” Bi-Plane, “Mavis” Flying Boat, Zero Fighter

Other Wrecks of Rabaul:
Tanks, Japanese Submarine Supply Tunnels
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