USS Kanawa (Wreck)
About USS Kanawa (Wreck)
A 476-foot fleet oiler and freighter that sank on 7 April 1943 after an attack by Japanese aircraft. The wreck lies upright on a sandy seabed, with the bow around 40 m and the stern descending to about 55 m. It attracts large schools of fish around the structure.
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USS Kanawa (Wreck) Planning Details
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Reported Depth
40m - 55m
Depth Note
Bow at 40 m and stern at 55 m, sitting upright on a sandy seafloor.
Safety & Access At USS Kanawa (Wreck)
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Safety Notes
Depths are beyond typical recreational limits and the wreck environment can present overhead hazards.
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Scuba
Deep wreck dive from approximately 40–55 m.
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