The Rio de Janeiro lies on its side in 40 to 130 feet of water and contains many guns, fuel drums, and bottles. San Francisco One of the most interesting dives in the entire lagoon. This 6,000-ton freighter lies flat on the bottom in over 150 feet of water. However, the entire wreck may be viewed from 125 feet. It is one of the best-preserved wrecks in the lagoon.
Today there are some intact gun emplacements, a small village, and produce farms.
The ride takes about two hours and you won't see much. This island naturally takes the shape of an aircraft carrier, and in fact was the home of one of the largest fighter plane bases of the four found in Chuuk. A handsome private home where you can arrange a local guide for a bushwhack through the foliage to see ruins serves as the island's store. Reportedly, there is a big gun on the top of the hill and some airplane wreckage in the waters and bushes. This one is for hard-core military buffs only.