The Hoki Maru was originally the British – New Zealand ship Hauraki, and was a cargo ship with accommodation for twelve passengers. She was built in Scotland in 1921. When she was bombed and sunk in Feb. 1944 she was full cargo of coal and other defence materials. The wreck is famous for its cargo of intact trucks and tractors, which rest partly on the hatch, cover beams on the second ‘tween deck. The trucks are all complete with mudguards, headlights, and tyres. Some still have glass in their side windows. There is also a steamroller and a sort of bulldozer. They are all packed closely together and it is a bit spooky to see them all sitting there in the yellow green light. Soon however clouds of silt obscure them so it is time to move on. The Hoki is littered with rice bowls, glass containers, mainly bottles, and some interesting toilet bowls. Water depth: 36m
