The SS Seiko Maru was launched July 17, 1940 as a modern cargo vessel of a then unique design with engines aft rather than amidships.
The Seiko had been requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy for its design advantages along with heavy cargo lifting gear for use throughout their Pacific campaign.She sunk after the attack by US aircrafts in Feb. 1944. An aerial torpedo hit into her portside boiler room, taking her quickly down by the stern.
Lying with a slight list to starboard, she is an impressive intermediate depth wreck site accessible to most divers at depths between 20 – 50m.
I scanned the wreck on Feb. 24th 2025
