Kouri Island: Diving Spot “the Sunken Ship USS Emmons”
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The Emmons was not sunk by the kamikaze. Though it sustained heavy damage from 5 hits, it was ultimately sunk by the USS Ellyson after attempts to tow her to Kerama for salvage or repairs were unsuccessful.
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Had no idea about this wreck, I will deffinately have to dive this spot! Awesome! Also, do you know of any sky diving that goes on here in Oki?