Franko Maps Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon Dive Map

• 9781601902016

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Side One is the Chuuk Lagoon Dive Map, depicting present day Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon, with detailed information on the many wrecks. The ships (and planes) that were sunk during Operation Hailstone in 1944 comprise perhaps the world s greatest wreck diving, making Chuuk Lagoon a must-visit for the world s scuba divers. Side Two depicts Truk Lagoon on February 17th-18th, 1944, when US forces bombed one of Japan's most important bases during World War II. Features descriptions of the tremendously successful attack, called Operation Hailstone, as well as descriptions and illustrations of the Japanese ships that were sunk and how they were sunk. Also featured are photographs of Operation Hailstone. Printed on waterproof synthetic material, 18.5" x 26.5", folded to 4.5" x 9"