On May 27, while fishing in the Pacific Ocean about half way between the US and Japan, the vessel caught fire and was abandoned by the crew. Discovered aground November 10, 2002 by local fisherman. Genei Maru No. 7 is a 97 ft, 140 ton fishing vessel used to catch squid.
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| Deck | Lead weights | Squid gear | Squid gear |
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| Squid gear | Squid gear | Galley stove | Debris in hold |
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| Oil sheen | Removing fuel |
Photos by Leslie Slater.