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I-7 Research Wreck

Kiska Island, Alaska, United States

Japanese submarine I-7 lies at Twin Rocks near Kiska Island. A 2018 archaeological team documented it by ROV and SCUBA; no public dive access is verified.

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Historic photograph of Japanese submarine I-7 before its loss near Kiska
Historic photograph of I-7. The image shows the vessel before its 1943 loss, not a modern underwater view.Photographer unknown; Wikimedia Commons · Public domainSource ↗
WaterMarine
AccessResearch access only; no public operator verified
ExperienceExpedition research diving only
Maximum depthDepth pending
Best seasonSeasonal details pending
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates51.82000, 177.32000
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Documented WWII submarine wreck and 2018 underwater archaeological survey.

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The wreck

This section appears only on shipwreck records and brings the vessel, its loss, present condition, access, and responsible wreck-diving considerations into one place.

Vessel type
Imperial Japanese Navy cruiser submarine
Year sunk
1943

Before you arrive

Access notes

Remote historic site in Kiska waters. The map is approximate and is not a dive waypoint. No public charter or access permission is verified.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Remote Aleutian conditions, cold water, severe weather, protected historic site, and possible wartime hazards. Research access requires appropriate permissions.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.