Call sign JMVD. Built by Yokohama Dock Co., Yokohama, Japan in February 1921 and sunk as an army transport in the Cream Sea by the American submarine USS Paddle (SS-263) on 16 April 1944. Gross tonnage 7,061 tons, under deck 6,450 tons, net tonnage 4,358 tons and dimensions 445.0 x 58.0 x 34.0 x 9 (light)-27 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion. Fitted out for deep tanks for carrying oil in bulk.

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