Call sign JCAM. Laid down by Uraga Dock Co. Ltd., Uraga, Japan on 28 July 1937, launched on 30 November 1937, completed on 2 March 1938, requisitioned by the army becoming alloted army transport No. IJA No. 970 on 8 November 1941, run aground in Doma Cove on 15 November 1942 where the wreck remained. Gross tonnage 6,978 tons, under deck 6,150 tons, net tonnage 4,075 tons and dimensions 441.7 x 59.1 x 32.7 x 27 (loaded) feet. Steam turbine propulsion, 833 nhp, speed 95 rpm/14 knots, 110 rpm/17.5 knots, 5,500 bhp, oil bunker capacity 2,950 tons, range 27,000 nautical miles/14 knots. Capable of mounting 12.7cm/5”-15.24cm/6”guns
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