Japanese passenger-cargo ship (ex-Honolulu Maru 1919-1934, Hokushin Maru 1934-1938) Hokusin Maru 1938-1944

Call sign JNED. Laid down by Osaka Iron Works Ld., Innoshima, Japan in 1919, launched on 28 June 1920, handed over on 31 July 1920, requisitioned by the army as troop transport in July 9137, given back to owners in end 938, requisitioned by the army and became hospitalship IJA No. 346 in September 1941 and sunk in an Allied air attack north west of Belier Island on 9 July 1944. Gross tonnage 5,751 tons, under deck 5,149 tons, net tonnage 3,541 tons and as dimensions 407.2 x 50.8 x 30.0 x 9 (light)-26 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, 559 nhp, coal bunker capacity 1,500 tons, range 10,000 nautical miles/10 knots and speed 10 (normal cruising)-13.5 (maximum) knots.