Call sign JNVA. Laid down by Yokohama Dock Co., Yokohama, Japan 0n 12 February 1923, launched on 23 May 923, completed on 20 August 1923, active in the fishery, in service of the navy 3 July-31 December 1937, requisitioned by the navy end July 1938, returned to owners first half of 1939, again requisitioned by the navy in second half 1939, returned to owners in 1940, rerequisitioned by the navy on 18 September 1940, classified as auxiliary storeship on 15 October 1941, torpedoed by the American submarine USS Gar (SS-206), sunk on 14 March 1942 and stricken on 1 April 1942. Gross tonnage 1,521 tons, under deck 1,159 tons, net tonnage 824 tons, deadweight 1,682 tons and as dimensions 250.0 x 37.0 x 19.0 x 9 (light)-17 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw, 126 nhp, coal bunker capacity 350 tons, fuel oil capacity 289 tons, range 11,000 nautical miles/10 knots and speed 10 (normal cruising)-11 (maximum) knots. Refrigerating ship.
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