Call sign JHZA. Laid down by Yokohama Dock Co., Yokohama, Japan on 1 November 1922, launched on 10 Februay 1923, completed on 14 March 1923, active in the fishery, requisitioned by the army as transport AA No. 755 on 12 December 1941, returned to owners on 31 July 1942, registered and chartered by the navy as storeship on 5 November 1942 and sunk in an USAAF air attack on Simpson Harbor, Rabual, New Guinea on 2 Noveber 1943. Gross tonnage 1,503 tons, under deck 1,159 tons, net tonnage 802 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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