Japanese cargo ship Koyo Maru 1919-1944

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Standard B-type 8,800 tons deadweight cargo ship. Biyo Maru-Boston Maru-Ruyo Maru-Havre Maru-Hukyo Maru-Kasyu Maru-Koyo Maru-Meigen Maru-Milan Maru-Nitiai Maru-Nitiren Maru-Nitiryu Maru-Oyo Maru-Reiyo Maru-Yosida Maru No. 1-Zyuyo Maru. Call sign JKOD. Laid down by Uraga Dock Co. Ltd., Uraga, Japan on 15 February 1919, launched on 5 May 1919, delivered on 5 July 1919 and torpedoed on 23 February 1944. Gross tonnage 5,471 tons, under deck 5,036 tons, netto tonnage 3,287 tons and as dimensions 400.00 x 53.2 x 32.0 x 8 (light)-26 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw, horsepower 513 nhp, bunker capacity 1850 tons, range 13,500 nautical miles/10 knots and speed 10 (normal cruising)-12 (maximum) knots.