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Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Japanese cargo ship (ex-Heinan Maru 1919-1934, Tokoh Maru 1934-1938) Tosei Maru 1938-1943

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Sister ships Batavia Maru, Ganges Maru, Heimei Maru, Hiburi Maru, Hokuryu Maru, Indus Maru, Kairyu Maru, Surabaya Maru, Kayo Maru, Meiko Maru, Tonan Maru, Tosei Maru and Yamato Maru. Built by Osaka Iron Works Ld., Innoshima, Japan in August 1919 and lost on 7 May 1943. Gross tonnage 4,364 tons, under deck 3,677 tons, netto tonnage 2,719 tons and as dimensions 345.0 x 49.8 x 28. 2 x 7.6 (light)-24 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw, horsepower 390 nhp, coal bunker capacity 1,200 tons, range 9,600 nautical miles/10 knots and speed 10 (normal cruising)-12 (maximum) knots. 

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