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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., Osaka, Japan in May 1919 and lost in June 1944. Call sign JIVD. Gross tonnage 4,365 tons, under deck 3,677 tons, net 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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