Notoro as a seaplane tender
as tanker
Part of the Notoro-class consisting of the Notoro, Shiretoko, Erimo, Sata, Tsurumi. Shinya and Iro, after conversion of some units was this class known as the Erimo-class. Built under the so-called Eight-four and Eight-six plans. Laid down by Yokohama Dock Company on 7 April 1921, launched on 29 September 1921, completed on 8 February 1922 and sunk northeast of Keelung [Taiwan] by the American submarine USS Trigger on 22 September 1943.
General technical details as tankers.
Displacement 15.647(standing) tons and as dimensions 138,68 (between perpendiculars) x 17,68 x 8,08 metres or 455.0 x 58.0 x 26.6 feet. Machinery consisting of 1 triple expansion reciprocating steam engine and 4 Scotch boilers supplying via 1 shaft 3.750shp allowing a speed of 12 knots. Cargo capacity 8.000 ton of fuel oil. Crew numbered 142 men. Armament consisted of 2-14cm/5.5” L/50 naval guns and 2-7,63cm/3” L/40 anti aircraft guns.
