Japanese navy tanker Tsurumi 1921-1944

The 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 Ossaka Iron Works on 10 March 1921, launched on 29 September 1921, completed on 14 March 1922 and sunk south of Davao, Philippines by the American submarine USS Cero on 5 August 1944.

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.