Japanese navy tanker Erimo 1920-1942

Notoro as 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 Kawasaki Kobe shipyard on 3 May 1920, launched on 28 October 1920, completed on 16 December 1920 and was grounded at Belitung, Dutch East Indies after she was heavily damaged by the Dutch submarine Hr. Ms. O 15.

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 2-12,7cm/4.7” L/45 naval guns and 2-7,62cm/3” L/40 anti aircraft guns.