The Notoro as a seaplane tender
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 6 March 1920, launched on 28 October 1920, completed on 24 February 1921, converted into a submarine rescue ship in 1039 and sunk during the Operation Desecrate One at Palua on 31 March 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.
