Japanese navy tanker Shiretoko 1919-1945

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 24 November 1919, launched on 3 May 1930, completed on 10 August 1920, converted into a collier and later into a ammunition transport was she sunk by Allied aircraft  attacking Singapore on 1 February 1945.

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.