Japanese navy tanker Iro 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 Osaka Iron Works, Sakurajima Factory on 2 September 1921, launched on 5 August 1922, completed on 30 October 1922, badly damaged by Allies aircraft at Palau on 31 March 1944 and sunk on 17 April 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 Kampon water tube boilers supplying via 1 shaft 3.750shp allowing a speed of 12 knots. Cargo capacity 8.000 ton of fuel oil. Crew numbered 157 men. Armament consisted of 2-12,7cm/4.7” L/45 naval guns and 2-7,62cm/3” L/40 anti aircraft guns.