Japanese cargo ship Daito Maru 1918-1949

Built by Harima Shipbuilding and Engineering, Aioi, Japan in 1918. Lost underway from Onomich towards Otaru on 26 December 1949. At that moment owned by Amagasaki Kisen Gomei KK, Japan. Until 1930 owned by Teikoku Kisen K.K., Koben, Japan. Steel built. The Tanaka Engine Works 102 nhp 3-cylinder expansion steam engine allowed a speed of 8-10 knots. Coal bunker capacity 186 tons and a range of 2.500 nautical miles with a speed of 8 knots. Gross register tonnage 1.233 tons and as dimensions 69,5 x 10,1 x 5,7 metres or 228 (between perpendiculars) x 33 x 5’6”(light)-16’7” (loaded) feet.