Of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Line. Laid down by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nagasaki, Japan on 8 December 932, launched on 28 June 1934, completed on 30 November 1934, requisitioned by the Japanese Imperial Army as transport No. 226 for transporting troops to China between 8 August 937-7 January 1939, returned to her owner, requisitioned by the Japanese Imperial Navy on 1 May 1941, the intention was to convert her into a seaplane tender but instead she was converted into an armed merchant cruiser, completed on 14 October 1941, transport since August 1942, heavily damaged in an air attack and sunk at Manila, Philippines on 24 September 1944. Call sign JRPJ. Gross tonnage 7,183 tons, under deck 6,541 tons, net tonnage 4,318 tons and as dimensions 136.7 x 19.0 x 8.5 metres or 448.6 x 62.4 x 27.8 feet. Propulsion consisted of 1-16,700shp Mitsubishi diesel engine allowing a speed of 18.5 knots. Single screw. Armament consisted of 4x1-15.2cm/6” /50 cal guns, 1x8cm/3.15” anti aircraft gun and 2x2-7.7mm machine guns. Could take 2 reconnaissance float planes with her.
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