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Monday, 24 July 2023

Japanese cargo ship (ex-Meiji Maru 1924-1933) Kosei Maru 1933-1944

Similar to the Kine Maru built in 1924 and sunk by the American submarine USS Tresher (SS-200) 54 miles south west of Takao on 27 January 1944. Call sign JPQA. Gross tonnage 2,205 tons, under deck 1,970 tons, net tonnage 12,99 tons and as dimensions 285.8 x 42.0 x 23.0 feet. Built by Kobe Steel Works Ltd., Harima, Japan in 1924. 

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