Call sign JHCD. Laid down by Osaka Iron Works Ld., Innoshima, Japan in 1919, launched in March 1920, delivered on 10 April 1921, requisitioned by the army as troop transport No. 860 on 12 September 1941and sunk during an air attack at the Elebenta anchorage on 18 November 1942. Gross tonnage 5,652 tons, under deck 5,148 tons, net tonnage 3,450 tons and as dimensions 407.2 x 50.8 x 30.0 x 9 (light)-26 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, 559 nhp, coal bunker capacity 1,500 tons, range 10,000 nautical miles/10 knots and speed 10 (normal cruising)-13.5 (maximum) knots.
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