Call sign JCHM. Laid down by Tama Zosensho K.K., Tama, Japan on 25 August 1937, launched on 24 December 9137, completed on 26 February 1938, requisitioned by the navy on 13 January 1941, converted into a repair ship between 1 March-20 April 1941 at the Sasebo Navy Yard, since 20 May 1941 called Matsue Maru, torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine S-44 on 12 May 1942 and stricken on 25 May 1942.Gross tonnage 5,644 tons, net tonnage 3,342 tons and as dimensions 406.8 x 55.2 x 30.8 x 10 (light)-25 (loaded) feet. Coal fuelled, speed 12 (normal cruising)-15 (maximum) and range 6,300 nautical miles/12 knots.
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