Sister ships Katyosan Maru (1924), Katuragisan Maru (1925), Kasugasan Maru (1925) and Kasagisan Maru (1925). Call sign JKTB. Homeport Kobe, Japan. Laid down by Mitshui Bussan Kaisha Ld, Tama (Uno), Japan on 15 July 1924, launched on 28 January 1925, completed on 26 March 1925, requisitoned by the army as transport in January 1932, requisitioned by the navy as transport on 25 March 1941, registered as auxiliary transport on 15 October 1941, run aground off San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines on 11 November 1944, abandoned after an American air attack on 25 November 1944 and stricken on 10 Januay 1945.
Gross tonnage 2,427 tons, under deck 2,035 tons, netto tonnage 1,442 tons and as dimensions 284.5 x 42.0 x 23.3 x 10 (light)-20 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw, horsepower 181 nhp, coal bunker capacity 341 tons, range 4,800 nautical miles/10 knots and speed 10 (normal cruising)-12.5 (maximum) knots.
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