Japanese cargo ship Murasaki Maru 1921-1951

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Similar Kurenai Maru-Murasaki Maru-Midori Maru (auxiliary). Built for inland traffic. Call sign JTVH. Homeport Osaka. Built by Osaka Iron Works Ld, Osaka, Japan in 1921 and broken up in 1951.

 Gross tonnage 1,597 tons, under deck 1,172 tons, netto tonnage 883 tons and as dimensions 230.0 x 38.0 x 21.0 12-13 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, two screws, horsepower 450 nhp and speed 14 (normal cruising)-16 (maximum) knots.