Japanese cargo ship (ex-War Sirdar, Westward Ho 1918-1937, Westward Ho Maru 1937-1938) Izan Maru 1938-1939

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Sister ships Anzan Maru, Hokusei Maru, Izan Maru, Konzan Maru, Seisyo Maru and Tazan Maru. Call sign JCPM. Built by Columbia River Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland, Oregon, USA in 1919, delivered on 19 March 1918 and wrecked and abandoned in 1939. Gross tonnage 5,475tons, netto tonnage 4,000 tons and as dimensions 410.0 x 54.2 x 27.5 x 8 (light)-23 (loaded) feet. Speed 9 (normal cruising)-11 (maximum) knots.