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Similar Kikukawa Maru (1936), Kirikawa Maru (1937), Matukawa Maru/Matsukawa Maru (1938), Momokawa Maru (1939), Nippo Maru (1936), Toei Maru (1936) and Toho Maru (1937). Call sign JNOL. Owner Kawasaki Kisen K.K., Kobe, Japan. Laid down by Kawasaki Dockyard Co., Kobe, Japan on 22 August 1936, launched on 16 December 1936, completed on 10 April 1937, requisitioned by the Army and became Army transport alloted number 188 in August 1937, returned to owners in end December 1937, requisitioned by navy as transport on 27 March 1941, registered as auxiliary transport on 15 October 1941, sunk after she caught fire and an explosion off Eten Island, Truk Lagoon on 7 October 1943 and stricken on 1 December 1943. Gross tonnage 3,833 tons, under deck ? tons, net tonnage 2,260 tons and as dimensions 354.7 x 50.0 x 27.5 feet x 8’6” (light)-23” (loaded) feet. Steam turbine propulsion, horsepower 333 nhp, one screw, coal bunker capacity 1,000 tons and range 10,000 nautical miles/12 knots. and speed 12-14 (normal cruising)-16 (maximum) knots.
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