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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 JYML. Owner Kawasaki Kisen K.K., Kobe, Japan. Laid down by Kawasaki Dockyard Co., Kobe, Japan on 16 February 1937, launched on 26 April 1937, completed on 10 December 1937, requisitioned as general transport on 25 December 1940, converted between 27 December 1940-15 January 1941, registered as auxiliary transport on 15 October 1941, underway from Shortland, Solomon Islands towards Buin, Bougainville, Solomon Islands attacked by American aircraft north east of Vella Lavella heavily damaged and scuttled on 27 February 1943 and stricken on 1 April 1943. Gross tonnage 3,836 tons, under deck ? tons, net tonnage 2,251 tons and as dimensions 354.7 x 50.0 x 27.6 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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