Japanese tanker (ex-War Gaekwar 1919-1921, Cardita 1921-1927, Concordia 1927-19381, Mitsu Maru 1938) Mitu Maru 1938-1945

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Similar Daisin Maru (1919) and Miti Maru (1919). Call sign JCCM. Built by Lithgow’s Ltd., Port Glasgow, Scotland in 1919 and sunk after striking a mine off Susami, Japan on 12 July 1945. Gross tonnage 5,682 tons, netto tonnage 3,550 tons and as dimensions 400.3x 52.2 x 28.4 x 8 (light)-25’6” (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw, horsepower 517 nhp, oil bunker capacity 820 tons, range 8,600 nautical miles/10 knots and speed 10 (normal cruising)-12 (maximum) knots. Carried petrolen in bulk 60,000 barrels.