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Similar Kamogawa Maru (1938), Keiyo Maru (1937), Sinko Maru (1935), Tamagawa Maru (1938), Yamagiri Maru (1938), Yamazuki Maru (1937), Yodogawa Maru (1938) and Zenyo Maru (1937). Call sign JYXL. Owner in 1939 Yamashita Kisen K.K., Tokyo, Japan. Laid down by Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K., Yokohama, Japan on 15 July 1937, launched on 3 December 1937, completed on 19 February 1938, requistioned by the army on 15 November 1941, became troop transport Alloted IJA No. 892, deliberately beached at Tassafaronga, Guadalcanalon 15 November 1942, wreck broken up in the 1950s. Gross tonnage 6,349 tons, under deck 5,757 tons, net tonnage 4,223 tons and as dimensions 439.4 x 58.3 x 32.0 x 9.6 (light)-26 (loaded) feet. Horsepower 1,165nhp/4,700 bhp, one screw, 110rpm=14 knots, 1333rpm=17 knots, fuel oil bunker capacity including deep tanks 2,700 tons, range 47,000 nautical miles/14 knots and speed 14/15(normal cruising)-17-19 (maximum) knots.
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