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Similar Myogi Maru, Myoho Maru, Myoken Maru and Myoko Maru. Owner in 1939 Nippon Yusen K.K., Tokyo. since 1 September Toa Kaiun K.K. Laid down by Harima Shipbuilding&Engineering Co. Ltd. Harima Zosensho, Harima on 26 March 1938, launched on 18 July 1938, completed on 30 September 1938, requisitioned by the navy on 25 August 1941, registered as auxiliary gunboat on 5 September 1941, conversion by Mitsubishi Kogyo K.K. Shipyard completed on 23 October 1941, torpedoed and sunk by American submarine USS Swordfish (SS-193) in the Kema Bay, Celebes, Dutch East Indies on24 January 1942 and stricken on 5 February 1942. Gross tonnage 4,124 tons, net register tonnage 2,262 tons and as dimensions 360.0 x 50.0 x 29.0 feet. Direct Drive geared turbine propulsion, one screw, horsepower 600 nhp, coal bunker capacity 570 tons, range 5,000 nautical miles/14 knots and speed 14 (normal cruising)-16.5 (maximum) knots.
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