Nitta Maru-class©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Escort carrier Kaiyo©Warshipsresearch.blogspot.com
Part of Nitta Maru-class consisting of the Kasuga Maru (1940), Nitta Maru(1938) and Yawata Maru (1938). Designed with as purpose to be converted for military purposes if required. After conversion part of the Taiyo-class escort carriers succeeded by Kaiyo. Owner Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Laid down by Mitsubishi, Nagasaki, Japan with yard number 750 on 9 May 1938, launched on 20 May 1939, maiden voyage begun on 23 March 1940, requsitioned as military transport in February 1941, converted at Kure Naval Arsenal between 1 July-25 November 1942, renamed Chuyo on 31 August 1942, torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine USS Sailfish on 4 December 1943 after leaving Truk on 30 November and stricken on 5 February 1944. Gross tonnage 17,163 tons, deadweight 9,600 and as dimensions 557.8 x 73.8 x 40.7 x 19 (light)-29 (loaded) feet. Steam turbine propulsion, horsepower 21,000 nhp, two screws, fuel oil bunker capacity 3,500 ton, range 14,000 nautical miles/18.5 knots and speed 18.5 (normal cruising)-22 (maximum) knots. As escort carrier displacement 18,116 (standard)-20,321 (normal) and as dimensions 591.4 (over all) x 73.10 x 25.4-26.25 feet.
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