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Similar Naminoue Maru and Ukisima Maru. Owner in 1939 Osaka Syosen K.K., Osaka, Japan. Laid down by Mitsui Bussan Kaisha Ltd., Tama, Japan on 7 August 1936, launched on 26 December 1936, completed on 15 March 1937, requisitioned by the navy and converted into an armed merchant cruiser between 3 September -14 October 1941, rerated as auxiliary transport on 20 February 1945, sunk after striking a mine in the Maizuru Bay on 24 August 1945, stricken on 3 May 1947. Gross tonnage 4,730 tons, under deck 3,780 tons, net tonnage 2,810 tons, deadweight 4,600 tons and as dimensions 355.71 x 51.5 x 32.2 x 23 (loaded) feet. Diesel propulsion, one screw, horsepower 750 nhp/4,805 bhp. Fuel oil bunker capacity 219 tons and speed 13 (normal cruising)-15 (maximum) knots.
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