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Similar Hakusika Maru (1917) and Meiu Maru (1918). Call sign JFVD. Owner in 1939 Taisho Kaiun K.K., managers Meiji Kaiun K.K., Dairen, Japan. Built by Uraga Dock Co. Ltd., Uraga, Japan in September 1918 and torpedoed an sunk by the American submarine USS Silversides (SS-236) on the position 03.52 North and 153.56 East on 20 January 1943. Gross tonnage 8,230 tons, under deck 7,815 tons, net tonnage 5,115 tons and as dimensions 445.0 x 58.0 x 40.0 x 9.6 (light)-28.6 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, 2 screws, horsepower 704 nhp, coal bunker capacity 3,500 tons, range 19,500 nautical miles/10 knots and speed 10 (normal cruising)-12 (maximum) knots.
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