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Similar Kaisyo Maru (1937), Kunisima Maru (1937), Mitakesan Maru (1937), Sinyo Maru (1938), Toyo Maru (1937) and Toyo Maru No. 2 1937). Call sign JHJL. Owner in 1939 Kaiyo Kisen K.K., Kobe, Japan. Laid down by Harima Shipbuilding&Engineering Co. Ltd., Harima, Japan on 5 March 1937, launched on on 4 June 1937, completed on 30 August 1937, requisitioned by navy as transport on 24 January 1940, run aground Kumano-nada sea around 8 nautical miles south west of Dairo and became total loss on 24 February 1944 and stricken on 31 March 1944. Gross tonnage 4,083 tons, net tonnage 2,440 tons and as dimensions 363.5 x 50.0 x 20.0 x 9.5/11 (light)-24 (loaded) feet. Steam turbine propulsion, 1 screw, coal fuelled, coal bunker capacity 880 tons, range 8,700 nautical miles/13 knots and speed 13 (normal cruising)-16.5 (maximum) knots.
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