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Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Japanese cargo ship Tamagawa Maru 1938-1942

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Similar Kamogawa Maru (1938), Keiyo Maru (1937), Sinko Maru (1935), Tamagawa Maru (1938), Yamagiri Maru (1938), Yamazuki Maru (1937), Yodogawa Maru (1938) and Zenyo Maru (1937). Call sign JVZM. Owner in 1939 Toyo Kaiun K.K., Toky, Japan. Laid down by Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K., Yokohama, Japan on 28 May 1938, launched on 22 September 1938, completed on 1 December 1938, requistioned by the army as Allotted IJA No. 960 on 13 October 1941 and sunk by the American submarine USS Seadragon (SS-194) off Cape Bolinao, Luzon, Philippines on 2 February 1942.Gross tonnage 6,441 tons, under deck 5,757 tons, net tonnage 4,814 and as dimensions 439.4 x 58.3 x 32.0 x 9.6 (light)-26 (loaded) feet. Horsepower 1,165nhp/4,700 bhp, one screw, 110rpm=14 knots, 1333rpm=17 knots, fuel oil bunker capacity including deep tanks 2,700 tons, range 47,000 nautical miles/14 knots and speed 14/15(normal cruising)-17-19 (maximum) knots. 

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