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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 JLNM. Owner in 1939 Yamashita Kisen K.K., Tokyo, Japan Laid down by Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K., Yokohama, Japan on 6 December 1937, launched on 13 May 1938, completed on 2 July 1938, requisitioned by the navy as transport on 5 September 1941, converted into an auxiliary transport by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipyard between 3-15 October 1941, sunk in the Repair Anchorage, north of Fefan Island, Truk in an American air attack on 17 February 1944 and stricken on 31 March 1944. Gross tonnage 6,438 tons, net tonnage 4,823 tons 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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