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Similar Hokuyo Maru (1936) and Hokusyo Maru (1936). Call sign JDUG. Owner in 1939 Kita Kisen K.K., Tokyo, Japan. Built by Uraga Dock Co. Ltd., Uraga, Japan in June 1936, requisitioned by the army later by the navy as general transport and sunk by aircraft of the American aircraft carrier HMS Essex during the so-called Hailstone attack at Truk on 17 February 1944. Gross tonnage 4,217 tons, under deck 3,561 tons, net tonnage 2,524 tons and as dimensions 357.0 x 49.2 x 28.9 x 12 (light)-16 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, single screw, horsepower 350 nhp, coal bunker capacity 470 tons, range 6,000 nautical miles/13 knots and speed 13 (normal cruising)-16 (maximum) knots.
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