Auxiliaries, Part 2 - Jeff Donahoo’s IJN Data Base

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Cargo Ships

Arasaki 荒埼キサラア

Class: Kinesaki

Ordered: 1940

Builder: Sakurajima, Osaka

Laid Down: 10.11.42

Launched: 27.02.43

Completed: 29.05.43

Combined Fleet 29.05.43-01.09.44

SW Area Fleet 01.09.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered, scrapped 1969

Removed from Navy List 05.10.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv LtCdr Matsumoto Shigezo松本薫藏	07.05.43-16.06.43
Resv Lt Umehara Tadae梅原忠衛	16.06.43-15.11.45
Lt Ono Shinpei (68) 小野信平	15.11.45-28.12.45
Resv LtCdr Yamazaki Minoru山崎　實	28.12.45-25.04.46
Resv Lt Matsuoka 松岡	25.04.41-30.05.46
LtCdr Uesugi Kazuaki (63) 上杉一秋	30.05.46-15.01.47
Cdr Fukushima Eikichi (53) 福島栄吉	15.01.47-29.03.47
Resv Lt Nanbu 南部仲清	29.03.47-05.04.47
Lt Matsuo Keiji (67) 松尾敬次	05.04.47-10.05.47
Capt Taniguchi Toshio (50) 谷口俊雄	10.05.47-07.09.47
Resv Lt Kouda Shuzo廣田秀三	07.09.47-18.09.47
Lt Nagai Hiroshi (67) 永井　博	18.09.47-20.09.47
Capt Tagahara Yoshitaro (50) 田ケ原義太郎	20.09.47-03.10.47

Hayasaki 早埼キサヤハ

Class: Kinesaki

Ordered: 1940

Builder: Sakurajima, Osaka

Laid Down: 02.12.41

Launched: 12.05.42

Completed: 31.08.42

Combined Fleet 31.08.42-

Fate: surrendered,

Removed from Navy List 05.10.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Matsuoka Katsumi松岡克己	07.08.42-15.01.43
Resv Lt Kawashima Jun川島　淳	15.01.43-20.03.45
Resv Lt Inoue Hideya井上英也	20.03.45-20.05.46
Lt Ishigami Masatake (67) 石神昌威	20.05.46-
Lt Morita Tomoyuki (68) 森田友幸	-06.01.47
Capt Okajima Takashi (50) 岡島　孝	06.01.47-09.03.47
LtCdr Yoda Shiro (64) 余田四郎	29.03.47-05.04.47
LtCdr Horiguchi Hirozo (60) 堀口広蔵	05.04.47-01.05.47
Cdr Tanaka Kaheiji (51) 田中嘉平治	10.05.47-03.10.47

Irako 伊良湖コライ

Class: Irako

Civilian Call Sign: JGOQ

Ordered: 1937 3 Replacement Program

Builder: Kawasaki Jyuko, Kobe

Laid Down: 20.05.40

Launched: 14.02.41

Completed: 05.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 05.12.41-05.07.44

Southwest Area Fleet05.07.44-24.09.44

Fate: sunk 24.09.44 by US aircraft in Coron Bay

Position: 11-58N 120-20E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Tsuji Eisuke (39) 辻　栄作	11.08.41-10.04.42
Capt Tomizawa Fujio (41) 富沢不二彦	10.04.42-15.03.43
Capt Okano Keizaburo (40) 岡野慶三郎	15.03.43-19.09.43
Capt Miyamoto Yasozo (40) 宮本八十三	19.09.43-24.09.44
Executive Officer (Fukuchō) 副長
None
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Resv Lt Mitsui Tsutsumi	20.09.41-01.12.43
First Lieutenant (Naimucho) 内務長
Resv Lt Mitsui Tsutsumi	01.12.43-15.06.44
Resv Lt Samine Shigeo佐峠繁夫	15.06.44-25.07.44
Resv Lt Ueki Chiyokichi 植木　千代吉	15.07.44-20.07.44
Resv Lt Koga Haruji古賀泰治	20.07.44-24.09.44
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Cdr Sasaki Tsunao (Eng.30) 佐々木綱雄	11.08.41-15.10.41
LtCdr Ota Yasukichi (Eng.32) 大田保吉	15.10.41-20.02.42
S.D.LtCdr Kagata Kunitoyo 加賀田国豊	20.02.42-11.05.43
S.D.LtCdr Hashimoto Kichijiro 橋本吉次郎	11.05.43-24.09.44
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Resv Lt Nakamura Fukujuro 中村　福壽郎	20.09.41-01.07.44
Resv Lt Moriyasu Sakae 森安栄	01.07.44-23.07.44
Resv Lt Ogawa Shigeru	23.07.44-24.09.44
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Ino Hatsuo (1939) 猪初男	25.09.41-10.12.41
Lt Masuno Asahi (1936) 増野旭	10.12.41-20.08.43
Lt Niwa Masaki (1942) 丹羽正樹	20.08.43-20.07.44
Lt Sugimori Shigeru (1942) 杉森繁	20.07.44-24.09.44
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
LtCdr Sakakibara Den (Pay 18) 榊原伝	15.08.41-10.08.42
Lt Takagi Akira (Pay 24) 高木彰	10.08.42-01.06.43
Lt Furukawa Nobuyuki (Pay 27) 古川信行	01.06.43-20.04.44
Vacant	20.04.44-10.05.44
Lt Ishidori Yukio (1939) 石踊幸雄	10.05.44-24.09.44

Kashino 樫野ノシカ

Class: Kashino

Civilian Call Sign: JGMQ

Ordered: 1937

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosensho, Nagasaki

Laid Down: 01.07.39

Launched: 26.01.40

Completed: 10.07.40

Kure Naval District 10.07.40-04.09.42

Fate: sunk 04.09.42 by USS Growler (SS-215) 70 miles NE Keelung,

Formosa

Position: 25-45N 122-42E

Dead: ~200

Saved: 191

Removed from Navy List 20.10.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Murao Jiro (39) 村尾二郎	26.01.40-25.03.41
Capt Ito Ko (39) 伊藤　皎	25.03.41-11.08.41
Capt Doi Takashi (42) 土井　高	11.08.41-29.09.42
Executive Officer (Fukuchō) 副長
Cdr Maeda Tadashi (46) 前田　直	26.01.40-01.11.40
Vacant	01.11.40-29.09.42
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Lt Saruwatari Masayuki (57) 猿渡正之	01.05.40-01.11.40
Resv Lt Sakuma Kouichi 佐久間　耕一	01.11.40-12.09.41
Resv Lt Kobayashi Kouji 小林恒治	12.09.41-04.09.42
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
LtCdr Saga Tatsuo (Eng.36) 佐賀辰夫	26.01.40-01.05.40
LtCdr Fujino Kiyohide (Eng.31) 藤野清秀	01.05.40-20.09.41
*LtCdr Tanaka Matsutaro	20.09.41-04.09.42
Gunnery Officer (Hōjutsuchō) 砲術長
Vacant	10.07.40-15.10.40
LtCdr Yamada Matsuichi (51) 山田松一	15.10.40-01.05.41
Vacant	01.05.41-04.09.42
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
LtCdr Takeuchi Naokatsu (51) 竹内猶勝	15.04.40-01.11.40
Resv Lt Motoi Yoshio 元井吉男	01.11.40-12.09.41
*Resv Lt Sakuma Koichi 佐久間　耕一	12.09.41-04.09.42
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Yasuma Takamasa (1936) 安間孝正	01.05.40-20.09.41
Lt Ishimaru Kiyoshi (1939) 石丸清	20.09.41-04.09.42
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Imashiro Yoshifumi (Pay 26) 今城能文	10.05.40-15.11.40
Lt(jg) Karasaki Koichi (Pay 26) 角本国蔵	15.11.40-01.04.41
Lt(jg) Akiyama Toshio (Pay 27) 秋山俊男	01.04.41-13.11.41
*Lt(jg) Sato Hideo	13.11.41-04.09.42

Kinesaki 杵埼キサネキ

Class: Kinesaki

Ordered: 1939 4 Repplacement Program

Civilian Call Sign: JKXQ

Builder: Sakurajima, Osaka

Laid Down: 07.03.40

Launched: 27.06.40

Completed: 30.09.40

Sasebo Naval Distriict 25.10.40-01.04.42

Combined Fleet 01.04.42-01.03.44

Fate: sunk 01.03.44 by US aircraft at Amami-O-Shima

Position: 28-10N 129-05E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 01.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長 :
Resv Lt Yano Genzaburo箟　源三郎	01.04.42-30.11.42
Resv Lt Kanno Noriyuki神野則之	30.11.42-16.06.43
Resv Lt Tsuruoka Yoshihei鶴岡儀平	16.06.43-02.02.44
Resv Lt Tazaki Sueo田崎季夫	02.02.44-01.03.44

Kurosaki 黒埼

Class:

Civilian Call Sign: JHJQ

Ordered:

Builder:

Laid Down: 28.10.27

Launched: 27.01.28

Completed: 03.03.27

Requisitioned 10.05.44

Combined Fleet 10.05.44-15.11.44

Fate: sunk 15.11.44 at 0035hrs by USS Raton (SS-270) west of Luzon, Philippines

Position: 17-27N 117-43E

Dead:

Saved: 92

Removed from Navy List 10.01.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Uehara Eiki上原榮喜	19.12.37-22.12.38
Capt Yamamoto Chouzou山本長三	22.12.38-
Resv Lt Kojima Takeo小島武雄	10.05.44-20.08.44
Resv Lt Nemoto Otomatsu根本音松	20.08.44-15.11.44

Mamiya 間宮ヤミマ

Class: Mamiya

Ordered: 1923

Builder: Kawasaki Jyuko, Kobe

Laid Down: 25.10.22

Launched: 26.10.23

Completed: 14.07.23

Kure Naval District 05.07.24-1925

Civilian Call Sign: JGLQ

Combined Fleet 1925-21.12.44

Fate: sunk 21.12.44 by USS Sealion (SS-315) in South China Sea

Position: 17-48N 114-09E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Otani Shiro (31) 大谷四郎	01.12.23-25.10.24
Capt Katayama Noboru (32) 片山　登	25.10.24-01.12.25
Capt Yamaguchi Seishichi (32) 山口清七	01.12.25-01.11.26
Capt Fujisawa Takuo (33) 藤沢宅雄	01.11.26-01.11.27
Capt Irie Fuchihei (33) 入江淵平	01.11.27-10.12.28
Capt Aiba Shouji (34) 合葉庄司	10.12.28-30.11.29
Capt Kojima Kentaro (36) 小島謙太郎	30.11.29-15.11.30
Capt Fujimori Seiichiro (37) 藤森清一郎	15.11.30-01.12.31
Capt Tomita Kiichi (38) 富田貴一	01.12.31-01.12.32
Capt Kato Tadashi (37) 加藤　正	01.12.32-15.11.33
Capt Suzuki Yoshio (40) 鈴木義尾	15.11.33-25.05.34
Capt Sasaki Kiyoyasu (38) 佐々木清恭	25.05.34-15.11.34
Capt Aoyagi Muneshige (37) 青柳宗重	15.11.34-02.03.36
Capt Kakimoto Gonichiro (41) 柿本権一郎	02.03.36-01.12.36
Capt Hoshino Masatsugu (41) 星野応昭	01.12.36-15.11.37
Capt Akiyama Monzo (42) 秋山門造	15.11.37-15.12.38
Capt Misaka Naokoda (40) 三坂直廉	15.12.38-15.11.39
Capt Nomura Tomekichi (46) 野村留吉	15.11.39-15.10.40
Capt Tamura Yasuo (45) 田村保郎	15.10.40-01.07.41
Capt Fukuyoshi Yasuo (42) 福吉保夫	01.07.41-15.11.41
Capt Manzen Mitsuo (39) 萬膳三雄	05.11.41-03.10.43
Capt Ofuji Nomichi (39) 大藤正直	03.10.43-28.04.44
Capt Shimizu Shousen (43) 清水正心	28.04.44-29.08.44
*Capt Kase Saburo (44) 加瀬三郎	29.08.44-21.12.44
Executive Officer (Fukuchō) 副長
LtCdr Yonokawa Chuichi (34) 湯野川忠一	15.12.23-01.12.24
Cdr Iida Tateki (33) 飯田干城	01.12.24-10.03.26
Cdr Ogawa Shigetaro (34) 小川重太郎	20.03.26-01.12.27
Cdr Sato Bunkichi (36) 佐藤文吉	01.12.27-10.12.28
Cdr Miyazaki Taira (37) 宮崎　平	10.12.28-30.11.29
Cdr Goto Denjiro (38) 後藤伝治郎	30.11.29-01.12.30
Cdr Tsuji Eisuke (39) 辻　栄作	01.12.30-01.12.31
Cdr aruyama Motomi (40) 丸山茂富	01.12.31-01.12.32
Cdr Togo Minoru (40) 東郷　実	01.12.32-15.11.33
Cdr Fujii Otoshiro (41) 藤井音四郎	15.11.33-15.11.35
Cdr Inoue Samaji (44) 井上左馬二	15.11.35-25.05.36
Cdr Tajima Hideo (42) 田島英夫	25.05.36-01.12.36
Cdr Nakatsu Seiki (44) 中津成基	01.12.36-01.12.37
Cdr Ushuku Shuichi (44) 宇宿主一	01.12.37-15.12.38
Cdr Endo Keiyu (46) 遠藤敬勇	15.12.38-15.11.39
Cdr Hirose Sadatoshi (47) 広瀬貞年	15.11.39-15.11.40
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Lt Sakai Takeo (39) 酒井武雄	10.04.24-15.10.25
Vacant	15.10.25-01.12.25
Lt Ono Genkichi (41) 小野源吉	01.12.25-25.05.26
LtCdr Inuzuka Satoru (36) 犬塚　藝	25.05.26-01.12.27
LtCdr Miyazaki Taira ( 37) 宮崎　平	01.12.27-10.12.28
LtCdr Azukizawa Sei (42) 小豆沢成	10.12.28-30.11.29
Lt Takashima Sanji (45) 高島三治	30.11.29-10.08.30
LtCdr Matsumoto Ichiro (45) 松本一郎	10.08.30-01.12.31
LtCdr Katayama Kenji (46) 片山謙治	01.12.31-01.12.32
LtCdr Okino Matao (47) 沖野亦男	01.12.32-25.01.33
Lt Sugioka Koshichi (49) 杉岡幸七	25.01.33-18.07.35
Lt Kitamura Yosaku (52) 北村与策	18.07.35-01.12.36
LtCdr Togami Ichiro (51) 戸上一郎	01.12.36-20.03.37
Lt Nagahisa Kumaaki (53) 永久熊亮	20.03.37-01.11.37
Vacant	01.11.37-02.11.37
Lt Watanabe Michio (52) 渡辺碩夫	02.11.37-02.04.38
S.D.LtCdr Tateno Tsunesaburo (SD 2) 館野　恒三郎	02.04.38-15.11.39
LtCdr Kiyama Shizue (55) 木山静衛	15.11.39-01.07.40
Resv Lt(jg) Tanaka Buichi田中武一	01.07.40-15.11.40
Resv Lt Fujimoto Eizo藤本榮左	15.11.40-01.09.41
Resv Lt(jg) Hamada Ichiro濱田一郎	01.09.41-01.12.43
First Lieutenant (Naimucho) 内務長
Resv Lt Hamada Ichiro濱田一郎	01.12.43-15.06.44
*Resv Lt Kawamoto Yaoji	15.06.44-21.12.44
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Lt Doi Takashi (42) 土井　高	10.01.24-01.06.25
Lt Soma Shinshiro (42) 相馬信四郎	01.06.25-20.05.26
Lt Shinkai Tsuneo (41) 新貝恒雄	20.05.26 -01.12.27
Lt Hosoya Sukehiko (47) 細谷資彦	01.12.27-10.12.28
Lt Tahisa Takeo (50) 多久丈雄	10.12.28-30.11.29
Lt Sato Noboru (48) 佐藤　述	30.11.29 -01.12.30
Lt Goto Shigeru (48) 後藤　茂	01.12.30-02.05.32
Lt Tomono Rinji (50) 友野林治	02.05.32-20.06.34
Lt Okajima Takashi (50) 岡島　孝	20.06.34-15.02.35
Lt Matsumoto Masaru (54) 松本　勝	15.02.35-06.10.36
Vacant	06.10.36 -01.12.36
LtCdr Yamaka Tetsuo (51) 山口義男	01.12.36 -01.12.37
LtCdr Okajima Takashi (50) 岡島　孝	01.12.37-15.12.38
LtCdr Yamaguchi Yoshio (53) 山口義男	15.12.38-15.11.39
Lt Yokota Hajime (56) 横田　元	15.11.39-15.11.40
Resv Lt(jg) Tanaka Buichi 田中武一	15.11.40-16.03.43
Resv Lt Sasaki Yoshimasa 佐々木　春彦	16.03.43-5.08.44
Resv Lt Kita Asao	05.08.44-21.12.44
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
LtCdr Minegishi Gitaro (Eng.23) 峯岸義太郎	12.07.24-01.12.24
LtCdr Kamisaka Arata (Eng.19) 神阪新	01.12.24 -01.11.26
Lt Okawara Kiyoshi (Eng.22) 大河原潔	01.11.26-01.12.27
LtCdr Yoshimoto Kanosuke (Eng.22) 吉本嘉之祐	01.12.27-10.12.28
LtCdr Hara Shinzo (Eng.22) 原新造	10.12.28-30.11.29
LtCdr Minowa Shinpei (Eng.22) 箕輪信平	30.11.29 -01.12.30
LtCdr Toda Tsuruju (Eng.23) 戸田鶴寿	01.12.30 -01.12.31
LtCdr Hara Jinzaburo (Eng.24) 原甚三郎	01.12.31 -01.12.32
LtCdr Hirashima Masami (Eng.27) 平島正実	01.12.32-15.11.33
LtCdr Utsumi Hachiro (Eng.28) 内海八郎	15.11.33-10.09.34
LtCdr Ikeda Shohei (Eng.26) 池田正平	10.09.34-21.11.35
LtCdr Kondo Masukichi (Eng.29) 近藤万寿吉	21.11.35-05.11.37
LtCdr Murata Toshio (Eng.29) 村田利男	05.11.37-15.12.38
LtCdr Sasaki Tsunao (Eng.30) 佐々木綱雄	15.12.38-15.11.39
S.D.LtCdr Kagata Kunitoyo 加賀田国豊	15.11.39-15.11.40
Resv Lt Sekiyama Yonezo	15.11.40-27.10.43
S.D.Lt Tanaka Hidetsugu	27.10.43-01.11.44
*S.D.Lt Funabiki Sannosuke	01.11.44-21.12.44
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Hattori Shuji (1916) 服部周二	12.07.24-
Lt Orui Yuzo (1921)	31.07.25-01.12.26
Lt Arai Hajime (1919) 新井甫	01.12.26-01.12.27
Lt Tamura Akira (1920) 田村明	01.12.27-10.12.28
Lt Kishigami Shizuo (1921) 岸上静雄	10.12.28-30.11.29
Lt Hosokawa Saiichiro (1923) 細川才市郎	30.11.29-17.03.31
Lt Nose Fusao (1922) 野瀬房雄	17.03.31-01.12.31
Lt Matsuda Fumio (1927) 松田文男	01.12.31-09.02.32
Lt Tanaka Gunji (1924) 田中軍治	09.02.32-26.02.32
Lt Matsuda Fumio (1927) 松田文男	26.02.32-01.11.33
Lt Tsuchiya Hiroshi (1929) 土屋汎	01.11.33-01.11.34
Lt Kiso Katsuhito (1931) 木曾勝人	01.11.34-15.11.35
Lt Wakata Saburo (1932) 若田三郎	15.11.35-20.11.36
Lt Higashi Sadao (1932) 東貞男	20.11.36-15.11.37
Lt Tsubota Shigeki (1932) 坪田繁樹	15.11.37-15.11.38
Cdr Oda Kazuaki (1920) 小田一昭	15.11.38-15.12.38
Lt Kotake Sueo (1933) 小竹末男	15.12.38-15.05.39
Lt Kawashima Teisaburo (1933) 川嶋悌三郎	15.05.39-15.11.39
Lt Katsu Masatoshi (1936) 勝正敏	15.11.39-15.10.40
Lt Togano Kiichi (1937) 栂野喜一	15.10.40-20.09.41
Lt Onodera Eiichi (1938) 小野寺栄一	20.09.41-20.07.42
Lt Itoyama Ryoichi	20.07.42-01.07.43
Lt Sato Tsuguo	01.07.43-20.07.44
Lt Fukui Toshio	20.07.44-21.12.44
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt Maeda Shigeru (Pay 3) 前田茂	12.07.24-01.12.24
LtCdr Nanri Masaji (1911) 南里昌治	01.12.24-10.11.25
Lt Yamamoto Seiichi (Pay 3) 山本清市	10.11.25-01.12.26
LtCdr Kasama Shozo (Pay 1) 笠間尚三	01.12.26 -01.12.27
LtCdr Hayakawa Teikichi (Pay 3) 早川貞吉	01.12.27-10.12.28
LtCdr Kawamura Hiroshi (Pay 3) 河村浩	10.12.28-30.11.29
LtCdr Morioka Tatsuo (Pay 3) 森岡龍夫	30.11.29 -01.12.30
LtCdr Iwasaki Mitsu (Pay 4) 岩崎光	01.12.30-01.12.31
LtCdr Ikawa Kazuo (Pay 6) 井川一雄	01.12.31-01.12.33
LtCdr Maeda Nisaburo (Pay 7) 前田仁三郎	01.12.33-31.10.35
LtCdr Kato Isao (Pay 8) 加藤勲	31.10.35-16.11.36
LtCdr Shimura Misao (Pay 10) 志村未瑳男	16.11.36-15.11.37
LtCdr Kofu Kinjiro (Pay 9) 広布金次郎	15.11.37-15.12.38
LtCdr Ogashiwa Naoe (Pay 12) 小柏直衛	15.12.38-15.10.39
LtCdr Yoshimatsu Yoshimori (Pay 12) 吉松義盛	15.10.39-15.11.40
Cdr Sato Tetsuhide (Pay 11) 佐藤哲秀	15.11.40-20.09.41
LtCdr Matsubara Eizo (Pay 12) 松原英三	20.09.71-01.10.42
Lt Kadomoto Kunizo (Pay 23) 角本国蔵	01.10.42-31.05.43
Lt Shoji Masaharu (Pay 23) 東海林正治	31.05.43-15.02.44
Lt Kaya Takuichi (Pay 25) 賀谷卓一	15.02.44-05.08.44
*Lt Yoshino Yuzuru 吉野譲	05.08.44-21.12.44

Muroto 室戸トロム

Class: Muroto
Civilian Call Sign: JGAQ

Ordered: 1918

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosensho, Kobe

Laid Down: 04.07.18

Launched: 23.10.18

Completed: 07.12.18

Combined Fleet 12.41-15.03.43

Combined Fleet Supply 15.03.43-

Fate: sunk 22.10.44 at 0748hrs by USS Sea Dog (SS-401)

Position: 29-18N 129-44E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.12.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
LtCdr Meguro Magoshiro (32) 目黒孫四郎	07.12.18-06.05.19
LtCdr Morita Shigehasu (33) 森田重房	06.05.19-01.12.19
LtCdr Takagi Kozou (33) 高木嘉蔵	01.12.19-01.12.20
LtCdr Onaka Kumao (32) 大中熊雄	01.12.20-06.04.21
Capt Hitsuda Kesaichi (29) 七田今朝一	06.04.21-17.09.21
Cdr Miyamura Yoshimichi (30) 宮村吉通	17.09.21-10.11.22
Cdr Anno Yasushi (31) 安野　康	10.11.22-20.02.23
Cdr Nozaki Naokichi (29) 野崎直吉	20.02.23-11.06.23
Cdr Kato Tetsuhei (30) 加藤哲平	11.06.23-10.11.23
Cdr Ono Hiroshi (32) 大野　寛	10.11.23-01.12.24
Cdr Hayashi Sueki (32) 林　季樹	01.12.24-15.04.25
Capt Aoki Kunitaro (31) 青木国太郎	15.04.25-10.07.25
Cdr Kobayashi Susumu (32) 小林　晋	01.08.25-01.04.26
Cdr Fujisawa Takuo (33) 藤沢宅雄	01.04.26-20.10.26
Cdr Hayashi Yoshihiro (33) 林　義寛	20.10.26-20.04.27
Cdr Nagoya Juro (34) 名古屋十郎	20.04.27-01.12.27
Capt Wada Senzo (34) 和田専三	01.12.27-29.10.28
Cdr Yamagata Shosuke (34) 山県少介	29.10.28-05.12.28
Cdr Miyoshi Shichiro (34) 三好七郎	05.12.28-10.03.29
Capt Araki Sadaaki (35) 荒木貞亮	10.03.29-30.11.29
Cdr Takahashi Hideo (36) 高橋頴雄	30.11.29-01.05.30
Cdr Fujinaga Saburo (36) 藤永三郎	01.05.30-01.12.30
Cdr Tsunoda Sadao (36) 角田貞雄	01.12.30-02.11.31
Cdr Watanabe Ryouichi (37) 渡辺鐐一	02.11.31-01.02.32
Cdr Yamada Mitsuru (37) 山田　満	01.02.32-20.10.32
Cdr Hiraoka Kumeichi (39) 平岡粂一	20.10.32-25.08.33
Capt Kishi Fukuji (40) 岸　福治	25.08.33-20.10.34
Cdr Horiuchi Kaoru (40) 堀内　馨	20.10.34-10.10.35
Cdr Yamada Toshio (39) 山田敏世	10.10.35-02.11.36
Cdr Mori Ryouzo (39) 森　良三	02.11.36-15.12.38
Capt Komazawa Katsumi (42) 駒沢克己	15.12.38-15.11.39
Capt Kobe Yuji (45) 兄部勇次	15.11.39-20.03.40
Capt Miura Tomosaburo (38) 三浦友三郎	10.03.40-15.11.40
Capt Yamataka Matsujiro (44) 山高松次郎	15.11.40-17.04.41
Capt Itakura Tokushi (42) 板倉得止	17.04.41-01.05.41
Capt Togo Minoru (40) 東郷　実	01.05.41-28.10.41
Capt Kishi Yoshiyuki (47) 岸良幸	28.10.41-01.02.42
Capt Yamagata Masaji (43) 山形政二	01.02.42-20.08.43
Capt Furutani Keiji (43) 古谷啓次	20.08.43-22.10.44
Executive Officer (Fukuchō) 副長
None
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
LtCdr Onaka Kumao (32) 大中熊雄	06.04.21-01.09.22
LtCdr Tanji Shiro (33) 丹治四郎	01.09.22-01.11.23
LtCdr Yoshinari Kakushiro (35) 吉成格四郎	01.11.23-01.07.24
LtCdr Adachi Hiroshi (35) 足立　濶	01.07.24-01.11.25
LtCdr Takahashi Eikichi (36) 高橋栄吉	01.11.25-01.12.27
LtCdr Mizuno Kokichi (37) 水野孝吉	01.12.27-01.12.28
LtCdr Akana Toshikazu (37) 赤穴敏一	01.12.28-30.11.29
LtCdr Omori Ryozo (39) 大森良三	30.11.29-01.12.30
LtCdr Naotsuka Hachiro (38) 直塚八郎	01.12.30-01.12.31
LtCdr Ogura Sotokichi (41) 小倉外吉	01.12.31-15.11.32
LtCdr Suzuki Hatsuzo (43) 鈴木初三	15.11.32-01.06.34
LtCdr Abe Nobuo (42) 阿部信夫	01.06.34-22.10.34
LtCdr Kaito Keiroku (46) 海東啓六	22.10.34-15.11.35
LtCdr Takagi Saburo (48) 高木三郎	15.11.35-04.07.36
LtCdr Mitsui Masayoshi (48) 光井正義	04.07.36-01.12.36
Lt Tanno Yuzou (51) 丹野雄三	01.12.36-10.02.37
Vacant	10.02.37-29.07.37
Lt Yamada Tadashi (52) 山田　正	29.07.37-01.12.37
Lt Honda Teruhisa (52) 本田照久	01.12.37-02.04.38
Lt Watanabe Michio (52) 渡辺碩夫	02.04.38-15.12.38
Lt Kiyama Shizue (55) 木山静衛	15.12.38-15.11.39
Resv Lt(jg) Chihogi Tokuji千本木　德二	15.11.39-01.05.40
Resv Lt(jg) Ichihashi Tsutomu 市橋　勉	01.05.40-20.11.40
Resv Lt Nagamine Tamesaburo長嶺為三郎	20.11.40-12.09.41
Resv Lt(jg) Araki Seiichi荒木清一	12.09.41-01.08.42
Resv Lt Nishida Kenkichi	01.08.42-15.04.43
Resv Lt Tani Tatsuya	15.04.43-01.12.43
First Lieutenant (Naimucho) 内務長
* Resv Lt Tani Tatsuya	01.12.43-22.10.44
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Unknown	07.12.18-01.12.22
Lt Masumi Shuji (Eng.17) 増見修治	01.12.22-20.03.23
LtCdr Tachibana Saijiro (Eng.18) 立花才次郎	20.03.23-10.11.23
Lt Oshige Tamehiro (Eng.20) 大重為広	10.11.23-15.04.24
LtCdr Watanabe Rikuichi (Eng.19) 渡辺陸一	15.04.24-01.12.24
Lt Kimura Tasuke (Eng.21) 木村祐	01.12.24-29.01.25
Lt Yokoyama Yuzaburo (Eng.20) 横山勇三郎	29.01.25-15.04.25
LtCdr Yamamoto Sawaji (Eng.17) 山本沢二	15.04.25-20.02.26
LtCdr Tsuji Ikusaburo (Eng.22) 辻幾三郎	20.02.26-15.09.27
LtCdr Kimura Tatsuji (Eng.23) 木村辰治	15.09.27-01.10.28
LtCdr Izumi Kaoru (Eng.25) 和泉馨	01.10.28-01.04.30
Lt Tanho Yasufumi (Eng.28) 反保慶文	01.04.30-01.12.31
Lt Yamanaka Noboru (Eng.29) 山中登	01.12.31-15.11.33
Lt Koreeda Yorinaka (Eng.30) 是枝頼仲	15.11.33-22.10.34
Lt Miyazawa Hirotatsu (Eng.31) 宮沢寛辰	22.10.34-10.10.35
Lt Kinoshita Keiichiro (Eng.31) 木下慶一郎	10.10.35-01.12.36
LtCdr Murayama Koji (Eng.31)	01.12.36-01.12.37
LtCdr Higaki Kenjiro (Eng.32) 檜垣謙次郎	01.12.37-15.11.39
LtCdr Shigezawa Tadashi 繁沢忠	15.11.39-20.09.41
Unknown	20.09.41-
S.D.Lt Abe Tokujiro	-15.03.44
S.D.Lt(jg) Yoshiwara Fukuhisa	15.03.44-
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Unknown	-20.02.22
Vacant	20.02.22-15.06.22
Lt Onodera Ushizo (40) 小野寺丑蔵	15.06.22-01.05.23
Vacant	01.05.23-01.06.23
Lt Tsubogi Etsuma (41) 坪郷悦馬	01.06.23-01.04.24
Lt Nagao Motoo (42) 長尾素夫	01.04.24-01.12.24
Vacant	01.12.24-10.03.26
Lt Yano Hideo (43) 矢野英雄	10.03.26-20.11.26
Lt Yoshikawa Tadaki (46) 吉川唯喜	20.11.26-01.12.27
Lt Fujii Shigeru (49) 藤井　茂	01.12.27-15.01.29
Lt Sato Noboru (48) 佐藤　述	15.01.29-30.11.29
Lt Shimada Eiji (50) 島田英治	30.11.29-01.11.30
Lt Saetsu Tatsuo (49) 左悦辰雄	01.11.30-15.11.32
Lt Oba Fumie (51) 大場文衛	15.11.32-17.04.33
Lt Tsukamoto Tomoichiro (50) 塚本朋一郎	17.04.33-01.04.35
Lt Taniguchi Toshio (50) 谷口俊雄	01.04.35-01.12.36
Lt Yano Toshio(55) 矢野房雄	01.12.36-10.02.37
Vacant	10.02.37-01.07.37
Lt Yano Kunihiro (53) 矢野邦弘	01.07.37-13.08.38
Resv Lt(jg) Kawashima Makoto 川島　信	13.08.38-01.05.40
Resv Lt(jg) Kawashima Nisaburo	01.05.40-15.04.43
Resv Lt Nishida Kanekichi	15.04.43-22.10.44
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Unknown	07.12.18-06.04.21
Lt Sato Ushimatsu (1915) 佐藤丑松	06.04.21-02.05.21
Lt Kobayashi Takashi	02.05.21-
Unknown	-10.03.23
Lt Shibata Toshio (1918) 柴田敏夫	10.03.23-12.04.23
LtCdr Tamagawa Tomonori (1908) 玉川友徳	12.04.23-01.06.23
Lt(jg) Tanaka Kagashi (1919) 田中案山子	01.06.23-01.12.24
Lt Nagaoki Moriyasu (1919) 長置盛保	01.12.24-10.10.25
Vacant	10.10.25 -01.12.25
Lt(jg) Saeki Hisashi (1923) 佐伯尚	01.12.25-01.06.27
Lt(jg) Hosokawa Saiichiro (1923) 細川才市郎	01.06.27-01.12.27
Lt(jg) Nonaka Matsujiro (1927) 野中松次郎	01.12.27-10.12.28
Lt Yoshino Shiro	10.12.28-01.11.29
Lt Shimizu Shigeyoshi (1923) 清水繁良	01.11.29-01.06.30
Lt Harada Kosuke (1925) 原田耕介	01.06.30-10.02.31
Lt Nonaka Yaroku (1927) 野中弥六	10.02.31-14.11.31
Lt(jg) Yamaguchi Tadashi (1929) 山口正	14.11.31-01.12.32
Lt(jg) Tabuchi Gisaburo (1931) 田淵義三郎	01.12.32-
Lt(jg) Watanabe Katsuo	-20.05.33
Lt Ashiba Masanobu (1927) 足羽正伸	20.05.33-15.11.33
Lt(jg) Kojima Toshio (1932) 小嶋敏夫	15.11.33-22.10.34
Lt(jg) Hara Hidemichi (1933) 原英道	22.10.34-25.02.35
Vacant	25.02.35-19.03.35
Lt(jg) Hara Hidemichi (1933) 原英道	19.03.35-10.10.35
Lt Yanagawa Toshio (1930) 柳川利夫	10.10.35-02.11.36
Lt Fukuda Shozo (1928) 福田省三	02.11.36-15.11.37
Lt Hirukawa Yujiro (1931) 肥留川雄次郎	15.11.37-15.12.38
Lt Isaki Rokuro (1935) 伊崎碌郎	15.12.38-15.10.39
Lt Yuasa Eiji	15.10.39-10.07.40
Vacant	10.07.40-01.10.40
Lt Yuasa Eiji	01.10.40-15.11.40
Lt Isaji Kenzo (1932) 伊佐次賢三	15.11.40-01.10.41
Lt Yanagisawa Mitsuo	01.10.41-17.03.43
Lt Nogaki Mokichi	17.03.43-29.05.43
Lt Okumura Toji 奥村東治	29.05.43-13.07.44
Lt Honda Shu	13.07.44-22.10.44
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Unknown	07.12.18-06.04.21
Lt(jg) Aiura Jiro (Pay 4) 相浦次郎	06.04.21-02.05.21
Lt(jg) Sugimachi Yoshimasa (Pay 4) 杉町義正	02.05.21-
Unknown	-01.06.23
Lt Nanbu Makoto (Pay 5) 南部真	01.06.23-01.12.24
Lt Ueno Masao (Pay 5) 上野政雄	01.12.24-20.05.25
Lt(jg) Yamada Wataru (Pay 10) 山田渉	20.05.25-10.11.25
Vacant	10.11.25-01.12.25
Lt(jg) Ishibuchi Tomosada (Pay 10) 石渕知定	01.12.25-01.12.26
Lt Ohira Yoshitaro (Pay 10) 大平芳太郎	01.12.26-01.12.27
Lt Matsuoka Kaichi (Pay 10) 松岡嘉一	01.12.27-01.02.29
Lt Ogashiwa Naoe (Pay 12) 小柏直衛	01.02.29-30.11.29
Lt Ishibuchi Tomosada (Pay 10) 石渕知定	30.11.29-01.12.30
Lt Inamura Satoru (Pay 13) 稲村覚	01.12.30-01.12.31
Lt Okubo Kenkichi (Pay 13) 大久保謙佶	01.12.31-01.12.32
Lt Tsujimoto Kenzo (Pay 15) 辻本賢造	01.12.32-20.10.33
Lt(jg) Nagasawa Saikichi (Pay 18) 長沢才吉	20.10.33-22.10.34
Lt(jg) Sano Toshio (Pay 19) 佐野俊男	22.10.34-10.10.35
Lt Eguchi Sueichi (Pay 17) 江口末一	10.10.35-
Lt(jg) Watanabe Yoshihide (Pay 20) 渡辺義秀	-21.07.37
Lt Wakatsuki Eisho (Pay 12) 若月栄松	21.07.37-22.03.38
Lt Iwasaki Kitoshi (Pay 17) 岩崎喜利	22.03.38-20.09.38
Lt(jg) Masuda Masao (Pay 22) 舛田正雄	20.09.38-01.12.38
Lt(jg) Matsuura Taro (Pay 24) 松浦太郎	01.12.38-05.05.39
Lt(jg) Uchimura Sadahisa (Pay 24) 内村定寿	05.05.39-15.11.39
Lt(jg) Sakai Masayuki (Pay 26) 酒井正之	15.11.39-15.10.40
Lt(jg) Ikeda Ryozo (Pay 26) 池田亮三	15.10.40-01.08.41
Lt Nagai Kei	01.08.41-05.08.42
Lt(jg) Tanaka Tetsuya	05.08.42-25.04.43
Lt(jg) Nakagawa Toshiya	25.04.43-19.10.44
Lt Fukuda Teizo	19.10.44-22.10.44

Nojima 野島マジノ

Class: Muroto

Civilian Call Sign: JGBQ

Ordered: 1918

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosensho, Kobe

Laid Down: 16.07.18

Launched: 03.02.19

Completed: 31.03.19

Combined Fleet 12.41-03.03.43

Fate: sunk 03.03.43 by US aircraft 50 miles SE of Finschafen, New Guinea

Position: 07-15S 148-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Doi Kinzai (28) 土肥金在	15.03.19-12.08.20
Capt Matsuzaka Shigeru (27) 松坂　茂	12.08.20-01.12.20
Capt Kanesaka Takashi (27) 兼阪　隆	01.12.20-01.04.21
Capt Migita Kumagoro (29) 右田熊五郎	01.04.21-01.11.21
Cdr Kurahara Ikou (29) 蔵原惟皓	01.11.21-10.06.22
Cdr Shiwa Narito (30) 志和為於菟	10.06.22-10.11.22
Cdr Akiyama Sakae (30) 秋山　栄	10.11.22-10.05.23
Cdr Imagawa Makane (31) 今川真金	10.05.23-10.05.24
Cdr Mihori Denzo (32) 御堀伝造	10.05.24-10.11.24
Cdr Inoue Choji (33) 井上肇治	10.11.24-15.04.25
Capt Idemitsu Manbei (33) 出光万兵衛	15.04.25-10.07.25
Capt Hayashi Sueki (32) 林　季樹	10.07.25-01.12.25
Capt Ueda Hideo (32) 上田秀男	01.12.25-15.04.26
Vacant	15.04.26-10.04.29
Cdr Ogawa Shigetaro (34) 小川重太郎	10.04.29-10.07.29
Cdr Shibata Gen’ichi (34) 柴田源一	10.07.29-30.11.29
Capt Horie Rokuro (36) 堀江六郎	30.11.29-01.04.30
Capt Ogura Manjiro (35) 小倉万治郎	01.04.30-01.12.30
Capt Hara Kiyoshi (38) 原　　清	01.12.30-01.04.31
Capt Sugiura Shinpei (36) 杉浦信平	01.04.31-16.02.32
Capt Aihara Aritaka (38) 藍原有孝	16.02.32-01.12.32
Capt Goto Gonzo (38) 後藤権造	01.12.32-15.11.33
Capt Sato Genzo (40) 佐藤源蔵	15.11.33-01.11.34
Capt Iwagoe Kanki (38) 岩越寒季	01.11.34-10.07.35
Cdr Nakahara Tatsuhei (38) 中原達平	10.07.35-01.12.35
Cdr Hino Shouichi (38) 日野昇一	01.12.35-01.09.36
Cdr Tadaki Nobuyuki (40) 只木信行	01.09.36-15.11.37
Cdr Miyamoto Yasozo (40) 宮本八十三	15.11.37-15.11.38
Capt Ito Jotaro (42) 伊藤尉太郎	15.11.38-15.11.39
Capt Kondo Tamejiro (40) 近藤為次郎	15.01.39-10.01.40
Capt Namba Sukeyuki (39) 難波祐之	10.01.40-05.02.40
Capt Sawa Masao (44) 沢　正雄	05.02.40-01.08.40
Capt Ueda Konosuke (42) 植田弘之介	01.08.40-20.08.40
Capt Nagao Motoo (42) 長尾素夫	20.08.40-06.11.40
Capt Ohashi Tatsuo (40) 大橋竜男	06.11.40-20.09.41
Capt Kagayama Hakao (45) 加賀山外雄	11.08.41-15.11.42
Capt Matsumoto Kametaro (45) 松本亀太郎	15.11.42-03.03.43
Executive Officer (Fukuchō) 副長
None
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Vacant	01.10.21-01.03.22
LtCdr Katayama Yoshiharu (33) 片山義治	01.03.22-01.11.22
LtCdr Takasaki Shiro (33) 高崎四郎	01.11.22-01.09.23
LtCdr Tanaka Masaaki (34) 田中正明	01.09.23-01.12.24
LtCdr Namiki Kamesaku (35) 次木亀作	01.12.24-15.04.26
Vacant	15.04.26-10.10.29
LtCdr Hamada Giichi (38) 浜田義一	10.10.29-20.12.29
LtCdr Naito Atsushi (38) 内藤　淳	20.12.29-01.12.30
LtCdr Yamaguchi Tsunetaro (39)山口常太郎	01.12.30-01.12.31
LtCdr Shibata Takisaburo (41) 柴田滝三郎	01.12.31-15.11.32
LtCdr Tajima Hideo (42) 田島英夫	15.11.32-15.11.33
LtCdr Ushuku Shuichi (44) 宇宿主一	15.11.33-18.07.35
LtCdr Koyama Takeo (46) 小山猛夫	18.07.35-01.12.36
LtCdr Uchino Shinichi (50) 内野信一	01.12.36-01.12.37
LtCdr Nagata Hideo (53) 永田英雄	01.12.37-15.12.38
LtCdr Kunishima Kiichi (53) 国島其一	15.12.38-15.05.39
Resv Lt(jg) Ishii Tomokichi石井留吉	15.05.39-01.08.39
Lt Jimi Juichi (57) 自見仁一	01.08.39-15.11.39
Vacant	15.11.39-05.02.40
Resv Lt Kotani Masaharu小谷正春	05.02.40-01.08.40
Vacant	01.08.40-21.12.40
Resv Lt Yokoyama Shimpei	21.12.40-05.04.41
*Resv Lt Yamaguchi Tomomitsu	05.04.41-03.03.43
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
LtCdr Takashi Atae (Eng.13) 06.03.19-
Unknown	-01.10.21
LtCdr Hirai Ryoichi (Eng.16) 平岩良一	01.10.21-01.12.22
LtCdr Noda Sakichi (Eng.18) 野田佐吉	01.12.22-
Unknown	-01.12.24
LtCdr Hagii Toshio (Eng.20) 萩井俊雄	01.12.24-01.04.26
Vacant	01.04.26-01.07.29
Lt Sendo Masaru (Eng.27) 仙頭勝	01.07.29-01.11.30
Lt Tadaki Shigenobu (Eng.29) 只木重信	01.11.30-01.12.31
Lt Kawano Rokuro (Eng.29) 河野六郎	01.12.31-15.11.33
Lt Kurashige Yoshio (Eng.30) 倉重義雄	15.11.33-10.04.34
Lt Shigematsu Tomita (Eng.31) 重松富太	10.04.34-22.10.34
Lt Morimoto Kazuo (Eng.31) 森本一男	22.10.34-15.10.35
Lt Motozawa Hanzo (Eng.31) 本沢半三	15.10.35-02.11.36
LtCdr Maruyama Masao (Eng.32) 丸山正雄	02.11.36-15.11.37
LtCdr Koizumi Hiroshi (Eng.32) 小泉弘	15.11.37-15.05.39
Vacant	15.05.39-05.02.40
S.D.LtCdr Hashimoto Kichijiro 橋本吉次郎	05.02.40-01.08.40
*S.D.Lt Miyashita Yutaka	-03.03.43
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Lt Oba Tomikichi (36) 大場富吉	06.03.19-
Lt Itani Yoshiharu (38) 居谷吉春	-01.12.20
Lt Kishi Fukuji (40) 岸　福治	01.12.20-01.10.21
Unknown	01.10.21-15.05.23
Lt Hamada Kiyoshi (42) 浜田　浄	15.05.23-01.12.24
Lt Hayashi Shigechika (45) 林　重親	01.12.24-01.11.25
Lt Sasaki Seigo (45) 佐々木静吾	01.11.25-01.03.26
Vacant	01.03.26-01.11.29
Lt Sawa Isao (46) 沢　勇夫	01.11.29-01.12.30
Lt Shiwa Kotora (50) 志和　彪	01.12.30-01.12.31
Lt Yamauchi Masaki (51) 山内正規	01.12.31-11.01.34
Lt Yamaka Tetsuo (51) 山口義男	11.01.34-01.12.36
Lt Yamaguchi Yoshio (53) 山口義男	01.12.36-01.12.37
Lt Fukumura Toshiaki (54) 福村利明	01.12.37-15.06.38
Resv Lt Akanuma Teruhiko 赤沼輝彦	15.06.38-20.05.39
Resv Lt Yoshimoto Yoshikuni 吉本義國	20.05.39-17.10.39
Resv Lt Maechi Buichi	17.10.39-01.12.39
Vacant	01.12.39-10.02.40
Lt Yamazaki Takashi (57) 山崎　誉	10.02.40-01.08.40
Vacant	01.08.40-15.11.40
Resv Lt Iibuchi Tadao 飯淵忠夫	15.11.40-15.12.41
*Resv Lt Matsuura Tatsuo	15.12.41-03.03.43
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Sato Ushimatsu (1915) 佐藤丑松	06.03.19-
Unknown	-01.03.22
Lt Tanabe Yutaka (1915) 田辺優	01.03.22-10.03.23
Lt(jg) Koba Yasuyoshi (1919) 木庭保喜	10.03.23-
Unknown	-01.12.25
Lt(jg) Aeba Yoshiaki	01.12.25-20.01.26
Lt(jg) Ishida Yoshimoto (1923) 石田敬基	20.01.26-20.03.26
Lt Ito Shunkichi (1918) 伊藤雋吉	20.03.26-15.04.26
Vacant	15.04.26-01.11.29
Lt(jg) Kamishiro Nobutoshi (1925) 神代延敏	01.11.29-01.07.30
Lt Tachikawa Isamu (1927) 立川勇	01.07.30-12.09.31
Lt(jg) Kubota Masatsugu (1929) 窪田正次	12.09.31-18.11.32
Lt(jg) Taira Hiroshi (1928)	18.11.32-15.11.33
Lt(jg) Fujimura Nobuyoshi (1929) 藤村信義	15.11.33-20.07.34
Lt(jg) Harada Kiyoshi (1932) 原田潔	20.07.34-01.11.34
Lt(jg) Tsukamoto Takashi (1930) 塚本宗	01.11.34-10.10.35
Lt(jg) Kawashima Teisaburo (1933) 川嶋悌三郎	10.10.35-02.11.36
Lt Nishida Fukuji (1933) 西田福治	02.11.36-29.06.37
Lt Koda Yoshio (1933) 甲田義男	29.06.37-15.11.38
Lt Fukuhara Heiji (1935) 福原平治	15.11.38-15.11.39
Vacant	15.11.39-12.02.40
Lt Yashiro Masao 八代正雄	12.02.40-01.08.40
Vacant	01.08.40-15.11.40
LtCdr Yokoo Takao (1931) 横尾立男	15.11.40-20.01.41
Lt Yamaji Masaki (1935) 山路正己	20.01.41-25.09.41
Lt Nagashima Kaname (1936) 永島要	25.09.41-07.02.42
Vacant	07.02.42-30.11.42
Lt Taniguchi Takeo (1937) 谷口竹雄	30.11.42-03.03.43
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Uchiyama Shotaro (Pay 3) 内山正太郎	06.03.19-
Unknown	-01.03.22
Lt Okamoto Masaharu (Pay 4) 岡本正治	01.03.22-10.11.22
Lt(jg) Maeda Nisaburo (Pay 7) 前田仁三郎	10.11.22-
Unknown	-01.12.24
Lt(jg) Arai Minoru (Pay 8) 新井実	01.12.24-01.03.26
Unknown	01.03.26-01.04.26
Lt(jg) Doi Tsuneichi (Pay 9) 戸井常市	01.04.26-15.04.26
Vacant	15.04.26-16.08.29
Lt Sato Shinkichi (Pay 7) 佐藤信吉	16.08.29-01.10.30
Lt Fujino Shigekichi (Pay 11) 藤野繁吉	01.10.30-02.11.31
Lt Shibakura Hisao (Pay 14) 柴倉寿夫	02.11.31-01.12.32
Lt Agaya Mataichiro (Pay 15) 阿賀谷又一郎	01.12.32-01.12.33
Lt(jg) Kodama Shigeru (Pay 18) 児玉茂	01.12.33-01.11.34
Lt(jg) Ikebe Asaji (Pay 18) 池部朝次	01.11.34-10.10.35
Lt Asano Hisao (Pay 17) 浅野久男	10.10.35-31.05.37
Lt(jg) Hagi Motoo (Pay 20) 萩元夫	31.05.37-01.11.37
Lt(jg) Hanawa Katsura (Pay 22) 花輪桂	01.11.37-03.08.38
Lt(jg) Kamon Shozo (Pay 23) 家門氶三	03.08.38-15.12.38
Lt(jg) Matsushige Takeo (Pay 24) 松重武男	15.12.38-15.11.39
LtCdr Fukuizumi Teiichi (Pay 12) 福泉貞一	15.11.39-12.02.40
Lt(jg) Yokoo Masatoki (Pay 25) 横尾正登紀	12.02.40-01.08.40
Vacant	01.08.40-15.11.40
LtCdr Satake Makoto (Pay 13) 佐竹誠	15.11.40-20.01.41
Lt(jg) Kobayashi Toru (Pay 27) 小林亨	20.01.41-20.09.41
Vacant	20.09.41-15.10.41
Lt(jg) Okada Hiroshi (Pay 28) 岡田寛	15.10.41-05.02.42
Vacant	05.02.42-01.11.42
*Lt(jg) Gosho Yasushi	01.11.42-03.03.43

Nozaki 野埼キザノ

Class: Nozaki

Ordered: 1939 4 Replacement Program

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosensho, Shimonoseki

Civilian Call Sign: JKBQ

Laid Down: 08.10.39

Launched: 22.07.40

Completed: 18.03.41

10 Guard 20.12.41-

Fate: sunk 28.12.44 by USS Dace (SS-247) off Cape Varella,

Indochina

Position: 12-36N 109.38E

Dead:

Saved: 25

Removed from Navy List 31.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Sakano Masami坂野正己	01.04.42-20.11.42
Resv Lt Ishii Tomekichi石井留吉	20.11.42-20.07.43
*Resv Lt Isomura Tomeo磯村留男	20.07.43-28.12.44

Shirasaki 白埼キサラシ

Class: Kinesaki

Ordered: 1940

Builder: Sakurajima, Osaka

Laid Down: 18.05.42

Launched: 05.11.42

Completed: 31.12.42

Combined Fleet 30.01.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List 05.10.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Ando Hisakichi安藤久吉	10.01.43-05.07.44
Resv Lt Hamakawa Ichiro濱田一郎	05.07.44-15.03.45
Resv Lt Ouchi Masayuki大内正之	15.03.45-15.11.45
Lt Nakamura Yoshimi (68) 中村義視	15.11.45-07.01.47
Capt Okazumi Seiji (51) 岡積清治	07.01.47-15.03.47
Lt Matsuo Keiji (67) 松尾敬次	15.03.47-10.05.47
Capt Tagahara Yoshitaro (50) 田ケ原義太郎	10.05.47-20.09.47
Lt Matsuo Keiji (67) 松尾敬次	20.09.47-03.10.47

Soya 宗谷ヤソ

Tenyo Maru 天領丸、Minryo Maru 民領丸。

Class:

Civilian Call Sign: JGNQ

Builder: Kawaminami, Koyajima

Laid Down: 31.10.36 as Russian Volocaevets

Baught: 1937

Renamed Chiryo Maru

Launched: 16.02.38

Completed: 10.07.38

Chiryo Maru

Requisitioned: 20.02.40

Renamed Soya

Yokosuka Naval District 04.06.40-20.01.42

4 Fleet 20.01.42-15.09.42

8 Fleet 15.09.42-24.12.42

8 Fleet/SE Area Fleet 24.12.42-01.02.44

Combined Fleet 01.02.44-20.01.45

Fate: surrendered, 03.10.78 museum ship at Tokyo

Removed from Navy List 05.09.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Cdr Yamada Yuji (46) 山田雄二	20.02.40-22.10.40
Cdr Matsumoto Kametaro (45) 松本亀太郎 22.10.40-11.08.41
Cdr Kubota Toshi (46) 久保田　智	11.08.41-26.04.43
Capt Amaya Yoshishige (47) 天谷嘉重	26.04.43-30.05.44
Capt Shiwa Kotora (50) 志和　彪	30.05.44-20.08.44
Vacany	20.08.44-18.02.45
Lt Cdr Yamauchi Masaki (51) 山内正規	18.02.45-13.02.46
Capt Doi Shinji (45) 土井申二	13.02.46-01.06.46
Capt Tagami Akeji (51) 田上明次	01.06.46-
Executive Officer (Fukuchō) 副長
None
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
NO DATA
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Unknown	04.06.40-10.09.42
S.D.Lt Arimori Tomeharu	10.09.42-05.07.43
S.D.Lt Ishii Mitsuji 石井三司	05.07.43-20.04.44
S.D.Lt Shigihara Iwaji 鴫原岩治	20.04.44-01.12.45
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Unknown	20.02.40-04.06.40
Resv Lt Kiriyama Shozo	04.06.40-21.04.41
Resv Lt Ii Kenzo 井伊謙三	21.04.41-08.09.42
Resv Lt Kamei Seiji 龜井晴治	08.09.42-26.01.43
Resv Lt Kobayashi Yoshiya	26.01.43-26.02.44
Resv Lt Takano Jo	26.02.44-15.11.44
Resv Lt Nakao Tadonobu 中尾忠信	15.11.44-26.06.45
Resv Lt Maruyama Takashi	26.06.45-13.02.46
Lt Misaka Giichi (69) 三阪儀一	13.02.46-03.06.46
Lt Yanagimura Hiromi (71) 名古屋為毅	03.06.46-
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Toshima Fumio (1936) 豊島文雄	16.05.40-15.10.40
Lt Kuwahara Kanji	15.10.40-20.09.41
Lt Kato Yoshinobu (1939) 加藤義信	20.09.41-05.09.42
Lt Nishimaki Sakae 西牧栄	05.09.42-01.07.44
Lt Namikawa Kiyoshi	01.07.44-15.09.45
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Ito Keigoro (Pay 26) 伊藤啓五郎	16.05.40-15.10.40
Lt(jg) Matsunaga Tokitaka (Pay 26) 松長世隆15.10.40-20.09.41
Vacant	20.09.41-15.10.41
Lt(jg) Shiomitsu Kunio (Pay 28) 塩満国雄	15.10.41-15.01.43
Lt(jg) Iwabuchi Kenji	15.01.43-05.10.43
Lt(jg) Takahashi Yoshio	05.10.43-20.06.44
Lt Akabane Ryozo	20.06.44-25.11.44
Vacant	25.11.44-15.08.45

Converted Aircraft Transports

Tokusetsu Kokuki-umpankan 特設航空機運搬艦

Fujikawa Maru 富士川丸

Class: Fujikawa Maru

GRT: 6938grt

Owner: Toyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 45067

Civilian Call Sign: JMHM

Laid Down: 20.10.37

Launched: 15.04.38

Completed 01.07.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned 09.12.40

Maizuru Naval District 16.12.40-15.01.41

22 Koku Sentai/11 Air Fleet 15.01.41-24.12.42

11 Air Fleet/SE Area Fleet 24.12.42-01.01.44

Reclassed Transport 01.01.44

Fate: sunk 17.02.44 by US aircraft at Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 07-20N 151-33E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Ito Tokugyo (39) 伊藤徳尭	16.12.40-25.06.41
Capt Yamagata Shunji (45) 山県駿二	25.06.41-11.09.41
Capt Kondo Tamejiro (40) 近藤為次郎	11.09.41-10.09.42
Capt Inoue Samata (40) 井上左馬太	10.09.42-20.09.42
Capt Aihara Aritaka (38) 藍原有孝	20.09.42-08.10.43
Capt Goto Denjiro (38) 後藤伝治郎	08.10.43-17.02.44
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Resv Lt(jg) Okuda Takashi奥田　孝	16.12.40-01.12.43
First Lieutenant (Naimucho) 内務長
Resv Lt Resv Lt(jg) Okuda Takashi奥田　孝	01.12.43-17.02.44
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Resv Lt Someya Gisaburo	16.12.40-15.01.43
Resv Lt Kato Masayuki	15.01.43-17.02.44
Maintenance Officer (Seibichō) 整備長
LtCdr Sasaki Tsutomu (Eng.37) 佐々木勉	01.07.41-10.09.41
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Resv Lt Nakamura Susumu	16.12.40-01.10.41
Resv Lt Kato Shisei 加藤至誠	01.10.41-17.02.44
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Vacant	20.01.41-14.07.41
Lt Inaba Tamaroku	14.07.41-15.10.41
Lt Shiga Hidemasa (1939) 滋賀秀正	15.10.41-13.10.42
Lt Motohashi Kiyoshi 本橋清	13.10.42-17.02.44
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Omori Nobuyuki (1940) 大森信幸	20.09.41-01.05.43
Lt(jg) Hashimoto Yutaka	01.05.43-17.02.44
Air Group Officer (Hikōtaichō) 飛行隊長
LtCdr Asano Takeshi (56) 浅野　雄	01.07.41-10.09.41

Goshu Maru 五洲丸

Class: Goyo Maru

GRT: 8592grt

Owner: Goyo Shosen KK

Official Number: 46394

Civilian Call Sign: JYON

Laid Down: 27.12.38

Launched: 14.10.39

Completed 27.02.40

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned 14.09.40

Yokosuka Naval District 16.12.40-25.01.41

11 Air Fleet 25.01.41-10.12.41

24 Koku Sentai/4 Fleet 10.12.41-10.04.42

24 Koku Sentai/11 Air Fleet 10.04.42-24.12.42

11 Air Fleet/SE Area Fleet 24.12.42-01.10.43

Reclassed Transport 01.10.43

Combined Fleet 01.10.43-30.03.44

Fate: sunk 30.03.44 by US aircraft at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sakano Minbu (38) 坂野民部	10.10.40-11.08.41
Capt Ito Ko (39) 伊藤　皎	11.08.41-07.04.42
Capt Furutani Keiji (43) 古谷啓次	07.04.42-21.06.43
Capt Kase Saburo (44) 加瀬三郎	21.06.43-31.03.44
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Resv Lt(jg) Kano Zenjuro	16.12.40-20.05.41
Resv Lt(jg) Kobayashi Yoshiro	20.05.41-20.06.43
Resv Lt Nakagawa Sho	20.06.43-01.10.43
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Resv Lt Hashimoto Yoshito	16.12.40-25.10.42
Resv Lt Hayashibara Sakae	25.10.42-01.09.43
Resv Lt Yamaji Seiichi 山地誠一	01.09.43-30.03.44
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Resv Lt Hakomori Jun 箱守淳	16.12.40-20.04.43
Resv Lt Nonaka Morikazu	20.04.43-01.10.43
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Vacant	16.12.40-20.09.41
Lt Suzuki Chuzo	20.09.41-17.03.43
Lt Ishikawa Taizo	17.03.43-20.10.43
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Ikenaga Yoshio	20.11.41-01.11.42
Lt(jg) Okukawa Shunkichi (Pay 29) 奥川俊吉	01.11.42-01.05.43
Lt(jg) Ito Zenkichi	01.05.43-01.10.43

Kamogawa Maru 加茂川丸

Class: Shinko Maru

GRT: 6440grt

Owner: Toyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 44513

Civilian Call Sign: JDOM

Laid Down: 26.08.37

Launched: 16.02.38

Completed 15.04.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Yokohama Zosensho

Requisitioned 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-01.12.41

11 Air Fleet 01.12.41-15.03.42

Fate: sunk 02.03.42 by USS Sailfish (SS-192) off Lombok Island

Position: 08-06S 115-57E

Dead: 327

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 15.03.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
*Capt Shimizu Iwao (39) 清水　巌	05.09.41-02.03.42
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
*Resv Lt(jg) Fujisawa Juichiro	05.09.41-02.03.42
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Resv Lt Makita Akira	05.09.41-02.03.42
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Resv Lt Matsumoto Rikuzo 松本陸三	05.09.41-02.03.42
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Okamoto Taketaka	05.09.41-15.10.41
*Lt Hara Makoto	15.10.41-02.03.42
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Murakami Juichi	05.09.41-02.03.42

Kanto Maru 關東丸

Class: Kinai Maru

GRT: 8606grt

Owner: Harada Kisen KK

Official Number: 36105

Civilian Call Sign: JJKO

Laid Down: 11.10.29

Launched: 28.04.30

Completed 16.09.30

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned 09.08.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-20.07.42

23 Koku Sentai /SW Area Fleet 20.07.42-20.10.42

Fate: sunk 11.09.42 at 2118hrs by USS Saury (SS-189) NW

Cape Mandra, Celebes

Position: 03-15S 118-27E

Dead: 39

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 20.10.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Arima Tadashi (36) 有馬　直	20.07.42-11.09.42
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
*Resv Lt(jg) Kawai Takamichi河合孝道	20.07.42-11.09.42
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Resv Lt Muto Takao	20.07.42-11.09.42
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
*Resv Lt Fuse Atsushi	20.07.42-11.09.42
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
*Lt Nomura Mitsuo	20.07.42-11.09.42
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
*Lt(jg) Kai Tsutomu	20.07.42-11.09.42

Katsuragi Maru 葛城丸

Class: Katsuragi Maru

GRT: 8033grt

Owner: Kokusai Kisen KK

Official Number: 35218

Civilian Call Sign: JGMC

Laid Down: 10.07.30

Launched: 15.05.31

Completed 02.10.31

Builder: Uraga Senkyo K.K. Uraga Kojo

Requisitioned 20.08.38

Yokosuka aval District 01.10.38-16.12.40

Sasebo Naval District 16.12.40-10.12.41

21 Koku Sentai/11 Air Fleet 10.12.41-01.05.42

21 Koku Sentai/SW Area Fleet 01.05.42-01.11.42

Fate: sunk 01.10.42 by USS Sturgeon (SS-187) off Cape St. George,

New Ireland

Position: 05-38S 153-08E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 01.11.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Kusagawa Kiyoshi (38) 草川　淳	01.10.38-01.04.39
Capt Otsuka Toshio (38) 大塚敏雄	01.04.39-15.11.40
Capt Miura Tomosaburo (38) 三浦友三郎	15.11.40-11.08.41
Capt Mori Ryouzo (39) 森　良三	11.08.41-01.10.42
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Resv Lt(jg) Shigematsu Masayoshi	16.12.40-01.10.42
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
*Resv Lt Hishiba Kirekazu	16.12.40-01.10.42
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Resv Lt Sotozaki Toshio	16.12.40-01.10.42
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Okura Shozaburo	25.09.41-01.10.42
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt Takada Yuji (1940) 高田雄治	20.11.41-05.08.42
Lt Sakagami Shizuhiro (1941)	05.08.42-01.11.42

Keiyo Maru 慶洋丸

Class: Shinko Maru

GRT: 6442grt

Owner: Toyo Kisen KK

Official Number: 44001

Civilian Call Sign: JWPL

Laid Down: 14.04.37

Launched: 23.04.37

Completed 15.11.37

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Yokohama Zosensho

Requisitioned 12.08.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-16.11.41

11 Air Fleet 16.11.41-24.12.42

11 Air Fleet/SE Area Fleet 24.12.42-01.01.44

Rerated Transport 01.01.44

Ministry of Transport 01.01.44-12.06.44

Fate: beached 12.06.44 by US aircraft off Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 17-32N 140.00E

Dead: survivors killed on Saipan

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Ikeuchi Masamichi (40) 池内正方	05.09.41-25.10.42
Capt Miyamoto Sadachika (39) 宮本定知	25.10.42-06.04.43
Capt Takashimada Masaki高島田政耕	06.04.43-18.01.44
*Capt Kondo Saburo (46) 近藤三郎	18.01.44-08.07.44
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Resv Lt Suzuki Takefumi	05.09.41-01.12.43
First Lieutenant (Naimucho) 内務長
*Resv Lt Suzuki Takefumi	01.12.43-08.07.44
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Resv Lt Watanabe Tameji	05.09.41-15.01.43
*Resv Lt Kanda Kiyotami	15.01.43-08.07.44
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Rev Lt Ogawara Tomoshige	05.09.41-
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Okamoto Taketaka	05.09.41-15.10.41
Unknown	15.10.41-07.11.42
Lt Shioya Yasuo	07.11.42-23.02.44
Lt(jg) Takigawa Takuzo	23.02.44-13.06.44
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Chichii Ryoichiro 乳井良一郎	05.09.41-20.03.43
Lt(jg) Fujikawa Keiichi	20.03.43-26.02.44
*Lt Fujii Masatsugu	26.02.44-08.07.44

Komaki Maru 小牧丸

Class: Komaki Maru

GRT: 8524grt

Owner: Kokusai Kisen KK

Official Number: 38561

Civilian Call Sign: JNFI

Laid Down: 18.06.32

Launched: 08.07.33

Completed 27.11.33

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned 29.11.40

Yokosuka Naval District 25.12.40-15.01.41

21 Koku Sentai 15.01.41-01.04.41

23 Koku Sentai/11 Air Fleet 21.11.41-01.05.42

Fate: sunk 18.04.42 by US aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position: 04-15S 152-20E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 01.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Ishii Shizue (39) 石井芸江	25.12.40-25.03.41
Capt Nakamura Masao (40) 中村正雄	25.03.41-01.05.42
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Resv Lt(jg) Hiramatsu Hideyo	08.01.41-20.09.41
Resv Lt(jg) Funaki Tadao	20.09.41-01.05.42
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Resv Lt Muto Takao	21.12.40-18.04.42
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Resv Lt Suzuki Sakae	25.12.40-18.04.42
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Vacant	25.12.40-20.09.41
*Lt Yuki Sadaaki	20.09.41-18.04.42
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Yoshida Nobuyoshi (1940) 吉田延義	20.11.41-01.05.42

Lyon Maru りおん丸

Class: Lyon Maru (Type L)

GRT: 7017grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 26949

Civilian Call Sign: JOMD

Laid Down: 15.08.19

Launched: 03.03.20

Completed 06.05.20

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned 13.01.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.03.41-01.09.41

11 Air Fleet 01.09.41-24.12.42

11 Air Fleet/SE Area Fleet 24.12.42-01.01.43

Supply 01.01.43-24.01.44

Fate: sunk 24.01.44 by US aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position: 04-13S 152-11E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 1944

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Kishinado Saburo (40) 岸人三郎	01.03.41-11.08.41
Capt Nakao Hachiro (40) 中尾八郎	11.08.41-07.04.42
Capt Takagi Banjiro (39) 高木伴治郎	07.04.42-07.08.42
Capt Chiba Shio (36) 千葉成男	07.08.42-06.10.43
Capt Ishiguro Torao (37) 石黒虎雄	06.10.43-04.12.43
Capt Miyoshi Shichiro (34) 三好七郎	04.12.43-16.12.43
Capt Minematsu Yasuo (41) 峰松寧夫	16.12.43-24.01.44
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Resv Lt Komatsu Takashi小松　孝	01.03.41-10.03.43
Resv Lt Tezuka Keijro	10.03.43-01.12.43
First Lieutenant (Naimucho) 内務長
*Resv Lt Tezuka Keijro	01.12.43-24.01.44
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
*Resv Lt Okamura Koji	01.03.41-09.02.42
Vacant	09.02.42-12.02.42
Resv Lt Yano Kanji	12.02.42-20.04.42
Resv Lt Ishida Isamu	20.04.42-01.06.43
Resv Lt Nagaoka Fumio	01.06.43-24.01.44
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Vacant	15.01.41-01.03.41
Resv Lt Sato Isao	01.03.41-10.03.43
Resv Lt Komatsu Takashi 小松　孝	10.03.43-25.06.43
Resv Lt Okuno Fujio 奥野藤夫	25.06.43-24.01.44
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Vacant	15.01.41-20.09.41
Lt Matsumura Tomotoshi (1937) 松村知利	20.09.41-17.03.43
Lt Inui Hisao	17.03.43-24.01.44
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Sudo Yoshiki (Pay 28) 須藤吉樹	15.10.41-01.11.42
Lt(jg) Nakanishi Ichiro	01.11.42-24.01.44

Mogamigawa Maru 最上川丸

Class: Kumagawa Maru

GRT: 7469grt

Owner: Toyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 39102

Civilian Call Sign: JRHJ

Laid Down: 02.10.33

Launched: 16.03.34

Completed 04.06.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned 29.11.41

Kure Naval District 23.11.41-26.12.41

Sentai 19/4 Fleet 26.12.41-10.02.42

Reclassed Aircraft Transport 10.02.42

24 Koku Sentai/4 Fleet 10.02.42-10.04.42

25 Koku Sentai/11 Air Fleet 10.04.42-24.12.42

11 Air Fleet/SE Area Fleet 24.12.42-15.10.43

Fate: sunk 31.07.43 at 2307hrs by USS Pogy (SS-266) north of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 11-04N 153-18E

Dead: +130

Saved: +600

Removed from Navy List 15.10.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Koyama Taiji (34) 小山泰治	10.12.41-23.10.42
Capt Gouda Kiichiro (35) 郷田喜一郎	23.10.42-28.01.43
Capt Mori Ryouzo (39) 森　良三	28.01.43-15.06.43
Capt Nakazato Ryuji (39) 中里隆治	15.06.43-31.07.43
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Resv Lt(jg) Kiryu Suekichi	10.02.42-31.07.43
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
*Resv Lt Hosonaga Tomitaro	10.12.41-31.07.43
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Resv Lt Yamashita Ginji 山下銀次	10.12.41-31.07.43
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Kusu Masahisa	10.12.41-10.06.43
Lt Takayama Hisayoshi	10.06.43-31.07.43
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Kikuchi Keiji (1940) 菊地圭次	10.12.41-10.03.43
Lt(jg) Obata Tatsuo (1940) 小幡辰雄	10.03.43-01.05.43
Lt(jg) Busaka Katsuo	01.05.43-31.07.43

Ammunition Ships

Kyuheisen (特設運送船（給兵船）

Aratama Maru 新玉丸

Class: Yamashimo Maru

GRT: 6783grt

Owner: Tamai Shosen KK

Offical Number: 44850

Civilian Call Sign: JUHM

Laid Down: 18.10.37

Launched: 23.07.38

Completed 04.11.38

Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned 26.08.41

6 Fleet 08.12.41-06.10.42

Kure Naval District 06.10.42-08.04.44

Fate: sunk 08.04.44 by USS Seahorse (SS-304) 7 miles east of Guam

Position: 13-16N 145-11E

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 1944

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Imaizumi Shunichi (35) 今泉周逸	05.09.41-20.11.41
Cdr Yamamoto Tomoichi (37) 山本友一	20.11.41-20.08.42
Cdr Doi Takuzou (36) 土井卓三	20.08.42-25.01.43
Cdr Kawai Shin (36) 川合　信	25.01.43-

Hide Maru 日出丸

Class: Hide Maru

GRT: 5181grt

Owner: Tochigi Shoji KK

Official Number: 35845

Civilian Call Sign: JIOC

Laid Down: 09.08.29

Launched: 12.02.30

Completed 26.03.30

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned 15.08.41

Maizuru Naval District 05.09.41-18.10.41

Combined Fleet 18.10.41-10.04.42

Reclassed Transport: 10.04.42

Maizuru Naval District 10.04.42-11.06.43

Fate: sunk 11.06.43 at 0540hrs by USS Silversides (SS-236)

Position: 02-45N 152-06E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 14.10.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Takanabe Sankichi (33) 高鍋三吉	05.09.41-23.05.43

Hitachi Maru 日立丸

Class: Koshin Maru

GRT: 6540grt

Owners: Nissan Kisen KK

Official Number: 45868

Civilian Call Sign: JZWM

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.02.39

Completed 15.06.39

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned 26.11.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-15.06.42

Reclassed Transport 15.06.42

Kure Naval District 15.06.42-08.42

4 Fleet 08.42-31.01.43

1 Air Fleet 31.01.43-14.02.43

Fate: sunk 14.02.43 by US aircraft at Buin

Position: 06-45S 155-50E

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 01.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Saeki Koji (39) 佐伯孝二	10.12.41-16.12.41
Capt Nakahara Tatsuhei (38) 中原達平	13.12.41-14.02.43

Kogyo Maru 興業丸

Class: Kogyo Maru

GRT: 6343grt

Owner: KK Okada Gumi

Official Number: 46368

Civilian Call Sign: JZEM

Laid Down: 16.05.38

Launched: 06.10.38

Completed 02.02.39

Builder: Uraga Senkyo K.K. Uraga Kojo

Requisitioned 30.08.41

Combined Fleet 26.11.41-01.04.44

Kure Naval District 01.04.44-24.09.44

Fate: sunk 24.09.44 by US aircraft in Coron Bay

Position: 11-58N 120-02E

Dead: 39

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Kusakabe Enjiro (39) 日下部鉞治郎	05.09.41-04.02.43
Capt Nagata Ryozo (36) 永田良三	04.02.43-

Kotoku Maru 広徳丸

Class: Kumagawa Maru

GRT:   6701grt

Owner: Hiromi Shoji KK

Offical Number: 43187

Civilian Call Sign: JJTL

Laid Down: 13.10.36

Launched: 30.01.37

Completed 15.05.37

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned 19.09.37

Sasebo Naval District 19.09.37-10.04.42

Navy Department 10.04.42-23.05.42

Combined Fleet 23.05.42-30.07.42

Fate: sunk 30.07.42 by US aircraft off Salamaua, New Guinea

Position: 07-05S 148-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.06.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sato Seishiro (37) 佐藤正四郎	20.09.37-15.11.37
Capt Minowa Nakai (38) 蓑輸中五	15.11.37-10.08.38
Capt Honda Genzou (36) 本田源三	15.07.38-10.04.39
Capt Tsuda Gensuke (38) 津田源助	10.04.39-20.04.40
Capt Shibata Zenjiro (38) 柴田善治郎	20.04.40-15.11.40
Capt Shimizu Iwao (39) 清水　巌	15.11.40-15.02.41
Capt Kurabayashi Kesakichi (36) 栗林今朝吉	15.02.41-20.06.42
*Capt Sato Koichi (35) 佐藤康逸	20.06.42-30.07.42

Naruto Maru 鳴門丸

Class: Type N (Nagara Maru)

GRT: 7148grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 39738

Civilian Call Sign: JBQH

Laid Down: 27.10.33

Launched: 29.08.34

Completed 10.12.34

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned 10.02.42

Maizuru Naval District 15.02.42-10.03.42

11 Air Fleet 10.03.42-08.08.43

Fate: sunk 08.08.43 by USS Whale (SS-239)

Position: 24-03N 142-45E

Dead: 30

Saved: 300

Removed from Navy List 15.10.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Goto Tetsugoro (38) 後藤鉄五郎	15.02.42-10.03.42
Capt Katahara Tsunejiro (37) 片原常次郎	10.03.42-05.07.42
Capt Chiya Sadae (34) 干谷定衛	05.07.42-23.05.43
Capt Takezaki Takeo (37) 竹崎武雄	14.06.43-08.08.43

Nichii Maru 日威丸

Class: Koshin Maru

GRT: 6534grt

Owner: Nissan Kisen KK

Offical Number: 46610

Civilian Call Sign: JPLN

Laid Down: 15.02.39

Launched: 05.07.39

Completed 26.10.39

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned 16.11.41

Combined Fleet 26.12.41-25.11.43

Fate: sunk 25.11.43 at 1630hrs by US aircraft east of Manus

Position: 01.55S 149.9E

Dead: 5

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Iikura Katsumi (36) 飯倉克己	01.12.41-05.12.42
*Capt Hirata Yoshiyuki (39) 平田良之	05.12.42-21.11.43

Nichiro Maru 日朗丸

Class: Koshin Maru

GRT: 6534grt

Owner Nissan Kisen KK

Official Number: 46626

Civilian Call Sign: JPJN

Laid Down:

Launched: 30.07.39

Completed 10.01.40

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned 21.08.41

Kure Naval Ditrict 21.08.41-15.10.41

Combined Fleet 15.10.41-17.02.44

Fate: sunk 17.02.44 at 2206hrs by USS Sargo (SS-188) 150 miles NE of Palau, Caroline Islands

Position: 08-50N 135-40E

Dead: 50

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Kitagawa Shigeharu (37) 北川茂春	05.09.41-15.11.41
Capt Chousa Keikichi (37) 帖佐敬吉	15.11.41-15.05.42
Capt Shibata Zenjiro (38) 柴田善治郎	15.05.42-29.11.43
*Capt Shimizu Ryutaro (36) 清水柳太郎	29.11.43-17.02.44

Nisshun Maru 日春丸

Class: Nisshun Maru

GRT: 6380grt

Owner: Nissan Kisen KK

Official Number: 48040

Civilian Call Sign: JJQKO

Laid Down: 29.12.39

Launched: 22.11.40

Completed: 01.03.41

Builder: Nippon Kokan K.K. Asano Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

11 Air Fleet 01.12.41-18.04.43

Fate: sunk 18.04.43 bu USS Drum (SS-238) 660km SW of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 02-02N 148-27E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.06.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Tsunoda Sadao (36) 角田貞雄	01.12.41-20.08.42
Capt Katahara Tsunejiro (37) 片原常次郎	20.08.42-15.04.43 CK
Capt Takeda Tetsuo (37) 武田哲郎	15.04.43-18.04.43

Onoe Maru 尾上丸

Class: Seia Maru

GRT: 6667grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 46811

Civilian Call Sign: JGIM

Laid Down: 15.06.39

Launched: 26.12.399

Completed 15.03.40

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 16.08.41

2 Fleet 05.09.41-01.03.42

Combined Fleet 01.03.42-01.03.43

Rerated Transport 01.03.43

Combined Fleet 01.03.43-26.11.43

Fate: sunk 26.11.43 at 2116hrs by USS Raton (SS-270) 275 miles NW of Kavieng, New Ireland

Position: 08-40N 148-20E

Dead: 1

Saved: 196

Removed from Navy List 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Kikuchi Kunijiro (39) 菊池邦二郎	05.09.41-01.02.42
Capt Okuna Kiyonobu (33) 奥名清信	15.04.42-01.02.43
Resv Capt Ozawa Satoru小沢覺輔	01.02.43- 15.02.43
Capt Hashimoto Saisuke (30) 橋本才輔	15.02.43-18.06.43 CK
Capt Ogawa Shigetaro (34) 小川重太郎	12.06.43-26.11.43
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Resv Lt Nagase Kennosuke	01.03.43-23.11.43
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Resv Lt(jg) Otawara Masao	01.03.43-26.11.43
Navigator (Kōkaichō) 航海長
Resv Lt Aramaki Teru 荒牧　照	01.03.43-20.03.43
Resv Lt Inami Mikio 稻見幹夫	20.03.43-26.11.43
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Yamazaki Hidemasa	15.04.43-26.11.43

Seia Maru 西阿丸

Class: Seia Maru

GRT: 6659grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 45391

Civilian Call Sign: JGCM

Laid Down: 17.05.38

Launched: 04.03.39

Completed: 26.04.39

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-01.08.44

Fate: sunk 01.08.44 by aircraft Moluccan Sea

Position: 01.48S 125-29E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Tatsugami Maru 辰神丸

Class: Tatsugami Maru

GRT: 7070grt

Owner: Tatsuma Kisen KK

Official Number: 45368

Civilian Call Sign: JHVN

Laid Down: 07.03.39

Launched: 03.08.39

Completed 31.10.39

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned 14.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 20.09.41-23.10.41

11 Air Fleet 23.10.41-24.01.42

Fate: sunk 24.01.42 at 0355hrs by US destroyers at Balikpapan, Borneo

Position: 01-18S 117-04E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 05.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長 CK
Capt Sekiguchi Takeshi關口　剛	20.09.41-18.12.42
Capt Yamamura Tomozo (35) 山村伴三	18.12.42-24.01.43

Tatsutake Maru 辰武丸

Class: Tatsugami Maru

GRT: 7068grt

Owner: Tatsuma Goshi Kaisha

Official Number: 46395

Civilian Call Sign: JYCN

Laid Down: 06.04.39

Launched: 13.11.39

Completed 09.02.40

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned 24.11.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-01.04.43

8 Fleet 01.04.43-10.07.43

Fate sunk 10.05.43 by USS Plunger (SS-179)

Position: 14-28N 149-23E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 15.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Furuse 古瀬倉藏	01.12.41-20.10.42
Capt Ara Tadashi (33) 荒　　糺	20.10.42-01.12.42 CK
Capt Kuga Tokuichi (36) 久我徳一	01.12.42-10.05.43

Fleet Replenishment Vessels

Tokusetsu Unsokan特設運送船（給糧船）

Stores Ships

Kyuryosen

Azuchi Maru 安土丸

Class: Yatsushiro Maru

GRT: 397grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 36445

Civilian Call Sign: JHEC

Laid Down: 28.06.30

Launched: 22.09.30

Completed: 01.11.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-01.12.41

China Area Fleet 01.12.41-05.12.42

4 Fleet 05.12.42-26.09.43

Fate: sunk 26.09.43 at Nauru

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Banshu Maru No.2 第二播州丸

Class: Banshu Maru No.2

GRT: 998grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 48395

Civilian Call Sign: JJWP

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.41

Completed: 20.08.41

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 15.10.41-25.12.42

Fate: sunk 25.12.42 by USS Tautog (SS-199)

Position: 08-40S 124-30E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Banshu Maru No.3 第三播州丸

Class: Banshu Maru No.3

GRT: 725grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 39195

Civilian Call Sign: JOVJ

Laid Down: 12.33

Launched: 03.34

Completed: 07.34

Builder: K.K. Mihara Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval Dristrct 20.09.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Banshu Maru No.5 第五播州丸

Class: Banshu Maru No.5

GRT: 389grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 38079

Civilian Call Sign: JPRH

Laid Down: 04.33

Launched: 06.33

Completed: 08.33

Builder: K.K. Mihara Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-15.04.43

Fate: sunk 15.04.43 by US Seawolf (SS-197)

Position: 26-15N 139-35E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.09.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Banshu Maru No.21 第二十一播州丸

Class: Banshu Maru No. 18

GRT: 128grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 29102

Civilian Call Sign: JOAH

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.23

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Kobe Seikosho Toba Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-01.12.41

China Area Fleet 01.12.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Chichibu Maru秩父丸

Class: Haruna Maru

GRT: 1525grt

Owner: Nichiro Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 29395

Civilian Call Sign: JNVA

Laid Down: 12.02.23

Launched: 23.05.23

Completed: 20.08.23

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-12.03.42

Fate: sunk 12.03.42 by USS Gar (SS-206) off Nojimazaki

Position: 32-50N 139-32E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Chiyo Maru 千代丸

Class: Tenyo Maru No.2

GRT: 657grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 40682

Civilian Call Sign: JCCK

Laid Down: 08.02.35

Launched: 01.06.35

Completed: 07.08.35

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-01.12.41

4 Fleet 01.12.41-26.05.44

Fate: sunk 26.05.44 by USS Tambor (SS-198) 314km west

Uracas Island

Position: 20-30N 141-45E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
LtCdr Hodate Takeshi甫立　健	14.08.39-

Choko Maru 長光丸

Class: Choko Maru

GRT: 1794grt

Owner: Nichiro Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 29670

Civilian Call Sign: JOSA

Laid Down: 15.09.23

Launched: 26.12.23

Completed: 12.04.24

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned:

Maizuru Naval Dristict 05.09.41-25.02.44

Fate: sunk 25.02.44 by USS Tang (SS-306) 180km WNW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 15-46N 144-10E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hakurei Maru 白令丸

Class: Toko Maru No.2

GRT: 407grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 39091

Civilian Call Sign: JERJ

Laid Down: 12.09.33

Launched: 15.03.34

Completed: 15.05.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-01.12.41

Combined Fleet 01.12.41-16.02.45

Fate: sunk 16.02.45 by mine

Position: 04-10S 116-05E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Haruna Maru 榛名丸

Class: Haruna Maru

GRT: 1549grt

Owner: Nichiro Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 29173

Civilian Call Sign: JNWA

Laid Down: 16.12.22

Launched: 07.05.23

Completed: 20.06.23

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-06.12.41

4 Fleet 06.12.41-16.01.44

Fate: sunk 16.01.44 by collision with Eiji Maru (榮丸) at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position: 06-00N 133-25E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Matsumoto Ichiro (45) 松本一郎	08.04.42-16.01.44

Hokkai Maru 北開丸

Class: Toko Maru No.2

GRT: 407grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39090

Civilian Call Sign: JRDJ

Laid Down: 12.09.33

Launched: 15.03.34

Completed: 09.05.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-01.12.41

4 Fleet 01.12.41-01.04.43

8 Fleet 01.04.43-01.04.44

Yokosuka Naval District 01.04.44-21.11.44

Fate: sunk 21.11.44 by USS Scabbardfish (SS-397) 200km east of Hachijo, Izu Archipelago

Position: 33-20N 142.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.01.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hokko Maru 豊光丸

Class: Haruna Maru

GRT: 1521grt

Owner: Nichiro Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 29318

Civilian Call Sign: JNCA

Laid Down: 14.11.22

Launched: 07.03.23

Completed: 21.04.23

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-17.10.42

2 Fleet 01.01.42-20.03.44

Fate: sunk 20.03.44 by USS Picuda (SS-382) 60km north of Yap, Caroline Islands

Position: 10-09N 138-10E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hyuga Maru 日向丸

Class: Hyuga Maru

GRT: 994grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 49285

Civilian Call Sign: JAAR

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.41

Completed: 06.05.42

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 25.05.42

Kure Naval District 25.05.42-16.03.43

Fate: sunk 16.03.43 by USS Flying Fish (SS-229) SE of Marianas

Position: 18-35N 145-55E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Otaka Yoichi	06.02.43-16.02.43

Ikutagawa Maru 生田川丸
Class: Ramb I (Regia Azienda Monopolio delle Banane)

GRT: 3685grt

Owner:

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JXBY

Laid Down: 14.12.36

Launched: 07.06.37

Completed: 06.09.37

Builder: Cantieri Riuniti Dell'Adriatico 　

M/V RAMB II

Red Sea Flotilla 10.06.40-22.02.41

Renamed Calitea II 05.41

Requisitioned: 30.11.43

Sasebo Naval District 30.11.43-01.06.44

Southwest Area Fleet 01.06.44-12.01.45

Fate: sunk 12.01.45 by US aircraft at Saigon

Position: 10-20N 107-50E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
C.C.(LtCdr) C. Mazzella	-09.43
Unknown

Kitakami Maru 北上丸

Class: Oi Maru

GRT: 498grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 45432

Civilian Call Sign: JUYM

Laid Down:

Launched: 22.09.38

Completed: 05.12.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-05.10.41

Combined Fleet 05.10.41-

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Koa Maru 興亞丸

Class: Koa Maru

GRT: 2023grt

Owner: Kyokuyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 46806

Civilian Call Sign: JWXN

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.32

Completed:

Builder: Swan Hunter 　

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

4 Fleet 20.09.41-04.04.43

Fate: sunk 04.04.43 by USS Porpoise (SS-172) 230km north of Brown Island

Position: 13-30N 161-56E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.05.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Akashi Kichitaro	20.09.41-31.07.42
Resv Lt Takayama Kojiro	31.07.42-01.12.42

Kosei Maru 厚生丸

Class: （英国第一次大戦G1型戦時標準船）

Canonesa, Highland Warrior, Nebrasca, Nictheroy, Port Curtis, Salland

GRT: 8262grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 45873

Civilian Call Sign: JPBN

Laid Down:

Launched: 1920

Completed:

Builder: Workman Clark, Belfast

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-21.09.41

Combined Fleet 21.09.41-08.03.43

Kure Naval District 08.03.43-08.04.43

Fate: sunk 08.04.43 by USS Tunny (SS-282) 530km NW of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 08-53N 146-42E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 25.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Hamada Takeshi	20.09.41-25.05.42

Kosoku Maru No.3 第三高速丸

Class: Kosoku Maru No.3

GRT: 175grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 37948

Civilian Call Sign: JJEF

Laid Down: 09.08.32

Launched: 05.10.32

Completed: 01.12.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-01.12.41

China Area Fleet 01.12.41-03.44

Fate: sunk 03.44 by aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Mamiya Maru 間宮丸

Class: Yatsushiro Maru

GRT: 397grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 36177

Civilian Call Sign: JHCC

Laid Down: 10.04.30

Launched: 28.06.30

Completed: 23.08.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.01.44

4 Fleet 20.01.44-15.06.44

Fate: sunk 15.06.44 by aircraft off Iwo Jima

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.09.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Minato Maru 湊丸

Class: Minato Maru

GRT: 664grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 40097

Civilian Call Sign: JMGJ

Laid Down: 07.34

Launched: 20.11.34

Completed: 28.12.34

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Maizuru Naval District 10.12.41-20.12.41

Combined Fleet 20.12.41-03.11.43

Fate: sunk 03.11.43 by arcraft off Ocean Isand

Position: 00-43S 169-10E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Murai Koichi	16.11.41-03.05.43
Resv Lt Toma Shohashi	03.05.43-03.11.43

Minoo Maru

Class: 姫路丸、新京丸、桃山丸、仙臺丸。

GRT: 472grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 38154

Civilian Call Sign: JJKF

Laid Down: 10.32

Launched: 12.32

Completed: 15.02.33

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-05.12.41

China Area Fleet 05.12.41-01.01.44

SE Area Fleet 01.01.44-27.01.44

Fate: sunk 27.01.44 by submarine in Banda Sea

Position: 03-20S 144-09E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Oi Maru No.2 Go 第二號大井丸

Class: Oi Maru

GRT: 498grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 45431

Civilian Call Sign: JUTM

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.08.38

Completed: 12.11.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-30.05.42

Fate: sunk 30.05.42 by mine off  ラタック諸島

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Sapporo Maru 札幌丸

Class: Yatsushiro Maru

GRT: 400grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 36631

Civilian Call Sign: JHFC

Laid Down: 09.08.30

Launched: 24.12.30

Completed: 25.11.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.01.44

4 Fleet 20.01.44-04.05.44

Fate: sunk 04.05.44 by aircraft 200km west of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.06.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Sendai Maru 仙臺丸

Class: 箕面丸、姫路丸、新京丸、桃山丸。

GRT: 472grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 38069

Civilian Call Sign: JQPD

Laid Down: 10.32

Launched: 03.33

Completed: 28.04.33

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-10.11.42

Fate: sunk 10.11.42 by USS Grayling (SS-209) 70km WSW of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 07-12N 150-47E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.05.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Senkai Maru 鮮海丸

Class: Senkai Maru

GRT: 2103grt

Owner: Shimatani Kisen KK

Official Number: 32487

Civilian Call Sign: JKNB

Laid Down: 19.04.26

Launched: 24.11.26

Completed: 28.12.26

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

Yokosuka Naval District 02.02.42-27.10.42

Fate: sunk 27.10.42 by USS Amberjack (SS-219) 140km NNE of Rabual, New Britain

Position: 01-12S 153-33E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.11.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shinsei Maru 神盛丸

Class: Shingo Maru

GRT: 4758grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 19787

Civilian Call Sign: JEFD

Laid Down: 05.10.16

Launched: 10.03.17

Completed: 30.04.17 (4758grt)

Builder: Uraga Senkyo K.K. Uraga Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.02.43

Yokosuka Naval District 20.02.43-07.01.45

Fate: sunk 07.01.45 by aircraft west of Takao, Formosa

Position: 22-40N 118-05E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shinyo Maru 神洋丸

Class: Shingo Maru

GRT: 4658grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 7165

Civilian Call Sign: JDHD

Official Number:

Laid Down: 06.12.17

Launched: 12.02.18

Completed: 26.03.18

Builder: Uraga Senkyo K.K. Uraga Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.06.42

Combined Fleet 15.06.42-24.09.44

Fate: sunk 24.09.44 by aircraft 15km SE Sibuyan Is

Position: 12-23N 122-50E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Tsubota Kiichi (36) 坪田季一	01.07.42-25.07.43
Capt Ikeda Keinosuke (34) 池田敬之助	25.07.43-01.10.43
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt Yasuoka Kiyoshi	01.07.42-01.07.43
Lt Kawashima Shinzo (1941) 川島新三	01.07.43-01.10.43

Sumiyoshi Maru 住吉丸

Class: Sumiyoshi Maru

GRT: 113grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 38426

Civilian Call Sign: JJJJ

Laid Down: 03.12.33

Launched: 01.02.33

Completed: 28.02.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.08.42

Sasebo Naval District 01.08.42-01.10.44

Fate: sunk 01.10.44 by unknown causes

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Suruga Maru 駿河丸

Class: Suruga Maru

GRT: 991grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 45206

Civilian Call Sign: JWXL

Laid Down: 13.06.38

Launched: 28.07.38

Completed: 12.10.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.11.41

SE Area Fleet 15.11.41-15.02.43

Fate: sunk 15.02.43 by USS Gato (SS-212) 65km NE of Bougainville, Solomon Islands

Position: 06-25S 156-05E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Takunan Maru 拓南丸

Class: Takunan Maru

GRT: 751grt

Owner: Taiwan Kaiun KK

Official Number: T 368

Civilian Call Sign: JXRL

Laid Down:

Launched: 24.03.39

Completed: 01.06.40

Builder: Asano Zosensho (Osaka)

Requisitioned: 15.11.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.11.41-01.10.44

Fate: sunk 01.10.44 by USS Trepang (SS-412) 200km west of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-30N 138-27E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Tenyo Maru No.2 Go 第二號天洋丸

Class: Tenyo Maru No.2

GRT: 657grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 40323

Civilian Call Sign: JXQL

Laid Down: 22.05.34

Launched: 02.10.34

Completed: 25.04.35

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Kure Naval District 05.09.41-03.03.44

Fate: wrecked 03.03.44 幌筵島

Position: 50-17N 155-55E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Teisho Maru 天塩丸

Class: Yatsushiro Maru

GRT: 397grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 36440

Civilian Call Sign: JHDC

Laid Down: 03.06.30

Launched: 09.08.30

Completed: 27.09.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

China Area Fleet 15.10.41-26.03.45

Fate: sunk 26.03.45 by HMS Venus (R.50) and HMS Verulam (R.28) 330km SE Port Blair

Position: 11-00N 95-50E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 25.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Toko Maru No.2 Go 第二號東光丸

Class: Toko Maru No.2

GRT: 407grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39089

Civilian Call Sign: JRCJ

Laid Down: 12.09.33

Launched: 28.02.34

Completed: 09.05.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 05.09.41-25.01.43

Fate: wrecked 25.01.43

Position: 50-39N 155-51E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.11.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Suzuki Karou	05.09.41-25.01.43

Unkai Maru No.3 第三雲海丸

Class: Unkai Maru No.3

GRT: 3023grt

Owner: Nakamura Kisen KK

Official Number: 24648

Civilian Call Sign: JJPC

Laid Down: 09.08.18

Launched: 25.12.18

Completed: 31.01.19

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 15.04.42

Yokosuka Naval District 15.04.42-15.11.42

Fate: sunk 15.11.42 at Yokohama when DKM Uckermark exploded

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Zuiho Maru 瑞芳丸

Class: Zuiho Maru

GRT: 222grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 44499

Civilian Call Sign: JDPM

Laid Down:

Launched: 28.02.38

Completed: 28.03.38

Builder: Ichikawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-05.12.41

China Area Fleet 05.12.41-01.08.42

Returned to owner 01.08.42

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Transports

Zatsuyosen

Akashisan Maru 明石山丸

Class: Asahisan Maru

GRT: 4541grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Official Number: 40698

Civilian Call Sign: JGEJ

Laid Down: 15.11.34

Launched: 20.04.35

Completed: 03.06.45

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 20.09.41-11.41

5 Fleet 11.41-

Fate: sunk, 03.03.44 by USS Sandlance (SS-3810 21nm west of

Uruppu Is., Kuriles

Position: 46-00N 149-08E

Dead: 45

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Hosoya Yoshio (36) 細谷義男	16.09.41-12.11.42
Capt Takeuchi Heisichi (41) 竹内平七	12.11.42-27.03.43
*Capt Fukuzawa Tetsushiro (36) 福沢哲四郎	27.03.43-03.03.44

Akibasan Maru 秋葉山丸

Class: Akagisan Maru

GRT: 4603grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Official Number: 30502

Civilian Call Sign: JYZA

Laid Down: 11.03.24

Launched: 01.12.24

Completed: 18.11.44

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.11.41

Maizuru Naval District 20.11.41-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by USS Burns (DD-588) SW of Ujae Atoll

Position: 09-24N 157-45E

Dead: 53

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Amagisan Maru 天城山丸

Class: Azumasan Maru

GRT: 7620grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Civilian Call Sign: JUSI

Official Number: 38579

Laid Down: 22.12.32

Launched: 06.11.33

Completed: 26.12.33

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 05.10.41

Maizuru Naval District 05.10.41-11.41

1th Air Fleet 11.41-01.10.42

SE Area Fleet 01.10.42-01.02.44

Maizuru Naval District 01.02.44-

Fate: sunk 17.02.44 by aircraft from USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) at Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 07-18N 151-35E

Dead: 3

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 21.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Cdr Nakagome Ikuzo (36) 中込育三	05.10.41-15.02.43
Capt Sato Bunkichi (36) 佐藤文吉	15.02.43-11.43

Anan Maru 亜南丸

Class:

GRT: 795grt

Owner:

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWMY

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.38

Completed:

Builder: Scheepswerwen Gebr. Van der Werft, Deest　

SS Anakan

Scuttled, 02.01.42 at Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Requisitioned: 01.01.43

Maizuru Naval District 01.01.43-15.01.43

SW Area Fleet 15.01.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered. Sunk 02.11.49 in storm

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Argentina Maru あるぜんちな丸

Class: Argintina Maru

GRT: 12759grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 45771

Civilian Call Sign: JPJM

Laid Down: 05.02.38

Launched: 09.12.38

Completed: 31.05.39

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 29.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 29.09.41-09.12.42

Fate: converted to aircraft carrier Kaiyo 09.12.42

Removed from Navy List

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Cdr Watanabe Takeshi (34) 渡部　威	01.05.42-23.11.43

Asahisan Maru 朝日山丸

Class: Asahisan Maru

GRT: 4550grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Official Number: 40205

Civilian Call Sign: JGAJ

Laid Down: 10.10.34

Launched: 23.03.35

Completed: 30.04.35

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.12.41-27.07.44

Fate: Sunk 27.07.44 by US aircraft in Kau Bay, Halmahera

Position: 01-00N 127-54E

Dead: 2

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Azuma Maru 吾妻丸

Class: Akagi Maru (Type A)

GRT: 6645grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 44403

Civilian Call Sign: JWZL

Laid Down

Launched: 23.10.37

Completed: 10.03.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.04.42

Kure Naval District 10.04.42-15.02.43

Reclassed Oiler 15.02.43

Kure Naval District 15.02.43-03.12.43

Fate: sunk 03.12.43 by USS Tinosa (SS-283)

Position: 06-34N 131-40E

Dead: 68

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Morikawa Nobuyoshi (M)	23.08.41-
*Capt Ara Tadashi (33) 荒　　糺	15.02.43-03.12.43

Azumasan Maru 吾妻山丸

Class: Azumasan Maru

GRT: 7622grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Official Number: 38085

Civilian Call Sign: JPUH

Laid Down: 18.11.32

Launched: 28.05.33

Completed: 31.07.33

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.11.41

Mizuru Naval District 20.11.41-23.05.42

2 Fleet 23.05.42-06.42

4 Fleet 06.42-14.10.42

Fate: sunk 14.10.42 by US Aircraft off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Position: 09-21S 159-52E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.43

Commnding Officer:
Capt Toyama Hikozi (34) 遠山彦次	20.11.41-01.06.42
Cdr Yamagami Seiichi (38) 山上誠一	01.06.42-04.10.42

Brazil Maru ぶら志"る丸
Class: Argentina Maru

GRT: 12752grt

Owner: Osaka Shoen KK

Official Number: 46463

Civilian Call Sign: JCZN

Laid Down: 31.10.38

Launched: 02.08.39

Completed: 03.12.39

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 04.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 04.09.41-01.08.42

Combined Fleet 01.08.42-05.08.42

Fate: sunk 05.08.42 by USS Greening (SS-213) 130nm NW of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 09-51N 150-46E

Dead: 57+

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.09.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Cdr Jintsu Kyujiro (35) 神通久次郎	01.05.42-05.08.42

Chihaya Maru 千早丸

Class:

GRT: 7089grt

Owner:

Official Number: Captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWBY

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.26

Completed:

Builder: Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw Mij., N.V.

S/S Tjisaroea

Requisitioned: 20.08.42

Fate: sunk 12.11.43

Position:

Dead: 6

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Koyama Yoshiro (34) 小山与四郎	20.08.42-10.10.43
Capt Okamoto Jun (37) 岡本　絢	10.10.43-12.11.43

Choi Maru 明昭丸

Class: Choi Maru

GRT: 1074grt

Owner: Taiko Kisen KK

Official Number: 49846

Civilian Call Sign: JBTR

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.42

Completed: 20.02.43

Builder: Kawakami Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.01.44

SE Area Fleet 01.01.44-21.05.44

Fate: sunk 12.05.44 by USS Rasher (SS-269) SW of Buru Island

Position: 03-28S 126-03E

Dead: 22

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Choko Maru 長江丸

Class: Genkai Maru

GRT: 3515grt

Owner: Taiyo Kogyo KK

Official Number: 46376

Civilian Call Sign: JHJN

Laid Down: 06.02.39

Launched: 01.06.39

Completed: 30.11.39

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 09.09.41-20.09.41

Fate: sunk 06.12.43 at 0437hrs by US aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Chowa Maru 長和丸

Class: Chowa Maru

GRT: 2719grt

Owner: Nitto Kogyo Kisen KK

Official Number: 46802

Civilian Call Sign: JWJN

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.11.39

Completed: 19.02.40

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.11.41-10.06.44

Ominato Guard District 10.06.44-01.05.45

Fate: sunk 01.05.45 at 0448hrs by USS Bowfin (SS-287) 54nm SE Hokkaido

Position: 41-02N 144-56E

Dead: 41

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Chuwa Maru 中和丸

Class: Chowa Maru

GRT: 2719grt

Owner: Nitto Kogyo Kisen KK

Official Number: 46812

Civilian Call Sign: JWZN

Laid Down:

Launched: 30.11.39

Completed: 18.03.40

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-11.41

Mako Guard District 11.41-10.02.42

Fate: sunk 10.02.42 at 1725hrs by USS Trout (SS-202) 25nm east of Kirun

Position: 25-23N 122-42E

Dead: 0

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Cuba Maru 玖馬丸

Class: Cuba Maru

GRT: 5950grt

Owner: Kawasaki Kisen KK

Official Number: 31741

Civilian Call Sign: JHUB

Laid Down: 22.04.25

Launched: 29.04.26

Completed: 25.08.36

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-24.08.42

Fate: wrecked 24.08.42 13nm eas of Kita-Shiretoko Misaki

Position: 46-23N 143-37E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Daicho Maru 大朝丸

Class: Daicho Maru

GRT: 1135grt

Owner: Daicho Kisen KK

Official Number: 49560

Civilian Call Sign: JRKR

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.42

Completed: 01.11.42

Builder: Ichikawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.01.44

SE Area Fleet 01.01.44-27.12.44

Fate: sunk 27.12.44 by internal explosion at Tanjung Priok

Position: 06-15S 106-45E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Eiko Maru No.2 第2永興丸

Class: Genkai Maru

GRT: 3535grt

Owner: Taiyo Kogyo KK

Official Number: 47587

Civilian Call Sign: JSIO

Laid Down: 10.04.40

Launched: 20.09.40

Completed: 20.12.40

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 31.10.41

Kure Naval District 10.11.41-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by US aircraft off Roi

Position: 09-10N 167-20E

Dead: 46

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Goyo Maru 五洋丸

Class: Goyo Maru

GRT: 8592grt

Owner: Goyo Shosen KK

Official Number: 45331

Civilian Call Sign: JXSM

Laid Down: 02.03.38

Launched: 25.08.38

Completed: 17.04.39

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 16.10.41

Combined Fleet 16.10.41-25.08.42

Returned to Owners 25.08.42

Fate: sunk 03.02.44 by USS Tambor (SS-198) 200 nm SE Shanghai

Position: 28-44N 123.38E

Dead: 18

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 25.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Imaizumi Yoshiakira (34) 今泉美啓	20.11.41-25.08.42

Hakonesan Maru 箱根山丸

Class: Hakubasan Maru

GRT: 6673grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Official Number: 34431

Civilian Call Sign: JDUC

Laid Down: 25.07.28

Launched: 14.03.29

Completed: 29.05.29

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-

Fate: sunk 18.10.42 at 0340hrs by USS Greenling (SS-213) 15nm east of Haramachi

Position: 37-35N 141-30E

Dead: 14

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.11.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hakutetsu Maru No.7 第7博鉄丸

Class: Hakutetsu Maru No.7

GRT: 1018grt

Owner: Hakatawan Tetsudo Kisen KK

Official Number: 41804

Civilian Call Sign: JMFK

Laid Down: 02.36

Launched: 05.36

Completed: 07.36

Builder: K.K. Namura Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.04.42

Sasebo Naval District 10.04.42-12.09.44

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 by USS Pipefish (SS-388) 3nm east of Kashinozaki

Position: 33-32N 135-55E

Dead: 10

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hakutetsu Maru No.15 第15博鉄丸

Class: Hakutetdu Maru No.11

GRT: 1339grt

Owner: Nishi Nippon Tetsudo KK

Official Number: 49012

Civilian Call Sign: JBBQ

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.41

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Osaka Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.04.42

Sasebo Nval District 10.04.42-30.06.45

Fate: damaged 03.06.45 by mine. Surrendered. Wrecked in storm 27.12.55

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Heito Maru 屏東丸

Class: Heito Maru

GRT: 4468grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 40872

Civilian Call Sign: JZDH

Laid Down: 03.10.34

Launched: 23.03.35

Completed: 31.08.35

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-23.08.43

Fate: sunk 23.08.43 by US aircraft at Car Nicobar Island

Position:

Dead: 33

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.11.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Cdr Kawai Shin (36) 川合　信	20.09.41-01.12.42
Cdr Kashiwagi Tadashi (34) 柏木　質	01.12.42-23.08.43

Hikoshima Maru 彦島丸

Class: Hikoshima Maru

GRT: 966grt

Owner: Torakichi Iino

Official Number: 22808

Civilian Call Sign: JLGE

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.18

Completed:

Builder: Bingo Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.01.44

9^th Fleet 01.01.44-18.06.44

Fate: stranded 18.06.44 at Kayangle Atoll, 43 miles NNE Palau, Caroline Islands. Sunk 20.07.44 by US aircraft while stranded

Position: 06-30N 134-30E

Dead: 20

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hino Maru No.3 第三日の丸

Class: Mikage Maru No.18

GRT: 4391grt

Owner: Hinomaru Kisen KK

Official Number: 44160

Civilian Call Sign: JCSM

Laid Down: 06.07.37

Launched: 04.11.37

Completed: 25.03.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-07.12.42

Fate: sunk 07.12.42 by USS Kingfish (SS-234) 135nm WSW Minami-Iwo Jima

Position: 23-30N 13-20E

Dead: 19

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.02.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hino Maru No. 5

Class: Mikage Maru No.20

GRT: 2725grt

Owner: Hinomaru Kisen KK

Official Number: 47572

Civilian Call Sign: JJYO

Laid Down: 21.01.40

Launched: 24.07.40

Completed: 30.10.42

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Maizuru Naval District 01.12.41-12.41

11 Air Fleet 12.41-01.03.42

SW Area Fleet 01.03.42-01.10.42

SE Area Fleet 01.10.42-10.10.43

Fate: sunk 10.10.43 by US aircraft 24nm west of Buka

Position: 05-25S 154-17E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Takeda Tetsuo (37) 武田哲郎	10.06.43-10.10.43

Hirota Maru

Class:

GRT: 2992grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 47665

Civilian Call Sign: JPUJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.06.40

Completed: 07.10.40

Builder: Hakodate Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 10.04.42

Sasebo Naval District 10.04.42-01.04.43

Mako Guard District 01.04.43-

Fate: sunk 14.08.45 by mine 3 miles NNE Mutsure Jima

Position: 34-00N 130-52E

Dead: 8

Saved: 970+

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Ueno Tamejiro	24.03.44-14.08.45

Hiyoshi Maru 日吉丸

Class: Shunko Maru

GRT: 4046grt

Owner: Azuma Kisen KK

Official Number: 42939

Civilian Call Sign: JNIL

Laid Down: 21.09.36

Launched: 28.12.36

Completed: 01.04.37

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-04.12.43

Fate: sunk 04.12.43 at 0100hrs by USS Gunnel (SS-253) 280nm NE Chichi Jima

Position: 29-36N 145-54E

Dead: 38

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hoki Maru 伯耆丸

Class: Hoki Maru

GRT: 7112grt

Owner: Mitsui Kisan KK

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWIY

Laid Down:

Launched: 28.11.21

Completed: 19.05.22

Builder: William Denny & Brothers

S/S Haruaki captured 12.07.42 by Hokoku Maru

Requisitioned: 31.12.42

Navy Departnment 31.12.42-17.02.44

Fate: sunk 17.02.44 by aircraft at Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 07-21N 151-56E

Dead: 23

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hokkai Maru 北海丸

Class: Kinai Maru

GRT: 8416grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 38123

Civilian Call Sign: JKVE

Laid Down: 15.11.31

Launched: 03.09.32

Completed: 04.03.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.11.41-16.09.44

Fate: badly damaged by mine 16.09.44, towed to Surabaya, surrendered unrepaired, sunk 12.11.45

Removed from Navy List: 15.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Yamamura Minoru (37) 山村　実	10.11.41-

Hokuan Maru 北安丸

Class: Seian Maru

GRT: 3712grt

Owner: Dairen Kisen KK

Official Number: K 708

Civilian Call Sign: JQPG

Laid Down: 10.01.38

Launched: 16.05.38

Completed: 31.07.38

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-31.08.43

Returned to owners 31.08.43

Fate: sunk 24.02.44 by USS Flasher (SS-249)

Position: 13-44N 120-29E

Dead: 45

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.08.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hokuhi Maru 北比丸

Class: Hokuhi Maru

GRT: 943grt

Owner:

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWSY

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.04

Completed:

Builder: A. Vuijk Capelleald Ysel

S/S Cetus captured 10.12.41 at Appari Philipppines

Requisitioned: 01.01.43

Mako Guard District 01.01.43-

Fate: sunk, 01.03.45 by aircraft south of Mako

Position: 23-35N 119-35E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Hokuriku Maru 北陸丸

Class: Kinai Maru

GRT: 8359grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 36396

Civilian Call Sign: JJMC

Laid Down: 24.02.30

Launched: 09.09.30

Completed: 26.11.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-18.03.44

Fate: sunk 18.03.44 at 0115hrs by USS Lapon (SS-26) 160 miles ESE of Hong Kong

Position: 19-24N 116-50E

Dead: 88

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sakano Minbu (38) 坂野民部	20.09.41-10.10.41
Capt Tsukagoshi Hikotaro (39) 塚越彦太郎	10.10.41-05.09.42
Capt Nozawa Kinji (36) 野沢錦二	05.09.42-01.12.43
*Capt Itokawa Suetada (36) 糸川季忠	01.12.43-13.03.44

Hokusho Maru 北昭丸

Class: Hokuyo Maru

GRT: 4211grt

Owner: Kita Nihon Kisen KK

Civilian Call Sign: JDYG

Official Number: 41737

Laid Down: 16.10.36

Launched: 09.02.37

Completed: 19.06.37

Builder: Uraga Senkyo K.K. Uraga Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokusuka Naval District 15.10.41-12.09.43

Fate: sunk 12.09.43 at 0613hrs by USS Narwhal (SS-167) 3nm NW Nauru Island

Position: 00-28S 166-52E

Dead: 32

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.11.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kagu Maru 香久丸

Class: Kinugasa Maru

GRT: 8417grt

Owner: Kokusai Kisen KK

Official Number: 41958

Civilian Call Sign: JHAL

Laid Down: 21.11.35

Launched: 18.04.36

Completed: 30.06.36

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned 25.08.37

Yokosuka Naval District 25.08.37-18.09.37

3 Kokutai/3 Fleet 18.09.37-20.10.37

3 Kokutai/4 Fleet20.10.37-11.02.38

3 Kokutai/5 Fleet 11.02.38-15.12.38

Returned to Owners: 15.12.38

Requisitioned 25.01.39

Sasebo Naval District 25.01.39-20.04.39

Returned to Owners: 15.12.38

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.11.41-

Fate: sunk 04.11.44 by USS Guitarro (SS-363), USS Ray (SS-271), USS Bream (SS-243) 10 nm NW Cape Bolinao, Luzon, Philippines

Position: 15-54N 119-54E

Dead: 46

Saved: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 10.01.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Kira Shunichi (40) 吉良俊一	25.08.37-15.12.37
Capt Obayashi Sueo (43) 大林末雄	15.12.37-15.12.38
Civilian
Capt Ito Yasunoshin (42) 伊藤安之進	15.01.39-28.01.39
Capt Kimura Masatomi (41) 木村昌福	28.01.39-20.04.39
Civilian
Resv Lt(jg) Masuda Kinsaku増田欣作	31.10.41-10.42
Resv Lt(jg) Maeda Kosaku前田耕作	10.42-26.01.43
Capt Shiraishi Eitaro (M) 白石　榮太郎	26.01.43-
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Operations Officer (Unyocho) 運用長
Vacant	25.08.37-30.08.37
Resv Lt Toyama Sakae 外山栄	30.08.37-20.10.38
Resv Lt Torizuka Tohei	20.10.38-15.12.38
Vacant	15.12.38-15.01.39
LtCdr Watanabe Toraji (Pay 12) 渡辺寅二	15.01.39-20.04.39

Kaihei Maru 海平丸

Class: Kaihei Maru

GRT: 4575grt

Owner: Shimatani Kisen KK

Official Number: 39711

Civilian Call Sign: JWQI

Laid Down: 10.03.34

Launched: 08.09.34

Completed: 08.11.34

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-15.04.43

Fate: sunk 15.04.43 at 1856hrs by USS Seawolf (SS-197) 160 miles south of Marcus Island

Position: 21-13N 152-24E

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.06.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kaika Maru 海河丸

Class: Seiga Maru

GRT: 2087grt

Owner: Dairen Kisen KK

Official Number: K 930

Civilian Call Sign: JUIG

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.42

Completed: 24.04.43

Builder: Dairen Senkyo Tekko K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.01.44

SE Area Fleet 01.01.44-16.01.44

Fate: sunk 16.01.44 y USS Blackfish (SS-221) 300 miles nort of Manus

Position: 03-50N 148-44E

Dead: 28

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Kanbara Eiji (M)蒲原榮次	? -16.01.44

Kaiko Maru 会幸丸

Class: Kaiko Maru

GRT: 3548grt

Owner: Kaiyo Kisen KK

Official Number: 47966

Civilian Call Sign: JGXM

Laid Down: 21.06.40

Launched: 24.01.41

Completed: 28.03.41

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.10.41

Ominato Guard District 10.41-28.02.44

Fate: sunk 28.02.44 at 154hrs by USS Sand Lance (SS-381) off Paramushiro, Kuril Islands

Position:

Dead: 3

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kaisho Maru 會昌丸

Class: Toyo Maru

GRT: 4164grt

Owner: Kaiyo Kisen KK

Official Number: 44609

Civilian Call Sign: JHWL

Laid Down: 02.10.37

Launched: 10.05.38

Completed: 30.06.38

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-22.08.43

Fate: sunk 22.08.43 at 1706hrs by USS Tullibee (SS-284) 300 miles NW of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 10-13N 147-20E

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.11.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kanayamasan Maru 金耶磨山丸

Class: Standard Type C

GRT: 2869grt

Owner: Kaburagi Kisen KK

Official Number: 48634

Civilian Call Sign: JGCP

Laid Down: 10.07.40

Launched: 14.04.41

Completed: 28.06.41

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 31.12.41

Kure Naval District 31.12.41-22.11.43

Fate: sunk 22.11.43 by US aircraft

Position: 01.55S 149-39E

Dead: 5

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Kasihi Tsutomu (M) 樫木　勉	1941-

Kano Maru 鹿野丸

Class: Komaki Maru

GRT: 8572grt

Owner: Kokusai Kisen KK

Civilian Call Sign: JRNJ

Official Number: 39657

Laid Down: 17.12.32

Launched: 16.09.33

Completed: 10.08.34

Builder: Uraga Senkyo K.K. Uraga Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.10.41

Kure Naval District 01.10.41-20.11.41

Combined Fleet 20.11.41-01.03.42

Kure Naval District 01.03.42-10.05.42

2 Fleet 10.05.42-19.06.42

5 Fleet 19.06.42-

Fate: Torpedoed 30.07.42 off Kiska, Alaska by USS Grunnion (SS-216) Towed to Kiska, Alaska Harbor and wrecked 22.09.42 in storm

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Miura Tomosaburo (38) 三浦友三郎	01.10.41-05.03.42
Capt Inutsuka Koreshige (39) 犬塚惟重	05.03.42-28.03.42
Capt Arima Tadashi (36) 有馬　直	28.03.42-18.04.42
Capt Aiura Seiichi (33) 相浦誠一	18.04.42-22.09.42

Kasagisan Maru 笠置山丸

Class: Kachosan Maru

GRT: 2427grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Official Number: 30525

Civilian Call Sign: JKTB

Laid Down: 15.07.24

Launched: 28.01.25

Completed: 26.03.25

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-15.05.42

3 South Exp Fleet 15.05.42-25.08.42

SW Area Fleet 25.08.42-25.11.44

Fate: grounded 08.11.44 in storm off San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines, sunk 25.11.44 by US aircraft there

Position: 16-37N 120-19E

Dead: 34

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.01.25

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kasuga Maru No.2 GO 第二號春日丸

Class: Kasuga Maru

GRT: 3987grt

Owner: Naiai Kisen KK

Official Number: 42068

Civilian Call Sign: JGOL

Laid Down: 04.36

Launched: 03.09.36

Completed: 30.10.36

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-13.03.43

Fate: sunk 13.03.43 by HMNhS O-21 Tat Port Blair, Andamans

Position: 11-40N 92-50E

Dead: 21

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kasumi Maru 霞丸

Class:

Owner:

GRT: 971grt

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWZY

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder: Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co. Ld.

S/S Kampar

Requisitioned: 31.10.43

Yokosuka Naval District 31.10.43-

Southwest Area Fleet 1943-12.05.44

Fate: sunk 12.05.44 by mine 20 miles NE Tanjung, Sumatra

Position: 03-24S 99-29E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Keisho Maru 慶洋丸恵昭丸

Class: Keisho Maru

GRT: 5879grt

Owner: Daido Kaiun KK

Official Number: 34513

Civilian Call Sign: JRRB

Laid Down: 05.10.28

Launched: 11.03.29

Completed: 27.06.29

Builder: Uraga Senkyo K.K. Uraga Kojo

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Yokosuka Naval District 25.07.41-10.04.42

Kure Naval District 10.04.42-

Fate: sunk 12.10.43 by US aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position: 05-15S 152-40E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Keishu Maru 慶州丸

Class:

GRT: 671grt

Owner:

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWNY

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.21

Completed:

Builder: Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co. Ld.

S/S Henry Keswick

Requisitioned: 20.04.43

Sasebo Naval District 20.04.43-

Fate: sunk 12.01.45 by aircraft 15 miles east of Cape St. Jacques, Indochina

Position:

Dead: 0

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
*2 Lt Trose Donaldson (USA)	-09.04.42
Unknown

Kenryu Maru 乾隆丸

Class: Keihei Maru

GRT: 4575grt

Owner: Inui Kisen KK

Official Number: 41073

Civilian Call Sign: JGVJ

Laid Down: 04.05.35

Launched: 12.10.35

Completed: 15.11.35

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Maizuru Naval District 16.12.40-01.41

Base Force 2/3 Fleet 01.41-10.03.42

Maizuru Naval District 10.03.42-30.11.43

Fate: sunk 30.11.43 by USS Snapper (SS-185) 15nm NW Hachijo, Izu Archipelago

Position: 33-15N 139-35E

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Yashima Motonori (39) 八島元徳	26.12.40-25.04.42
Cdr Takeishi Hideto (38) 武石秀登	25.04.42-

Kensho Maru 乾祥丸

Class: Kensho Maru

GRT: 4861grt

Owner: Inui Kisen KK

Civilian Call Sign: JQDM

Official Number: 44843

Laid Down: 28.02.38

Launched: 30.06.38

Completed: 30.08.38

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-

Fate: badly damaged 20.12.43 by aircraft, towed to to Truk, Caroline Islands and Sunk there 17.02.44 by US aircraft

Position: 07-23N 151-51E

Dead: 6

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kenyo Maru 乾洋丸

Class: Kenyo Maru

GRT: 6486grt

Owner: Inui Kisen KK

Official Number: 44845

Civilian Call Sign: JHYL

Laid Down: 24.11.37

Launched: 08.08.38

Completed: 15.10.38

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 05.09.41-29.05.42

2 Fleet 29.05.42-23.03.43

Fate: sunk 23.03.43 at 0320hrs by USS Whale (SS-239) 120 miles NNW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 17-20N 145.00E

Dead: 165

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 01.05.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Honda Genzou (36) 本田源三	16.09.41-27.02.42
Capt Tanii Suekichi (33) 谷井末吉	27.02.42-20.10.42
Capt Tomita Kenshiro (37) 富田賢四郎	20.10.42-23.03.43

Kikukawa Maru 菊川丸

Class: Shunko Maru

GRT: 3833grt

Owner: Kawasaki Kisen KK

Official Number: 42941

Civilian Call Sign: JNOL

Laid Down: 22.08.38

Launched: 16.12.36

Completed: 10.04.37

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-

Fate: sunk 07.10.43by internal explosion at Truk, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead: 44

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kimishima Maru 君島丸

Class: Kimishima Maru

GRT: 5193grt

Owner: Iino Kaiun Sangyo KK

Official Number: 44826

Civilian Call Sign: JMJM

Laid Down: 29.06.37

Launched: 01.05.38

Completed: 10.07.38

Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned 04.10.40

Sasebo Naval District 04.10.40-26.12.40

Yokosuka Naval District 26.12.40-10.04.41

Base Force 1/3 Fleet 10.04.41-10.03.42

2 Southern Exp Fleet 10.03.42-10.04.42

Sasebo Naval District 10.04.42-

Fate: sunk 23.02.44 at 1445hrs by USS Plunger (SS-179) 32 miles northeast of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-11N 140-49E

Dead: 14

Saved:

Removed from Navy list 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Matsubara Hiromi (39) 松原寛三	15.11.40-12.03.41
Capt Maesawa Sukeharu (37) 前沢弼治	12.03.41-

Kimposan Maru 金峰山丸

Class: Kinjosan Maru

GRT: 3261grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Civilian Call Sign: JNEL

Official Number: 42634

Laid Down: 19.10.36

Launched: 21.12.36

Completed: 06.02.37

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-17.01.43

Fate: sunk 17.01.43 by USS Greenling (SS-213) west of Kavieng, New Ireland

Position: 02-47N 149-10E

Dead: 31

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kinai Maru 畿内丸

Class: Kinai Maru

GRT: 8360grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 35936

Civilian Call Sign: JJBC

Laid Down: 01.10.29

Launched: 01.04.30

Completed: 15.06.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Saebo Naval District 20.09.41-11.05.43

Fate: sunk 11.05.43 at 0827hrs by USS Plunger (SS-179)240 miles east of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 14-33N 179-23E

Dead: 1

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Matsubara Hiromi (39) 松原寛三	20.09.41-20.11.42
Capt Ono Yoshitaka (39) 大野善隆	20.11.42-11.05.43

Kinsen Maru 金泉丸

Class: Kinsen Maru

GRT: 3081grt

Owner: Chosen Yusen KK

Official Number: C2282

Civilian Call Sign: JEWG

Laid Down: 10.05.36

Launched: 27.02.37

Completed: 15.04.37

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Chinkai Guard District 31.12.41-

Returned to Owners 30.06.45

Fate: badly damaged 25.07.43 by USS Pompon (SS-267) 39 dead under repair until 12.06.44. Scrapped 1976

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Mineoka Kouichi (M) 峰岡甲一	13.03.43-

Kinugasa Maru 衣笠丸

Class: Kinugasa Maru

GRT: 8407grt

Owner: Kokusai Kisen KK

Official Number: 41285

Civilian Call Sign: JHEJ

Laid Down: 10.08.35

Launched: 26.12.35 Completed: 28.02.36

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 14.08.37

Yokosuka Naval District 14.08.37-27.09.37

Kure Naval District 27.09.37-15.10.37

2 Fleet 15.10.37-01.12.37

4 Kokutai/4 Fleet 01.12.37-28.04.38

Kure Naval District 28.04.38-15.10.39

Returned to Owners 15.10.39-05.11.41

Requisitioned 05.11.41

? 05.11.41-

Fate: sunk 07.10.44 at 2224hrs by USS Hawkbill (SS-366) 280 miles west of Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Position: 14-30N 115-46E

Dead: 43

Saved: unknown

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Katahara Tsunejiro (37) 片原常次郎	08.08.37-15.11.37
Cdr Aoki Taijiro (41) 青木泰二郎	15.11.37-28.04.38
Capt Hidai Toraji (37) 日台虎治	28.04.38-01.12.38
Capt Ishido Yuzo (36) 石戸勇三	01.12.38-15.06.39
Capt Kioka Arimatsu (40) 木岡蟻志松	15.06.39-15.11.39
Civilian
Capt Arima Tadashi (36) 有馬　直	07.05.42-20.07.42 CK Matsumoto Maru

Kiri Maru No.8 第八桐丸

Class: Kiri Maru No.8

GRT: 945grt

Owner: Sanyo Nenryo Kisen KK

Official Number: 43730

Civilian Call Sign: JTYL

Laid Down: 04.37

Launched: 22.08.37

Completed: 23.10.37
Builder: Sanoyasu Dock K.K.

Requisitioned 18.11.38

PG Div 4 15.11.38-15.11.39

PG Div 14 15.11.39-05.12.40

Returned to Owner 05.12.40

Requisitioned: 10.01.44

9^th Fleet 10.01.44-07.11.44

Fate: sunk 07.11.44 by USS Greenling (SS-213) 50 nm south of Shizuoka

Position: 34-34N 138-35E

Dead: 30

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List: 10.01.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Yoshioka Shigematsu吉岡茂松	18.11.38-15.05.39
Resv Lt(jg) Naito Shigeru内藤　蕃	15.05.39-

Kirikawa Maru 桐川丸

Class: Shunko Maru

GRT: 3836grt

Owner: Kawasaki Kisen KK

Official Number: 43735

Civilian Call Sign: JYML

Laid Down: 16.02.37

Launched: 26.04.37

Completed: 10.12.37

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-27.02.43

Fate: sunk 27.02.43 by US aircraft NE of Vela Lavella

Position: 07-32S 156-44E

Dead:

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kirishima Maru 霧島丸

Class: 葛城丸 Katsuragi Maru

GRT: 8267grt

Owner: Kokusai Kisen KK

Official Number: 36919

Civilian Call Sign: JGIC

Laid Down: 06.08.30

Launched: 03.04.31

Completed: 05.07.31

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Kure Naval District 10.11.41-15.03.43

Reclassed Oiler 15.03.43

Kure Naval District 15.03.43-25.09.43

Fate: sunk 25.09.43 by USS Bowfin (SS-287) in South China Sea

Position: 09-53N 112-10E

Dead: 14

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Matsuda Genjiro (34) 松田源次郎	10.11.41-24.11.41
Capt Okubo Hiroshi (33) 大窪　博	24.11.41-22.07.43
Capt Mizokami Shigezo溝上重造	22.07.43-25.09.43

Kita Maru 喜多丸

Class:

GRT: 845grt

Owner:

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWVY

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder: Gusto (Schiedam)

S/S? Gemna

Requisitioned: 01.08.43

Fate:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kizugawa Maru 木津川丸

Class: Type D

GRT: 1915grt

Owner: Toyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 48643

Civilian Call Sign: JHQP

Laid Down: 12.10.40

Launched: 11.05.41

Completed: 03.07.41

Builder: Kawaminami Kogyo K.K. Koyagijima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.01.44

Yokosuka Naval District 01.01.44-

Fate: badly damaged 08.04.44 by USS Seahorse (SS-304) off Guam Towed to Guam and sank there 27.06.44

Position:

Dead: 37

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 18.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kofuku Maru 光福丸

Class: Kofuku Maru

GRT: 3209grt

Owner: Yamashina Kisen KK

Civilian Call Sign: JRGJ

Official Number: 39099

Laid Down: 02.11.33

Launched: 03.03.34

Completed: 04.05.34

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 05.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 05.09.41-06.09.43

Fate: sunk 06.09.43 in collision with Maoka Maru 20 miles south of Sado Island

Position: 37-42N 138-17E

Dead: 0

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 01.11.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kogane Maru こがね丸

Class: Kogane Maru

GRT: 1905grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 41930

Civilian Call Sign: JPTK

Laid Down: 11.12.35

Launched: 23.05.36

Completed: 29.08.36

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned 10.08.43-;

Kure Naval District 10.08.43-31.07.44

Kure SubRon 31.07.44-05.09.44

Reclassed Transport 05.09.44

Kure Naval District 05.09.44-01.05.45

Sentai 51 01.05.45-10.08.45

Fate: surrendered, scrapped 1971

Removed from Navy List 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Nakajima Chihiro (43) 中嶋千尋	01.03.45-01.05.45
Capt Ito Tokugyo (39) 伊藤徳尭	01.05.45-

Kokai Maru 黄海丸

Class: Kokai Maru

GRT: 3871grt

Owner: Shimatani Kisen KK

Official Number: 45707

Civilian Call Sign: JPSJ

Laid Down: 05.38

Launched: 01.39

Completed: 05.39

Builder: Hakodate Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Maizuru Naval District 10.11.41-15.05.42

Returned to owners 10.05.42-15.09.43

Requisitioned 15.09.43
Kure Naval District 15.09.43-21.02.44

Fate: sunk by US aircraft north of New Hanover

Position: 02-30S 150-15E

Dead: 26

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kosei Maru 幸成丸

Class:

GRT: 2205grt

Owner: Shimatani Kisen KK

Official Number: 29816

Civilian Call Sign: JPQA

Laid Down: 21.10.23

Launched: 27.02.24

Completed: 06.04.24 (2205grt)

Builder: K.K. Kobeseikosho Harima Zosen Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-27.01.44

Fate: sunk 27.01.44 by USS Thresher (SS-200) 54nm SW of Takao

Position: 22-10N 119-30E

Dead: 19

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Izumi Masayori (M) 和泉正頼	1941-

Kosei Maru 興西丸

Class Koto Maru

GRT: 3551grt

Owner: Chosen Kisen KK

Official Number: C2290

Civilian Call Sign: JEZG

Laid Down: 25.01.37

Launched: 09.06.37

Completed: 30.08.37

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Yokohama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-10.04.42

Kure Naval District 10.04.42-11.11.43

Fate: sunk 11.11.43 by USS Sargo (SS-188) 60nm ESE Kikaishima, Amami-Oshima

Position: 27-40N 109-28E

Dead: 12

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Mineoka Kouichi (M) 峰岡甲一	1941-

Koshin Maru 廣進丸

Class:

GRT: 5485grt

Owner: Hiromi Shoji KK

Official Number: 30415

Civilian Call Sign: JPKA

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.24

Completed: 15.06.24

Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Kure Naval District 10.11.41-10.04.42

Returned to Owners 10.04.42

Requisitioned as Oiler 01.12.42

Kure Naval District 01.12.42-31.08.43

Returned to Owers 31.08.43

Fate: sunk 22.01.44 by USS Tinosa (SS-283)

Position: 07-27N 115-07E

Dead: 22

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Koshin Maru 興新丸

Class: Koshin Maru

GRT: 6530grt

Owner: KK Okada Gumi

Official Number: 44585

Civilian Call Sign: JQPM

Laid Down:

Launched: 16.06.38

Completed: 27.09.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.11.41

Kure Naval District 20.11.41-10.04.42

Returned to Owenrs 10.04.42

Requisitioned 21.12.42

Kure Naval District 21.12.42-09.08.44

Fate: sunk 09.08.44 by internal explosion 100nm north of Ishigakijima

Position: 26-10N 124-15E

Dead: 28

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Takeshita Takeshi (M) 竹下　隆	02.43-12.43
Capt Shimaji Iwao (M) 島地　巖	12.43-05.01.44
Capt Hanazaki (M) 花崎問吾	05.01.44-

Koto Maru 興東丸

Class:

GRT: 1053grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 45735

Civilian Call Sign: JHTN

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.07.39

Completed:

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-01.12.41

Ominato Guard District 01.12.41-31.05.44

Fate: sunk 31.05.44 at 1235rs by USS Barb (SS-220)70 nm west of Matsuwa, Kuril Islands

Position: 47-55N 151-42E

Dead: 30

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Koto Maru No.2 第2興東丸

Class:

GRT: 3557grt

Owner: Chosen Yusen KK

Official Number: C2287

Civilian Call Sign: JEXG

Laid Down: 03.12.36

Launched: 07.05.37

Completed: 30.06.37

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Yokohama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-06.44

Base Force 11 06.44-08.07.44

Fate: sunk 07.07.44 at 0105hrs by USS Flasher (SS-249) off Cape Varella, Indochina

Position: 13-08N 109-28E

Dead: 2

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kozui Maru 高瑞丸

Class: Kumagawa Maru

GRT: 7072grt

Owner: Takachiho Shosen KK

Official Number: 42963

Civilian Call Sign: JNUL

Laid Down: 07.11.36

Launched: 27.02.37

Completed: 30.06.37

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Maizuru Naval District 10.11.41-31.08.43

Returned to owners 31.08.43

Fate: sunk 14.10.43 by USS Grayback (SS-208)

Position: 27-35N 127-30E

Dead: 28

Saved: 79

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kunishima Maru 國島丸

Class:

GRT: 4083grt

Owner: Iino Kaiun Sangyo KK

Official Number: 42978

Civilian Call Sign: JHJL

Laid Down: 05.03.37

Launched: 04.06.37

Completed: 30.08.37

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-10.04.42

Kure Naval District 10.04.42-24.02.44

Fate: wrecked 24.02.44 8 miles SW Daio-Saki

Position: 34-12N 136-49E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Kajikawa Masao (M) 梶川正雄	1941-
Capt Shinjo Chutaro (M) 新荘忠太郎	18.02.44-

Kunitsu Maru 國津丸

Class: Kamitsu Maru

GRT: 2721grt

Owner: Settsu Shosen KK

Official Number: 43473

Civilian Call Sign: JHML

Laid Down: 03.05.37

Launched: 22.09.37

Completed: 30.10.37

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.11.41-25.08.42

SW Area Fleet 25.08.42-

Fate: badly damaged 19.04.44 by aircraft Sabang. Refloated 02.01.45 and surrendered at Singapore damaged. Scuttled 03.47 off Singapore.

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Kyushu Maru 九州丸

Class: Kyushu Maru

GRT: 632grt

Owner: Gomei Kaisha Amasaki KK

Civilian Call Sign: JPJK

Official Number: 41506

Laid Down: 01.36

Launched: 29.01.36

Completed: 02.36

Builder: Gomei Kaisha Amasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 13.03.41

Kure Naval District 13.03.41-01.04.44

Yokosuka Naval District 01.04.44-27.06.45

Fate: sunk 27.06.45 by aircraft 4 miles NE Otsu, Ibaraki

Position:

Dead: 23

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Manko Maru 萬光丸

(aka Banko Maru) 万光丸

Class: Sanko Maru

GRT: 4471grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 40767

Civilian Call Sign: JYSJ

Laid Down: 27.09.34

Launched: 29.06.35

Completed: 30.08.35

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned 27.08.37

Sasebo Naval District 27.08.37-

Fate: sunk 31.07.44 by USS Parche (SS-384) in Luzon Strait

Position:

Dead: 297

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 01.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Isawa Tetsu (38) 井沢　徹	25.08.37-15.11.37
Capt Kojima Tadashi (40) 小島　正	15.11.37-10.06.38
Capt Teragaki Keizo (40) 寺垣敬三	10.06.38-13.03.39
Capt Sekimoto Orinosuke (38) 關本織之助	13.03.39-10.12.40
Capt Wakisaka Johei (38) 脇坂兼平	10.12.40-22.04.42
Capt Inagami Shinjo (33) 稲上信壮	22.04.42-10.09.42
Capt Okano Ikkan (36) 岡野一幹	10.09.42-27.12.42

Manryu Maru 萬龍丸

Class:

GRT: 1623grt

Owner:

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWFY

Laid Down:

Launched: 20.01.00

Completed:

Builder: Bergens Mekaniske Vaerksteder A/S

S/S Bordvik

Scuttled: 03.03.42 at Surabaya

Requisitioned: 15.11.42

Fate: sunk 16.04.45by USS Sunfish (SS-281) off Yamado, Honshu

Position: 39-36N 142-05E

Dead: 41

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 25.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Matsumoto Maru 松本丸

Class: 松江丸(陸軍船410)、前橋丸(陸軍船722)、水戸丸(陸軍船562)

Class: Lyon Maru (Type L)

GRT: 7024grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 28109

Civilian Call Sign: JCDA

Laid Down: 28.10.20

Launched: 08.04.21

Completed: 05.05.21

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Kure Naval District 10.11.41-27.11.41

Combined Fleet 27.11.41-01.03.43

Reclassed Oiler 01.03.43

Kure Naval Distract 01.03.43-31.08.43

Returned to Owner 31.08.43

Fate: sunk 25.10.44 by USS Tang (SS-306) in Formosa Strait

Position: 25-04N 119-35E

Dead: 0

Saved:

Removed from Navy List

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Isobe Miokichi (32) 磯部三男吉	15.11.41-05.05.42
Capt Arima Tadashi (36) 有馬　直	05.05.42-20.07.42

Matsuyama Maru 松山丸

Class:

GRT: 385grt

Owner: Seigo Kotsuna

Official Number: 48686

Civilian Call Sign: JBYP

Laid Down:

Launched: 24.05.41

Completed: 24.07.41

Builder: Murakami Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.04.44

Central Pacific Fleet 01.04.44-26.05.44

Fate: sunk 26.05.44 by us warships at Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position:

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Meisho Maru 明昭丸

Class: Kibi Maru

GRT: 2737grt

Owner: Meiji Kaiun KK

Official Number: 48703

Civilian Call Sign: JWXO

Laid Down: 22.04.40

Launched: 13.08.41

Completed: 20.11.41

Builder: Nippon Kokan K.K. Asano Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.01.44

SE Area Fleet 01.01.44-16.01.44

Fate: sunk 16.01.44 by aircraft 45 miles NW of Hanover Is

Position: 02-20S 149-42E

Dead: 12

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Fukai Suetaka (M) 沖　季隆	1944-16.01.44

Meiten Maru 明天丸

Class: Meiten Maru

GRT: 4474grt

Owner: Meiji Kaiun KK

Official Number: 45308

Civilian Call Sign: JQVM

Laid Down: 23.04.38

Launched: 18.09.38

Completed: 05.12.38

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned 16.12.40

Yokosuka Naval District 16.12.40-30.06.43

Fate: sunk 30.06.43 at 1500hrs by USS Tautog (SS-199) 225 miles WNW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 15-57N 140-57E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 01.12.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Miyasaka Ichiro (41) 宮坂市郎	20.05.41-01.12.42
Capt Kamo Teisuke (39) 加茂亭佐	20.09.42-30.06.43

Meiyo Maru 明陽丸

Class: Shoan Maru

GRT: 5627grt

Owner: Meiji Kaiun KK

Official Number: 46934

Civilian Call Sign: JYFN

Laid Down: 07.03.39

Launched: 27.10.39

Completed: 24.06.40

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-08.08.42

Fate: sunk 08.08.42 at 2005hrs by USS S-38 (SS-143) 14nm west Cape St. George, New Ireland

Position: 04.50S 152-40E

Dead: 373

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 25.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
*Capt Koizumi Hisao (34) 小泉久雄	20.09.41-08.08.42

Mikage Maru No.3 第3御影丸

Class: Mikage Maru No.3

GRT: 3111grt

Owner: Muko Kisen KK

Official Number: 33188

Civilian Call Sign: JAYC

Laid Down: 08.08.27

Launched: 24.02.28

Completed: 11.04.28

Builder: K.K. Kobeseikosho Harima Zosen Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-12.07.42

Fate: sunk 12.07.42 in collision with Anzan Maru 3 nm south of Tsurishima, Iyo Nada

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Mitakesan Maru 御嶽山丸

Class: Toyo Maru

GRT: 4441grt

Owner: Kaburagi Kisen KK

Official Number: 44254

Civilian Call Sign: JHOL

Laid Down: 09.06.37

Launched: 06.11.37

Completed: 21.06.38

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District: 20.09.41-11.05.44

Fate: sunk 11.05.44 by USS Sandlance (SS-381) 20 miles west of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 14-57N 145-30E

Dead: 1

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Arima Tadashi (36) 有馬　直	20.09.41-15.12.41
Capt Kunio Yukitaka (37) 国生行孝	15.12.41-10.07.42
Capt Kusumi Shoujiro久住　庄次郎	10.07.42-15.11.43
Capt Tsuda Takehiko (33) 津田威彦	13.11.43-11.05.44

Montevideo Maru もんてびでお丸

Class: Santos Maru

GRT: 7266grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 31553

Civilian Call Sign: JIAB

Laid Down: 09.09.25

Launched: 15.04.26

Completed: 14.08.26

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 31.12.41

Kure Naval District 31.12.41-

Fate: sunk 01.07.42 by USS Sturgeon (SS-187) off Philippines

Position: 18-35N 120-25E

Dead: 1117

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.07.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Muko Maru 武庫丸

Class: Tenryu Maru

GRT: 4862grt

Owner: Taihei Kisen KK

Official Number: 43725

Civilian Call Sign: JTUL

Laid Down: 03.37

Launched: 27.07.37

Completed: 20.10.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned 01.12.40

Yokosuka Naval Distict 01.12.40-12.11.43

Fate: sunk 12.11.43 at 2218hrs by USS Thresher (SS-200) 110 miles NNE of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 09-02N 152-46E

Dead: 18

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Abe Koun (41) 阿部耕運	10.05.41-20.09.41
Capt Yamanaka Junichi (34) 山中順一	20.09.41-20.08.42

Myoko Maru 妙高丸

Class: Myoko Maru

GRT: 5086grt

Owner: Itaya Shosen KK

Official Number: 43740

Civilian Call Sign: JYRL

Laid Down: 19.05.37

Launched: 10.11.37

Completed: 24.12.37

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned 15.10.40

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.40-10.04.41

Base Force 1/3 Fleet 10.04.41-10.03.42

2 Southern Exp Fleet 10.03.42-

Fate sunk 17.06.43 at 0657hrs by USS Drum (SS-228) 150 miles NNW of Rabual, New Britain

Position: 04-04S 154-03E

Dead: 35

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List 01.08.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Ishii Shizue (39) 石井芸江	15.10.40-25.12.40
Capt Narahashi Norimoto (39) 楢橋憲基	25.12.40-20.09.41
Capt Abe Koun (41) 阿部耕運	20.09.41-20.08.42

Nachisan Maru 那智山丸

Class: Nachisan Maru

GRT: 4433grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Official Number: 37153

Civilian Call Sign: JKEC

Laid Down: 05.05.31

Launched: 26.10.31

Completed: 12.12.31

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned 30.07.37

Yokosuka Naval District 30.07.37-01.11.37

Sasebo Naval District 01.11.37-

Fate: sunk 13.11.43 at 0556hrs by USS Trigger (SS-237) 60 miles southwest of Saishu-to

Position: 32-55N 125-09E

Dead: 45

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sakai Takeo (39) 酒井武雄	31.07.37-10.08.38
Capt Motoizumi Takashi (37) 元泉　威	10.08.38-24.10.39
Capt Nakamaruo Yoshizo (36) 中円尾義三	24.10.39-23.12.40
Capt Yokoyama Yataro (38) 横山弥太郎	23.12.40-15.09.41
Capt Hara Seitaro (35) 原　精太郎	15.09.41-20.11.42
Capt Ikeda Keinosuke (34) 池田敬之助	20.11.42-25.04.43
*Capt Kawagoe Tadamitsu (33) 川越忠光	25.04.43-13.11.43

Nagisan Maru 那岐山丸

Class: Nagisan Maru

GRT: 4392grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Official Number: 36560

Civilian Call Sign: JJWC

Laid Down: 14.08.30

Launched: 05.03.31

Completed: 25.04.31

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.01.42

Combined Fleet 10.01.42-30.03.44

Fate: sunk 30.03.44 by US aircraft at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position: 07-17N 134-25E

Dead: 1

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Geka Ryousaburo (36) 外賀良三郎	20.02.42-10.43
Capt Ishii Kameo (M) 石井亀雄	10.43-30.03.44

Nana Maru 南阿丸

Class: Seia Maru

GRT: 6757grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 46836

Civilian Call Sign: JGJM

Laid Down: 17.06.39

Launched: 16.04.40

Completed: 29.06.40

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.10.41

Maizuru Naval District 01.10.41-23.01.42

Fate: sunk 23.01.42 at 2100hrs by Dutch aircraft off Balikpapan, Boreno

Position: 01-18S 117-43E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Inohara Kunichi (33) 猪原薫一	01.10.41-23.01.42

Naniwa Maru 浪速丸

Class: Tenryu Maru

GRT: 4857grt

Owner: Taihei Kisen KK

Official Number: 42964

Civilian Call Sign: JTKL

Laid Down: 03.12.36

Launched: 19.04.37

Completed: 30.06.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-03.08.42

Fate: sunk 03.08.42 by USS Gudgeon (SS-211) 40 miles west of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 07-17N 150-46E

Dead: 31

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 25.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Yasuda J (M)	11.41-
Unknown

Nankai Maru 南海丸

Class: Kinai Maru

GRT: 8416grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 38116

Civilian Call Sign: JKME

Laid Down: 01.10.31

Launched: 05.07.32

Completed: 14.01.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.11.41-20.11.41

3 Fleet 20.11.41-10.03.42

Sasebo Naval District 10.03.42-12.09.44

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 at 0845hrs by USS Growler (SS-215) east of Hainan

Position: 18-15N 114-24E

Dead: 199

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Maki Akira (32) 牧　　瑛	10.11.41-10.07.43
Capt Saneyoshi Toshiro (37) 実吉敏郎	10.07.43-23.09.43
Capt Yamauchi Kanzo (M) 山内謙三	23.09.43-

Nankai Maru No.2 第二南海丸

Class: Type D

GRT: 1960grt

Owner: Toyo Sangyo KK

Civilian Call Sign: JNZM

Official Number: 47330

Laid Down

Launched: 06.05.40

Completed: 07.11.40

Builder: K.K. Osaka Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-23.12.43

Fate: sunk 23.12.43 by US aircraft at Mili, Marshalls

Position: 06-50N 171-43E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Nasusan Maru 那須山丸

Class: Nagisan Maru

GRT: 4399grt

Owner: Mitsui Bussan KK

Official Number: 37133

Civilian Call Sign: JKCC

Laid Down: 05.03.31

Launched: 15.08.31

Completed: 29.09.31

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

YokosukaNaval District 15.10.41-10.04.42

Returned to owners 10.04.42

Converted to Oiler 12.42

Requisitioned: 03.12.42

Yokosuka Naval District 03.12.42-02.01.43

Returned to Owner 02.01.43

Fate: sunk 20.06.44 by USS Tang (SS-306) 40nm SW of Nagasaki

Position: 32-24N 129.38E

Dead: 11

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 02.01.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Nichiei Maru 日營丸

Class: Shokei Maru

GRT: 2446grt

Owner: KK Okazaki Honten

Official Number: 45323

Civilian Call Sign: JXQM

Laid Down

Launched: 11.12.38

Completed: 05.04.39

Builder: Naniwa Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.01.44

SW Area Fleet 01.44-12.09.44

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 by US aircraft off Cebu, Philippines

Position: 10-20N 124.00E

Dead: 1

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Ueda Kichisuke	22.06.44-

Nichikoku Maru 日國丸

Class: Chowa Maru

GRT: 2728grt

Owner: Nissan Kisen KK

Official Number: 48200

Civilian Call Sign: JNDO

Laid Down

Launched: 09.40

Completed: 25.03.41

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Fate: sunk 18.12.41

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.01.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Mori Ryo (38) 毛利　良	10.11.41-18.12.41

Nichirin Maru 日輪丸

Class:

GRT: 1020grt

Owner:

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWEY

Laid Down

Launched: 04.03.15

Completed: 05.06.15 (1020grt)

Builder: Charles Rennoldson and Company

S/S Mata Hari captured 05.02.42

Requisitioned: 01.11.42

Sasebo Naval District 01.11.42-

Fate: sunk 02.03.45 by aircraft 65 miles north of Taisho Juma

Position: 27-12N 124-22E

Dead: 17

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Nissei Maru 日晴丸

Class: Peacetime Standard 1E

GRT: 833grt

Owner: KK Nippo Shokai

Official Number: 49215

Civilian Call Sign: JDMR

Laid Down

Launched: 10.41

Completed: 16.03.42

Builder: Amasaki Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 15.06.42

Kure Naval District 15.06.42-17.11.42

Fate: sunk 17.11.42 by US aircraft at Christmas Island

Position: 10-30N 105-35E

Dead: 1

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.06.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Nissho Maru No. 18 第十八日正丸

Class: Shinyo Maru No.8

GRT: 1998grt

Owner: Marush Kaiun KK

Official Number: 49371

Civilian Call Sign: JVRG

Laid Down

Launched: 05.42

Completed: 28.09.42

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned 29.12.42

Yokosuka Naval District 29.12.42-30.06.45

Fate: damaged 18.05.45 by mine off Awajishima. Surrendered and repaired, scrapped 09.69

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Yagi (M) 八木新寅	1941-

Nittei Maru 日帝丸

Class: Chowa Maru

GRT: 2728grt

Owner: Nissan Kisan KK

Official Number: 47865

Civilian Call Sign: JNCO

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.06.40

Completed: 21.01.41

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-10.08.42

Reclassed Collier: 10.08.42

5 Fleet 10.08.42-18.06.44

Kuriles Defense 18.06.44-01.07.44

NE Area Fleet 01.07.44-05.11.44

Ominato Guard District 05.11.44-

Fate: wrecked 10.01.45 off Noto Peninsula

Position: 37-30N 137-22E

Dead: 0

Saved: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Nojima Maru 野島丸

Class: Type N (Nagara Maru)

GRT: 7190grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 40112

Civilian Call Sign: JWFJ

Laid Down: 03.02.34

Launched: 24.10.34

Completed 13.02.35

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-01.12.41

Base Force 9/Southern Exp Fleet 01.12.41-03.01.43

Base Force 9/1 South Exp Fleet 03.01.42-23.05.42

2 Fleet 23.05.42-20.09.42

Fate: badly damaged 20.09.42 by aircraft at Kiska, Alaska, sunk 13.10.43

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
*Capt Itagaki Koichi (38) 板垣行一	20.09.41-15.09.42

Ogashima Maru 男鹿島丸

Class: Ogashima Maru

GRT: 1424grt

Owner: Nakagawa Kisen KK

Official Number: 41328

Civilian Call Sign: JJDK

Laid Down: 28.04.36

Launched: 16.07.36

Completed: 31.08.36

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 06.12.41

4 Fleet 06.12.41-20.01.44

Fate: sunk 20.01.44 by S aircraft 80nm SW of Yap, Caroline Islands

Position: 08-07N 137.38E

Dead: 30

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Okitsu Maru 興津丸

Class: Seia Maru

GRT: 6666grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 46267

Civilian Call Sign: JGFM

Laid Down: 25.08.38

Launched: 09.08.39

Completed: 15.10.39

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-01.12.41

Combined Fleet 01.12.41-

Fate: sunk 26.01.44 by USS Skipjack (SS-184) 146nm north of Ponape, Carolines

Position: 09-24N 157-45E

Dead: 176

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Yoshida Orisuke (33) 吉田継輔	20.09.41-25.06.42
Capt Shimizu Ryutaro (36) 清水柳太郎	25.06.42-01.10.43

Otori Maru 大鳥丸

Class:

GRT: 2105grt

Owner: Kita Nihon Kisen KK

Official Number: 49895

Civilian Call Sign: JYMR

Laid Down

Launched: 12.42

Completed: 17.03.43

Builder: K.K. Namura Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.01.44

SW Area Fleet 01.01.44-20.05.44

Fate: sunk 20.05.44 by USS Angler (SS-240) 5 mile south of Sumatra

Position: 05-40N 105-27E

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Palawan Maru 巴蘭丸 (Paran Maru?)

Class:

Owner:

GRT: 562grt

Official Number: Captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWAY

Laid Down

Launched: 12.27

Completed:

Builder: Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co. Ld.

S/S Palawan

Requisitioned: 01.01.43

SE Area Fleet 01.01.43-15.01.43

11 Air Fleet/SE Area Fleet 15.01.43-20.01.44

Fate: sunk 20.01.44 by USS Harrison (DD-573) at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Rakuto Maru 洛東丸

Class: Shinkyo Maru

GRT: 2962grt

Owner: Toa Kaiun KK

Official Number: 40887

Civilian Call Sign: JZMH

Laid Down: 13.04.35

Launched: 20.07.35

Completed: 15.09.35

Builder: Uraga Senkyo K.K. Uraga Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.11.41-10.04.42

Kure Naval District 10.04.42-12.09.42

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 by US aircraft off Mactan Is.

Position: 10-20N 124-20E

Dead: 199

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Risui Maru 利水丸

Class:

GRT: 914grt

Owner:

Official Number:

Civilian Call Sign: JWYY

Laid Down

Launched: 01.03.27

Completed: 24.03.27 (914grt)

Builder: Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co

S/S Lipis

Requisitioned: 31.10.43

Fate: sunk 25.05.45 by HMS Volage (R.41)

Position:

Dead: 21

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 25.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Ryuko Maru 隆興丸

Class: Standard Type C

GRT: 2764grt

Owner: Taiyo Kogyo KK

Official Number: 48986

Civilian Call Sign: JDHR

Laid Down: 10.03.41

Launched: 18.12.41

Completed: 16.03.42

Builder: Nippon Kokan K.K. Asano Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.01.44

Sasebo Naval District 01.01.44-30.03.44

Fate: sunk 30.03.44 by US aircraft off Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead: 5

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Katabuchi Jousaku (M) 片渕定作	1944-

Sansei Maru 山西丸

Class: Santo Maru

GRT: 3266grt

Owner: Dairen Kisen KK

Civilian Call Sign: JKTA

Official Number: K 412

Laid Down: 06.12.30

Launched: 14.05.31

Completed: 30.06.31

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-10.04.42

Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-08.12.43

Fate: badly damaged 08.12.43 by USS Sawfish (SS-276), towed to Iwo Jima. Sunk there 12.03.44

Position:

Dead: 0

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Seizan Maru 晴山丸

Class: Seizan Maru

GRT: 955grt

Owner: Yamamoto Kisen KK

Official Number: 22270

Civilian Call Sign: JQTE

Laid Down

Launched: 01.18

Completed:

Builder: Namura Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 08.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 08.10.41-25.08.42

Sasebo Naval District 25.08.42-20.08.43

Fate: sunk 20.08.43 by USS Gar (SS-206) 5nm SE Borneo

Position: 01-00N 119.00E

Dead: 12

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.11.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Seizan Maru No.2 第2青山丸

Class: Seizan Maru No.2

GRT: 1898grt

Owner: Taiko Kisen KK

Official Number: 42961

Civilian Call Sign: JTFL

Laid Down: 08.36

Launched: 13.02.37

Completed: 06.37

Builder: Matsuo Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 20.07.42

Maizuru Naval District 20.07.42-24.12.43

Fate: sunk 24.12.43 at 005hrs by USS Gunnard (SS-254) 2nm NE of Mikizaki

Position: 34-03N 136-19E

Dead: 28

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Senko Maru 三興丸

Class: Senko Maru

GRT: 4472grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 40758

Civilian Call Sign: JYRJ

Laid Down: 12.09.34

Launched: 18.05.35

Completed: 31.07.35

Builder: Yokohama Dock K.K.

Requisitioned 21.08.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-14.11.41

Fifth Fleet 14.11.41-03.42

SW Area Fleet 03.42- 01.02.44

2 South Exp Fleet 01.02.44-09.45

Fate: Badly damaged 23.07.45 by RAF aircraft Boengos Bay and beached, Seized by Indonesian rebels 11.10.45. Bombed and sunk by Dutch aircraft 03.11.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sato Bunkichi (36) 佐藤文吉	20.09.41-15.12.42
Cdr Yamamoto Masaichi (34) 山本雅一	15.12.42-
Capt Tominaga Kisaburo (M)	02.42-11.45

Senzan Maru 千山丸

Class: Tenzan Maru

GRT: 2775grt

Owner: Dairen Kisen KK

Official Number: K 332

Civilian Call Sign: JPXC

Laid Down: 26.12.28

Launched: 25.05.29

Completed: 01.07.29

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.08.42

Combined Fleet 10.08.42-01.11.42

SE Area Fleet 01.11.42-18.01.43

Fate: sunk 18.01.43 by US aircraft off Kvieng

Position: 03-29S 149-02E

Dead: 7

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shinkoku Maru 神国丸

Class: Kasuga Maru

GRT: 3991grt

Owner: Naigai Kisen KK

Official Number: 47567

Civilian Call Sign: JYPN

Laid Down

Launched: 24.02.40

Completed: 12.10.40

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

Maizuru Naval District 25.02.42-01.03.42

11 Air Fleet 01.03.42-01.11.42

SE Area Fleet 01.11.42-

Fate: sunk 20.02.43 by USS Halibut (SS-232) 280nm NW Eniwetok, Marshall Islands

Position: 15-09N 159-30E

Dead: 0

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shinryu Maru 神龍丸

Class: Tenryu Maru

GRT: 4935grt

Owner: Nagai Kisen KK

Official Number: 42949

Civilian Call Sign: JTBL

Laid Down: 09.36

Launched: 13.03.37

Completed: 18.05.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.11.41-15.05.42

Returned to owners 15.05.42-1942

Army Transport 1942-26.06.43

Fate: wrecked 26.06.43 off Matsuwa, Kuril Islands

Position: 48-06N 153-15E

Dead: 129

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shinsei Maru No. 18 第十八眞盛丸

Class: Mikage Maru No.20

GRT: 2711grt

Owner: Hara Shoji KK

Official Number: 48507

Civilian Call Sign: JNHP

Laid Down: 25.09.40

Launched: 15.03.41

Completed: 31.07.41

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.02.42

Maizuru Naval District 25.02.42-01.03.42

11 Air Fleet 01.03.42-01.10.42

SE Area Fleet 01.10.42-30.03.44

Fate: sunk 30.03.44 by US aircraft at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead: 7

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shinyo Maru 神陽丸

Class: Toyo Maru

GRT: 4163grt

Owner: Shinyo Kisen KK

Official Number: 44156

Civilian Call Sign: JHRL

Laid Down: 06.07.37

Launched: 17.01.38

Completed: 25.03.38

Builder: K.K. Harima ZosenshoRequisitioned: 26.07.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-13.07.42

Fate: sunk 13.07.42 at 0755hrs by USS Seadragon (SS-194) 15 miles NE Cape Varella, Indochina

Position: 13-04N 109-39E

Dead: 1

Saved:

Removed from Navy List 10.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shinyo Maru No.8 第8信洋丸

Class: Shinyo Maru No.8

GRT: 1959grt

Owner: Okada Kaiun KK

Official Number: 46871

Civilian Call Sign: JCMP

Laid Down: 10.02.40

Launched: 17.11.40

Completed: 01.02.41

Builder: Mukaishima Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 20.07.42

Yokosuka Naval District 20.07.42-

Fate: sunk 07.10.44 by USS Cabrilla (SS-288) NW Luzon, Philippines

Position: 17-50N 119-37E

Dead: 44

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List: 10.01.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shirogane Maru 志ろがね丸

Class: Kogane Maru

GRT: 3130grt

Owner: Nihon Kaiun KK

Official Number: 45454

Civilian Call Sign: JHZL

Laid Down: 23.07.38

Launched: 31.10.38

Completed: 10.12.38

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-10.04.42

Sasebo Naval District 10.04.42-19.09.42

Fate: sunk 20.09.42 by USS Amberjack (SS-219) at Buin

Position:

Dead: 3

Saved:

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sasaki Sannosuke (M)	15.10.41-10.04.42

Shoan Maru 松安丸

Class: Shoan Maru

GRT: 5624grt

Owner: Matsuoka Kisen KK

Official Number:

Civilian Call Sign: JYOL

Official Number: 43731

Laid Down: 10.07.37

Launched: 21.10.37

Completed: 30.11.37

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-10.04.42

Fate: badly damaged by USS Whale (SS-239), towed to Saipan. Sunk 23.02.44 at Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shoei Maru 昭榮丸

Class: British War Standard Type C

GRT: 3083grt

Owner: Towa Kisen KK

Official Number: 33569

Civilian Call Sign: JCDC

Laid Down

Launched: 18.11.19

Completed: 19.02.20

Builder: William Gray & Company, Limited　

Requisitioned: 10.04.42

Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-

Fate: sunk 20.12.43 by US aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead: 5

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shohei Maru 昌平丸

Class: Shohei Maru

GRT: 7255grt

Owner: Shimatani Kisen KK

Official Number: 36558

Civilian Call Sign: JJTC

Laid Down: 03.06.30

Launched: 24.01.31

Completed: 25.03.31

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-10.05.44

Fate: sunk 10.05.44 sunk at 0730hrs by USS Cod (SS-224) 27nm west Masinloc, Luzon, Philippines

Position: 15-38N 119-32E

Dead: 20

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Tanaka Masaji (34) 田中政治	20.09.41-27.09.43
Capt Ooe Iwajiro (M) 大江　岩次郎	27.09.43-01.10.43
Capt Takezaki Takeo (37) 竹崎武雄	01.10.43-08.10.43
Capt Shirane Toshio (M) 白根敏雄	08.10.43-10.05.44

Shoho Maru 昌宝丸

Class: Shoei Maru

GRT: 1936grt

Owner: Shimatani Kisen KK

Official Number: 42944

Civilian Call Sign: JNVL

Laid Down: 03.12.36

Launched: 11.03.37

Completed: 15.04.37

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 30.09.43

SW Area Fleet 30.09.43-01.01.44

Fate: sunk 31.12.43 by USS Greenling (SS-213)

Position: 05-18N 160-20E

Dead: 20

Saved: 106

Removed from Navy List: 20.09.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Tsunado Shinzo綱頭新造	30.10.43-

Shoka Maru 彰化丸

Class: Heito Maru

GRT: 4467grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 41167

Civilian Call Sign: JZLH

Laid Down: 29.11.34

Launched: 31.08.35

Completed: 15.11.35

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-10.04.42

Fate: sunk 25.05.42 at 1840hrs by USS Tautog (SS-199) 190nm south of Woleai, Carolines

Position:

Dead: 3

Saved: 62

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shokei Maru 昭慶丸

Class: Shokei Maru

GRT: 2557grt

Owner: Towa Kisen KK

Official Number: 44597

Civilian Call Sign: JLHM

Laid Down:

Launched: 16.02.38

Completed: 06.05.38

Builder: Naniwa Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.12.38

Kure Naval District 01.12.38-01.04.39

Returned 01.04.39

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-08.09.44

Fate: sunk 08.09.44 by USS Spadefish (SS-411)

Position: 24-45N 123-20E

Dead: 2

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Naotsuka Hachiro (38) 直塚八郎	10.09.38-01.12.38
Capt Nakamura Hideyoshu (34) 中村秀吉	01.12.38-27.01.39
Capt Tsuda Gensuke (38) 津田源助	27.01.39-01.04.39
Capt Sakakura Sotaro (M)	14.09.40-08.09.44

Shoko Maru 松江丸

Class: Shoko Maru

GRT: 5385grt

Owner: Dairen Kisen KK

Official Number: K 785

Civilian Call Sign: JQYG

Laid Down: 12.05.39

Launched: 09.12.39

Completed: 10.03.40

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.11.41-10.04.42

Fate: sunk 29.05.43 by USS Saury (SS-189) in East China Sea

Position: 29-50N 129-35E

Dead: 61

Saved: 0

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shoun Maru 松運丸

Class: Shoun Maru

GRT: 4396grt

Owner: Matsuoka Kisen KK

Official Number: 47979

Civilian Call Sign: JBCP

Laid Down: 29.05.40

Launched: 13.03.41

Completed: 27.06.41

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.11.41-15.05.42

Reclassed General Transport 15.05.42

Yokosuka Naval District 15.05.42-28.05.42

Returned to Owners 28.05.42

Requisitioned 15.08.43

Yokosuka Naval District 28.05.42-23.06.44

Fate: sunk 23.06.44 by US aircraft off Rota, Marianas

Position: 14-10N 145-10E

Dead: 6

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Shunten Maru 春天丸

Class: Columbia Maru

GRT: 5623grt

Owner: Daido Kaiun KK

Official Number: 33588

Civilian Call Sign: JCAC

Laid Down: 18.01.28

Launched: 20.06.28

Completed: 06.08.28

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Kure Naval District 15.10.41-10.04.42

Returned to Owners 10.04.42

Converted to Oiler 12.12.42

Requisitioned 12.12.42

Kure Naval District 12.12.42

Fate: sunk 17.11.44 by USS Gunnel (SS-253) 130 miles east of Tourane, Indochina

Position: 16-45N 110-15E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Suiten Maru 水天丸

Class: Schouten

GRT: 1508grt

Owner:

Official Number: Captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWGY

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.12

Completed: 04.12

Builder: Mij. Fijenoord NV.

S/S Schouten

Requisitioned: 15.11.42

Fate: sunk 03.03.45

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Oki Senjiro (M) 沖　専次郎	02.11.43-

Suwa Maru 諏訪丸

Class: Suwa Maru

GRT: 10672grt

Owner: Nippon Yusen KK

Official Number: 17308

Civilian Call Sign: JSUD

Laid Down: 28.10.12

Launched: 29.03.14

Completed: 01.12.14

Builder: MItsubishi Goshi Kaisha Mitsubishi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.08.42

Kure Naval District 10.08.42-05.04.43

Fate: sunk 05.04.43 by USS Tunny (SS-282) off Wake

Position:

Dead: 15

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Taijun Maru 大順丸

Class: Taijun Maru

GRT: 1274grt

Owner: Hachiuma Kisen KK

Official Number: 23072

Civilian Call Sign: JARB

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.18

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Uchida Zosen

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-16.12.41

4 Fleet 16.12.41-11.04.42

Fate: sunk 11.04.42 by US aircraft off Lae

Position: 06-49N 147-02E

Dead: 3

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.05.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Tairyu Maru 太隆丸

Class: Type D

GRT: 1912grt

Owner: Taiko Kisen KK

Official Number: 46911

Civilian Call Sign: JYBN

Laid Down:

Launched: 13.09.39

Completed: 04.03.40

Builder: Kawaminami Kogyo K.K. Koyagijima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-17.05.45

Fate: sunk 17.05.45 by mine 3nm SE Wada Misaki

Position: 34-36N 135-13E

Dead: 1

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Taito Maru 臺東丸

Class: Heito Maru

GRT: 4466grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 40879

Civilian Call Sign: JZTH

Laid Down: 01.11.34

Launched: 18.06.35

Completed: 30.09.35

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Kure Naval District 10.11.41-10.04.42

Returned 10.04.42

Requisitioned 13.10.42

Kure Naval District 13.10.42-25.05.44

Fate: sunk 25.05.44 at 0925hrs by USS Flying Fish (SS-229) 200nm of Yap, Caroline Islands

Position: 11-12N 135-14E

Dead: 18

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sato Mamoru (M) 佐藤　護	01.11.41-05.11.41
Capt Ito Kenkichi (M) 伊藤兼吉	05.11.41-

Tamagawa Maru 球磨川丸

Class: Koryu Maru

GRT: 7510grt

Owner: Toyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 38753

Civilian Call Sign: JRBJ

Laid Down: 23.01.33

Launched: 05.12.33

Completed: 31.03.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 20.09.41-26.10.41

Base Force 2/3 Fleet 26.10.41- 10.03.42

Maizuru Naval District 10.03.42-15.02.43

Reclassed Oiler 15.02.43

Maizuru Navaal District 15.02.43-12.01.45

Fate: sunk 12.01.45 by aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Yoshida Shiro (36) 吉田四郎	20.09.41-20.05.42
Capt Miyoshi Shichiro (34) 三好七郎	20.05.42-12.01.45

Tamashima Maru 玉島丸

Class: Soumanoura Maru

GRT:
Owner: Iino Kaiun Sangyo KK

Official Number: 47585

Civilian Call Sign: JSHO

Laid Down: 06.12.39

Launched: 03.10.40

Completed: 14.12.40

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Yokohama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.10.41

Kure Naval District 05.10.41-30.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by USS Spearfish (SS-190) 300nm east of Uracas, Marianas

Position: 21-12N 149-28E

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Matsumoto Rihee (M) 松本　利兵衛	1941-

Tarushima Maru たるしま丸

Class: Tenryu Maru

GRT: 4865grt

Owner:

Official Number: 44142

Civilian Call Sign: JYJL

Laid Down: 04.37

Launched: 21.09.37

Completed: 15.02.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-10.04.42

Kure Naval District 10.04.42-07.11.44

Fate: sunk 07.11.44 by USS Whale (SS-239) in Philippine Sea

Position: 23-00N 135-10E

Dead: 633

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sota Eiichi (M) 曽田榮一	04.42-

Tatebu Maru 建武丸 (Aka Kembu Maru?)

Class:

GRT: 688grt

Owner: Mitsui Kisen KK

Official Number: captured ship

Civilian Call Sign: JWOY

Laid Down: 05.41

Launched: 01.43

Completed: 15.05.43

Builder: Mitsui Zosen K.K. Hong Kong Zosensho

S/S Empire Blossom captured at Hong Kong

Requisitioned: 15.03.43

Maizuru Naval District 05.03.43-05.12.43

Fate: sunk 05.12.43 by aircraft at Kwajelein

Position:

Dead: 19

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Tatsuho Maru 辰鳳丸

Class: Tatsuwa Maru

GRT: 6334grt

Owner: Tatsuma Goshi Kaisha

Civilian Call Sign: JCTM

Official Number: 44591

Laid Down: 02.08.37

Launched: 19.01.38

Completed: 30.04.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.05.41

Kure Naval District 10.05.41-22.08.42

Fate: sunk 22.08.42 at 1315hrs by USS Haddock (SS-231) 18 miles North of Formosa

Position: 25-52N 121-29E

Dead: 38

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.09.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Tsujita Shoichi (38) 辻田正一	10.05.41-17.08.42
Capt Kita Seiichiro (34) 北　正一郎	17.08.42-22.08.42

Tatsutagawa Maru 龍田川丸

Class: Type D

GRT: 1923grt

Owner: Toyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 48734

Civilian Call Sign: JWGO

Laid Down: 07.05.40

Launched: 24.07.41

Completed: 01.12.41

Builder: Kawaminami Kogyo K.K. Koyagijima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.07.42

Yokosuka Naval District 20.07.42-15.06.44

Fate: sunk 15.06.44 by US aircraft east of Ogasawara Shoto

Position: 25-02N 144-37E

Dead: 17

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Tatsuwa Maru 辰和丸

Class: Tatsuwa Maru

GRT: 6335grt

Owner: Tatsuwa Goshi Kaisha

Official Number: 44140

Civilian Call Sign: JCEM

Laid Down: 01.05.37

Launched: 22.09.37

Completed: 01.02.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Sasebo Naval District 16.12.40-

Fate 10.05.45 sunk by mine off Shimonoseki. Salvaged 1946. Sunk 10.05.54 in storm

Removed from Navy List 10.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Shibuya Shunsaku (36) 渋谷週作	07.05.41-01.09.41
Capt Inoue Tatsuroku (35) 井上達六	01.09.41-15.11.42
Capt Kusuoka Junichi (36) 楠岡準一	15.11.42-

Tenryu Maru 天龍丸

Class: Tenryu Maru

GRT: 4861grt

Owner: Naigai Kisen KK

Official Number: 42623

Civilian Call Sign: JGZL

Laid Down: 09.06.36

Launched: 15.11.36

Completed: 28.12.36

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.11.41

Kure Naval District 15.11.41-

Fate: Badly damaged 10.10.42 by USS Amberjack (SS-219) at

Kavieng, New Ireland. Sunk 25.12.43 by US aircraft at Kavieng, New Ireland

Position: 02-36S 150-49E

Dead: 5

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Tenzan Maru 天山丸

Class: Tenzan Maru

GRT: 2775grt

Owner: Dairen Kisen KK

Official Number: K 323

Civilian Call Sign: JPTC

Laid Down 22.10.28

Launched: 02.03.29

Completed: 28.05.29

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.01.42

11 Air Fleet 10.01.42-08.07.42

Sunk 08.07.42 by USS S-37 (SS-142) 30nm west of Rabual, New Britain

Position: 04-00S 151-40E

Dead: 82

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.07.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Oga Takeshi小　魏	10.01.42-

Toa Maru No.2 GO 第二號東亞丸

Class: Seia Maru

GRT: 6732grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 45791

Civilian Call Sign: JPOM

Laid Down: 03.12.37

Launched: 08.12.38

Completed: 31.07.39

Builder: Kawaminami Kogyo K.K. Koyagijima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.01.42

Sasebo Naval District 15.01.42-30.01.43

Fate: sunk 30.01.43 by US aircraft north of Gizo, Solomons

Position:

Dead: 3

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Toei Maru 藤影丸

Class: Toei Maru

GRT: 4004grt

Owner: Yamamoto Kisen KK

Official Number: 43205

Civilian Call Sign: JNWL

Laid Down: 04.11.36

Launched: 13.03.37

Completed: 19.06.37

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-01.02.44

Fate: sunk 01.02.44 by USS Seahorse (SS-304)

Position: 04-24N 143-15E

Dead: 56

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Tokai Maru 東海丸

Class: Kinai Maru

GRT: 8359grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Official Number: 36099

Civilian Call Sign: JJJC

Laid Down: 26.11.29

Launched: 15.05.30

Completed: 14.07.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.04.42

Kure Naval District: 10.04.42-27.08.43

Fate: sunk 27.08.43 at 1803hrs by USS Snapper (SS-185) at Apra Harbor, Guam

Position:

Dead: 0

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Tokyo Maru 東京丸

Class: Canberra Maru

GRT: 6481grt

Owner: Settsu Shosen KK

Official Number: 41929

Civilian Call Sign: JPVK

Laid Down: 20.12.35

Launched: 22.06.36

Completed: 31.08.36

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 31.12.41

Kure Naval District 31.12.41-10.04.42

Yokosuka Naval District 10.04.42-10.11.43

Fate: Torpedoed 10.11.43 by USS Scamp (SS-277) 240nm SSW of Truk, Carolina Islands, sunk 12.11.43 at 1455 hrs

Position: 05-42N 151-09E

Dead: 3

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Toyo Maru 東洋丸

Class: Toyo Maru

GRT: 4163grt

Owner: Sawayama Kisen KK

Official Number: 42940

Civilian Call Sign: JHFL

Laid Down: 08.09.36

Launched: 24.01.37

Completed: 09.04.37

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.41-26.06.43

Fate: sunk 26.06.43 by USS Jack (SS-259) 20 miles west of Hachijo, Izu Archipelago

Position: 33-13N 139-30E

Dead: 1

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.09.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Toyo Maru No.2 第2東洋丸

Class: Toyo Maru

GRT: 4162grt

Owner: Sawayama Kisen KK

Official Number: 42989

Civilian Call Sign: JHLL

Laid Down: 30.03.37

Launched: 28.06.37

Completed: 21.09.39

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-02.04.43

Fate: sunk 02.04.43 by USS Tunny (SS-289) 5 miles west Puluwat Island

Position: 07-22N 149-18E

Dead: 51

Saved: 1

Removed from Navy List: 01.05.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Hayakawa Goro (M)	11.41-
Unknown

Toyosaka Maru とよさか丸

Class: Shinyo Maru No.8

GRT: 1966grt

Owner: KK Hamane Shoten

Official Number: 46933

Civilian Call Sign: JCDO

Laid Down

Launched: 27.01.40

Completed: 22.06.40

Builder: Mukaishima Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 10.04.42

Sasebo Naval District 10.04.42-01.03.45

Fate: sunk 01.03.45 by US aircraft 20nm south of Miyakojima

Position: 24-46N 125-30E

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Unyo Maru No. 2

Class: Unyo Maru No.2

GRT: 2827grt

Owner: Nakamura Kisen KK

Official Number: 42971

Civilian Call Sign: JTQL

Laid Down: 22.03.37

Launched: 25.07.37

Completed: 06.08.37

Builder: Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu Tama Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.11.41-26.12.41

Fate: sunk 26.12.41 by Dutch ircraft off Kuching

Position: 01-34N 110-24E

Dead: 8

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.01.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Yamadori Maru 山鳥丸

Class: Ikuta Maru

GRT: 2904grt

Owner: Koun Kisen KK

Official Number: 44832

Civilian Call Sign: JLMM

Laid Down: 19.02.38

Launched: 16.05.38

Completed: 10.08.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Yokohama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-30.06.45

Returned to owners 30.06.45

Fate: scrapped 1970

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Yamafuku Maru 山福丸

Class: Tenryu Maru

GRT: 4928grt

Owner: Yamashita Kisen KK

Official Number: 47357

Civilian Call Sign: JJAO

Laid Down

Launched: 05.40

Completed: 10.07.40

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.41-10.04.42

Kure Naval District 10.04.42-05.42

2 Fleet 05.42-09.06.42

4 Fleet 09.06.42-22.08.42

Kure Naval District 22.08.42-23.11.43

Fate: sunk 23.11.43 by USS Snook (SS-279) 20nm NW Hachujo Jima

Position: 08-21N 140-08E

Dead: 60

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.01.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Honda Torao (M) 本田虎雄	15.05.41-31.07.43
Capt Ishii Otoya (M) 石井音哉	31.07.43-28.11.43

Yamagiri Maru 山霧丸

Class: Shinko Maru

GRT: 6438grt

Owner: Yamashita Kisen KK

Official Number: 44612

Civilian Call Sign: JLNM

Laid Down: 08.12.37

Launched: 13.05.38

Completed: 02.07.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Yokohama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-17.02.44

Fate: sunk 17.02.44 by US aircraft at Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 07-23N 151-50E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sakamoto Masataka (35) 坂本正隆	20.09.41-25.05.43
Cdr Matsukawa Akira (34) 松川　晃	10.06.43-17.02.44

Yayoi Maru 弥生丸

Class: YAYOI, KISARAGI, KAISHUN and YOSHUN MARUs

GRT: 495grt

Owner: Kinkai Kaisoku Kisen KK

Official Number: 40617

Civilian Call Sign: JYZH

Laid Down: 03.34

Launched: 05.35

Completed: 19.06.35

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.04.44

Central Pacific Fleet 01.04.44-

Fate: sunk 05.08.44 by aircraft off Chichi Jima

Position: 28-33N 141-48E

Dead: 1

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Yoko Maru 陽光丸

Class: Yoko Maru

GRT: 1050grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 44835

Civilian Call Sign: JQKM

Laid Down

Launched: 03.05.38

Completed: 15.08.38

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 01.12.42

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.42-12.09.43

Fate: sunk 12.09.43 by USS Harder (SS-257) WSW of Mikurajima

Position: 33-49N 139-30E

Dead: 8

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.11.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

Yoshinogawa Maru 吉野川丸

Class: Keishin Maru

GRT: 1422grt

Owner: Toyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 48626

Civilian Call Sign: JQRO

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.12.40

Completed: 29.06.41

Builder: Sanoyasu Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 30.04.42

Yokosuka Naval District 30.04.42-14.07.42

8 Fleet 14.07.42-09.01.43

Fate: sunk 09.01.43 by USS Nautilus (SS-168) 22nm east of Bougainville, Solomon Islands

Position: 06-10S 156.00E

Dead: 8

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.04.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Unknown

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