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Escorts, part 3

Converted Net Layers Tokusetsu Kyusetsumokan 特設急設網艦

Sumanoura Maru 須磨の浦丸

Class Koto Maru

GRT: 3519grt

Owner: Mitsubishi Shouji KK

Official Number: 47051

Civilian Call Sign: JWVN

Laid Down: 20.05.39

Launched: 26.12.39

Completed: 31.05.40

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Yokohama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Maizuru Naval District 16.12.40-15.01.41

Base Force 2/3 Fleet 15.01.41-05.02.42

Fate: sunk 24.01.42 at 0425hrs by USS Parrott (DD-219) off Balikpapan, Borneo

Position: 00-10N 118.00E

Dead:

Saved: 9

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Higuchi Tutatsu (38) 樋口通達	16.12.40-01.09.41
*Capt Shibuya Shunsaku (36) 渋谷週作	01.09.41-24.01.42
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
*Lt(jg) Yamaguchi Takeshi	20.11.41-24.01.42
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
*Resv Lt Kondo Seizo	16.12.40-24.01.42

Seian Maru 西安丸

Class: Seian Maru

GRT: 3712grt

Owner: Dairen Kisen KK

Official Number: K 703

Civilian Call Sign: JQOG

Laid Down: 16.11.37

Launched: 15.04.38

Completed: 02.06.38

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Maizuru Naval District 16.12.40-14.01.41

Base Force 2/2 Fleet 14.01.41-10.04.41

Base Force 2/3 Fleet 10.04.41-10.03.42

Base Force 24/2 South Exp Fleet 10.03.42-25.08.42

Reclassed Transport 25.08.42

Maizuru Naval District 25.08.42-24.12.42

Reclassed Oiler 12.42

Maizuru Naval District 24.12.42-31.08.43

Returned to Owners 31.08.43

Fate: sunk 19.11.44 by US aircraft off Subic Bay, Philippines

Position: 14-40N 120-50E

Dead: 5

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.08.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Sugimoto Uichi (38) 杉本宇市	16.12.40-
Medical Officer (Gunichō) 軍医長
Lt Koyanagi Fumio	20.09.41-25.08.42
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt(jg) Ishidori Yukio (1939) 石踊幸雄	15.10.41-25.08.42
Chief Engineer (Kikanchō) 機関長
Resv Lt Fujimura Tadashi	16.12.40-25.08.42

Converted Indicator Net Layers Tokusetsu Hokakumotei 特設捕獲網艇

Chokai Maru 朝輝丸

Class: Chokai Maru

GRT: 926grt

Owner: Daicho Kisen KK

Official Number: 45871

Civilian Call Sign: JPHN

Laid Down: 09.38

Launched: 03.39

Completed: 01.06.39

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Rashin Defense Sqd 01.02.42-01.10.42

Tsushima Defense Sqd 01.10.42-20.06.44

6 Fleet 20.06.44-10.07.44

Base Force 1 10.07.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt Yoshida x 吉田日郎璽	03.45

Choko Maru 長江丸

Class: Choko Maru

GRT: 889grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 46915

Civilian Call Sign: JYVN

Laid Down:

Launched: 25.12.39

Completed: 30.04.40

Builder: Nakata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.10.41

Kure Naval District 15.10.41-31.10.41

SCDiv 91/Base Force 9 31.10.41-01.05.43

Base Force 9 01.05.43-01.08.43

9 Guard 01.08.43-06.12.43

Fate: sunk 12.02.44 by HMS Stonehenge (P-232) 42km off Penang, Malaysia

Position: 05-45N 99-52E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kutsuna Kageyoshi 沓名景義	05.10.41-10.09.42
Resv Lt(jg) Maehara Izuru 前原　出	10.09.42-

Eiryu Maru 永隆丸

Class: Eiryu Maru

GRT: 758grt

Owner: Sanriku Kisen KK

Official Number: 33217

Civilian Call Sign: JEMI

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.28

Completed:

Builder: Endo Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Ominato Defense Sqd 01.02.42-25.11.42

Kurile Defense Sqd 25.11.42-10.11.43

SE Aurea Fleet 10.11.43-04.05.44

Fate: sunk 04.05.44 by USS Pargo (SS-264) east of Mindanao, Philippines

Position: 07-10N 129-12E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Asano Kinji 淺野金治	01.06.42-01.07.42
Resv Lt Kanaizuka Saburo 金井塚三郎	01.07.42-

Fukuei Maru No.10 第十福榮丸

Class: Fukuei Maru No 10

GRT: 847grt

Owner: Kashima Kisen KK

Official Number: 42056

Civilian Call Sign: JGKL

Laid Down: 03.36

Launched: 21.08.36

Completed: 09.36

Builder: K.K. Mihara Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Chinkai Guard District 31.12.41-20.03.42

Reclassed Gunboat 20.03.42

3 Picket Boat/5 Fleet 20.03.42-10.04.42-

1 Picket Boat/5 Fleet 10.04.42-03.08.42

5 Naval Guard 03.08.42-15.09.42

51 Base Force 15.09.42-05.11.42

1 Picket Boat/5 Fleet 05.11.42-25.11.42

Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-01.02.43

1 Picket Boat/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 01.02.43-01.10.43

Reclassed Transport 01.10.43

Yokosuka Naval District 01.10.43-30.06.45

Fate: sunk 24.07.45 by US aircraft in Inland Sea

Position: 33-00N 132-10E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.06.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Ito Toshio 伊藤俊雄	20.03.42-20.11.43
Capt Ogura Eiji (M) 小倉　榮治	20.11.43-

Fukuei Maru No. 15 第十五福榮丸

Class: Fukuei Maru No. 10

GRT: 867grt

Owner: Mansen Unyu KK

Official Number: 46382

Civilian Call Sign: JYJN

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.08.39

Completed: 08.12.39

Builder: K.K. Mihara Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 15.05.41

SC Div 52 15.05.41-10.12.41

SC Div 52/Base Force 1/3 Fleet 10.12.41-10.03.42

SC Div 52/Base Force 24/2 South Exp 10.03.42-10.08.42

Fate: sunk 10.08.42 by aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 25.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Tashiro Takayoshi 田代鷹次	15.05.41-25.08.42

Hino Maru No.2 第二日の丸

Class: Hino Maru No. 2

GRT: 987grt

Owner: Nippon Shokuen Kaiso KK

Official Number: 41347

Civilian Call Sign: JGXJ

Laid Down: 16.05.35

Launched: 16.09.35

Completed: 14.12.35

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 11.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Mako Guard District 10.12.41-20.03.42

Reclassed Gunboat 20.03.42

2 Picket Boat/ 5 Fleet 20.03.42-25.11.42

Sentai 22/5 Fleet 25.11.42-01.02.43

2 Picket Boat/Sentai 22/5 Fleet 01.02.43-01.10.43

Reclassed Transport 01.10.43

Yokosuka Naval District 01.10.43-04.05.44

Fate: damaged 30.04.44 by US aircraft at Truk, Carolina Islands, sunk 04.05.44 from damage

Position: 07-58N 151-53E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Takada Matao 高田又男	20.03.42-01.04.43
Resv Lt Shibata Seizo 柴田清三	01.04.43-01.10.43
Capt Nawa Gisaburo (M) 名和　義三郎	01.10.43-12.12.43
Capt Natsuka Tatsugoro (M) 長束　辰五郎	12.12.43-04.05.44

Hinoki Maru 檜丸

Class: Hinoki Maru

GRT: 599grt

Owner: Uwajima Unyu KK

Official Number: 45115

Civilian Call Sign: JWFM

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.38

Completed: 29.08.39

Builder: Saizaki Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Kure Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.09.42

4 Fleet 15.09.42-29.12.42

SCDiv 125/Base Force 25/2South Exp 29.12.42-15.09.44

Fate: sunk 11.09.44 by USS Pargo (SS-264) in Java Sea

Position: 06-17S 116-27E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Okita Ichiro 大北一郎	20.09.41-06.42
Resv Lt Yamada Mitsuru 山田　満	06.42-29.12.42
Resv Lt Kasumi Naotoshi 楠見直俊	29.12.42-08.01.44
Resv Lt Hachiyanagi Kichinosuke 八柳吉之助	08.01.44-17.05.44
Resv Lt Nakamura Kouichi 中村孝一	17.05.44-11.09.44

Hiro Maru 博丸

Class: Hiro Maru

GRT: 549grt

Owner: Kyushu Yusen KK

Official Number: 32826

Civilian Call Sign: JOJJ

Laid Down: 1927

Launched: 05.27

Completed:

Builder: Namura Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Kure Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.11.43

SE Area Fleet 10.11.43-31.01.44

Fate: sunk 31.01.44 by USS Tullibee (SS-284) NNW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 15-21N 145-31E

Dead: 56

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.06.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Takano Gunji 高野軍司	15.01.42-01.43
Resv Lt(jg) Makino Taro 牧野太郎	01.43-25.04.43
Resv Lt Okuno Fujio 奥野藤夫	25.04.43-07.43
Resv Lt(jg) Kunishi Setsuji 國司節二	07.43-09.43
Resv Lt Minagawa Tadashi 皆川　忠	09.43-31.01.44

Kanko Maru 漢江丸

Class: Choko Maru

GRT: 909grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 47973

Civilian Call Sign: JBLP

Laid Down:

Launched: 26.12.40

Completed: 01.05.41

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.11.43

2 South Exp Fleet 10.11.43-05.01.45

Fate: sunk 05.01.45 by USS Cavalla (SS-244) in Java Sea

Position: 05-00S 112-20E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kashi Maru 樫丸

Class: Shinto Maru No.2

GRT: 544grt

Owner: Setsuyo Shosen KK

Official Number: 48509

Civilian Call Sign: na

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.41

Completed: 08.41

Builder: Sanoyasu Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 31.12.41-15.05.42

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.42-20.07.42

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 20.07.42-10.11.43

SE Area Fleet 10.11.43-17.02.44

Fate: sunk 17.02.44 by aircraft off New Ireland

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Watanabe Shigetaka 渡部重孝	22.07.42-

Kashima Maru 鹿島丸

Class: Fukuei Maru No. 10

GRT: 876grt

Owner: Kashima Kisen KK

Official Number: 44150

Civilian Call Sign: JCVM

Laid Down:

Launched: 24.12.27

Completed: 28.02.28

Builder: K.K. Mihara Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 64/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.10.41-15.02.42

Fate: sunk 01.02.42 by aircraft from USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Matsui Takao 松井藏雄	20.09.41-01.02.42

Kashiwa Maru 柏丸

Class: Kashiwa Maru

GRT: 515grt

Owner: Uwajima Unyu KK

Official Number: 45108

Civilian Call Sign: JWCM

Laid Down:

Launched: 25.10.38

Completed: 16.12.38

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.11.41-31.12.41

Oshima Defense Sqd 31.12.41-21.12.43

Fate: sunk 21.12.43 by USS Greyback (SS-208) SSW of Kagoshima

Position: 30-27N 129-57E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Ishikawa Sadao 石川貞雄	07.42-01.43
Resv Lt(jg) Tominaga Kumao 富永熊男	01.43-11.02.43
*Resv Lt Shimazaki Naoshi 島崎　侃	11.02.43-21.12.43

Katsura Maru 桂丸

Class: Shinto Maru No.2

GRT: 540grt

Owner: Setsuyo Shosen KK

Official Number: 45369

Civilian Call Sign: JPUM

Laid Down:

Launched: 24.12.38

Completed: 31.01.39

Builder: Sanoyasu Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 25.12.40

Yokosuka Naval District 25.12.40-15.01.41

SC Div 62/Base Force 6/4 Fleet 15.01.41-15.02.43

63 Guard/Base Force 6/4 Fleet 15.02.43-31.01.44

Fate: sunk 31.01.44 by USS Harrison (DD-573) off Eniwetok, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead: unknown

Saved: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Sakaguchi Saburo 坂口三郎	16.12.40-01.10.41
Resv Lt(jg) Hosogaya Eiji 細萱英二	01.10.41-20.09.43
Resv Lt Imai Tetsuo 今井哲夫	20.09.43-31.01.44　 CK

Kiku Maru 菊丸

Class: Kiku Maru

GRT: 759grt

Owner: Tokyowan Kisen KK

Official Number: 34534

Civilian Call Sign: JRTB

Laid Down: 29.01.29

Launched: 27.04.29

Completed: 25.06.29

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-25.10.41

Ominato Guard Unit 25.10.41-01.12.41

Tsugaru Guard Unit 01.12.41-20.01.45

Reclassed Hospital Ship 12.01.45

Yokosuka Naval District 20.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered, scrapped 1969

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Fukushima Mitsugu 福島　貢	15.09.41-29.06.43
Resv Lt Kusegawa Shinji 久瀬川晋二	29.06.43-03.08.43
Resv Lt Matsuzaki Noboru 松崎　昇	02.08.43-20.08.44
Resv Lt Inoue Hideya 井上英也	20.08.44-20.03.45
Medical Director
Capt Murakami Matsukazu (1929) 村上松寿	20.01.45-15.09.45
Cdr Adachi Tsuneji (1931) 足立恒二	15.09.45-01.10.45
Supply Officer (Shukeichō) 主計長
Lt Yabuchi Hisanari 矢淵久成	02.04.45-25.07.45
Lt Okawa Hiroshi	25.07.45-15.09.45

Kiri Maru No. 1 Go 第一號桐丸

Class: Kiri Maru No.1

GRT: 531grt

Owner: Tokyowan Kisen KK

Official Number: 34532

Civilian Call Sign: JRUB

Laid Down: 20.02.29

Launched: 10.05.29

Completed: 26.06.29

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 18.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Rashin Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.05.42

Tsushima Defense Sqd 20.05.42-20.06.44

6 Fleet 20.06.44-10.07.44

Base Force 1 10.07.44-01.03.45

2 Special Attack Sqd 01.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Kuzawa Hiroshi 熊澤　汪	05.42-
Resv Lt Horiuchi Masafumi 堀内雅文	03.45-

Kishin Maru 紀進丸

Class: Choko Maru

GRT: 897grt

Owner: Ryusho Kaiun KK

Official Number: 48693

Civilian Call Sign: JVBQ

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.05.41

Completed: 27.09.41

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.09.42

Maizuru Guard 10.09.42-20.06.44

6 Fleet 20.06.44-10.07.44

Base Force 1 10.07.44-01.03.45

2 Special Attack Sqd 01.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 05.12.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Takabayashi Makoto 高林　信	15.10.41-01.03.43
Resv Lt Shishido Yoshio 宍戸良雄	01.03.43-27.03.43
Resv Lt(jg) Araki Seiichi 荒木清一	27.03.43-22.05.43
Resv Lt Takatsu Gengo 高津源吾	22.05.43-27.09.43
Resv Lt(jg) Norisue Minoru 則末　實	27.09.43-01.06.44
Resv Lt Morisawa Ikuo 森澤郁夫	01.06.44-10.44
Resv Lt Igarashi Shounosuke 五十嵐正之助	03.45-

Koei Maru 厚榮丸

Class: Kogi Maru

GRT: 863grt

Owner: Amakasu Sangyo Kisen KK

Official Number: 48928

Civilian Call Sign: JKAO

Laid Down:

Launched: 29.05.41

Completed: 20.09.41

Builder: Amasaki Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 11.10.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

SCDiv 58/Base Force 4/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 10.12.41-20.10.42

Fate: sunk 21.09.42 by USS Trout (SS-202) south of Truk, Caroline Islands

Position: 05-54N 151-51E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.10.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Koga Maru 黄河丸

Class: Choko Maru

GRT: 909grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 47976

Civilian Call Sign: JJVD

Laid Down:

Launched: 22.04.40

Completed: 16.06.41

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 31.12.41-15.01.42

Sakito Defense Sqd 15.01.42-17.12.42

Shijiki Defense Sqd 17.12.42-10.11.43

1 South Exp Fleet 10.11.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt Alitake 秋竹文八	01.01.45-

Kogi Maru 興義丸

Class: Kogi Maru

GRT: 857grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 47377

Civilian Call Sign: JJZO

Laid Down:

Launched: 27.03.40

Completed: 14.08.40

Builder: Amasaki Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-31.10.41

SCDiv 66/Base Force 7/5 Fleet 31.10.41-14.07.42

SCDiv 66/Chichi Jima Base Force/5 Fleet 14.07.42-15.08.42

Chichi Jima Base Force 15.08.42-25.09.42

Ogasawara Defense Sqd/Chichi Jima Base Force 25.09.42-05.07.44

Fate: sunk 05.07.44 by USS Plaice (SS-390) off Ototojima

Position: 27-50N 141-20E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Adachi Mutsuo 足立睦雄	20.09.41-03.44
Resv Lt Izumi Tsuyoshi 泉　強	03.44-05.07.44

Kokai Maru 興海丸

Class: Shinto Maru No.2

GRT: 540grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 45710

Civilian Call Sign: JHIN

Laid Down: 12.38

Launched: 19.03.39

Completed: 30.04.39

Builder: Sanoyasu Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-15.05.42

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.42-20.08.44

Ogasawara Defense Sqd 20.08.44-12.10.44

Fate: sunk 12.10.44 at 1050hrs by aircraft 65km NE Kitaiou Jima

Position: 25-56N 141-46E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Imai Masao 今井正男	1941-10.43
Resv Lt Nagao Akira 長尾　晃	10.43-09.44
Resv Lt Imai Masao 今井正男	09.44-12.10.44

Kokko Maru 國光丸

Class: Kokko Maru

GRT: 716grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 45312

Civilian Call Sign: JXFM

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.38

Completed: 24.12.38

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 57/Base Force 4/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.10.41-18.07.44

SCDiv 57/Yokosuka Naval District 18.07.44-10.08.44

Fate: sunk 12.06.44 by US aircraft NW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 17-32N 144-10E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Ono Shigemi 小野成美	12.09.41-12.10.43
Resv Lt Zushi Masafumi 圖子正文	12.10.43-12.06.44

Korei Maru 興嶺丸

Class: Shinto Maru No.2

GRT: 540grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 45717

Civilian Call Sign: JHNN

Laid Down:

Launched: 20.05.39

Completed: 17.07.39

Builder: Sanoyasu Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Maizuru Naval District 16.12.40-15.01.41

SCDiv 53/Base Force 2/3 Fleet 15.01.41-01.02.42

SCDiv 53/ 3 Fleet 01.02.42-10.04.42

SC Div 53/Base Force 31/3 South 10.04.42-31.05.42

Base Force 31/3 South Exp 31.05.42-20.02.43

31 Guard/3 South Exp 20.02.43-01.12.43

31 Guard 01.12.43-01.12.44

Base Force 31 01.12.44-12.09.44

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 by US aircraft off Cebu, Philippines

Position: 10-20N 124.00E

Dead: unknown

Saved: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt (jg) Yamaguchi Atsutoshi 山口篤利	16.12.40-31.05.41
Resv Lt Hirano Susumu 平野　進	31.05.41-12.09.44

Kotobuki Maru No. 3 第三壽丸

Class: Kotobuki Maru No.3

GRT: 723grt

Owner: Sadaichi Fujioka

Official Number: 42436

Civilian Call Sign: JJHL

Laid Down: 07.36

Launched: 17.10.36

Completed: 12.36

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Urabe Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 63/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.10.41-04.03.44

Fate: sunk 28.01.44 by aircraft 180km south of Eniwetok Atoll

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Sugawara Yoshizo 菅原義藏	20.09.41-25.07.43
Resv Lt Senda Yusaku 千田祐作	25.07.43-28.01.44

Kotobuki Maru No. 5 第五壽丸

Class: Kotobuki Maru No.5

GRT: 720grt

Owner: Sadaichi Fujioka

Official Number: 45777

Civilian Call Sign: JGKN

Laid Down:

Launched: 22.04.39

Completed: 15.07.39

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Urabe Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 25.12.40

Yokosuka Naval District 25.12.40-15.01.41

SCDiv 56/Base Force 4/4 Fleet 15.01.41-01.02.42

SCDiv 56/Base Force 8/4 Fleet 01.02.42-14.07.42

SCDiv 56/Base Force 8/8 Fleet 14.07.42-30.11.42

Fate: sunk 25.10.42 by aircraft off Rabaul, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.11.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Tonegi Hajime 渡木　一	25.12.40-
Resv Lt(jg) Hirano Bunichi 平野文一	30.06.42-25.10.42

Kumano Maru 熊野丸ノマク

Class: Nagara Maru

GRT: 872grt

Owner: Sankyo Kisen KK

Official Number: 48177

Civilian Call Sign: JDMP

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.40

Completed: 25.04.41

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Urabe Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.11.43

1 South Exp/SE Area Fleet 10.11.43-28.05.44

Fate: sunk 28.05.44 by HMS Templar (P.316)

Position: 04-12N 100-17E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Kurosaki Mutsumi 黒崎睦能	21.05.44-28.05.44

Matsu Maru まつ丸

Class: Matsu Maru

GRT: 509grt

Owner: Nishimoto Kisen KK

Official Number: 47348

Civilian Call Sign: JSFO

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.39

Completed: 04.09.40

Builder: Naniwa Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-15.06.42

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.06.42-10.11.43

南東 Defense Sqd 10.11.43-25.02.44

Fate: sunk 25.02.44 by aircraft off New Ireland

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kitagawa Kiyoshi 北川　清	01.12.41-
Resv Lt Hirakami Tsunehiro 平上常廣	10.43-25.02.44

Nagara Maru 長良丸

Class: Nagara Maru

GRT: 855grt

Owner: Sankyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 46820

Civilian Call Sign: JZVN

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.40

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Urabe Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 54/Base Force 2/3 Fleet 15.10.41-10.03.42

SCDiv 54/Base Force 23/2 South Exp 10.03.42-01.05.43

Base Force 23/2 South Exp 01.05.43-05.03.45

Fate: sunk 05.03.45 by USS Sea Robin (SS-407) 145km ENE Bawean, Java

Position: 05-23S 114.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Takezawa Teizo 竹澤定三	12.09.41-
Resv Lt Kato Tooru 加藤　徹	01.01.45-05.03.45

Nissho Maru No. 3 第三日正丸

Class: Nissho Maru No.3

GRT: 676grt

Owner: Marusho Kaiun KK

Official Number: 33561

Civilian Call Sign: JIZC

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.28

Completed:

Builder: Akai Tsunekichi Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.11.41

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.41-31.12.41

Shimonoseki Defense Sqd 31.12.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Tanemura Toshio 種村俊夫	16.11.41-08.42
Resv Lt(jg) Shirakawa Kotobuki 白川　壽	8.43-02.44
Resv Lt Tanemura Toshio 種村俊夫	02.44-12.10.45
Lt Katayama Goichi (70) 片山伍一	12.10.45-01.12.45

Nissho Maru No. 5 第五日正丸

Class: Nissho Maru No.5

GRT: 782grt

Owner: Marusho Kaiun KK

Official Number: 40156

Civilian Call Sign: JYFH

Laid Down: 10.34

Launched: 25.01.35

Completed: 03.35

Builder: Ohara Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Kure Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

Osaka Naval District 15.10.41-01.10.43

Reclassed Transport 01.10.43

Kure Naval District 01.10.43-01.01.44

9^th Fleet 01.01.44-

Fate: sunk 31.03.44 by US aircraft at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Lt(jg) Shikata Shuzo 志方秀三	12.09.41-15.12.41
Resv Lt Shigetomi Hideo 重富秀男	15.12.41-24.12.42
Resv Lt Fukigami Kiyomitsu 吹上清光	24.12.42-26.02.43
Resv Lt Uchida Eiichi 打田榮一	26.02.43-10.43
Navy Commision Suzuki Sanshiro 鈴木　三司郎	10.43-10.02.44
Navy Commision Tamai Denzaburo 玉井傳三	10.02.44

Osei Maru 王星丸

Class: Osei Maru

GRT: 641grt

Owner: Toko Shoji KK

Official Number: 48695

Civilian Call Sign: JVGQ

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.41

Completed: 01.10.41

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Kure Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 31.12.41-29.12.42

4 Guard/Base Force 4/4 Fleet 29.12.42-15.08.43

Reclassed Cable Layer 15.08.43

SE Area Fleet 15.08.43-10.12.43

SW Area Fleet 10.12.43-15.02.44

Combined Fleet 15.02.44-10.10.44

Kure Defense Sqd 10.10.44-20.06.45

Maizuru Naval District 20.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Iseki Jingoro 井関甚五郎	23.12.41-07.42
Resv Lt(jg) Kawai Takamichi 河合孝道	07.42-08.42
Resv Lt Suetake Keisuke 末武圭介	08.42-10.43
Resv Lt Kishimoto Shinichi 岸本信一	10.43-20.10.44
Resv Lt Aoyagi Ryoichiro 青柳良一郎	20.10.44-

Sansui Maru 山水丸

Class: Sansui Maru

GRT: 812grt

Owner: Setsuyo Shosen KK

Official Number: 39276

Civilian Call Sign: JXFH

Laid Down: 13.12.33

Launched: 02.05.34

Completed: 30.06.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Saeki Defnse Sqd 31.12.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Inoue Tetsurou 井上哲郎	1942-03.42
Resv Lt Yamazaki Minoru 山崎　實	03.42-10.43
Resv Lt Tanaka Buichi 田中武一	10.43-11.43
Resv Lt Takeoka Yoshio 竹岡良雄	11.43-02.44
Resv Lt Sumi Shouzaburo 角　省三郎	02.44-09.44
Resv Lt(jg) Kogai Uji 小飼卯次	09.44-

Seiko Maru 星光丸

Class: Kokko Maru

GRT: 708grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 44841

Civilian Call Sign: JQSM

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.38

Completed: 26.09.38

Builder: Endo Tekkosho　　

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-31.12.41

Takao Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.11.43

2 South Exp 10.11.43-03.08.44

Fate: sunk 03.08.44 by USS Cod (SS-224)

Position: 01-46N 126-15E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt Oguri Saburo 小栗三郎	07.44-03.08.44

Shinto Maru No. 2 第二新東丸

Class: Shinto Maru No.2

GRT: 540grt

Owner: KK Sawayama Kyodai Shokai

Official Number: C2262

Civilian Call Sign: JCWL

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.10.38

Completed: 02.12.38

Builder: Sanoyasu Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Shijki Defense Sqd 31.12.41-01.11.43

2 Maritime Escort 01.11.43-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-05.04.45

Fate: sunk 05.04.45 at 1600hrs by US Ships

Position: 26-30N 128.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Oguchi Yasumasa 大口保正	1944-27.04.44
Resv Lt(jg) Kawanaka Takehiro 川中毅寛	27.04.44-

Shoeki Maru 昭益丸

Class: Shofuku Maru

GRT: 898grt

Owner: Towa Kisen KK

Official Number: 47982

Civilian Call Sign: JBIP

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.41

Completed:

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Urabe Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Osaka Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.02.42

Pusan Defense Sqd 10.02.42-10.11.43

2 South Exp Fleet 10.11.43-25.05.44

4 South Exp Fleet 25.05.44-20.12.44

Fate: sunk 20.12.44 by aircraft 155km north of Roman Island (Pulau Karakelong-?)

Position: 06-10N 127-02E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Ishida Kazuo 石田一男	07.44-20.12.44

Shofuku Maru 昭福丸

Class: Shofuku Maru

GRT: 891grt

Owner: Towa Kisen KK

Official Number: 47367

Civilian Call Sign: JJSO

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.04.40

Completed: 20.07.40

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Urabe Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-10.12.41

SCDiv 59/Base Force 5/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 10.12.41-25.08.42

Fate: sunk 07.08.42 by USS Tambor (SS-198)

Position: 09-22N 170-12E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 25.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Sakuma Tomonosuke 佐久間友之助	12.09.41-07.08.42

Shuko Maru 珠江丸

Class: Choko Maru

GRT: 889grt

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 47378

Civilian Call Sign: JJLO

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.03.40

Completed: 28.10.40

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SC Div 60 15.10.41-10.12.41

SC Div 60/Basse Force 5/4t Fleet 10.12.41-29.01.44

Fate: sunk 29.01.44 by USS Angler (SS-240)180km SE of Minami O Jima

Position: 23-07N 142-27E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Mid Segawa Yasuyuki 佐川保之	12.09.41-

Shunsen Maru 春川丸

Class: Shunsen Maru

GRT: 971grt

Owner: Chosen Yusen KK

Official Number: C1110

Civilian Call Sign: JEKG

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.20

Completed:

Builder: Namura Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval Dristrisct 10.12.41-31.12.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 31.12.41-01.10.42

Tsushima Defense Sqd 01.10.42-01.43

Chosen Defense Sqd 01.43-8.43

Tsushima Defense Sqd 8.43-10.11.43

2 South Exp Fleet 10.11.43-05.01.45

Fate: sunk 05.01.45 by USS Cavalla (SS-244)

Position: 05-00S 112-20E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Sasaki Souhei 佐々木　宗平	30.09.44-05.01.45

Taishu Maru 大衆丸

Class: Taishu Maru

GRT: 516grt

Owner: Gomei Kaisha Amasaki

Official Number: 37490

Civilian Call Sign: JUIH

Laid Down:

Launched: 25.02.32

Completed: 04.32

Builder: Gomei Kaisha Amasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.12.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Inomura Tomeo 磯村留男	04.12.41-20.07.42
Resv Lt Kawashima Jun 川島　淳	20.07.42-02.43
Resv Lt Sumi Shouzaburo 角　省三郎	02.43-03.43
Resv Lt(jg) Murakami Haruo 村上治夫	03.43-06.43
Resv Lt(jg) Matsui Ginichi 松尾銀一	06.43-09.43
Resv Nomura Isamu 野村　勇	09.43-10.43
Resv Lt(jg) Hakozaki Kisuke 箱崎喜介	10.43-11.43
Resv Lt(jg) Kitazumi Riichi 北角理一	11.43-01.44
Resv Lt Harano Goro 原野午郎	01.44-02.44
Resv Lt Odawara Masao 小田原　正夫	02.44-09.44
Resv Lt Tsunoda Chiyokichi 植木千代吉	09.44-

Tatsu Maru たつ丸

Class: Tatsu Maru

GRT: 500grt

Owner: Juhei Nashimoto

Official Number: 45378

Civilian Call Sign: JCBN

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.01.39

Completed: 06.03.39

Builder: Endo Tekkosho　　

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.05.42

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.42-10.11.43

SE Area Fleet 10.11.43-24.01.44

Fate: sunk 24.01.44 by aircraft 36km north of Papua New Guinea

Position: 09-22N 170-12E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Kato Yukio 加藤幸夫	10.43-24.01.44

Toko Maru No. 1 Go 第一號東光丸

Class: Kokko Maru

GRT:

Owner: Sanko Kisen KK

Official Number: 44855

Civilian Call Sign: JXAM

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.12.38

Completed: 25.11.38

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 25.12.40

Sasebo Naval District 25.12.40-15.01.41

SC Div 51 15.01.41-10.12.41

SC Div 51/Base Force 1/3 Fleet 10.12.41-03.01.42

SC Div 51/Base Force 32/3 South Exp 03.01.42-31.05.42

Base Force 32/3 South Exp 31.05.42-19.09.44

Fate: sunk 19.09.44 by aircraft in Davao Gulf, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Takabayashi Makoto 高林　信	16.12.40-10.11.41
Resv Lt(jg) Suzuki Toshikatsu 鈴木壽勝	10.11.41-10.05.42
Resv Lt Hashimura Naoharu 橋村直春	10.05.42-19.09.44

Toyo Maru No. 3 第三東洋丸

Class: Toyo Maru No.3

GRT: 985grt

Owner: Sawayama Kisen KK

Official Number: 31084

Civilian Call Sign: JUBF

Laid Down: 01.04.25

Launched: 03.09.25

Completed: 03.10.25

Builder: K.K. Kobeseikosho Harima Zosen Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Mako Guard District 10.12.41-01.10.43

Reclassed Transport 01.10.43

Sasebo Naval District 01.10.43-12.06.45

Fate: sunk 12.06.45 by aircraft off Saei

Position:

Dead: 4

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt Nishikinuki Yushi 錦貫有士	01.10.43-

Uji Maru 宇治丸

Class: Nagara Maru

GRT: 872grt

Owner: Sankyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 47750

Civilian Call Sign: JLVO

Laid Down:

Launched: 17.08.40

Completed: 10.12.40

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Urabe Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SC Div 65 15.10.41-10.12.41

SCDiv 65/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 10.12.41-04.03.44

SCDiv 65/Base Force 6/Central Pacific Area Fleet 04.03.44-31.03.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Yamada Jiro 安田二郎	12.09.41-25.09.43
Resv Lt Sumitomo Isamu 住友　勇	25.09.43-30.01.44

Wakamiya Maru 若宮丸

Class: Wakamiya Maru

GRT: 547grt

Owner: Kazuo Yasuda

Official Number: 42609

Civilian Call Sign: JJXL

Laid Down: 11.36

Launched: 24.02.37

Completed: 4/37

Builder: Endo Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Mako Guard District 01.02.42-01.04.43 Update

Takao Guard Dist 01.04.43-10.07.45

Fate: sunk 10.07.45 by aircraft west of Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Anti-submarine Net Layers Tokusetsu Bosemotei

Agata Maru 縣丸

Class: Agata Maru

GRT: 302grt

Owner: Kyushu Yusen KK

Official Number: 37048

Civilian Call Sign: JJWF

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.31

Completed: 11.31

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.11.41-31.12.41

Oshima Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.11.43

1 South Exp Fleet 10.11.43-11.04.45

Fate: sunk 11.04.45 by British aircraft NE of Nicobar Islands

Position: 09-21N 93.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Yoshida Takeo 吉田武雄	07.42-

Daikokuten Maru 大黒天丸

Class: Daikokuten Maru

GRT: 647grt

Owner: Iino Kaiun Sangyo KK

Official Number: 30536

Civilian Call Sign: JAQC

Down: 21.03.27

Launched: 23.05.27

Completed: 01.06.27

Builder: K.K. Kobeseikosho Harima Zosen Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Kure Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 31.12.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kanao Gaku 金尾　學	13.12.41-04.42
Resv Lt(jg) Asano Ginichi 淺野銀一	08.42-06.43
S.D.Lt(jg) Saeki Takeshi 佐伯　雄	06.43-07.43
S.D.Mid Iwamoto Asajiro 岩本　朝次郎	07.43-8.43
Resv Lt(jg) Hakozaki Kisuke 箱崎喜介	8.43-11.43
Lt(jg) Sasaki Masaru 佐々木　勝	11.43-09.44
Lt Saito 齊藤万郎	09.44-02.45
Mid Ikegawa Shizuki 池川静樹	02.45-

Iwato Maru 岩戸丸

Class: Iwato Maru

GRT: 526grt

Owner: Kunjiro Okubo

Official Number: 45330

Civilian Call Sign: JXYM

Laid Down: 11.38

Launched: 20.02.39

Completed: 18.04.39

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Mako Guard District 31.12.41-01.10.43

Reclassed Transport 01.10.43

Sasebo Naval District 01.10.43-04.01.45

Fate: sunk 04.01.45 by US aircraft NE of Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Makizaki Togo 牧崎藤吾	01.10.43-

Koa Maru No.2 Go 第二號興亞丸

Class: Koa Maru No.2

GRT: 572grt

Owner: Kawakami Zosen KK

Official Number: 49164

Civilian Call Sign: JEFR

Laid Down: 10.05.39

Launched: 08.09.41

Completed:

Builder: Kawakami Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 12.03.42

Kure Naval District 12.03.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-10.11.43

SE Area Fleet 10.11.43-20.05.44

Ogasawara Defense Sqd 20.05.44-17.11.44

Fate: sunk 17.11.44 by aircraft

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Okita Ichiro 大北一郎	1942-01.43
Resv Lt(jg) Matsushita Saburo松下三郎	01.43-11.43
Lt(jg) Sasaki Masaru 佐々木　勝	11.43-10.11.43
Navy Lt(jg)　袴田徳男	11.10.43-

Kudamatsu Maru 下松丸

Class: Kudamatsu Maru

GRT: 295grt

Owner: Nagasaki Kisen Gomei Kaisha

Official Number: 42428

Civilian Call Sign: JJDL

Laid Down: 01.36

Launched: 31.08.36

Completed: 09.36

Builder: Matsuo Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 01.02.42-10.11.43

SE Area Fleet 10.11.43-25.05.44

3 South Exp Fleet 25.05.44-05.03.45

2 South Exp Fleet 05.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 28.09.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Kasumi Naotoshi 楠見直俊	02.42-16.03.42
Resv Lt Otsuka Goro 大塚吾郎	10.42-11.42
Resv Lt Kamata Ryounosuke 鎌田亮之助	11.42-02.43
Resv Lt(jg) Ehara Masata 江原正太	02.43-07.43
Resv Lt(jg) Okuyama Shiro 奥山四郎	07.43-09.43
Resv Lt Tsuji Shinichrio 辻　眞一郎	09.43-

Shosei Maru 昭勢丸

Class: Shosei Maru

GRT: 773grt

Owner: Shinto Kosen KK

Official Number: 33610

Civilian Call Sign: JJNC

Laid Down:

Launched: 19.08.28

Completed:

Builder: Ohara Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Kure Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.11.43

SE Area Fleet 10.11.43-30.03.44

Fate: sunk 30.03.44 by aircraft at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Tagami Shichiro 田上　昇七郎	01.42-08.42
Resv Lt Kito Takejiro 鬼頭　竹次郎	08.42-10.42
Resv Lt Suetake Keisuke 末武圭介	10.42-07.43
Resv Lt Okuyama Shiro 奥山四郎	07.43-08.43
Resv Lt Minogawa Tadashi 皆川　忠	08.43-09.43
Resv Lt Okuyama Shiro 奥山四郎	09.43-30.03.44

Zuisho Maru 瑞祥丸

Class: Zuisho Maru

GRT: 535grt

Owner: Zenkichi Kawabata

Official Number: 45793

Civilian Call Sign: JCYN

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.05.39

Completed: 10.08.39

Builder: K.K. Osaka Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.01.42

Kure Naval District 10.01.42-01.02.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 01.02.42-27.01.43

Fate: sunk 27.01.43 by aircraft at Hong Kong

Position: 22-10N 114-10E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 20.12.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kouda Akira 廣田　章	15.01.42-08.42
Resv Lt Yoshino Teruhiko 吉野輝彦	08.42-20.12.42