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Escorts, part 6

Converted Sub-chashers Tokusetsu Kusentei 特設驅潜艇

Akakura Maru No. 5 第五赤倉丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 245grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 48568

Civilian Call Sign: JUHQ

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed: 05.08.44

Builder: Tonoura Zosen

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Sasebo Guard 01.01.45-09.45

Fate: wrecked 10.08.45

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 25.01.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Akitsu Maru 秋津丸

Class: Ensui Maru

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 45489

Civilian Call Sign: -----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.38

Completed: 15.12.38

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.10.40

Sasebo Naval District 05.10.40-30.05.44

Takao Defense Sqd 30.05.44-12.10.44

Fate: sunk 12.10.44 by US aircraft at Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Amagi Maru 天城丸

Class: Amagi Maru

GRT: 49grt

Owner: Shizuoka Ken

Official Number: 37774

Civilian Call Sign: JBAH

Laid Down: 14.12.32

Launched: 01.06.33

Completed: 31.08.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 25 01.02.44-10.08.44

Fate: missing 10.08.44, fate unknown

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Ayukawa Maru 鮎川丸

Class: Ayukawa Maru

GRT: 198grt

Owner: Ayukawa Hosei KK

Official Number: 31165

Civilian Call Sign: JLCI

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.25

Completed:

Builder: Harada Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 15.10.40

Maizuru Naval District 15.10.40-15.01.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 15.01.41-10.09.42

Maizuru Guard 10.09.42-16.09.44

Takao Defense Sqd 16.09.44-18.02.45

Fate: sunk 18.02.45 by USS Dortch (DD-670) off Iwo Jima

Position: 27-35N 121,16E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Takao Masayoshi 高尾正義	12.41-07.42
Resv Lt(jg) Tsuaki Takahiko 津穐孝彦	07.42-23.11.42
Resv Lt Sato 佐藤忠登	23.11.42-06.02.43
Resv Lt(jg) Norisue Minoru 則末　實	06.02.43-10.43
Resv Lt Tanaka Nobuo 田中房男	10.43-26.12.43
Resv Lt Ito Minoru 伊藤　實	26.12.43-05.44
Resv Lt Watanabe Masayoshi 渡邊正好	05.44-10.05.44
Resv Lt Maekawa Shouji 前川正次	10.05.44-08.44
Mid Ando Kensaku 安藤健作	08.44-18.02.45

Bandai Maru No. 2 第二萬代丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 233grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai KK

Official Number: 51354

Civilian Call Sign: JAUU

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.43

Completed: 29.08.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

3 Martime Escort 01.01.45-20.04.45

Sasebo Guard 20.04.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Bandai Maru No. 3 第三萬代丸

Class Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 233grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51355

Civilian Call Sign: JAVU

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed: 29.08.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Base Force 15.05.45-13.08.45

Fate: sunk 13.08.45 by aircraft off Izushimoda, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Banshu Maru No. 53 第五十三播州丸

Class: 第五十五播州丸、第五十六播州丸、八幡丸。

GRT: 267grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 27639

Civilian Call Sign: JNYA

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.20

Completed:

Builder: Teikoku Kisen K.K. Toba Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.10.40

Maizuru Naval District 05.10.40-15.01.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 15.01.41-10.09.42

Maizuru Guard 10.09.42-30.07.45

Fate: sunk 30.07.45 by US aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Narita Akio 成田秋男	12.41-01.42
Resv Lt(jg) Michinaga Hiroshi 道永　宏	01.42-04.42
Resv Lt Fujii Chouji 藤井長治	04.42-09.06.42
Resv Lt Ibuki Norishige 雪吹周重	09.06.42-09.42
Resv Lt Kamano Nagayoshi 釜野長義	09.42-02.07.43
Resv Lt Uyama Misao 魚山　操	02.07.43-07.43
Resv Lt(jg) Noda Karoka 野田嘉六	07.43-10.43
Resv Lt Nakayama Tadao 中山唯男	10.43-01.06.44
Resv Lt Igarashi Shounohuke 五十嵐正之助	01.06.44-07.44
Resv Lt Morisawa Ikuo 森沢郁夫	07.44-16.10.44
Resv Lt Ueyanagi Risaburo 上柳利三郎	16.10.44-17.10.44
Resv Lt Yamamoto Junichi 山本順一	17.10.44-

Bunzan Maru

Class:

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45444

Civilian Call Sign: JUFM

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.38

Completed: 25.11.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.40

Fate: sunk 15.07.45 by US aircraft at Hachinohe, Honshu

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Lt(jg) Sugita Eikichi 杉田榮吉	01.09.41-01.06.42
Resv Lt Kusegawa Shinji 久瀬川晋二	01.06.42-06.43
Resv Lt(jg) Sugawara Tatsuo 菅原辰雄	06.43-04.08.43
Resv Lt Kobayashi Hiroo 小林博夫	04.08.43-19.08.44
S.D. Mid Takeda Osamu 武田長治	19.08.44-04.02.45
Mid Kaeriyama Tatsue 帰山辰江	04.02.45-15.07.45

Byoritsu Maru 苗栗丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 44501

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed: 25.05.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Rashin Defense Sqd 31.12.41-16.07.45

Fate: sunk 16.07.45 by mine at Chongjin, Korea

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kuhara Masahiko 久原正彦	05.42-

Chikuto Maru 竹東丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39745

Civilian Call Sign: JWBJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.34

Completed: 24.12.34

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.04.44

4 Maritime Escort 10.04.44-29.03.45

Fate: sunk 29.03.45 at 2023hrs by US aircraft in Kagoshima Bay

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Chikyu Maru 地久丸

Class: Rikoku Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39718

Civilian Call Sign: JUHJ

Laid Down: 12.05.34

Launched: 19.07.34

Completed: 18.09.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 31.12.41-01.05.42

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 01.05.42-09.45

Fate: damaged 22.04.45 by US aircraft off Toshijima, surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Seki Masao 関　政夫	23.06.42-01.07.43
Resv Lt(jg) Matsumoto 　松本積富	01.07.43-08.43
Resv Lt(jg) Ono Hiromu 小野　擴	08.43-06.44
CWO Shimura Matayoshi 志村又吉	06.44-12.44
Mid Sato 佐藤敬藏	12.44-

Chinzei Maru 鎭西丸

Class: Chinzei Maru

GRT: 62grt

Owner: Fukuoka Ken

Official Number: 35480

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.29

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Mihara Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 23 01.02.44-01.09.44

菲島 Defense Sqd 01.09.44-12.09.44

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 by aircraft south of Cebu, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Chitose Maru 千年丸

Class: Chitose Maru

GRT: 58grt

Owner: Aichi Ken

Official Number: 28221

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.21

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.44

3 South Exp Fleet 15.05.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 20.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Chokai Maru No. 7 第七鳥海丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 248grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53088

Civilian Call Sign: JEPW

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed: 19.09.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Shanghai Base Force 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Chokai Maru No. 8 第八鳥海丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 238grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51447

Civilian Call Sign: JVZS

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.43

Completed: 13.04.44

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Kobe Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Chokai Maru No. 9 第九鳥海丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 239grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51450

Civilian Call Sign: JDCU

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.43

Completed: 26.04.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Kobe Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Choun Maru No. 15 第十五長運丸

Class: Choun Maru No.13

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Nagasaki Godo Unso KK

Official Number: 39499

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.34

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata 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
CWO Suzuki Kuranosuke 鈴木倉之助	12.41-03.08.42
CWO Yamada 山田壽晴	03.08.42-05.43
Resv Lt Takaya Tadashi 高谷　正	05.43-07.43
CWO Sadakata Misao 定方　操	07.43-08.43
CWO Yamada 山田壽晴	08.43-09.43
CWO Katagi Souji 方木宗治	09.43-10.43
Resv Lt Ninomiya Jinsaku 二宮仁作	10.43-11.43
Resv Lt(jg) Ota Shigeo 太田重雄	11.43-02.44
CWO Kawamura Sachika 河村幸香	02.44-09.44
CWO Kuroda Soukichi 黒田宗吉	09.44-

Choun Maru No. 16 第十六長運丸

Class: Choun Maru No. 13

GRT: 95grt

Owner: Nagasaki Godo Unso KK

Official Number: 40083

Civilian Call Sign: JCJI

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.35

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-09.45

Fate: Surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.06.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Fujiwara Kakuzo 藤原格三	27.03.45-

Daito Maru No. 1 第一大東丸

Class: Daito Maru No. 1

GRT: 109grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 11093

Civilian Call Sign: JJBH

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.09.07

Completed:

Builder: Akers Merk　

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Mid Eto Toraichi 江藤寅一	03.02.42-04.43
CWO Morita Minoru 森田　稔	04.43-11.43
CWO Suzuki Kuranosuke 鈴木倉之助	11.43-09.44
CWO Honna Tsuneo 本名常夫	09.44-02.45
CWO Mori Kajiro 森　戈二郎	02.45-

Daiton Maru 大屯丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 41280

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.35

Completed: 13.02.36

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.12.41-28.03.45

Fate: sunk 28.03.45 by aircraft at Fukushima, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Matsunami Takejiro 松波竹二郎	01.42-05.43
CWO Takimoto Tameshiro 瀧本為四郎	05.43-06.43
CWO Tanioka Sadanori 谷岡貞範	06.43-09.43
CWO Matsumura Kenji 松村賢治	09.43-

Ebisu Maru 蛭子丸

Class: Ebisu Maru

GRT: 175grt

Owner: Yoshitaro Masuda

Official Number: 28424

Civilian Call Sign: JVTH

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.19

Completed:

Builder: Chosen Oryokko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 01.01.45-15.05.45

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Eifu Maru 英風丸

Class: Eifu Maru

GRT: 216grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 29328

Civilian Call Sign: JSPA

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.11.23

Completed: 11.23

Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

16 Guard/Hainan Guard Dist 01.02.44-12.09.44

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 by aircraft north of Canton, China

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Ensui Maru 鹽水丸

Class: Ensui Maru

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nppon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45445

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.38

Completed: 25.11.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 05.10.40

Sasebo Naval District 05.10.40-01.06.43

Keelung Defense Sqd 01.06.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Fuji Maru 富士丸

Class: Fuji Maru

GRT: 703grt

Owner: Osaka Shosen KK

Civilian Call Sign: JUFH

Official Number: 37065

Laid Down: 20.11.31

Launched: 22.02.32

Completed: 28.03.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.42

Kii Defense Sqd 10.12.42-10.06.44

6Fleet 10.06.44-10.07.44

Base Force 1 10.07.44-01.03.45

2 Special Attack Sqd 01.03.45-25.03.45

Fate: sunk 25.03.45 by USS Tirante (SS-420) 5 km south of Kagoshima

Position: 31-09N 130-31E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Nagata Yatsuka 永田八束	02.43-20.04.43
Resv Lt Azma Jintsuo 東　實夫	20.04.43-08.43
Redv Lt Araya Taketsugu 新家武継	08.43-05.44
Resv Lt Takeshita Toyokazu 竹下豊一	05.44-03.45 (09.44?)
Resv Lt Yatsuka Taizo 八束大造	03.45-25.03.45

Fukugawa Maru No. 7 第七富久川丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 270grt

Owner: Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51574

Civilian Call Sign: JUJC

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Fushiki Bay Defense Sqd 05.06.45-31.08.45

Fate: sunk 31.08.45 at Yokosuka, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Fukushima Maru 福志滿丸

Class Fukushima Maru

GRT: 109grt

Owner: KK Hayashikane Shoten

Official Number: 10843

Civilian Call Sign: JOSE

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder: Nylands Mekaniske Verksted

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

Saeki Guard 10.04.42-18.04.45

Fate: sunk 18.04.45 by unknown cause

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Nakao Tadonobu 中尾忠信	03.42-04.42
Resv Ens Noda Karoku 野田嘉六	04.42-05.42
Resv Lt(jg) Nishiwaki Takeo 西脇武男	05.42-10.42
Resv Lt(jg) Murakami Haruo 村上治夫	10.42-03.43
Resv Lt(jg) Kuroiso Eizo 黒磯瑛三	03.43-04.43
CWO Kunimoto Masao 國本政雄	04.43-09.43
CWO Kawakami Goro 川上五六	09.43-09.44
CWO Tanigawa Souichi 谷川惣一	09.44-

Fumi Maru 文丸

Class: Fumi Maru

GRT: 359grt

Owner: Taiyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 45433

Civilian Call Sign: JPRJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.09.38

Completed: 10.11.38

Builder: Hakodate Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 66/Base Force 7/5 Fleet 15.10.41-14.07.42

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

Chichi Jima Base Force/5 Fleet 15.08.42-25.09.42

Ogasawara Defense Sqd/Chichi Jima Base Force 25.09.42-02.03.45

Tokyo Defense Sqd 02.03.45-05.06.45

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Noma Tatsuo 野間龍雄	12.09.41-03.44
Lt Sakaki Shozo 榊　正三	03.44-

Fumi Maru No. 3 第三文丸

Class:

GRT: 369grt

Owner: Taiyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 47678

Civilian Call Sign: JPYJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.09.40

Completed: 30.11.40

Builder: Hakodate Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 15.08.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.08.41-01.09.41

SCDiv 63/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 01.09.41-04.03.44

SCDiv 63/Base Force 6/Central Pacific Area Fleet 04.03.44-31.03.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position: 11-30N 162-20E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Fujii Itsuo 藤井逸男	15.08.41-29.09.43
Resv Lt(jg) Nakai Saburo 中井三郎	29.09.43-30.01.44

Fuyo Maru 芙蓉丸

Class: Eifu Maru

GRT: 216grt

Owner: Nippon Suisen KK

Official Number: 28730

Civilian Call Sign: JIYA

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.22

Completed: 12.22

Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 01.02.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kinoshita Tomita 木下富太	05.11.45-

Ganjitsu Maru No. 1 第一元日丸

Class:

GRT: 216grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 33571

Civilian Call Sign: JQVB

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.26

Completed: 06.26

Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Sakurajima Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.40

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.40-15.11.40

SCDiv 55/Base Force 3/4 Fleet 15.11.40-31.05.42

Base Force 3/4 Fleet 31.05.42-15.06.42

43 Guard/Base Force 4/4 Fleet 15.06.42-20.11.42

Kure Defense Sqd 20.11.42-14.01.43

Fate: sunk 14.01.43 by USS SeaRaven (SS-196) NW of Palau, Caroline Islands

Position: 09-12N 130.38E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.05.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Torizuka 鳥塚壽平	15.10.40-05.10.41
Resv Lt(jg) Murata Touichi 村田藤一	05.10.41-14.01.43

Geiyo Maru 鯨洋丸

Class: Geiyo Maru

GRT: 199grt

Owner: Enyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 29682

Civilian Call Sign: JMOE

Laid Down:

Launched: 30.04.12

Completed: 05.12

Builder: Smith's Dock & Co.

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-08.08.45

Fate: sunk 08.08.45 by aircraft in Bungo Strait off Takashima

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kamata Ryonosuke 鎌田亮之助	03.02.42-11.42
Resv Lt(jg) Sakata Isamu 坂田　勇	11.42-04.43
CWO Higuchi Toshio 樋口歳男	04.43-05.43
CWO Yamada 山田壽晴	05.43-12.43
CWO Inoue Mitsuo 井上三男	12.43-09.44
Resv Ens Kubota Sadao 久保田　貞夫	09.44-10.44
CWO Inoue Sueatsu 井上末松	10.44-

Giso Maru No. 3 第参義宗丸

Class Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 228grt

Owner: Kuribayashi Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 46033

Civilian Call Sign: JHHK

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.43

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Fushiki Bay Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Giso Maru No. 8 第八義宗丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 228grt

Owner: Kuribayashi Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 50298

Civilian Call Sign: JHMK

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Sasebo Guard 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Giso Maru No. 12 第十二義宗丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 238grt

Owner: Kuribayashi Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 49645

Civilian Call Sign: JUGR

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.43

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Sasebo Guard 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Giso Maru No. 15 第十五義宗丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 237grt

Owner: Kuribayashi Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 49654

Civilian Call Sign: JUNR

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Sasebo Guard 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Giso Maru No. 16 第十六義宗丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 237grt

Owner: Kuribayashi Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 49655

Civilian Call Sign: JUOR

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Sasebo Guard 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Giso Maru No. 40 第四十義宗丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 273grt

Owner: Kuribayashi Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 52235

Civilian Call Sign: JQEV

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.43

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Fushiki Bay Defense Sqd 05.06.45-27.07.45

Fate: sunk 27.07.45 by aircraft off Urajiri, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hakko Maru 白鴻丸

Class: Shunyo Maru

GRT: 76grt

Owner:

Official Number: 37754

Civilian Call Sign: JAZE

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.33

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 8 01.02.44-05.06.44

3 South Exp Fleet 05.06.44-26.01.45

Fate: sunk 26.01.45 by aircraft off Corregidor, Luzon, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hakubi Maru 白眉丸

Class: Zuiko Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 37947

Civilian Call Sign: JJDF

Laid Down: 01.09.32

Launched: 31.10.32

Completed: 01.12.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Osaka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-31.08.42

Takao Defense Sqd 31.08.42-12.10.44

Fate: sunk 12.10.44 by aircraft at Takao, Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hakusa Maru 白沙丸

Class:

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 46210

Civilian Call Sign: JWBN

Laid Down:

Launched: 15.09.28

Completed: 13.10.28

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Sasebo Naval District 25.07.41-31.08.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 31.08.41-20.11.42

Osaka Defense Sqd 20.11.42-01.01.45

Tsushima Defense/Chosen Guard 01.01.45-09.45

Fate: Surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kodaira Noburo 小平　東	25.07.41-
Mid Morioka Youichi 守岡陽一	01.45-

Hakusan Maru 白山丸

Class: Hakusan Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Ishikawa Ken

Official Number: 32357

Civilian Call Sign: JVBB

Laid Down: 16.12.27

Launched: 09.02.28

Completed: 21.03.28

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 23/4 South Exp 01.12.43-04.06.44

Fate: sunk 04.06.44 by aircraft off Manokwari, Papua New Guinea

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hakusan Maru No. 2 Go 第二號白山丸

Class: Hakusan Maru No. 2

GRT: 100grt

Owner: Niigata Ken

Official Number: 40586

Civilian Call Sign: JQBH

Laid Down: 07.35

Launched: 11.35

Completed: 01.36

Builder: K.K. Ono Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 9 01.02.44-16.06.45

Fate: sunk 16.06.45 by aircraft at Keelung, Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hakushu Maru 伯州丸

Class: Hakushu Maru

GRT: 218grt

Owner: Zenichi Adachi

Official Number: 44543

Civilian Call Sign: JUJL

Laid Down: 09.38

Launched: 15.12.38

Completed: 25.03.39

Builder: Ishihara Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 01.01.45-10.05.45

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 10.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hakuyo Maru 白鷹丸

Class: Hakuyo Maru

GRT: 1327grt

Owner:

Official Number: 35354

Civilian Call Sign: JFCC

Laid Down: 15.12.38

Launched: 06.08.29

Completed: 12.11.29

Builder: K.K. Kawasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.02.44-20.03.44

Fate: sunk 20.03.44 by USS Pollack (SS-180) 50km NE of Torishima, Izu archipelago

Position: 30-40N 140-42E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hakuyo Maru 白洋丸

Class: Hakuyo Maru

GRT: 219grt

Owner:

Official Number: ----

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.05.44

3 South Exp Fleet 01.05.44-11.01.45

Fate: Scuttled 11.01.45 as blockship in Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Removed from Navy List: 28.09.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D.Lt Matsuoka Umeji 松岡梅治	01.12.44-

Hassen Maru 八仙丸

Class: Inzan Mru

GRT: 99grt

Owner Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 44500

Civilian Call Sign: JDYM

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed: 25.03.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Rashin Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.07.45

Wonsan Base Force 20.07.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Lt(jg) Yabu Shigetaro 藪　繁太郎	05.42-

Hayabusa Maru 隼丸

Class: Hayabusa Maru

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Oita Ken

Official Number: 38654

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down: 05.06.33

Launched: 24.07.33

Completed: 16.10.33 (80grt)

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

3 South Exp Fleet 01.12.43-01.10.44

SC Div 112/3 Maritime Escort 01.10.44-15.07.45

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 15.07.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sumishita Shinichi 住下信一	1944-21.07.44
CWO Matsunaga Masayoshi 松永正義	21.07.44-

Hayatomo Maru 早鞆丸

Class: Hayatomo Maru

GRT: 697grt

Owner: Setsuyo Shosei KK

Official Number: 30368

Civilian Call Sign: JMRE

Laid Down: 15.07.24

Launched: 15.12.24

Completed: 26.03.25

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.42

Kii Defense Sqd 10.12.42-20.05.44

3 Maritime Escort 20.05.44-09.45

Fate: surredered

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt(jg) Hirano Shuuichi 平野秀一	08.43-10.43
Resv Lt Sakano Masami 坂野正己	10.43-11.43
Resv Lt Uchida Eiichi 打田榮一	11.43-1944
Resv Lt Azma Jintsuo 東　實夫	1944-28.04.44
Resv Lt Takeshita Toyokazu 竹下豊一	28.04.44-05.44
Resv Lt Araya Taketsugu 新家武継	05.44-28.05.44
Resv Lt Yatsuka Taizo 八束大造	28.05.44-25.06.44
Lt(jg) Kobayashi Kyoutaro 小林強太郎	25.06.44-11.44
Resv Lt Kaneko Susumu 金子　進	11.44-01.12.44
Lt Hashimoto Masahisa 橋本正久	01.12.44-

Higo Maru 肥後丸

Class: Higo Maru

GRT: 68grt

Owner: Kumamoto Ken

Official Number: 35384

Civilian Call Sign: JBUI

Laid Down: 09.08.29

Launched: 07.10.29

Completed: 30.10.29

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 23 01.02.44-01.09.44

菲島 Defense Sqd 01.09.44-06.11.44

Fate: sunk 06.11.44 by aircraft off Bataan, Luzon, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hinan Maru 卑南丸

Class: Ensui Maru

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45513

Civilian Call Sign: JUDM

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.39

Completed: 04.02.39

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Yokosuka Naval District 16.12.40-01.09.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.09.41-15.05.42

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.42-

Fate: wrecked 08.10.44 off Katsuura

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ishii Masakichi 石井政吉	10.43-09.44
Mid Oikawa Takuji 及川卓爾	09.44-08.10.44

Hino Maru No. 13 第十三日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std Trwaler

GRT: 250grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: C1254

Civilian Call Sign: JNFR

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-15.05.45

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 14 第十四日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 250grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: C1255

Civilian Call Sign: JNGR

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-15.05.45

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 23 第二十三日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 250grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: C1263

Civilian Call Sign: JSOT

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-15.05.45

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 24 第二十四日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 244grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53183

Civilian Call Sign: JKEW

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-15.05.45

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 25 第二十五日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 247grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51615

Civilian Call Sign: JDAV

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-15.05.45

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: sunk 05.08.45 by grounding off Hinomisaki, Bungo Suido

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 31 第三十一日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 240grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53190

Civilian Call Sign: JKJW

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 32 第三十二日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 240grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53191

Civilian Call Sign: JKKQ

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 43 第四十三日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 258grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51177

Civilian Call Sign: JIMT

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Sasebo Guard 01.01.45-07.06.45

Fate: sunk 07.06.45 by aircraft off Hiradojima, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 48 第四十八日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 250grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinaki Kisen KK

Official Number: 52187

Civilian Call Sign: JDCV

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 62 第六十二日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 240grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53180

Civilian Call Sign: JKBW

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-15.05.45

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hino Maru No. 63 第六十三日ノ丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 250grt

Owner: Hokkai Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: C1274

Civilian Call Sign: JSPT

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Fate: sunk 09.08.45 by aircraft off Korea

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hinode Maru No. 3 Go 第三號日之出丸

Class: Hinode Maru No.3

GRT: 76grt

Owner: Hinode Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 46765

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.40

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Hayashikane Shoten Tekko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Shinohira Takumi 篠平卓美	03.42-01.43
CWO Shimojima Kenzo 下嶋健藏	01.43-05.43
CWO Higuchi Toshio 樋口歳男	05.43-09.44
CWO Ikenaga 池長住藏	09.44-

Hinode Maru No. 5 第五日之出丸

Class: Hinode Maru No.3

GRT: 74grt

Owner: Hinode Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 46766

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.40

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Hayashikane Shoten Tekko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-10.06.45

Kure Defense Sqd 10.06.45-09.45

Fate: surredered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Higashiyama Michiharu 東山道治	03.42-08.42
CWO Yoshitake Shoukichi 吉竹昇吉	08.42-11.42
CWO Izumimoto Kiyoshi 泉本　清	11.42-02.43
CWO Suzuki Kuranosuke 鈴木倉之助	02.43-11.43
CWO Okawa Takeya 大川武也	11.43-01.44
CWO Inagaki Mamoru 稲垣　護	01.44-12.44
CWO Shimada Jiro 島田二郎	12.44-

Hinode Maru No. 15 第十五日之出丸

Class: Hinode Maru No 12

GRT: 220grt

Owner: Hinode Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 27470

Civilian Call Sign: JKCA

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.20

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Osaka Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

3 South Exp Fleet 01.12.43-19.09.44

Fate: sunk 19.09.44 at 1950hrs by aircraft in Davao Gulf, Philippines

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Hokoku Maru No. 3 Go 第三號報國丸

Class: 日本丸、平和丸、東洋丸。

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 38563

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down: 23.06.33

Launched: 25.08.33

Completed: 30.09.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.11.41-31.12.41

Oshima Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.05.45

5 Special Attack Group 10.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.01.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Shigematsu Kazuo 重松一夫	07.42-10.08.42
S.D. Lt(jg) Shimizu 清水　増四郎	10.08.42-10.44
Lt Yoshida 吉田日朗璽	06.44-10.44
Mid Harano Yoshio 原納義夫	10.44-12.44
Lt Yoshida 吉田日朗璽	12.44-25.01.45
Resv Lt Noda Karoka 野田嘉六	25.01.45-07.45
Mid Yamashita Hideo 山下秀男	07.45-

Hokuto Maru 北斗丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 41283

Civilian Call Sign: JIDK

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.35

Completed: 29.02.36

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-08.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Inzan Maru 員山丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 44498

Civilian Call Sign: JDRM

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed: 25.03.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.40

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.40-15.01.41

Yokosuka Defense Squadron 15.01.41-15.05.42

Tokyo Bay Sqd/Yokosuka 15.05.42- 09.45

Fate: wrecked 08.10.44 in Kaatsuura Wan in typhoon, raised 03.45

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kitagawa Kanematsu 北川兼松	10.43-09.44
CWO Majima Yoshimasa 間島吉政	09.44-08.10.44

Isshin Maru 一新丸

Class: Zuiko Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 37945

Civilian Call Sign: JJBF

Laid Down: 26.08.32

Launched: 04.10.32

Completed: 19.11.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.10.40

Yokosuka Naval District 05.10.40-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takahama 高濱　綠	10.43-09.44
CWO Kuribayashi Takashi 栗林　健	09.44-10.44
S.D. Mid Nukui Seiichi 貫井精一	10.44-02.45
S.D. Mid Endo Mitsugu 遠藤　貢	02.45-

Kaijo Maru No. 7 第七海上丸

Class: Kaijo Maru No.7

GRT: 174grt

Owner: Suekichi Morita

Official Number: 21564

Civilian Call Sign: JYLF

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.17

Completed:

Builder: Shunsaku Tanaka

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

16 Guard/Hainan Guard Drstrict 01.01.45-15.05.45

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaiko Maru 海光丸

Class: Hagoromo Maru

GRT: 233grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 28106

Civilian Call Sign: JNLA

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.21

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Tokyo Ishikawajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

16 Guard/Hainan Base Force 01.02.44-13.04.45

Fate: sunk 13.04.45 by aircraft in Gulf of Tonkin, Indochina

Position: 21-25N 109-20E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kainan Maru 開南丸

Class: Kainan Maru

GRT: 524grt

Owner: Taiwan Sotokufu

Official Number: T 348

Civilian Call Sign: JKYG

Laid Down: 03.04.38

Launched: 01.05.39

Completed: 28.09.39

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Yokohama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.07.43

Kii Defense Sqd 01.07.43-21.03.45

Fate: sunk 21.03.45 by USS Baya (SS-318)

Position: 12.00 109-17E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaio Maru No. 2 Go 第二號海王丸

Class: Kaio Maru No. 2

GRT: 63grt

Owner: Nagasaki Ken

Official Number: 31395

Civilian Call Sign: JXKB

Laid Down: 15.04.26

Launched: 28.06.26

Completed: 10.08.26

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 26/4 South 01.12.43-15.05.44

6 Guard 15.05.44-01.07.44

6 Guard/Base Force 26/4 South 01.07.44-26.07.44

Fate: sunk 29.07.44 by aircraft in Halmahera Bay, Indonesia

Position: 00-04N 127-54E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kaio Maru No. 3 Go 第三號海王丸

Class: Kao Maru No.3

GRT: 61grt

Owner: Hokkaidocho

Official Number: 37969

Civilian Call Sign: JBUG

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.07.33

Completed:

Builder: Hakodate Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 26/4 South 01.12.43-15.05.44

6 Guard 15.05.44-01.07.44

6 Guard/Base Force 26/4 South 01.07.44-19.07.44

Fate: sunk 19.07.44 by arcraft north of Morotai, Indonesia

Position: 03.14 127-41E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kairyu Maru 海龍丸

Class: Kairyu Maru

GRT: 81grt

Owner: Nagasaki Ken

Official Number: 38044

Civilian Call Sign: JTUH

Laid Down: 21.01.33

Launched: 11.04.33

Completed: 13.07.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 26/4 South Exp 01.12.43-29.05.45

Fate: sunk 25.05.45 by USS Blenny (SS-324) 20km off the north coast of Java

Position: 06-04S 107-27E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kodama Kanematsu 小玉兼松	07.44-25.05.45

Kaiun Maru 海雲丸

Class: Kaiun Maru

GRT: 135grt

Owner: Chosen Sotokufu

Official Number: C 238

Civilian Call Sign: JEOG

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.12

Completed

Builder: Goshi Kaisha Harada Shoko

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

3 South Exp Fleet 01.12.43-01.02.44

6 Fleet 01.02.44-10.07.44

Base Force 1 10.07.44-01.03.45

2 Secal Attack Sqd 01.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kamo Maru 加茂丸

Class: Hagoromo Maru

GRT: 234grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 27695

Civilian Call Sign: JORA

Laid Down:

Launched: 30.08.20

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Tokyo Ishikawajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 9 01.02.44-18.07.44

Fate: sunk 18.07.44 by USS Lapon (SS-260) NW of Labun, Borneo

Position: 08-22N 116-45E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kamui Maru No. 4 第四神威丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 248grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kise KK

Official Number: 52222

Civilian Call Sign: JERV

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.44

Completed: 31.07.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Shanghai Base Force 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kamui Maru No. 7 第七神威丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 238grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51997

Civilian Call Sign: JDSU

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.44

Completed: 30.07.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Niigata Bay Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kamui Maru No. 8 第八神威丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 260grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51456

Civilian Call Sign: JDIU

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed: 13.08.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Niigata Bay Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kamui Maru No. 9 第九神威丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 260grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51457

Civilian Call Sign: JDJU

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed: 31.08.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-01.03.45

Kyushu Guard 01.03.45-15.04.45

Sasebo Guard 15.04.45-20.08.45

Fate: wrecked 20.08.45

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kanan Maru 嘉南丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 40762

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.35

Completed: 15.08.35

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.01.42

Takao Defense Sqd 15.01.42- 09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kasasagi Maru 鵲丸

Class: Kasasagi Maru

GRT: 47grt

Owner: Saga Ken

Official Number: 38369

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down: 14.03.33

Launched: 08.06.33

Completed: 05.09.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 23 01.02.44-22.10.44

Fate: sunk 22.10.44 by aircraft SE of Luzon, Philippines

Position: 08-50N 121-06E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Capt Watanabe Tsutomu (34) 渡部　釗	15.08.41-20.01.43

Kasuga Maru 春日丸

Class: Hoei Maru

GRT: 219grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 26665

Civilian Call Sign: JAOA

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.20

Completed: 01.21

Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 01.02.44-05.03.45

Fate: sunk 05.03.45 by US aircraft off French Indochina

Position: 15-32N 108-37E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Katatsu Maru 嘉辰丸

Class: Rikoku Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39731

Civilian Call Sign: JUJJ

Laid Down: 18.01.34

Launched: 27.09.34

Completed: 03.12.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-15.01.42

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 15.01.42-10.04.42

Ominato Defense Sqd 10.04.42-10.03.44

Soya Defense Sqd 10.03.44-06.05.44

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 06.05.44-01.09.44

Soya Defense Sqd 01.09.44-02.12.44

Fate: wrecked 02.12.44

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Suzuki Toshikatsu 鈴木壽勝	05.06.42-29.06.43
S.D. Mid Hayashi Itaru 林　至	29.06.43-15.02.44
Resv Lt Inoue Hideya 井上英也	15.02.44-02.44
Lt Takahashi 高橋鋠二	02.44-02.12.44

Keihin Maru 京濱丸

Class: Keihin Maru

GRT: 76grt

Owner: Kanagawa Ken

Official Number: 45738

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.38

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 23/4 South Exp 01.12.43-10.03.45

1 Guard 10.03.45-14.03.45

Fate: sunk 14.03.45 by USS Bream (SS-243)

Position: 05-41N 114-03E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Keizan Maru No. 1 第一惠山丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 260grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51458

Civilian Call Sign: JDKU

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed: 10.10.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Niigata Bay Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Keizan Maru No. 6 第六惠山丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 248grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53718

Civilian Call Sign: JLKE

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed: 27.11.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

3 Maritime Escort 01.01.45-15.04.45

Sasebo Guard 15.04.45-21.08.45

Fate: wrecked 21.08.45 in Shizuoka Prefecture

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Keizan Maru No. 7 第七惠山丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 233grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53719

Civilian Call Sign: JLRE

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed: 21.11.44

Builder: Funaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

3 Maritime Escort 01.01.45-15.04.45

Sasebo Guard 15.04.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Keizan Maru No. 8 第八惠山丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 248grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53720

Civilian Call Sign: JOEE

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed: 21.11.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

3 Maritime Escort 01.01.45-15.04.45

Sasebo Guard 15.04.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kenkai Maru 研海丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 40107

Civilian Call Sign: JWDJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.34

Completed: 30.01.35

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 31.12.41-20.03.43

Base Force23/2 South Exp/SW Area Fleet 20.03.43-20.07.43

1 Guard 20.07.43-20.11.44

Fate: sunk 20.11.44 by unknown cause

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kiku Maru 喜久丸

Class: Hagoromo Maru

GRT: 233grt

Owner: Nippon Suian KK

Official Number: 27715

Civilian Call Sign: JOQA

Laid Down:

Launched: 14.10.20

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Tokyo Ishikawajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 9 01.02.44-04.03.45

Fate: sunk 04.03.45 by HMS Clyde (N.12) off western Sumatra

Position: 04-08N 96-07E

Dead:

Saved

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kinsui Maru 錦水丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39744

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.34

Completed: 24.12.34

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-31.12.41

Keelung Defense Sqd 31.12.41-09.45

Fate: sunk 09.01.45 by aircraft 13km east of Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kintoku Maru 13 Go 第拾参號金德丸

Class: Kintoku Maru No.13

GRT: 45grt

Owner: Hidejiro Homna

Official Number: 35947

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.30

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.03.42

Kure Naval District 10.03./42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-10.06.45

Kure Defense Sqd 10.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Lt(jg) Hayata Kanichi 早田勘一	04.42-05.42
CWO Tashiro Mitsuo 田代光夫	05.42-06.42
CWO Kimura Takeshi 木村　斌	06.42-07.42
CWO Taniguchi 谷口鶴藏	07.42-07.43
CWO Ogawa Masaru 小川　優	07.43-09.43
CWO Yoshida Tominosuke 吉田富之助	09.43-10.43
CWO Toyama Ichizo 戸山市三	10.43-09.44
CWO Umeda Setsuji 梅田節治	09.44-

Kiri Maru No. 2 第二桐丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 272grt

Owner: Nissan Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 52350

Civilian Call Sign: JKTV

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Tsushima Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kiri Maru No. 3 第三桐丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 261grt

Owner: Nissan Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51215

Civilian Call Sign: JIDT

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Sasebo Guard 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kiyo Maru 紀洋丸

Class: Kiyo Maru

GRT: 127grt

Owner: Wakayama Ken

Official Number: 35185

Civilian Call Sign: JICC

Laid Down: 12.07.29

Launched: 01.10.29

Completed: 18.11.29

Builder: K.K. Kobeseikosho Harima Zosen Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.01.44

Kii Defense Sqd 15.01.44-10.02.45

Takao Defense Sqd 10.02.45-29.03.45

Fate: sunk 29.03.45 by aircraft Zuoying Harbor, Takao

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Yamanishi Harumatsu山西春松	18.10.43-05.44
CWO Kawakami Kiichi 川上喜一	05.44-10.02.45
S.D. Mid Kawakami Kiichi 川上喜一	10.02.45-29.03.45
Resv Lt Samejima Keiji 鮫島　恵 (co CO)	04.45-

Kochi Maru 高知丸

Class: Kochi Maru

GRT: 199grt

Owner: Kochiken Suisan Kai

Official Number: 43227

Civilian Call Sign: JSMK

Laid Down: 03.08.37

Launched: 04.02.38

Completed: 31.03.38

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.01.44

Kii Defense Sqd 15.01.44-10.02.45

Takao Defense Sqd 10.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kawakami Kiichi 川上喜一	1944-05.44
CWO Yasui Isamu 安井　勇	05.44-25.05.44
Lt(jg) Kobayashi Kyoutaro 小林強太郎	25.05.44-25.06.44
S.D. Mid Takiguchi Kazuyuki 瀧口一之	25.05.44-24.01.45
Lt(jg) Hanaoka Kiyoo 花岡清夫	24.01.45-

Kojin Maru No. 5 第五興神丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 251grt

Owner: Kippon Kihansen Unko KK

Official Number: 53154

Civilian Call Sign: JIWL

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Moji Bay Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kosei Maru こうせい丸

Class: FlowerClass (Acacia Type)

GRT: 1,026grt

Owner: Tokyowan Kisen KK

Official Number: 48707

Civilian Call Sign: JPSO

Laid Down:

Launched: 28.05.15

Completed: 07.15

Builder: D&W Henderson

HMS Sunflower

Requisitioned: 15.02.43

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.02.43-01.12.43

61 Guard/Base Force 6/4 Fleet 01.02.43-04.03.44

61 Guard/Base Force 6/Central Pacific Fleet 04.03.44-31.03.44

Base Force 6/Centrel Pacific Fleet 31.03.44-06.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 06.44-21.03.45

Reclassed small mine layer 21.03.45

Yokosuka Naval District 21.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt Kuroki Katsumi 黒木克己	10.43-09.44
Resv Lt Sakuyama Kahei 作山嘉平	09.44-02.45
Lt Shimura 志村未壽夫	02.45-

Koshun Maru 恒春丸

Class:

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: T 133

Civilian Call Sign: JFDB

Laid Down: 20.09.27

Launched: 24.12.27

Completed: 28.01.28

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.40

Sasebo Naval District 15.10.40-10.06.41

Returned to owners 10.06.41

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-22.06.45

Fate: sunk 22.06.45 by unknown cause off Yura Saki

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Sasaki Shinichi 佐々木眞一	03.42-10.42
CWO Izumimoto Kiyoshi 泉本　清	10.42-11.42
Resv Lt(jg) Ikeda Yujio 池田雄次郎	11.42-02.43
CWO Izumimoto Kiyoshi 泉本　清	02.43-05.43
CWO Shimojima Kenzo 下嶋健藏	05.43-10.44
S.D. Mid Ida Tokuji 伊田徳治	10.44-

Kumi Maru

Class:

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 34651

Civilian Call Sign: JNLK

Laid Down: 12.01.29

Launched: 16.03.29

Completed: 10.05.29

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Fate:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kunimi Maru No. 8 第八國見丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 248grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number:

Civilian Call Sign: JEPV

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.44

Completed: 20.07.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Shanghai Base Force 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kurama Maru 鞍馬丸

Class: Hagoromo Maru

GRT: 233grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 28460

Civilian Call Sign: JOPA

Laid Down:

Launched: 27.12.21

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Tokyo Ishikawajima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 9 01.02.44-08.07.44

Fate: sunk 08.07.44 by USS Lapon (SS-260) off Palawan, Philippines

Position: (08-22N 116-45E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kuryu Maru

Class:

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45209

Civilian Call Sign: JUEM

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.38

Completed: 25.10.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Fate:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Kyo Maru No. 2 第二京丸

Class: Kyo Maru No.1

GRT: 340grt

Owner: Kyogyo Hogei KK

Official Number 45132

Civilian Call Sign: JMSM

Laid Down: 25.01.38

Launched: 18.07.38

Completed: 27.08.38

Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen 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 01.02.42-31.05.42

Base Force 31/3 South Exp/SW Area Fleet 31.05.42-15.02.43

31 Guard/Base Force 33 15.02.43 -07.08.44

Fate: sunk 07.08.44 by USS Puffer (SS-268) south of Zamboanga, Philippines

Position: (07-49N 122-06E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Tsukagoshi Eijiro 塚越英次郎	16.12.40-

Kyo Maru No. 6 第六京丸

Class: Kyo Maru No.1

GRT: 340grt

Owner: Kyogyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 45092

Civilian Call Sign: JHPL

Laid Down: 12.10.37

Launched: 15.01.38

Completed: 10.08.38

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 60/Base Force 5/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.10.41-04.03.44

Fate: wrecked 27.11.43 in Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kawazoe Katsumi 川副克己	12.09.41-25.09.43
Resv Lt Nomura Isamu 野村　勇	25.09.43-27.11.43

Kyo Maru No. 7 第七京丸

Class: Kyo Maru No. 1

GRT: 340grt

Owner: Kyogyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 45093

Civilian Call Sign: JHQL

Laid Down: 12.10.37

Launched: 15.01.38

Completed: 10.08.38

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 65/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.10.41-04.03.44

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

Base Force 5 31.03.44-02.07.44

1 Maritime Escort 02.07.44-01.08.44

Tokyo Bay Sqd/Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.08.44-26.11.44

Ogasawa Defense Sqd 26.11.44-26.12.44

Fate: sunk 26.12.44 at 1656hrs by USS Faning (DD-385) off Okinomisaki, Bonins

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Ando Hideo 安藤英郎	12.09.41-16.08.43
Resv Lt Nagata Yatsuka 永田八束	16.08.43-

Kyo Maru No. 8 第八京丸

Class: Kyo Maru No. 1

GRT: 340grt

Owner: Kyogyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 45128

Civilian Call Sign: JHTL

Laid Down: 16.11.37

Launched: 16.02.38

Completed: 19.08.38

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 60/Base Force 5/4 Fleet 15.10.41-04.03.44

SCDiv 60/Base Force 5/Central Pacific Fleet 04.03.44-31.03.44

Fate: sunk 23.02.44 by submarine 6km west of Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 14-55N 145-35E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Ito 伊藤義策	20.09.41-

Kyo Maru No. 10 第十京丸

Class: Kyo Maru No.1

GRT: 340grt

Owner: Kyukuyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 45134

Civilian Call Sign: JHUL

Laid Down: 16.11.37

Launched: 16.02.38

Completed: 19.08.38

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 60/Base Force 5/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.10.41-04.03.44

Fate: sunk 23.02.44 by submarine 6km west of Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands

Position: 14-55N 145-35E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Arimura Masaaki 有村正明	12.09.41-01.09.42
Resv Lt(jg) Murao Takash i村尾　敬	01.09.42-

Kyo Maru No. 11 第十一京丸

Class:

GRT: 385grt

Owner: Kyokuyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 45199

Civilian Call Sign: JUAM

Laid Down: 04.06.38

Launched: 12.08.38

Completed: 03.10.38

Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 05.10.40

Maizuru Naval District 05.10.40-15.01.41

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

SCDiv 53 01.02.42-31.05.42

Fate: sunk 02.03.42 by US aircraft 5 miles SW Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.04.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Kawakami Isamu 川上　勇	15.01.41-02.03.42

Kyo Maru No. 12 第十二京丸

Class: Kyo Maru No.12

GRT: 344grt

Owner: Kyogyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 47659

Civilian Call Sign: JNKO

Laid Down: 17.05.40

Launched: 03.08.40

Completed: 28.09.40

Builder: K.K. Tama Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.05.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.05.41-15.10.41

SC Div 51 15.10.41-10.12.41

SC Div 51/Base Force 1/3 Fleet 10.12.41-10.04.42

SC Div 51/ Base Force 32/3 Southern Exp 10.04.42-31.05.42

Base Force 32/3 Southern Exp 21.05.42-20.11.42

Kure Naval District 20.11.42-12.09.44

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 by US aircraft off Cebu, Philippines

Position: 10-45N 124-05E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Ishiwata Shunichiro 石渡俊一郎	15.05.41-12.09.44

Kyo Maru No. 13 第十三京丸

Class: Kyo Maru No.12

GRT: 340grt

Owner: Kyogyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 47660

Civilian Call Sign: JGQM

Laid Down: 22.05.40

Launched: 23.08.40

Completed: 30.09.40 (340grt)

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.05.41

Sasebo Naval District 15.05.41-15.10.41

SC Div 51 15.10.41-10.12.41

SC Div 51/Base Force 1/3 Fleet 10.12.41-10.04.42

SC Div 51/ Base Force 32/3 Southern Exp 10.04.42-31.05.42

Base Force 32/3 Southern Exp 21.05.42-20.11.42

Kure Naval District 20.11.42-26.01.45

Fate: sunk 26.01.45 by mine off Bengeri Point

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Shibuya Jikichi 渋谷次吉	15.05.41-01.05.44

Kyokuo Maru 旭櫻丸

Class: Kyokuo Maru

GRT: 70grt

Owner: Kagoshima Ken

Official Number: 36963

Civilian Call Sign: JEIC

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.31

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 23 01.02.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Mato Maru 麻豆丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 41284

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.35

Completed: 29.02.36

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-28.03.45

Fate: sunk 28.03.45

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Okamoto Kameici 岡本亀一	03.42-06.42
CWO Tashiro Mitsuo 田代光夫	06.42-6.43
CWO Kobori Keiji 小堀桂二	06.43-09.43
CWO Ogawa Masaru 小川　優	09.43-09.44
S.D. Mid Ogawa Masaru 小川　優	09.44-28.03.45

Meigen Maru No. 16 第十六明玄丸

Class: Meigen Maru No.16

GRT: 72grt

Owner: Motoji Ichikawa

Official Number: 42227

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.36

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Hayashikane Shoten Tekko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nasu Yazo 那須彌藏	03.42-06.42
CWO Kuriyama Giichi 栗山儀一	07.42-11.43
CWO Kawashima 　川島鑛藏	11.43-09.44
CWO Umeoka Chube 梅岡忠兵衛	09.44-

Meigen Maru No. 17 第十七明玄丸

Class: Meigen Maru No.16

GRT: 72grt

Owner: Motoji Ichikawa

Official Number: 42228

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.36

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Hayashikane Shoten Tekko Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.42

Kure Naval District 01.02.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ando Hidekichi 安藤秀吉	03.42-03.43
CWO Morita Minoru 森田　稔	03.43-04.43
S.D. Mid Eto Toraichi 江藤寅一	04.43-06.43
CWO Kunishige Sadao 國重定男	06.43-09.43
CWO Takimoto Tameshiro 瀧本為四郎	09.43-10.44
S.D. Mid Higashide Yoshihiko 東出義彦	10.44-12.44
CWO Takiemoto Tameshiro 瀧本為四郎	12.44-

Meiji Maru No. 2 Go 第二號明治丸

Class: 瑞穂丸、昌盛丸、日出丸。

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 36018

Civilian Call Sign: JHAC

Laid Down: 07.02.30

Launched: 18.03.30

Completed: 16.04.30 (80grt)

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Oshima Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.04.42

Reclassed Patrol Craft 10.04.42

PC Div 3/5 Fleet 10.04.42-31.05.42

Ominato Defense Sqd 31.05.42-25.11.42

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 25.11.42-14.07.45

Fate: sunk 14.07.45 by aircraft off Tsuguru, Japan

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Shizujima Sadao 倭嶋定雄	01.42-01.06.42
S.D. Mid Iwase Iwaji 岩瀬岩次	01.06.42-05.44
CWO Chizuwa Yoshitaka 千頭和義高	05.44-01.05.45
S.D. Mid Chizuwa Yoshitaka 千頭和義高	01.05.45-

Miikesan Maru No. 12 第十二三池山丸

Class: Miikesan Maru No.12

GRT: 182grt

Owner: Miike Shosen KK

Official Number: 45852

Civilian Call Sign: JFBP

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.41

Completed:

Builder: Mitsui Kozan K.K. Miike Seisakusho

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 01.01.45-15.05.45

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Misago Maru 鶚丸

Class: Misago Maru

GRT: 154grt

Owner: Chosen Sotofuku

Official Number: C1526

Civilian Call Sign: JMTA

Laid Down: 08.09.31

Launched: 28.10.31

Completed: 15.12.31

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 30 01.02.44-13.08.44

Fate: sunk 13.08.44 by USS Bluegill (SS-242) off Cape San Augustin, Mindanao, Philippines

Position: 06-15N 126-09E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Misago Maru No. 2 第二鶚丸

Class: Misago Maru No.1

GRT: 265grt

Owner: Takasago Gyogyo KK

Number: 28016

Civilian Call Sign: JBOA

Laid Down: 10.08.20

Launched: 18.11.20

Completed: 11.03.21

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

3 South Exp Fleet 01.12.43-02.09.44

Fate: sunk 02.09.44 at 0055hrs by US Aircraft north Mindanao, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Okabe 岡部夘作	01.05.44-02.09.44

Miyako Maru 宮古丸

Class: Miyako Maru

GRT: 78grt

Owner: Iwate Ken

Official Number: 35683

Civilian Call Sign: JYFB

Laid Down: 24.02.30

Launched: 30.03.30

Completed: 01.05.30

Builder: K.K. Asano Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.05.44

3 South Exp Fleet 15.05.44-01.10.44

Base Force 15 01.10.44-15.07.45

Maizuru Guard 15.07.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Miyatake Maru 5 Go 五號宮嶽丸

Class: Miyatake Maru No. 5

GRT: 153grt

Owner: Yasunori Murata

Official Number: 45528

Civilian Call Sign: JSFM

Laid Down:

Launched: 25.01.39

Completed:

Builder: Toyogoro Kamei

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 01.01.45-25.02.45

Fate: damaged 25.02.45 by arcraft and run aground in Chiba Prefecture

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Mizuho Maru 瑞穂丸

Class: 明治丸、昌盛丸、日出丸。

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Sisan KK

Official Number: 36017

Civilian Call Sign: JNXK

Laid Down: 07.02.30

Launched: 18.03.30

Completed: 16.04.30 (80grt)

Builder:

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Oshima Defense Sqd 31.12.41-17.04.42

Reclassed Patrol Craft 10.04.42

3 Picket /5 Fleet 10.04.42-31.05.42

Ominanto Guard District 31.05.42-01.09.44

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 01.09.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List:

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Koga Kenjiro 古家乾二郎	04.42-01.06.42
Mid Karaki Genichi 唐木元一	01.06.42-24.01.44
CWO Komatsu Ginji 小松銀治	24.01.44-01.05.45
S.D. Mid Komatsu Ginji 小松銀治	01.05.45-

Mizukami Maru 水上丸

Class: Ensui Maru

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45505

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.39

Completed: 21.01.39

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.10.40

Yokosuka Naval District 15.10.40-15.01.41

Ominato Defense Sqd 15.01.41-01.12.42

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 01.12.42-12.02.45

Akkeshi Defense Sqd 12.02.45-21.06.45

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 21.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Sato Chiyoshi 佐藤千代司	14.11.41-09.08.42
S.D. Ens Kato Kumanosuke 加藤　熊之助	09.08.42-18.10.42
Resv Lt(jg) Koyama Mitsuo 小山光夫	18.10.42-06.43
CWO Oka Chiyoji 岡　千代治	06.43-24.06.43
Resv Lt Sugi Tsugio 杉　次男	24.06.43-12.43
S.D. Mid Sakamoto 坂本伊恵信	12.43-01.06.45
Lt(jg) Yoshioka Tsuto 吉岡　傳	01.06.45-

Mogami Maru 最上丸

Class: Tokachi Maru

GRT: 498grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 48638

Civilian Call Sign: JQOO

Laid Down:

Launched: 25.11.40

Completed: 13.07.41

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

3 South Exp Fleet 01.12.43-12.09.44

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 by US aircraft off Cebu, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Mokuto Maru 目斗丸

Class: Ensui Maru

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45514

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.39

Completed: 04.02.39

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.11.40

Sasebo Naval District 01.11.40-15.01.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.01.41-05.12.41

Sakito Defense Sqd 05.12.41-10.11.42

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.11.42-15.05.43

Okinawa Defense Sqd 15.05.43-01.11.43

Sasebo Defense Sqd 01.11.43-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.06.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unkown

Musha Maru 霧社丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45203

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.38

Completed: 10.10.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.11.40

Sasebo Naval District 01.11.40-15.01.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 15.01.41-07.12.41

Pusan Defense Sqd 07.12.41-15.01.42

Tsushima Defense Sqd 15.01.42-29.06.44

黒山島 Defense Sqd 29.06.44-01.01.45

Chosan Defense Sqd 01.01.45-19.01.45

Tsushima Defense Sqd 19.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt Yamaguchi Choujiro 山口長次郎	01.45-

Myoken Maru 妙見丸

Class: Myoken Maru

GRT: 173grt

Owner: Nobuo Kono

Official Number: 34267

Civilian Call Sign: JIGH

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.31

Completed:

Builder: Kajiro Harazaki

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 01.01.45-15.05.45

Ise Day Defense Sqd 15.05.45-12.06.45

Fate: sunk 12.06.45 by US aircraft at Atsuta

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nagato Maru 長門丸

Class: Tama Maru

GRT: 279grt

Owner: Taiyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 42335

Civilian Call Sign: JPHJ

Laid Down: 03.36

Launched: 12.08.36

Completed: 24.09.36

Builder: Hakodate Dock K.K.

Ex Tama Maru No.9

Requisitioned: 10.12.40

Sasebo Naval District 16.12.40-15.01.41

SC Div 51 15.01.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-05.12.41

Shijiki Defense Sqd 05.12.41-15.05.43

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.05.43-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-10.10.44

Fate: sunk 10.10.44

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Ishiwata Shunichiro 石渡俊一郎	16.12.40-15.05.41
??

Nanho Maru 南鵬丸 CK Nampo Maru?

Class: Nanho Maru

GRT: 122grt

Owner: Taiwan Sotofuku

Official Number: T 327

Civilian Call Sign: JKVG

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed: 06.38

Builder: Ichikawa Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.05.44

3 South Exp Fleet 15.05.44-31.03.45

Fate: sunk 31.03.45 by US aircraft off Makassar, Celebes

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nanko Maru 南岬丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 40099

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.34

Completed: 15.01.35

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.10.41-19.05.44

Keelung Defense Sqd 19.05.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nippon Maru No. 2 Go 第二號日本丸

Class: 報國丸、平和丸、東洋丸。

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 38562

Civilian Call Sign: JLXF

Laid Down: 23.06.33

Launched: 25.08.33

Completed: 30.09.33

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 31.12.41-01.04.42

Ise Bay Defense Sqd 01.04.42-30.07.45

Fate: sunk 30.07.45 by US aircraft in Usami Bay

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takayama Zenshichi 高山善七	23.06.42-02.45
S.D. Mid Omori Yoshio 大森義雄	02.45-30.07.45

Nisshu Maru 日就丸

Class: Nisshu Maru

GRT: 64grt

Owner: Karafutocho

Official Number: 28095

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.22

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.02.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nisui Maru 二水丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 41653

Civilian Call Sign: JIEK

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.35

Completed: 20.04.36

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.12.41-20.02.45

Fate: sunk 28.03.45 by US aircraft east of Fuku Jima

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ida Tokuji 伊田徳治	12.41-01.42
Resv Lt(jg) Nagatani Kazuo 長谷數夫	01.42-03.42
Resv Lt(jg) Inoue Tetsuru 井上哲郎	03.42-10.42
Resv Lt(jg) Matsushita Saburo 松下三郎	10.42-01.43
Resv Lt Moriyama Kyo 森山　協	01.43-02.43
CWO Kunimoto Masao 國本政雄	02.43-04.43
Resv Lt(jg) Kuroiso Eizo 黒磯瑛三	04.43-06.43
Resv Lt(jg) Takeoka Yoshio 竹岡良雄	06.43-10.43
Resv Lt Sumi Shouzaburo 角　省三郎	10.43-02.44
CWO Hamamoto Gentaro 濱本源太郎	02.44-08.44
S.D. Mid Fujii Tomoyosh i藤井友由	08.44-28.03.45

Nitto Maru No. 3 第三日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.3

GRT: 90grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37119

Civilian Call Sign: JHMC

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.31

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.40

Kure Naval District 15.10.40-15.01.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.01.41-20.08.42

Returned to owner 20.08.42

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 20.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kodama Shigesh i児玉重志	12.41-02.42
Resv Lt(jg) Beppu Hideo 別府秀夫	02.42-07.42
CWO Ida Tokuji 伊田徳治	07.42- 20.08.42

Nitto Maru No. 5 第五日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.3

GRT: 90grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37120

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.31

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 15.10.40

Kure Naval District 15.10.40-15.01.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.01.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nakamori Shigeru 仲森　繁	18.11.41-10.42
CWO Ida Tokuji 伊田徳治	10.42-09.44
CWO Mizukami Takeharu 水上竹春	09.44-

Nitto Maru No. 8 第八日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No. 8

GRT: 92grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37623

Civilian Call Sign: JICF

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.32

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Kure Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

Kii Defense Sqd 15.10.41-05.07.43

SC Div 32 05.07.43-20.05.44

3 Maritime Escort 20.05.44-01.10.44

SC Div 112/3 Maritime Escort 01.10.44-09.45

Fate: sunk 19.04.45

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kumagaya Masamu 熊谷正六	12.41-07.09.42
CWO Okamura 岡村與三太	07.09.42-12.09.42
Resv Lt(jg) Nakai Saburo 中井三郎	12.09.42-03.43
Resv Lt(jg) Yonehara Eiichi 矢野原榮一	03.43-29.07.43
Resv Lt(jg) Kinzaki Shinzo 神崎慎三	29.07.43-12.43
Mid Sakai Kouhei 坂井光平	12.43-23.12.43
Mid Kobayashi Kyoutaro 小林強太郎	23.12.43-05.44
S.D. Mid Yamanishi Harumatsu 山西春松	05.44-28.05.44
CWO Nonobe Nobumichi 野々部　信道	28.05.44-

Nitto Maru No. 9 第九日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.8

GRT: 92grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37624

Civilian Call Sign: JIDF

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.32

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Kure Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

Kii Defense Sqd 15.10.41-05.07.43

SC Div 32 05.07.43-20.05.44

3 Maritime Escort 10.05.44-01.10.44

SC Div 112/3 Maritime Escort 01.10.44-09.45

Fate: surredered

Removed from Navy List: 30.11.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Nagata Yatsuka 永田八束	12.41-22.01.43
Resv Lt(jg) Yamamoto Makoto 山元　誠	22.01.43-02.05.43
S.D. Mid Sugino Chuji 杉野忠治	02.05.43-31.05.43
Resv Lt(jg) Nakai Saburo 中井三郎	31.05.43-08.43
Resv Lt(jg) Yonehara Eiichi 矢野原榮一	08.43-10.43
Lt(jg) Kujirata Kozo 鯨田光三	10.43-02.11.43
S.D. Mid Ichida Shigeru 市田　茂	02.11.43-25.05.44
CWO Suzuki Zensaburo 鈴木善三郎	25.05.44-09.44
S.D. Lt(jg) Nakayama Kingo 中山金吾	09.44-25.02.45
Lt Baba Yasuo 馬場保夫	25.02.45-

Nitto Maru No. 10 第十日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.8

GRT: 92grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37629

Civilian Call Sign: JIPF

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.32

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Kure Naval District 10.11.41-31.12.41

Shimoseki Defense Sqd 31.12.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takeda Yoshio 武田吉雄	12.41-01.05.43
Lt(jg) Shimakawa Seiichi 島川清一	01.05.43-05.44
CWO Uchida Kenzo 内田健三	05.44-10.44
CWO Takeda Yoshio 武田吉雄	10.44-17.11.44
S.D. Mid Yoshimura Ichi 吉村淺市	17.11.44-

Nitto Maru No. 11 第十一日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.8

GRT: 92grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37630

Civilian Call Sign: JIQF

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.32

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.11.41

Kure Naval District 10.11.41-20.11.41

Shimonoseki Defense Sqd 20.11.41-25.05.45

Fate: sunk 25.05.45 by mine off Futaoijima Lighthouse

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kato 加藤	12.41-02.42
CWO Uchida Tsutae 内田　傳	02.42-11.42
Lt(jg) Fujita Tadash 藤田　雅	11.42-01.05.43
Lt(jg) Shimizu Touhei 清水藤平	01.05.43-05.44
CWO Nishida Saiji 西田才次	05.44-10.44
CWO Ikeda Takeshi 池田　猛	10.44-
S.D. Mid Nashida Saiji 西田才次	-25.05.45

Nitto Maru No. 12 第十二日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.8

GRT: 92grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Civilian Call Sign: JITF

Official Number: 37634

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.32

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.11.40

Kure Naval District 01.11.40-16.01.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 16.01.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.11.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Okawa Iso 大川五十雄	12.41-25.12.41
Resv Ens Sasaki Hirotada 佐々木博忠	25.12.41-04.42
Resv Lt(jg) Suetake Keisuke 末武圭介	04.42-08.42
Resv Lt(jg) Ehara Masahiro 江原正大	08.42-02.43
Resv Lt(jg) Kuroiso Eizo 黒磯瑛三	02.43-03.43
CWO Arimoto Haruji 有本春二	03.43-09.43
CWO Ono Zensuke 大野善助	09.43-10.43
CWO Katagi Souji 片木宗治	10.43-11.43
CWO Yokota Yoshiro 横田淑郎	11.43-09.44
CWO Ohara Misao 小原　操	09.44-

Nitto Maru No. 13 第十三日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No. 8

GRT: 92grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 37635

Civilian Call Sign: JIUF

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.32

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.11.40

Kure Naval District 01.11.40-15.01.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.01.41-20.08.42

Returned to owner 20.08.42

Fate: unknown

Removed from Navy List: 20.08.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Kutose Shiro 久戸瀬四郎	12.41-02.42
Resv Lt(jg) Nishiwaki Takeo 西脇武男	02.42-05.42
CWO Kamogawa Zenkichi 加茂川善吉	05.42-20.08.42

Nitto Maru No. 15 第十五日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.15

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 39382

Civilian Call Sign: JUAJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.34

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Sasebo Naval District 25.07.41-11.08.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 11.08.41-07.12.41

Tsushima Defense Sqd 07.12.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Uchida Kiyoshi 内田　清	25.07.41-
Resv Lt Nishio Riichi 西尾利一	01.45-

Nitto Maru No. 16 第十六日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.15

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 39383

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.34

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Yokosuka aval District 25.07.41-01.09.41

Ominato Defense Sqd 01.09.41-01.12.41

Tsuguru Defense 01.12.41-22.09.43

Soya Defense Sqd 22.09.43-23.12.43

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 23.12.43-10.06.44

Soya Defense Sqd 10.06.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Tajima Taro 田島太郎	25.07.41-29.06.43
Resv Lt(jg) Yano Tamio 矢野民雄	06.43-22.10.44
Resv Lt Asakawa Shigeru 淺川　繁	22.10.44-

Nitto Maru No. 17 第十七日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.15

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 39395

Civilian Call Sign: JUBJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.34

Completed

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Kure Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.09.42

4 Fleet 15.09.42-29.12.42

SC Div 125/Base Force 25/2 South Exp 29.12.42-30.11.43

SC Div 125/Base Force 25/4 South Exp/SW Area 30.11.43-15.09.44

Base Force 25/4 Southern Exp Fleet/SW Area Fleet 15.09.44-02.02.45

Base Force 25/4 Southern Exp/10 Area Fleet 02.02.45-10.03.45

Base Force 25/10 Area Fleet 10.03.45-05.07.45

Base Force 25/2 South Exp/10 Area Fleet 05.07.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Amako Tatsumi 尼子辰美	01.42-13.02.42
Resv Lt(jg) Suetake Keisuke 末武圭介	13.02.42-04.42
Resv Ens Sasaki Hirotada 佐々木博忠	04.42-06.42
Resv Lt(jg)Murakami Haruo 村上治夫	06.42-29.12.42
Resv Lt(jg) Nishiwaki Takeo 西脇武男	29.12.42-09.45

Nitto Maru No. 18 第十八日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.15

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 39396

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.34

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Kure Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 15.10.41-15.09.42

4 Fleet 15.09.42-29.12.42

SC Div 125/Base Force 25/2 South Exp 29.12.42-30.11.43

SC Div 125/Base Force 25/4 South Exp/SW Area 30.11.43-15.09.44

Base Force 25/4 Southern Exp Fleet/SW Area Fleet 15.09.44-02.02.45

Base Force 25/4 Southern Exp/10 Area Fleet 02.02.45-10.03.45

16 Guard/Hainan Base Force 10.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Araki Haruji 有木春二	1941-02.42
Resv Ens Kinzaki Shinzo 神崎愼三	02.42-03.42
Resv Lt(jg) Omura Isao 大村　勲	03.42-10.01.45
Lt Yamaguchi Hisaji 山口久次	10.01.45-

Nitto Maru No. 19 第十九日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.15

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 39349

Civilian Call Sign: JUCJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.34

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Kure Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 31.12.41-29.12.42

81 Guard/Base Force 8 29.12.42-08.07.44

Fate: sunk 08.07.44 by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Enomoto Fumio 榎本文夫	01.42-03.42
CWO Yanai Jiro 柳井二郎	03.42-10.42
Resv Lt(jg) Sasaki Shinichi 佐々木眞一	10.42-

Nitto Maru No. 20 第二十日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.15

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 39350

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 08.34

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Kure Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 31.12.41-29.12.42

81 Guard/Base Force 8 29.12.42-08.07.44

Fate: sunk 08.07.44 by aircraft at Rabual, New Britain

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ida Tokuji 伊田徳治	01.42-05.42
Resv Lt(jg) Beppu Hideo 別府秀夫	05.42-

Nitto Maru No. 21 第二十一日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.15

GRT: 96grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Civilian Call Sign: JCGK

Official Number: 40676

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.35

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 31.12.41-01.04.43

Keelung Defense Sqd 01.04.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered at Takao, Formosa (Taiwan)

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nitto Maru No. 22 第二十二日東丸

Class: Nitto Maru No.15

GRT: 95grt

Owner: Nitto Gyogyo KK

Official Number: 40677

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.35

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 31.12.41-22.09.43

Takao Defense Sqd 22.09.43-30.05.44

Keelung Defense Sqd 20.05.44-09.01.45

Fate: sunk 09.01.45 by US arcraft at Keelung, Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Nohi Maru 能肥丸

Class: Nohi Maru

GRT: 80grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 34652

Civilian Call Sign: JMGB

Laid Down: 12.06.29

Launched: 16.03.29

Completed: 10.05.29

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Sasebo Naval District 25.07.41-11.08.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 11.08.41-01.01.45

Tsushima Defense Sqd/Chosen Guard Dist 01.01.45-20.08.45

Fate: sunk 20.08.45 by mine off Futaoijima Lighthouse

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Waki Yukio 和氣幸夫	25.07.41-
CWO Furukawa Hideo 古川秀雄	1.45-

Nunobiki Maru 布引丸

Class: Hoei Maru

GRT: 219grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 26695

Civilian Call Sign: JIKA

Laid Down:

Launched: 28.02.20

Completed: 02.21

Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Sakurajima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 01.02.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Mid Mukai Isamu 向井　勇	05.11.45-

Nuzan Maru 瓊山丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 44773

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.38

Completed: 25.05.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Yokosuka Naval District 16.12.40-01.09.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.09.41-15.05.42

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kikuchi Takeshi 菊地　武	10.43-09.44
Resv Lt(jg) Shibata Tokunosuke 柴田徳之助	09.44-02.45
Resv Lt(jg) Koi Otoichi 古井乙一	02.45-

Ota Maru 王田丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 44771

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.38

Completed: 28.05.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.12.41-31.12.41

Oshima Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.04.42

Reclassed Patrol Craft 10.04.42

PC Div 3/5 Fleet 10.04.42-31.05.42

Ominato Defense Sqd 31.05.42-25.11.42

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 25.11.42-10.03.44

4 Picket/Sentai 22/NE Area 10.03.44- 09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 31.12.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Ck CO’s Oden maru
Resv Lt(jg) Nakane 中根碓雄	16.04.42-01.07.42
Resv Lt(jg) Koga Kenjiro 古家乾二郎	01.07.42-07.42
S.D. Lt(jg) Uchiyama Hirotaka 内山廣隆	07.42-31.05.43
S.D. Lt(jg) Arai Shinpei 新井眞平	31.05.43-30.09.43
CWO Kitada Daiji 北田大次	30.09.43-10.03.44
CWO Higashitani Ko 東谷　廣	10.03.44-

Otaka Maru 大鷹丸

Class: Otake Maru

GRT: 65grt

Owner: Kochi Ken

Official Number: 36697

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down: 02.03.31

Launched: 19.05.31

Completed: 10.06.31

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.41

Base Force 23 01.02.44-24.10.44

Fate: sunk 24.10.44 at 0820hrs by aircraft in Manila Bay, Luzon, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Oyo Maru 旺洋丸

Class: Rikoku Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39720

Civilian Call Sign: JUIJ

Laid Down: 23.05.34

Launched: 17.08.34

Completed: 18.10.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Osaka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-01.04.43

Takao Defense Sqd 01.04.43-10.05.45

Fate: sunk 10.05.45 off Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Ranyo Maru 蘭陽丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 40761

Civilian Call Sign: JWUJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.35

Completed: 15.08.35

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Fate:

Removed from Navy List: 30.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Rikoku Maru 利國丸

Class: Rikoku Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Civilian Call Sign: JWLJ

Official Number: 39717

Laid Down: 12.05.34

Launched: 19.07.34

Completed: 18.09.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

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 15.05.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Sato Yuusuke 佐藤雄亮	10.43-09.44
CWO Sakurai Hideo 櫻井秀雄	09.44-

Roshu Maru 鷺州丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 44502

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.38

Completed: 25.03.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Yokosuka Naval District 16.12.40-01.09.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 01.09.41-06.12.41

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 06.12.41-20.12.42

Returned to owner (?)

Fate: sunk by US aircraft off Halmahera, Indonesia

Removed from Navy List: 20.12.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Royo Maru 朗洋丸

Class: Zuiko Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 37946

Civilian Call Sign: JJCF

Laid Down: 01.09.32

Launched: 31.10.32

Completed: 01.12.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.41

Sasebo Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 10.12.41-01.04.43

Takao Defense Sqd 01.04.43-12.10.44

Fate: sunk 12.10.44 by aircraft at Takao, Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.02.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Ryojun Maru 旅順丸

Class: Ryojun Maru

GRT: 123grt

Owner: Kantokyoku

Official Number: K 251

Civilian Call Sign: JGFB

Laid Down:

Launched: 20.04.26

Completed:

Builder: Manshu Dock K.K. Ryojun Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 30 01.02.44-26.07.44

Fate: sunk 26.07.44 by aircraft off Yap, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Ryosui Maru 陵水丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45081

Civilian Call Sign: JDVM

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.38

Completed: 15.07.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.11.41-31.12.41

Oshima Defense Sqd 31.12.41-20.11.43

Okinawa Defense Sqd 20.11.43-21.04.44

Fate: sunk 21.04.44 by submarine 60 mile NW Daito Jima

Position: 26-43N 130-35E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.06.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Lt(jg) Iribe Eiji 入部英次	07.42-21.09.42
S.D. Lt(jg) Terashima Toujiro 寺島藤二郎	21.09.42-11.42
Resv Lt(jg) Oyama Genshichi 大源七	11.42-

Ryusei Maru 龍井丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 44770

Civilian Call Sign: JDSM

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.38

Completed: 25.05.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-10.04.44

4 Maritime Escort 10.04.44-08.11.44

Fate: sunk 08.11.44 by USS Queenfish (SS-393) 23km east of Uji Gunto

Position: 31-10N 129-41E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 17.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Sankyo Maru 三峡丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39736

Civilian Call Sign: JWAJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.34

Completed: 30.11.44

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt(jg) Ejima Shichiro 江島七郎	02.45-16.04.45
Lt(jg) Nakano Ken 中野　健	16.04.45-

Seki Maru No. 2 第二關丸

Class: Fumi Maru

GRT: 359grt

Owner: Taiyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 45495

Civilian Call Sign: JPQJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.09.38

Completed: 22.12.38

Builder: Hakodate Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 66/Base Force 7/5 Fleet 15.10.41-14.07.42

Chichi Jima Base Force/5 Fleet 14.07.42-25.09.42

Ogasawara Defense Sqd 25.09.42-08.12.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 08.12.44-05.06.45
Yokosuka Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Watanabe Masayoshi 渡邊正好	20.09.41-20.03.44
Resv Lt Azuchi Takuji 阿土拓司	20.03.44-

Senga Maru No. 3 第三仙賀丸

Class: Senga Maru No.3

GRT: 169grt

Owner: Yaichi Kambara

Official Number: 48095

Civilian Call Sign: JKHP

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.18

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

16 Guard//Hainan Guard District 01.01.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shimane Maru 島根丸

Class: Shimane Maru

GRT: 93grt

Owner: Shimane Ken

Official Number: 38430

Civilian Call Sign: JJIJ

Laid Down: 08.12.33

Launched: 14.02.34

Completed: 31.03.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 23/4 South 01.12.43-04.06.44

Fate: sunk 04.06.44 by aircraft off Manokwari, Papua New Guinea

Position: 00-52N 134.05E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shimpei Maru 1 Go 第一號新平丸

Class: Shimpei Maru 1 Go

GRT: 52grt

Owner: Shimpei Yamamoto

Official Number: 46281

Civilian Call Sign: JVTM

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.39

Completed:

Builder: Muroto Gyogyo Kumiai Dock

Requisitioned: 10.03.42

Kure Naval District 10.03.42-10.04.42

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.04.42-10.06.45

Tokuyama Defense Sqd 10.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Hatano Toraichi 波多野　寅一	04.42-06.42
CWO Okamoto Sadaichi 岡本貞一	06.42-09.42
CWO Suzuki Kuranosuke 鈴木倉之助	09.42-02.43
CWO Oshio Kihei 小塩喜平	02.43-09.44
CWO Sasagawa Masanosuke 佐々川　政之助	09.44-

Shinan Maru 新安丸

Class: Shinan Maru

GRT: 111grt

Owner: Chosen Sotokufu

Official Number: C1845

Civilian Call Sign: JHRG

Laid Down: 08.34

Launched: 22.01.35

Completed: 06.36

Builder: K.K. Niigata Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 15.05.44

3 South Exp Fleet 15.05.44-05.03.45

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 05.03.45-30.03.45

Fate: sunk 30.03.45 by US aircraft off Yulin, Hainan Island

Position: 18-09N 109-42E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shinko Maru 新港丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 41654

Civilian Call Sign: JUIM

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.36

Completed: 20.04.36

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Kure Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Saeki Defense Sqd 10.12.41-09.45

Fate: surredered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Inagaki Mamoru 稲垣　護	12.41-01.42
Resv Lt(jg) Goto Hiroki 後藤弘明	01.42-03.03.42
CWO　津々治　正春	03.03.42-10.43
CWO Honna Tsuneo 本名常夫	10.43-12.43
CWO Fukuda Shunzo 福田俊三	12.43-01.44
CWO Imaizumi Ikki 今泉一起	01.44-09.44
CWO Osaki 大崎供信	09.44-

Shinyo Maru 神鷹丸

Class: Shoho Maru

GRT: 235grt

Owner: Ministy of Agriculture

Official Number: 43067

Civilian Call Sign: JKOL

Laid Down: 16.12.36

Launched: 27.02.27

Completed: 17.04.27

Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 30 01.02.44-10.04.44

Returned 10.04.44

Requisitioned 20.10.44

PC Div 6/Sentai 22 20.10.44-20.02.45

PC Div 2 20.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Kuribayashi Takeshi 栗林　健	02.11.44-12.02.45
CWO Kanbe Hiromasa 神戸弘正	12.02.45-

Shirogami Maru No. 9 第九白神丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 238grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51454

Civilian Call Sign: JDGU

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.44

Completed: 19.07.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Takao Defense Sqd 01.01.45-15.04.45

Sasebo Guard 15.04.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shodoshimasan Maru 小豆島山丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 256grt

Owner: Yamashita Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53943

Civilian Call Sign: JJIC

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Tsushima Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shoho Maru 祥鳳丸

Class: Shoho Maru

GRT: 176grt

Owner: Ministry of Agriculture

Official Number: 32892

Civilian Call Sign: JPLB

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.27

Completed: 20.04.27

Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Sakurajima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 30 01.02.44-28.06.44

Fate: sunk 28.06.44 by aircraft 200km west of Palau, Caroline Islands

Position: 05-30N 132-27E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shonan Maru No. 1 第一昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.1

GRT: 350grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45072

Civilian Call Sign: JMNM

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.38

Completed: 30.06.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Mairzuru 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 10.03.42-10.04.42

SCDiv 54/Base Force 23/2 South/SW Area 10.04.42-18.06.42

Base Force 23/2 South/SW Area 18.06.42-14.04.45

Fate: sunk 14.04.45 by USS Gabilan (SS-252)140km west of Makassar, Celebes

Position: 05-08E 118-13E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Ninomiya Jinsaku 二宮仁作	12.09.41-

Shonan Maru No. 2 第二昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.1

GRT: 350grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45073

Civilian Call Sign: JMOM

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.38

Completed: 30.06.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Maizuru Naval District 20.09.4-15.10.41

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

SCDiv 53/Base Force 23/2 South 10.03.42-10.04.42

SCDiv 53/ Base Force 23/2d South/SW Area 10.04.43-01.05.43

Base Force 23/2 South Exp/SW Area Fleet 01.05.43--05.02.45

Base Force 23/2 South Exp/10 Area Fleet 05.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Iwata Fujiaki 岩田富士秋	20.09.41-25.04.43
Resv Lt(jg) Ibuki Hideo 伊吹秀雄	25.04.43-

Shonan Maru No. 3 第三昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.1

GRT: 350grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45089

Civilian Call Sign: JMWM

Laid Down:

Launched: 25.05.38

Completed: 01.08.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.08.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.08.41-01.09.41

SCDiv 63/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 01.09.41-04.03.44

SCDiv 63/Base Force 6/Central Pacific Area Fleet 04.03.44-31.03.44

Base Force 5 31.03.44-01.08.44

Fate: sunk 20.06.44 by aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.08.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Yoshinari Sadao 吉成貞男	16.08.41-
Lt Kitashino Yoshihiro 北條　義寛	17.08.43-

Shonan Maru No. 5 第五昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.1

GRT: 350grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45090

Civilian Call Sign: JMXM

Laid Down:

Launched: 25.05.38

Completed: 15.08.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 59/Base Force 5/4 Fleet 15.10.41-10.12.42

64 Guard/6 Base Forc/4 Fleet 10.12.42-04.03.44

64 Guard/Base Force 6/Central Pacific Fleet 04.03.44-31.03.44

SC Div 57/Base Force 4/Central Pacific 31.03.44-18.07.44

Yokosuka Guard District 18.07.44-23.08.44

Fate: sunk 23.08.44 by US aircraft NW of Chichi Jima

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.10.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Ikeda Seigo 池田省吾	12.09.41-25.04.45
Lt Nishimura Hiroshi 西村　寛	25.04.44-23.08.44

Shonan Maru No. 6 第六昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.6

GRT: 355grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45142

Civilian Call Sign: JULM

Laid Down:

Launched: 24.07.38

Completed: 18.09.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 59/Base Force 5/4 Fleet 15.10.41-20.12.42

64 Guard/Base Force 6/4 Fleet 20.12.42-31.01.44

Fate: sunk 30.01.44 by US aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kosaka Minezo 香坂峯三	20.09.41-01.04.42
Resv Lt(jg) Aoki Souichi 青木正一	01.04.42-30.01.44

Shonan Maru No. 7 第七昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.6

GRT: 355grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45143

Civilian Call Sign: JUMM

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.08.38

Completed: 18.09.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.10.41

Kure Naval District 01.10.41-31.10.41

SCDiv 91/Base Force 9/South Exp 31.10.41-01.05.43

Base Force 9 01.05.43-01.08.43

9 Guard/Base Force 10/1 South Exp Fleet/SW AF 01.08.43-10.07.44

Fate: sunk 21.05.44 by submarine 17km SSE Luzon, Philippines

Position: 04.03 100-37E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Suzuki Kanji 鈴木完爾	01.10.41-

Shonan Maru No. 8 第八昭南丸

Class: Sonan Maru No.6

GRT: 355grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45144

Civilian Call Sign: JUNM

Laid Down:

Launched: 15.08.38

Completed: 24.09.38

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

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

SCDiv 57/Base Force 4/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 20.10.42-18.07.44

SCDiv 57/Yokosuka Naval District 18.07.44-10.08.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Sasaki Kiichi 佐々木喜一	01.12.41-11.44
Resv Lt Shibata Tokunosuke 柴田徳之助	11.44-

Shonan Maru No. 10 第十昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.1

GRT: 350grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45136

Civilian Call Sign: JUOM

Laid Down:

Launched: 30.06.38

Completed: 30.08.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.08.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.08.41-01.09.41

SCDiv 64/Base Force 6/4 Fleet 01.09.41-15.02.42

Fate: sunk 01.02.42 by USS Dunlap (DD-384) off Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.02.42

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Shimoyamada Fumio 下山田文男	15.08.41-01.02.42

Shonan Maru No. 11 第十一昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.1

GRT: 350grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45137

Civilian Call Sign: JUPM

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.38

Completed: 31.08.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.08.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.08.41-01.09.41

SCDiv 64/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 01.09.41-15.02.42

Base Force 6/4 Fleet 15.02.42-15.03.42

SCDiv 63/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.03.42-04.03.44

SCDiv 63/Base Force 6/Central Pacific Area Fleet 04.03.44-31.03.44

Base Force 5 31.03.44-01.08.44

Base Force 30 01.08.44-12.09.44

Base Force 31 12.09.44-05.03.45

Aoshima Base Force 05.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Nakamura Masato 中村　正人	15.08.41-01.03.42
Resv Lt(jg) Mitsui 松井藏雄	01.03.42-01.06.44
Resv Lt Hirakami Tsunehiro 平上常廣	01.06.44-20.06.44
Lt Honjo Yoshihiro 北条義寛	20.06.44-

Shonan Maru No. 12 第十二昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.12

GRT: 355grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 46257

Civilian Call Sign: JPSN

Laid Down:

Launched: 20.06.29

Completed: 29.09.39

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.10.41

Kure Naval District 01.10.41-31.10.41

SCDiv 91/Base Force 9 31.10.41-

Fate: sunk 30.04.43 by aircraft at Rangoon, Burma

Position: 16-47N 96-36E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.07.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Inoue Hideya 井上英也	01.10.41-

Shonan Maru No. 15 第十五昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.12

GRT: 355grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 46258

Civilian Call Sign: JPTN

Laid Down:

Launched: 23.06.39

Completed: 10.10.39

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SC Div 57/Base Force 4/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.10.41-31.03.44

Fate: sunk 17.02.44 by US ships off Truk, Carolina Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 31.03.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Tamai Akira 玉井　章	12.09.41-

Shonan Maru No. 17 第十七昭南丸

Class: Shonan Maru No.12

GRT: 355grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 47836

Civilian Call Sign: JUNO

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.10.40

Completed: 21.11.40

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Sasebo Naval District 16.12.40-15.01.41

SC Div 52/Base Force 1/3 Fleet 15.01.41-10.03.42

SC Div 52/Base Force 24/2 Southern Exp Fleet 10.03.42-10.04.42

SC Div 52/Base Force 24/2 South Exp/SW Area 10.04.42-01.03.43

Base Force 24/2 South Exp/SW Area 01.03.43-30.11.43

Base Force 25/4 South Exp Fleet/SW Area Fleet 30.11.43-25.07.44

5 Guard 25.07.44-10.01.45

Base Force 25/4 South Exp/SW Area Fleet 10.01.45-02.02.45

Base Force 25/4 South Exp/10 Area Fleet 02.02.45-10.03.45

East Indies Defense Sqd 10.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Yada Takeo 矢田武男	16.12.40-25.10.41
Resv Lt(jg) Mori Takeshi 森　武	25.10.41-07.44
Resv Lt Tanaka Shogo 田中正吾	07.44-

Shotai Maru 昭代丸

Class: Shotai Maru

GRT: 64grt

Owner: Fukuoka Ken

Official Number: 35474

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.29

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 10.06.44

3 South Exp Fleet 10.06.44-05.03.45

Keelung Defense Sqd 05.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Showa Maru 昭和丸

Class:

GRT: 187grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 33852

Civilian Call Sign: JCQC

Laid Down:

Launched: 05.28

Completed:

Builder: Akers Merk

Requisitioned: 15.10.40

SCDiv 55/Base Force3/4 Fleet 15.11.40-20.05.42

Base Force 3 20.05.42-15.06.42

43 Guard/Base Force 4/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.06.42-20.11.42

Kure Guard Sqd 20.11.42-10.01.44

Base Force 30/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 10.01.44-04.03.44

Base Force 30/Central Pacific Fleet/Combined Fleet 04.03.44-18.07.44

Base Force 30/3 South Exp/SW Area Fleet 18.07.44-25.09.44

Fate: sunk 25.09.44 by aircraft off Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.11.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Sugimoto Yasumasa 杉本安政	15.10.40-
Resv Lt Nakane 中根碓雄	01.01.44-25.09.44

Showa Maru No. 2 第二昭和丸

Class: Showa Maru No. 2

GRT: 194grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 36156

Civilian Call Sign: JJEC

Laid Down:

Launched: 01.30

Completed:

Builder: Akers Merk　

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Maizuru Naval District 16.12.40-01.09.41

Maizuru Defense Sqd 01.09.41-10.09.42

Maizuru Guard 10.09.42-16.09.44

Takao Guard District 16.09.44-30.04.45

Fate: badly damaged 29.03.45 by aircraft at Takao, surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Nakao Yuzo 中尾雄三	12.41-26.10.42
Resv Lt Sudo Goro 首藤五郎	26.10.42-06.02.43
Resv Lt Suenaga Masuo 末永益雄	06.02.43-11.02.43
Resv Lt Uyama Misao 魚山　操	11.02.43-25.04.43
Resv Lt(jg) Matsumoto Kiyoshi 松本　清	25.04.43-22.05.43
Resv Lt(jg) Maekawa Shouji 前川正次	22.05.43-30.06.43
Resv Lt(jg) Norisue Minoru 則末　實	30.06.43-11.07.43
Resv Lt Uyama Misao 魚山　操	11.07.43-15.07.43
Resv Lt Matsumoto Kiyoshi 松本　清	15.07.43-17.08.43
Resv Lt Morisawa Ikuo 森澤郁夫	17.08.43-01.06.44
Resv Lt Tamaru Masao 田丸政雄	01.06.44-01.45
Lt Seko Kunijiro 世古国二郎	01.45-04.45
Resv Lt Samejima Keiji 鮫島　恵	04.45-

Showa Maru No. 3 第三昭和丸

Class: Showa Maru No.3

GRT: 222grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39662

Civilian Call Sign: JRSJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.26

Completed:

Builder: Jarso Verft 　

Requisitioned: 05.10.40

Yokosuka Naval District 05.10.40-15.11.40

SCDiv 55/Base Force3/4 Fleet 15.11.40-20.05.42

Base Force 3 20.05.42-20.06.42

43 Guard/Base Force 4/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.06.42-20.11.42

Kure Guard Sqd 20.11.42-10.01.44

Base Force 30/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 10.01.44-04.03.44

Base Force 30/Central Pacific Fleet/Combined Fleet 04.03.44-18.07.44

Base Force 30/3 South Exp/SW Area Fleet 18.07.44-26.07.44

Fate: sunk 26.07.44 at Palau, Caroline Islands

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kimura Keizo 木村敬三	05.10.40-01.01.44
Resv Lt Takeuchi Tokuzo 竹内徳三	01.01.44-26.07.44

Showa Maru No. 5 第五昭和丸

Class:

GRT: 219grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39661

Civilian Call Sign: JRRJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 29.09.24

Completed: 10.24

Builder: Smith's Dock & Co.

Requisitioned: 05.10.40

Yokosuka Naval District 05.10.40-15.11.40

SCDiv 55/Base Force3/4 Fleet 15.11.40-20.05.42

Base Force 30 20.05.42-15.06.42

43 Guard/Base Force 4/4 Fleet 15.06.42-20.11.42

Kure Guard 20.11.42-10.01.44

Base Force 30/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 10.01.44-04.03.44

Base Force 30/Central Pacific Fleet/Combined Fleet 04.03.44-30.03.44

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

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Sakuta Ikuzo 作田郁三	05.10.40-26.03.44
Lt Doi Toshinori 土居俊則	26.03.44-30.03.44

Showa Maru No. 6 第六昭和丸

Class: Showa Maru No. 6

GRT: 217grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39663

Civilian Call Sign: JRTJ

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.25

Completed:

Builder: Jarso Verft 　

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Sasebo Naval District 16.12.40-15.01.41

SCDiv 51 15.01.41-05.12.41

Shijiki Defense Sqd 05.12.41-10.11.42

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.11.42-06.08.43

Fate: sunk 06.08.43 by grounding at Naha, Okinawa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 15.10.43

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Shibuya Jikichi 渋谷次吉	16.12.40-15.05.41

Shukusei Maru 淑星丸

Class: Shukusei Maru

GRT: 470grt

Owner:

Official Number:

Civilian Call Sign: JMWQ

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

S.S Shu Hsing

Requisitioned: 01.07.43

16 Guard/ Hainan Base Force 01.07.43-26.10.43

Fate: sunk 26.10.43 by aircraft at Hainan Island

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Shunyo Maru 俊鷹丸

Class: Shunyo Maru

GRT: 76grt

Owner: Ministry of Agriculture

Civilian Call Sign: JAYE

Official Number: 37753

Laid Down:

Launched: 04.33

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Fujinagata Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 8 01.02.44-05.06.44

3 South Exp Fleet 05.06.44-26.01.45

Fate: sunk 26.01.45 by US aircraft off Correigidor, Luzon, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Sobun Maru 曾文丸

Class: Inzan Maru

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45082

Civilian Call Sign: ----

GRT: 99grt

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.38

Completed: 15.07.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.11.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.11.41-31.12.41

Oshima Defense Sqd 30.12.41-01.11.43

Okinawa Defense Sqd 01.11.43-23.03.45

Fate: damaged 23.03.45 by submarine and stranded Taizan

Removed from Navy List: 10.01.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Lt(jg) Nagayama Tatsunosuke 永山辰之助	07.42-24.02.45
Lt(jg) Akimoto Kichishi 秋元吉志	24.02.45-23.03.45

Sosui Maru 素水丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 43371

Civilian Call Sign: JKXL

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.37

Completed: 20.06.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-15.05.42

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.42-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Ashda Sano 芦田佐之	20.10.43-09.44
S.D. Mid Ashida Sano 芦田佐之	09.44-

Sozan Maru 草山丸

Class: Sozan Maru

GRT: 86grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: T 210

Civilian Call Sign: JTMG

Laid Down: 10.05.32

Launched: 11.07.32

Completed: 18.08.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.11.40

Sasebo Naval District 01.11.40-15.01.41

Mako Defense Sqd 15.01.41-01.12.41

Canton Defense Sqd 01.12.41-15.02.42

Hong Kong Defense Sqd 15.02.42-29.06.42

15 Guard/Hainan Base Force 29.06.42-01.04.43

Mako Base Force 01.04.43-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kodama Goro 小玉五郎	01.03.42-

Suzuya Maru No.1 第一鈴谷丸

Class: Suzuya Maru No.1

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Karafutocho

Official Number: 39918

Civilian Call Sign: JUTJ

Laid Down: 04.08.34

Launched: 22.10.34

Completed: 26.12.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 25 01.02.44-15.09.44

3 South Exp Fleet 15.09.44-22.09.44

Fate: sunk 22.09.44 by aircraft at San Fernando, Philippines

Position: 06-35N 119.5E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Suzuya Maru No.2 第二鈴谷丸

Class: Suzuya Maru No. 2

GRT: 68grt

Owner: Karafutocho

Official Number: 39930

Civilian Call Sign: JYXJ

Laid Down: 12.10.35

Launched: 03.02.36

Completed: 09.03.39

Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 25 01.02.44-15.09.44

3 South Exp Fleet 15.09.44-15.03.45

16 Guard/Hainan Base Force 15.03.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
S.D. Mid Fujimura 藤村鎮義	23.11.45-

Suzuya Maru No.3 第三鈴谷丸

Class: Suzuya Maru No.3

GRT: 62grt

Owner: Karafutocho

Official Number: 41730

Civilian Call Sign: JDXG

Laid Down: 14.09.36

Launched: 26.12.36

Completed: 10.02.37

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 25 01.02.44-15.09.44

3 South Exp Fleet 15.09.44-12.10.44

Fate: sunk 12.10.44 by aircraft north of Cebu, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taian Maru 大安丸

Class:

GRT: 86grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: T 134

Civilian Call Sign: JJOG

Laid Down: 03.07.28

Launched: 12.10.28

Completed: 17.11.28 (86grt)

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 31.12.41-10.04.44

4 Maritime Escort 10.04.44-01.04.45

Okinawa Guard 01.04.45-02.05.45

Fate: sunk 02.05.45 off Naha, Okinawa by US ships

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taihei Maru No. 1 第一太平丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 247grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51940

Civilian Call Sign: JEFV

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.43

Completed: 17.07.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

3 Maritime Escort 01.01.45-10.04.45

Sasebo Guard 10.04.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taihei Maru No.2 第二太平丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 247grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51941

Civilian Call Sign: JEGV

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.43

Completed: 15.06.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Shanghai Base Force 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taihei Maru No.4 第四太平丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 248grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51943

Civilian Call Sign: JEIV

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.43

Completed: 30.06.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Sasebo Guard 01.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taihei Maru No. 5 第五太平丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 247grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51944

Civilian Call Sign: JEJV

Laid Down:

Launched: 11.43

Completed: 26.06.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Niigata Bay Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Tahei Maru No.6 第六太平丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 248grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51945

Civilian Call Sign: JEKV

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.44

Completed: 20.07.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Sasebo Guard 15.05.45-09.08.45

Fate: wrecked 09.08.45 off Honshu

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taihei Maru No.7 第七太平丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 248grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 52216

Civilian Call Sign: JELV

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.43

Completed: 20.07.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Fate: sunk 13.08.45

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taiko Maru 大功丸

Class: Taiko Maru

GRT: 897grt

Owner: Taiyo Kaiun KK

Official Number: 48987

Civilian Call Sign: JVHQ

Laid Down: 03.10.39

Launched: 07.11.41

Completed: 23.03.42

Builder: Nakata Zosensho　

Requisitioned: 15.02.43

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.02.43- 04.07.44

Fate: sunk 04.07.44 at 1530hrs by US aircraft off Ani Jima

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 01.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Taishin Maru 大眞丸

Class: Taishin Maru

GRT: 95grt

Owner: Karafutocho

Official Number: 41727

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down: 14.04.36

Launched: 19.06.36

Completed: 17.07.36

Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 01.02.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nagao Shikaichi 長尾鹿市	03.45-

Takakura Maru No. 3 第三高倉丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 238grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 52003

Civilian Call Sign: JERI

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed: 25.06.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Shanghai Base Force 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Takao Maru 高雄丸

Class: Takao Maru

GRT: 189grt

Owner: Takao Shu

Official Number: T 167

Civilian Call Sign: JFJA

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.30

Completed: 02.04.30

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 15.05.44

3 South Exp Fleet 15.05.44-12.09.44

Fate: sunk 12.09.44 by aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 28.09.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Takatsu Maru 高津丸

Class: Takatsu Maru

GRT: 56grt

Owner: Osaka Shi

Official Number: 38782

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down: 21.12.33

Launched: 10.02.34

Completed: 31.03.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K Kobe Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 26/4 Southern Exp Fleet/SW Area Fleet 01.12.43-01.02.44

Kii Defense Sqd 01.02.44-01.10.44

SC Div 112/3 Maritime Escort 01.10.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Suzuki Zensaburo 鈴木善三郎	1944-21.05.44
CWO Aoki Minoru 青木　稔	21.05.44-11.44
CWO Yamamoto Kikuji 山本菊治	11.44-

Takatsu Maru No. 2 第二高津丸

Class: Takatsu Maru

GRT: 57grt

Owner: Osaka Shi

Official Number: 40176

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.35

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 26/4 Southern Exp Fleet/SW Area Fleet 01.12.43-01.02.44

Kii Defense Sqd 01.02.44-01.10.44

SC Div 112/3 Maritime Escort 01.10.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Suzuki Zensaburo 鈴木善三郎	1944-22.05.44
CWO Yamamoto 山本介三郎	22.05.44-

Takunan Maru No. 2 第二拓南丸

Class: Takunan Maru No.1

GRT: 343grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 43503

Civilian Call Sign: JWBL

Laid Down: 02.37

Launched: 01.05.37

Completed: 25.07.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 12.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 12.09.41-15.10.41

SCDiv 57/Base Force 4/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.10.41-10.08.44

Yokosuka Defene Sqd 10.08.44-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Ichikawa Kenzo 市川劍三	12.09.41-
Resv Lt Tamaki Hiroshi 玉木　博	05.05.44-25.11.44
Lt Shimura 志村未壽夫	25.11.44-12.44
Resv Lt Tamaki Hiroshi 玉木　博	12.44-

Takunan Maru No. 5 第五拓南丸

Class: Takunan Maru No.1

GRT: 343grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 43629

Civilian Call Sign: JWIL

Laid Down: 02.37

Launched: 01.05.37

Completed: 17.09.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Sasebo Naval District 16.12.40-15.01.41

SC Div 52/Base Force 1/3 Fleet 15.01.41-10.03.42

SC Div 52/Base Force 24/2 Southern Exp Fleet 10.03.42-10.04.42

SC Div 52/Base Force 24/2 South Exp/SW Area 10.04.42-01.03.43

Base Force 24/2 South Exp/SW Area 01.03.43-30.11.43

Base Force 25/4 South Exp Fleet/SW Area Fleet 30.11.43-25.07.44

5 Guard 25.07.44-10.01.45

Base Force 25/4 South Exp/SW Area Fleet 10.01.45-02.02.45

Base Force 25/4 South Exp/10 Area Fleet 02.02.45-10.02.45

1 Guard 10.02.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Shindo Kanji 進藤寛治	16.12.40-02.44
Resv Lt Hikichi Yoshio 挽地義雄	02.44-1945

Takunan Maru No. 6 第六拓南丸

Class: Takuuan Maru No. 1

GRT: 343grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 43932

Civilian Call Sign: JWJL

Laid Down:

Launched: 31.07.37

Completed: 22.09.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 21.08.40

Sasebo Naval District 21.08.40-24.08.40

Yokosuka Defense Force 24.08.40-15.01.41

SCDiv 62/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 15.01.41-15.02.43

Base Force 3 15.02.43-05.01.44

67 Guard 05.01.44-31.03.44

SC Div 57 31.03.44-10.08.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.08.44-

Fate: sunk 10.08.45 by British aircraft off Onagawa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Nobusaki Kazunori 信崎一紀	15.01.41-18.11.41
Resv Lt(jg) Aoyagi Ryoichiro 青柳良一郎	18.11.41-31.03.44
Resv Lt Mishima Torao 三嶋虎夫	31.03.44-12.44
Resv Lt(jg) Koi Otoichi 古井乙一	12.44-01.45
Resv Lt Mishima Torao 三嶋虎夫	01.45-10.08.45

Takunan Maru No. 7 第七拓南丸

Class: Takunan Maru No.1

GRT: 343grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 43933

Civilian Call Sign: JWKL

Laid Down: 09.05.37

Launched: 31.07.37

Completed: 18.09.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 21.08.40

SCDiv 62/Base Force 6/4 Fleet/Combined Fleet 12.41-15.02.43

Fate: sunk 04.12.43 by aircraft at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands

Position: 08.23N 167.28E

Dead: 5

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 05.02.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Takunan Maru No. 10 第十拓南丸

Class: Takunan Maru No.1

GRT: 343grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 43653

Civilian Call Sign: JWML

Laid Down:

Launched: 22.07.37

Completed: 31.08.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

SCDiv 58/Base Force 4/4 Fleet 10.12.41-10.04.42

Truk Defense Sqd 10.04.42-20.10.42

SCDiv 57 20.10.42-07.43

Ponape Defense Sqd 07.43-10.08.44

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.08.44-30.01.45

Fate: sunk 30.01.45 at 0500hrs by US aircraft 10km north of Shimanishi

Position: 27-45N 142.00E

Dead: 2

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.03.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Murata Nobutake 村田信孝	01.12.41-20.06.44
Lt Ishibashi Rokuro 石橋六郎	20.06.44-30.01.45

Tama Maru No. 8 第八玉丸

Class: Tama Maru

GRT: 279grt

Owner: Taiyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 42334

Civilian Call Sign: JPGJ

Laid Down: 03.36

Launched: 07.36

Completed: 08.09. 36

Builder: Hakodate Dock K.K.

Requisitioned: 21.08.40

Sasebo Naval District 21.08.40-24.08.40

Yokosuka Defense Squadron 24.08.40-15.01.41

SC Div 56/Base Force 4/4 Fleet 15.01.41-

81 Guard/Base Force 8 01.03.43-

Fate: sunk 22.02.44 by US destroyers 160 miles NW Kavieng,

New Ireland

Position: 00-54N 148.38E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Shiomi Tsunekichi 塩味常吉	15.01.41-12.05.42
Resv Lt(jg) Marutani Toshio 丸谷利雄	12.05.42-02.06.42
Resv Lt(jg) Ito Shinichi 伊藤眞市	02.06.42-

Tateyama Maru 立山丸

Class: Tateyama Maru

GRT: 92grt

Owner: Toyama Ken

Official Number: 35196

Civilian Call Sign: JVEB

Laid Down: 07.12.29

Launched: 27.02.30

Completed: 24.03.30

Builder: K.K. Harima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 26/4 South Exp 01.12.43-20.05.44

Base Force 28/4 South Exp 20.05.44-10.06.44

Fate: sunk 10.06.44 by aircraft

Position: 01-00S 135.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Tatsutaka Maru No. 35 第三十五辰鷹丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 255grt

Owner: Tatsuuma Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 55616

Civilian Call Sign: JHWB

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Moji Bay Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Tatsutaka Maru No. 61 第六十一辰鷹丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 262grt

Owner: Tatsuuma Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 53855

Civilian Call Sign: JGEB

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Shanghai Base Force 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Tenzan Maru No. 2 Go 第二號天山丸

Class: Ensui Maru

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Civilian Call Sign: JUGM

Official Number: 45488

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.38

Completed: 15.12.38

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.11.40

Sasebo Naval District 01.11.40-15.01.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.01.41-05.12.41

Sakito Defense Sqd 05.12.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 01.06.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Kawanaka Takehiro 川中毅寛	1944-02.05.44
Lt(jg) Sawara Yoshimi 皿良良美	02.05.44-

Terukaze Maru 照風丸

Class: Terukaze Maru

GRT: 259grt

Owner: Chosen Sotokufu

Official Number: C2014

Civilian Call Sign: JING

Laid Down: 26.02.36

Launched: 06.06.36

Completed: 20.08.36

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

3 South Exp Fleet 01.12.43-04.11.44

Fate: sunk 04.11.44 by aircraft

Position: 11-58N 120-04E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.01.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt Uneo Kinzo 上野金蔵	01.12.44-01.10.44
Lt Fujii Ichiro 藤井一郎	01.10.44-04.11.44

Tokachi Maru 十勝丸

Class: Tokachi Maru

GRT: 498grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 48196

Civilian Call Sign: JQNO

Laid Down:

Launched: 21.10.40

Completed: 10.03.41

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

3 South Exp Fleet 01.12.43-20.02.45

1 South Exp Fleet 20.02.45-04.05.45

Fate: sunk 04.05.45 by aircraft Cam Rah Bay French Indochina

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Takahashi 高橋利佐夫	01.05.44-05.05.45

Tonan Maru 圖南丸

Class: Tonan Maru

GRT: 100grt

Owner: Okinawa Ken

Civilian Call Sign: JXIB

Official Number: 31604

Laid Down: 01.07.27

Launched: 14.08.27

Completed: 15.10.27

Builder: K.K. Kobeseikosho Harima Zosen Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

Base Force 26/4 Southern Exp Fleet/SW Area Fleet 01.12.43-20.05.44

6 Guard/Base Force 24/2 South/SW Area Fleet 20.05.44-24.07.44

Fate: sunk 24.07.44 by aircraft

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Okawa Takeya 大川武也	07.44-24.07.44

Toseki Maru 東石丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 40098

Civilian Call Sign: JWCI

Laid Down:

Launched: 12.34

Completed: 15.01.35

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 10.12.41

Sasebo Naval District 10.12.41-31.12.41

Mako Defense Sqd 31.12.41-20.03.43

Base Force 23/2 South/SW Area 20.03.43-20.07.43

3 Guard 20.07.43-10.08.44

Fate: sunk 10.08.44 by USS Cod (SS-224) south of Celebes

Position: 05-15S 121-14E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.12.44

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Toshi Maru No. 3 第三利丸

Class: Toshi Maru

GRT: 298grt

Owner: Taiyo Hogei KK

Official Number: 43860

Civilian Call Sign: JKYL

Laid Down: 03.37

Launched: 21.07.37

Completed: 24.09.37

Builder: K.K. Mihara Zosen Tekkosho

Requisitioned: 21.08.40

SCDiv 56 21.08.40-

SCDiv 56/Base Force 4/4 Fleet 12.41-01.02.42

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

SCDiv 56/Base Force 8/8 Fleet 14.07.42-24.12.42

SCDiv 56/Base Force 8/8 Fleet/SE Area Fleet 24.12.42-31.03.43

Yokosuka Defense Squadron 01.08.44-

Fate: surrendered, SCAJAP No. T-202

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Nakamura Kouichi 中村幸一	15.01.41-
Lt Shinoda Fukashi 篠田不可止	09.44-02.45
Resv Lt Sakuyama Kahei 作山嘉平	02.45-

Tsukai Maru 通海丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 43370

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.37

Completed: 20.06.37

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.12.41

Yokosuka Naval District 01.12.41-10.12.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 10.12.41-15.05.42

Tokyo Bay Defense Sqd 15.05.42-16.02.45

Fate: sunk 16.02.45 by aircraft 20 km south of Ishimurozaki

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt(jg) Kawada Ken 川田　健	11.43-09.44
CWO Komiyama 小宮山　國三郎	09.44-11.44
Mid Ota Souichi 太田宗一	11.44-12.44
Mid Kawashima Sadae 川島貞衛	12.44-01.45
Mid Ota Souichi 太田宗一	01.45-06.02.45

Tsuran Maru 長門丸

Class:

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45204

Civilian Call Sign: JMVM

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.38

Completed: 10.10.38 (99grt)

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 01.11.40

Fate:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt Higuchi Kisaburo 樋口喜三郎	01.45-

Ujina Maru 宇品丸

Class: Musashi Maru

GRT: 227grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 27510

Civilian Call Sign: JDCA

Laid Down:

Launched: 18.09.20

Completed:

Builder: K.K. Uchida Zosen

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

16 Guard/Hainan Guard District 01.02.44-05.03.45

Fate: sunk 05.03.45 by US aircraft off French Indochina

Position: 15-32N 108-57E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Ukuru Maru 烏來丸

Class: Ukuru Maru

GRT: 89grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39737

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.34

Completed: 30.11.34

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Honsha Kojo

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Sasebo Naval District 20.09.41-15.10.41

Sasebo Defense Sqd 15.10.41-05.12.41

Shijiki Defense Sqd 05.12.41-10.11.42

Sasebo Defense Sqd 10.11.42-10.04.44

Sasebo Guard 10.04.44-10.10.44

Fate: sunk 10.10.44 by aircraft 75km east of Daito Jima

Position: 26-00N 132.00E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.04.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Uruppu Maru 得撫丸

Class: Uruppu Maru

GRT: 224grt

Owner: Ministry of Agriculture

Official Number: 31670

Civilian Call Sign: JDUB

Laid Down: 14.08.25

Launched: 30.01.26

Completed: 15.03.26

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Nagasaki Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 30 01.02.44-31.10.44

Fate: sunk 31.10.44 by aircraft off Mindoro, Philippines

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Fujimura 藤村鎮義	01.10.44-31.10.44

Wabi Maru 和美丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45068

Civilian Call Sign: JDTM

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.38

Completed: 30.06.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 16.12.40

Yokosuka Naval District 16.12.40-15.10.41

Yokosuka Defense Sqd 15.10.41-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Yamamoto Ryouo 山本了夫	23.06.42-29.06.43
Resv Lt Okuhara Rintaro 奥平　麟太郎	06.44-04.11.44
Resv Lt Matsumoto Nobuto 松本信人	04.11.44-03.45
Mid Negishi Katsusaburo 根岸勝三郎	03.45-

Wakatake Maru 若竹丸

Class: Wakatake Maru

GRT: 45grt

Owner: Hokkaidocho

Official Number: 39932

Civilian Call Sign: JDTG

Laid Down:

Launched: 29.02.36

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.44

3 South Exp Fleet 15.05.44-01.10.44

Base Force 15 01.10.44-15.06.45

Fate: sunk 15.06.45 by aircraft at Keelung, Formosa

Position: 25-08N 121-44E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.08.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yaryu Maru 久美丸

Class: Nohi Maru

GRT: 97grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45210

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.38

Completed: 25.10.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 25.07.41

Sasebo Naval District 25.07.41-11.08.41

Chinkai Defense Sqd 11.08.41-01.01.45

Tsushima Defense/Chosen Guard 01.01.45-

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Amako Takeichi 尼子竹一	25.07.41-06.11.42
Lt Nakaoka Tadishi 中岡　直	01.45-03.45
Lt Yanagihara Hikaru 柳原　光	03.45-15.07.45

Yatsushiro Maru 八代丸

Class: Yatsushiro Maru

GRT: 397grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 36171

Civilian Call Sign: JWEB

Laid Down: 27.03.30

Launched: 31.05.30

Completed: 31.07.30

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 01.12.43

3 South Exp Fleet 01.12.43-20.03.45

Fate: sunk 14.03.45 by arcraft off Wenchow, China

Position: 27-59N 120-41E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Watanabe Katsuhei 渡邊勝平	01.05.44-14.03.45

Yobai Maru 揚梅丸

Class: Inzan Maru

GRT: 99grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 45069

Civilian Call Sign: ----

Laid Down:

Launched: 06.38

Completed: 30.06.38

Builder: K.K. Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo

Requisitioned: 05.10.40

Fate: sunk 17.05.45 by aircraft at Ishigaki, Japan

Position: 24-20N 124-09E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 30.04.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yoko Maru 陽光丸

Class: Yoko Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 39730

Civilian Call Sign: JWNJ

Laid Down: 18.06.34

Launched: 27.09.34

Completed: 03.12.34

Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 20.09.41

Yokosuka Naval District 15.09.41-20.09.41

Ominato Defense Sqd 20.09.41-01.12.41

Tsuguru Defense Sqd 01.12.41-10.02.45

Takao Guard District 10.02.45-29.03.45

Fate: sunk 29.03.45 by aircraft at 左営 harbor

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.05.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Resv Lt(jg) Hirata Nobuo 平田信男	15.09.41-01.06.42
Resv Lt(jg) Hachiyanagi Kichinosuke 八柳吉之助	01.06.42-09.42
Resv Lt(jg) Higuchi Kisaburo 樋口喜三郎	09.42-08.43
CWO Kurihara Jinsuke 栗原甚介	08.43-01.11.43
S.D. Mid Takeda Osamu 武田長治	01.11.43-07.44
Resv Lt Inoue Hideya 井上英也	07.44-24.08.44
Resv Lt Samejima Keiji 鮫島　恵	24.08.44-29.03.45

Yusen Maru No. 11 第十一郵船丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 245grt

Owner: Yusen Kinkai Kisen

Official Number: 48575

Civilian Call Sign: JUNQ

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Sasebo Guard 01.01.45-05.03.45

Fate: sunk 05.03.45 by aircraft off Okinawa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yusen Maru No. 22 第二十二郵船丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 245grt

Owner: Yusen Kinkai Kisen

Official Number: 48579

Civilian Call Sign: JURQ

Laid Down:

Launched:

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Moji Defense Sqd 05.06.45-29.06.45

Fate: sunk 29.06.45 by aircraft in Moji Bay

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yusen Maru No. 26 第二十六郵船丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 260grt

Owner: Yusen Kinkai Kisen

Official Number: 50015

Civilian Call Sign: JMHS

Laid Down:

Launched: 02.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Moji Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yusen Maru No. 27 第二十七郵船丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 250grt

Owner: Yusen Kinkai Kisen

Official Number: 51292

Civilian Call Sign: JYBT

Laid Down:

Launched: 1944

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.01.45

Sasebo Guard 01.01.45-27.03.45

Fate: sunk 27.03.45 by aircraft in Kuchierabu Jima Bay

Position: 30-30N 130-05E

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yusen Maru No.31 第三十一郵船丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 245grt

Owner: Yusen Kinkai Kisen

Official Number: 51290

Civilian Call Sign: JUZQ

Laid Down:

Launched: 1944

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 25.01.45

Sasebo Guard 25.01.45-08.02.45

Oshima Defense Sqd 08.02.45-27.04.45

Fate: sunk 27.04.45 by aircraft off Amami-Oshima

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 10.07.45

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yusen Maru No. 34 第三十四郵船丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 246grt

Owner: Yusen Kinkai Kisen

Official Number: 51150

Civilian Call Sign: JXMT

Laid Down:

Launched: 03.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Shanghai Base Force 15.05.45-18.09.45

Fate: wrecked 18.09.45

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yusen Maru No. 41 第四十一郵船丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 252grt

Owner: Yusen Kinkai Kisen

Official Number: 55193

Civilian Call Sign: JDPW

Laid Down:

Launched: 1944

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Sasebo Guard 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: sunk 26.07.45

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yusen Maru No. 42 第四十二郵船丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 260grt

Owner: Yusen Kinkai Kisen

Official Number: 55186

Civilian Call Sign: JDMW

Laid Down:

Launched: 07.44

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Sasebo Guard 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Yusho Maru No. 10 第拾勇昌丸

Class: Yusho Maru No.10

GRT: 184grt

Owner: Seitaro Yamashita

Official Number: 48782

Civilian Call Sign: JAWP

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.41

Completed:

Builder:

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 9 01.02.44-12.10.44

Fate: sunk 12.10.44 by aircraft at Takao, Formosa

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Zao Maru No. 1 第一藏王丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT:

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 50917

Civilian Call Sign: JNQR

Laid Down:

Launched: 8.43

Completed: 28.03.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Osaka Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Zao Maru No. 2 第二藏王丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 247grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 50918

Civilian Call Sign: JNPR

Laid Down:

Launched: 09.43

Completed: 28.03.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Osaka Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Zao Maru No. 8 第八藏王丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT:

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51938

Civilian Call Sign: JEDV

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.43

Completed: 29.05.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 05.06.45

Kobe Defense Sqd 05.06.45-09.08.45

Fate: sunk 09.08.45 by aircraft in Onagawa Bay

Position:

Dead:

Saved:

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Zao Maru No. 9 第九藏王丸

Class: Wartime Std. Trawler

GRT: 247grt

Owner: Mitsui Kinkai Kisen KK

Official Number: 51939

Civilian Call Sign: JEEV

Laid Down:

Launched: 10.43

Completed: 26.06.44

Builder:

Requisitioned: 15.05.45

Shanghai Base Force 15.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.08.46

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Zuiho Maru 瑞鳳丸

Class: Zuiho Maru

GRT: 183grt

Owner: Nanyo Cho

Official Number: 36652

Civilian Call Sign: JNAB

Laid Down: 22.09.30

Launched: 20.12.30

Completed: 31.01.31

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 10.06.44

3 South Exp Fleet 10.06.44-05.03.45

Aoshima Base Force 05.03.45-09.45

Fate: Surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長

Unknown

Zuiko Maru 瑞光丸

Class: Zuiko Maru

GRT: 88grt

Owner: Nippon Suisan KK

Official Number: 37944

Civilian Call Sign: JJAF

Laid Down: 26.08.32

Launched: 04.10.32

Completed: 19.11.32

Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen K.K. Hikoshima Zosensho

Requisitioned: 05.10.40

Yokosuka Naval District 05.10.40-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
Lt(jg) Oikawa 及川　仁右ヱ門	10.43-30.10.43
Lt(jg) Wada Juro 和田十郎	30.10.43-09.44
Lt(jg) Iwasa Takeji 岩佐竹次	09.44-11.44
CWO Murakami Tousaku 村上藤作	11.44-

Zuiyo Maru 瑞鷹丸

Class: Zuiyo Maru

GRT: 129grt

Owner: Kantokyoku

Official Number: K 641

Civilian Call Sign: JQEG

Laid Down: 16.02.37

Launched: 13.03.37

Completed: 23.04.37

Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen K.K.

Requisitioned: 01.02.44

Base Force 30 01.02.44-10.05.45

2 China Exp Fleet 10.05.45-09.45

Fate: surrendered

Removed from Navy List: 03.05.47

Commanding Officer (Kancho) 艦長
CWO Nojima Mutsumi 能島睦美	30.04.44-