© 2017 Bob Hackett
ANSHU MARU was completed in 1937 as a 2, 601-ton cargo ship. Her sister TEISHU (KOSHU) MARU was also completed in 1937 as a 2,612-ton cargo ship.
ANSHU MARU
was sunk by an American submarine in May 1944, while sister KOSHU MARU was also sunk by an American submarine in Aug 1944.
| Builder and Years Completed: |
Uraga Dock Company (Korea Yusen Corporation, Inchon)
1937 |
| Gross tonnage: | 2, 601-2,612 tons. |
| Dimensions: | 292.2' (LPP) x 44.6' x 23.5' |
| Propulsion: | R & T Low pressure turbine with multiple 2 cascades 107 NHP/1,334 IHP |
| Speed: | 13.6 knots |
| Armament: | Unknown |
