© 2014 Bob Hackett
The EASTERN SWORD class consisted of two cargo ships completed in 1920.
EASTERN SWORD was completed as a 3,855-ton cargo ship for the United
States Shipping Board under the iron replacement program. Her Japanese sister
was UGO MARU.
During World War II, EASTERN SWORD was sunk by German submarine U-162 off Georgetown, British Guiana in 1942 while UGO MARU was sunk by an American
submarine in 1944 off Miri, Borneo.
| Builders and Year Completed: |
Uraga dock. Co., Ltd., Tokyo 1920 |
| Gross tonnage: | 3,684-3,855 tons. |
| Dimensions: | 330'' x 46' x 30' |
| Propulsion: | Coupled triple expansion steam engine, 1 screw, 2,817 IHP |
| Speed: | 13.9 knots |
| Armament: | Unknown |
