Echizen Maru Class Transport

(ECHIZEN MARU, prewar)

This class consists of only SUI-MOW (later ECHIZEN MARU). SUI-MOW was completed as a cargo ship for the Hamburg-America Line. In '42, she was requisitioned by the IJA. In '44, she was requisitioned by the IJN. ECHIZEN MARU was sunk in '44 by an American submarine W of Saipan, Marianas.

Builder and Years Completed:	William Hamilton & Co., Ltd. Ship Yard, Port Glasgow, Scotland. 1907
Gross tonnage:	1,857-tons.
Dimensions:	294'4" x 44' x 13'3"
Propulsion:	Triple expansion steam engine, 202 N. H. P., 2 screws
Speed:	E 11 knots
Armament:	Unknown