(HAKUREI MARU, sistership of HOKKAI MARU, prewar)
This class consists of HOKKAI, HAKUREI and TOKO MARUs, all completed in 1934 for Shinko Suisan KK. TOKO MARU was renamed in Sep 41 TOKO MARU No. 2 GO. All were requisitioned by the IJN in Aug 41 and converted to auxiliary store ships. They were all sunk from various causes between Jan 43 and Feb 45.
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| Builder and Year Completed: |
Kobe. Mitsubishi Zosen K.K.
1934
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| Gross tonnage: |
407-tons |
| Dimensions: |
149.6(lpp) x 24.3' x 13.8' |
| Propulsion: |
One diesel engine, one shaft, 380 shp. |
| Speed: |
Cruise: 10 knots Max: Unknown. |
| Armament: |
One 8cm/40 Type 1 gun, one type 92 7.7mm A type 1 MG, Type 95 DCs and five type 38 Arisaka rifles.
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