Iwatesan Maru Class Transport

(Sister IBUKISAN (DAINICHI) MARU, prewar)

IWATESAN MARUs sisters were IBUKISAN (DAINICHI), TONE and KISO MARUs. In 1938,
IWATESAN MARU sank of unknown causes. In 1942 and 1943, the other sisters were sunk by American submarines.

Builder and Years Completed:	Mitsui & Co., Ltd. shipbuilding, Okayama. 1920-1921
Gross tonnage:	5,814-tons.
Dimensions:	385' x 51' x 28'
Propulsion:	Coupled triple expansion reciproating steam engines, 1 screw, 2,600 IHP
Speed:	10.5 knots cruising, 14.9 knots max.
Armament:	Unknown