RIKUGUN YUSOSEN

Kochi Maru Class Transport

(KOCHI MARU, prewar)


This class consisted of KOCHI MARU. In May '43, KOCHI MARU was sunk by an American submarine NW of Palau.

Builders and
Year Completed:
Harima Zosen Kaisha,, Aioi.
1920
Gross tonnage: 2,910-tons
Dimensions: 305' (lpp) x 43' 7" x 27' 2"
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine, single shaft, 1 screw,
Speed: 10 knots
Armament: Unknown Unknown