RIKUGUN YUSOSEN

Koga Maru Class Transport

(Similar size ship, prewar)


This class consisted of cargo ship KOGA MARU completed for Dairen Kisen K. K., (D.K.K. Line) of Manchukuo (Manchuria).
In July '45, KOGA MARU was sunk by an American submarine in the Kuriles.

Builders and
Year Completed:
Osaka Tekkosho (Iron Works) K.K. Sakurajima Kojo (Yard) of Osaka
1937
Gross tonnage: 1,535-tons
Dimensions: 245' x 30' x 18'
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion steam engine, 1 screw, 125 n.h.p.
Speed: 10 knots
Armament: Unknown Unknown