RIKUGUN YUSOSEN

Kurama Maru Class Auxiliary Transport

(KURAMA MARU, prewar)

© 2018 Bob Hackett

Laid down a 6,769-ton cargo ship and named HOKUSEI MARU. After launching, sold to Kokusai Kisen, K. K. (International Steamship Co.), Kobe. Renamed KURAMA MARU. She was requisitioned by the Imperial Army in '41. In Feb '42, she was torpedoed and sunk by an American submarine.

Builder and Year Completed:	Uraga Docking Corporation, Uraga. 1930
Gross tonnage:	6,769-tons.
Dimensions:	Lpp 435' x 58' x 33.4"
Propulsion:	1 D MAN diesel, 4,050/4,990 BHP, 1 shaft
Speed:	Cruising 13.5 knots, Max. 16.4 knots
Armament:	Unknown