RIKUGUN YUSOSEN

Shinai Maru Class Transport

(SHINAI MARU, prewar)



This class consisted of SHINAI MARU and EASTERN LEADER. In '43, SHINAI MARU was sunk by American aircraft

Builder and
Year Completed:
Fuji shipyard, Nagata (Osaka) 1921
Gross tonnage: 3,793-tons
Dimensions: 345'' x 50' x 29'
Propulsion: 3-cyl triple expansion steam engine, single shaft, 3,000 i.h.p.
Speed: 9.5-11 knots
Armament: Unknown Unknown