Somedono Maru Class Transport

(SOMEDONO MARU, prewar)

In 1917, SOMEDONO MARU was completed as a passenger cargo ship for Tatsuuma Kisen, K.K. Her sisters were BENGAL, CALCUTTA, HIMALAYA, KAIAN (YONEYAMA), KONAN and MURORAN MARUs. All were sunk in the Pacfic War.

Builder and Year Completed:	Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 1917-1921
Gross tonnage:	5,154 ~5,732-tons.
Dimensions:	400.0’ x 54.6’ x 30.0’
Propulsion:	Steam triple expansion engine, 1 screw, 4,138 IHP
Speed:	12 knots cruising, 15 knots max.
Armament:	Varied AA