© 2013 Bob Hackett
The EASTERN GUIDE class consisted of seven cargo ships completed between 1919 – 1922.
EASTERN GUIDE was completed in 1919 as a 4,082-ton cargo ship for the United States Shipping Board under the iron replacement program. In addition to
American sisters EASTERN CRAG and EASTERN COAST, her Japanese sisters were KINOO, FUKKAI, SHIN-I and TATEISHI MARUs.
During the Pacific War, KINOO, FUKKAI, SHIN-I and TATEISHI MARUs were all sunk by American submarines.
| Builders and Years Completed: |
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Ltd., Nagasaki.
Yokohama Dock Co., Ltd., Yokohama 1919-1922 |
| Gross tonnage: | 3,803-4,081 tons. |
| Dimensions: | 345' x 50' x 29' |
| Propulsion: | Coupled triple expansion steam engine, 1 screw, 2,354 IHP |
| Speed: | 13.1 knots |
| Armament: | Unknown |
