RIKUGUN YUSOSEN

Isuzu Maru Class Transport

(Sister TAGA MARU, prewar)



This class consisted of ISUZU MARU and TAGA MARU. In '43 both were sunk by American submarines.

Builder and
Year Completed:
Tetsu Zosen K. K., Tsurumi. 1939
Gross tonnage: 2,868-tons
Dimensions: 329'.2" x 44' 7" x 24'.3"
Propulsion: 3-cyl triple expansion steam engine, single shaft, 1,600 s.h.p.
Speed: 14.1 knots
Armament: Unknown Unknown