Naruo Maru Class Transport

(Similar size ship, prewar)

In 1920, RED HOOK (later NARUO MARU) was completed as a cargo ship. In '41, she was sold to Yamashita Kisen, K.K., and renamed NARUO MARU. She was requisitioned by the Imperial Army (IJA) as a cargo ship. In ‘44, she was sunk by an American submarine.

Builder and Year Completed:	Todd Drydock & Construction Corp., Tacoma, WA. 1920
Gross tonnage:	4,743-tons.
Dimensions:	360' (LPP) x 53' x 24'
Propulsion:	Reciprocating steam turbine, 472 n.h.p., single screw.
Speed:	Cruising 10 knots, max. 11.5 knots
Armament:	Unknown