© 2016 Bob Hackett
KONAN MARU was completed in 1915 by Osaka Iron Works Sakurashima factory as a 2,664-ton passenger-cargo ship. Her
sister was KOHOKU MARU. Both were sunk by American submarines in the Pacific War. KONAN MARU sunk W of Kyushu
in Dec '43, while KOHOKU MARU was sunk in Oct '44 in the S China Sea.
| Builder and Years Completed: |
Osaka Iron Works
1915-1916 |
| Gross tonnage: | 2,510-2,664- tons. |
| Dimensions: | 284' (LPP) x 42.5' x 23' |
| Propulsion: | 2 triple expansion steam engines 1,900 IHP |
| Speed: | 8.3/12.3 knots |
| Armament: | Unknown |
