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Wartime History
On February 11, 1942, this ship was at Gasmata Harbor, along with Kozui Maru. Bombed by three RAAF bombers: Hudson A16-91, Hudson A16-103 and Hudson A16-126.

This ship suffered one direct hit, the aft derrick was 'rendered useless' and other damage. On board, two officers were KIA, 8 crew KIA. Thirty others were WIA. Airfield engineers aboard, four were KIA. Afterwards, the ship was temporarily repaired at Gasmata, and proceeded to Truk for more extensive repairs before returning to Rabaul.

Sinking History
Sunk by USN Submarine in 1944.

References
We Who are About to Die: The Story of John Lerew page 194 - 197

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