Wartime History
On February 11, 1942, this ship was at Gasmata Harbor, along with Kinryu Maru. Bombed by three RAAF bombers: Hudson A16-91, Hudson A16-103 and Hudson A16-126.
This ship suffered three direct hits that caused leaks in the hull, but it continued on its mission. Aboard, 1 member of airfield unit was KIA, 3 were WIA. Four of the ship's crew were WIA. Anti-aircraft gunners aboard claimed to shoot down one of the attackers (possibly damaging Hudson A16-91).
Sinking History
Sunk by USN Submarine in 1943.
References
We Who are About to Die: The Story of John Lerew page 194 - 197
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