KAMIKAZE MARU.
Built as a cargo vessel under yard 1331 by Osaka Iron Works Ld., Osaka for Todai Kisen K.K., Osaka.
Launched under the name KAMIKAZE MARU.
Tonnage 4.916 gross, 2.954 net, dim. 112.7 x 16.5m.
Powered by one steam turbine, manufactured by Ishikawajima S.B. & E. Co. Ld., Tokyo, 542 nhp., speed 15 knots.
March 1938 completed.
03 June 1941 taken over by the Japanese Navy.
31 March 1944 she sank in position 07 30N 134 30E when at anchor near the Urukthapel Islands, Palau.
Source: Log Book. Register of Merchant ships completed. Lloyds Registers 1930-1945. http://www.combinedfleet.com http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz
On Palau 1995 32c sg 868.