SS Takao Maru (1927)
For other ships of the same name, see Takao (ship).
| Career (Japan) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Takao Maru |
| Owner: | Osaka Shosen Kaisha |
| Operator: | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Builder: | Uraga Dock Company |
| Laid down: | 19 July 1926 |
| Launched: | 2 April 1927[1] |
| Completed: | 1927 |
| Fate: | Beached on 10 December 1941 at 17-29N, 120-26E[2] |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Takao Maru Class[1] |
| Type: | Passenger/cargo |
| Tonnage: | 4,282 GRT |
| Length: | 108.4 meters |
| Height: | 7.1 meters |
| Depth: | 14.8 meters |
| Speed: | 15 knots |
SS Takao Maru was a 4,282 ton Japanese transport ship built in 1927 by Uraga Dock Company for Osaka Shosen Kaisha.[3]
Fate
On 10 December 1941, while assisting Japanese troops in the Japanese invasion of Vigan, she was attacked by United States planes, and beached to prevent sinking.[4] [5] The beached ship was attacked by Filipino guerillas and was rendered a complete loss.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nagasawa, Fumio. "Early Showa". Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ↑ Japanese Naval and Merchant Shipping Losses During World War II by All Causes. The Joint Army-Navy Assessment Committee. February 1947. p. 29. ISBN 1288590504.
- ↑ "Lloyd's Register 1930-31". plimsollshipdata. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ↑ "Takao Maru (+1942)". wrecksite.eu. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ↑ "Osaka Soshen K.K.". theshipslist.com. Retrieved 19 April 2014.