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World War II Armed Forces — Orders of Battle and Organizations | Last Updated 26.11.2014 |
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World War II Armed Forces — Orders of Battle and Organizations | Last Updated 26.11.2014 |
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The format for names is Japanese style: rank; last name, first name; Japanese name in Kaji;
(and in brackets the officer's graduating class of the Naval Academy at Etajima, if applicable). (M) Behind the name indicates a merchant marine (civilian) officer. Rank as was at the date he took command, whether as supervisor or captain. If an officer is shown as being in command before the ship was commissioned, he was Chief Equipping Officer, becoming Commanding Officer on the date the ship was commissioned. Dates are given thus: day.month.year Commanders marked with * are known to have died. | |||
| Anshu Maru 安州丸 シュンア | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Chosen Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JEYG | |||
| Official Number: C2289 | |||
| Laid Down: | 18.01.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 08.05.1937 | ||
| Completed (2,601 GRT): | 31.08.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Sasebo ND | 10.12.41–31.12.41 | ||
| Chinkai Guard District | 31.12.41–01.02.42 | ||
| 2nd Picket Boat, 5th Fleet | 01.02.42–25.11.42 | ||
| 2nd Picket, 22nd Squadron, 5th Fleet | 25.11.42–20.12.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 20.12.1943 | ||
| Yoosuka ND | 20.12.43–30.05.44 | ||
Fate: Sunk 30.05.44 at 02:10 by USS Rasher (SS-269) 19 nm SSW Kaburuang, Celebes (03°40'N, 126°58'E). dead; ? saved. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.07.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Nagabuchi Torao | 永渕虎雄 | 10.12.41–20.01.42 | |
| Capt Kiyomiya Yoshitaka (33) | 清宮善高 | 20.01.42–05.03.42 | |
| Resv Lt(jg) Kihara Toshijiro | 木原 敏二郎 | 05.03.42–20.10.43 | |
| Resv Lt Saito Yoshiyuki | 齋藤喜幸 | 20.10.43–20.01.44 | |
| Resv Lt Honma Shoukichi | 本間尚吉 | 20.01.44–30.05.44 | |
| Aso Maru 阿蘇丸 ソア | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi ZosenKobe Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Osaka Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JUJH | |||
| Official Number: 37491 | |||
| Laid Down: | 20.11.1931 | ||
| Launched: | 26.03.1932 | ||
| Completed (703 GRT): | 15.04.1932 | ||
| Requistioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 3, 2nd Base Force, 3rd Flee | 12.41–03.01.42 | ||
| PG Div 3, 3rd Southern Exp Fleet | 03.01.42–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 3, 31st Base Force, 3rd South Exp | 01.02.42–10.04.42 | ||
| PG Div 3, 31st Base Force, 3rd South Exp, SW Area | 10.04.42–01.07.42 | ||
| 31st Base Force, 3rd South Exp, SW Area | 01.07.42–15.02.43 | ||
| 3rd Southern Exp Fleet, SW Area Fleet | 15.02.43–10.07.43 | ||
Fate: Sunk 09.05.43 by USS Gar (SS-206) SE of Cayagan, Sulu Sea (09°09'N, 121°50'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.07.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt [?] | 小島琇一 | 16.12.40–10.04.43 | |
| Resv Lt Nagamine Tamesaburo | 長嶺為三郎 | 10.04.43–09.05.43 | |
| Busho Maru 武昌丸 ショブ | |||
| Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Sakurajima Kojo | |||
| Owner: Minami Nippon Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JCSB | |||
| Official Number: T4544 | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | 08.03.1921 | ||
| Completed (2,552 GRT): | 14.05.1921 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.10.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 1, 1st Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 1, 32nd Base Force, 3rd South Exp Fleet | 01.02.42–10.04.42 | ||
| 32nd Base Force, 3rd Southern Exp, SW Area | 10.04.42–01.10.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport 01.10.43 | |||
Fate: Sunk 26.01.44 by USS Crevelle (SS-291) in China Sea (08°30'N, 109°10'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.05.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| LtCdr Tsubogo Etsuma (41) | 坪郷悦馬 | 15.10.40– | |
| Chitose Maru 千歳丸 セトチ | |||
| Builder: Yokohama Dock | |||
| Owner: Nippon Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JCEA | |||
| Official Number: 28115 | |||
| Laid Down: | 21.11.1920 | ||
| Launched: | 28.04.1921 | ||
| Completed (2,668 GRT): | 07.06.1921 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Ominato Guard District | 20.09..41– | ||
Fate: Returned to owner 1945. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.06.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Watanabe Saburo (33) | 渡辺三郎 | 20.09.41–01.08.43 | |
| Capt Saeki Koji (39) | 佐伯 孝二 | 01.08.43–20.09.45 | |
| Cdr Yamana Hiroe (55) | 山名寛雄 | 20.09.45– | |
| Choan Maru No. 2 Go 第2号長安丸 アウチョ | |||
| Builder: Kobeseikosho Harima Zosen Kojo | |||
| Owner: Toa Jaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JTCB | |||
| Official Number: 31572 | |||
| Laid Down: | 26.04.1926 | ||
| Launched: | 18.12.1926 | ||
| Completed (2,631 GRT): | 31.03.1927 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 6, 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 01.12.41–10.05.42 | ||
| 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.05.42–01.10.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 10.05.44 by USS Silversides (SS-236) about 120 nm SSW of Guam (11°31'N, 143°41'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.07.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Iizuka | 飯塚倶吉 | 01.12.41–15.02.44 | |
| Resv Lt Kosaka Minezo | 香坂峯三 | 15.02.44–10.05.44 | |
| Chohakusan Maru 長白山丸 ンサクハウチョ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Chosen Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JQSB | |||
| Official Number: C1278 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.12.1927 | ||
| Launched: | 27.03.1928 | ||
| Completed (2,131 GRT): | 28.06.1928 | ||
| Requisitioned:: | 05.11.1937 | ||
| Returned to Owners: | 28.11.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.11.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Bako Guard District | 12.41– | ||
| 18th Escort, General Escort | 05.11.44–10.04.45 | ||
| 18th Escort, 7th Fleet | 10.04.45–10.05.45 | ||
Fate: Sunk 01.03.45 by aircraft of US Navy TF 58 NW of Naha, Okinawa (26°30'N, 127°30'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.05.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Cdr Taniguchi Gousuke (41) | 渓口豪介 | 05.11.37– | |
| Resv LtCdr Shimizu | 清水實次 | 10.11.41–25.06.43 | |
| Resv Lt Ishiwari Tadashi | 石割 正 | 25.06.43– | |
| Chojusan Maru 長寿山丸 ンサジュウチョ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Chosen Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JRKB | |||
| Official Number: C1322 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.08.1928 | ||
| Launched: | 27.11.1928 | ||
| Completed (2,131 GRT): | 28.02.1929 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 11.09.1937 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Returned to Owner: | 29.11.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| 1st Maritime, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–15.11.43 | ||
| 1st Maritime, General Escort | 15.11.43–05.11.44 | ||
| Takao Guard District | 05.11.44– | ||
Fate: Sunk 09.11.44 by USS Queenfish (SS-393) in East China Sea (31°15'N, 129°10'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.01.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Miyamoto Sadachika (39) | 宮本定知 | 11.09.37–10.11.38 | |
| Resv LtCdr Ito Toshihide | 伊藤利秀 | 10.12.41–10.08.43 | |
| Resv Lt Kawamoto Kazuo | 川本和雄 | 10.08.43– | |
| Choko Maru No. 2 Go 第2号長江丸 ウコウチョ | |||
| Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Sakurajima Kojo | |||
| Owner: Toa Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JTWB | |||
| Official Number: 32737 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 07.04.1927 | ||
| Completed (2,629 GRT): | 14.06.1927 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 6, 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 12.41–10.05.42 | ||
| 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.05.42–01.10.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 12.01.44 by USS Albacore (SS-218) SW of Truk (03°37'N, 147°27'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.03.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Oishi Yuzo | 大石祐三 | 01.12.42– | |
| Chosa Maru 長沙丸 サウチョ | |||
| Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Sakurajima Kojo | |||
| Owner: Toa Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JHYA | |||
| Official Number: 28075 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 18.06.1921 | ||
| Completed (2,538 GRT): | 29.08.1921 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.11.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 20.08.43 by Netherlands Navy submarine O 24 south of Penang, Malaya (05°09'N, 100°10'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.11.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| LtCdr Morimoto Shinichi (40) | 森本信一 | 01.11.40–16.06.42 | |
| LtCdr Shinkai Tsuneo (41) | 新貝恒雄 | 16.06.42– | |
| Choun Maru 長運丸 ンウウチョ | |||
| Builder: Kawaminami Kogyo Koyagijima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Nagasaki Godo Unso | |||
| Call Sign: JMIO | |||
| Official Number: 47105 | |||
| Laid Down: | 30.11.1939 | ||
| Launched: | 09.06.1940 | ||
| Completed (1,914 GRT): | 21.08.1941 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| 2nd Maritime, Escort, 4th Fleet | 10.04.42–15.11.43 | ||
| 2nd Maritime Escort, General Escort | 15.11.43–01.05.44 | ||
| 22nd Picket, NE Area Fleet | 01.05.44–01.08.44 | ||
| 22nd Picket, Combined Fleet | 01.08.44–20.10.44 | ||
| 5th Picket Boat | 20.10.44– | ||
Fate: 02.09.45 surrendered. Subsequently returned to original owner. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 20.05.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Ota Naoji | 太田直次 | 10.12.41–15.09.43 | |
| Resv Lt Yano Taketo | 矢野武人 | 15.09.43–10.10.44 | |
| Resv Lt Okuyama | 奥山鐡茂 | 10.10.44–26.09.45 | |
| Cdr Yamagami Kamesaburo (55) | 山上亀三雄 | 26.09.45– | |
| Daido Maru 大同丸 トイタ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Osaka Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JZUH | |||
| Official Number: 41175 | |||
| Laid Down: | 20.07.1935 | ||
| Launched: | 19.09.1935 | ||
| Completed (2,962 GRT): | 03.12.1935 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.11.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 8, 6th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 12.41–10.07.42 | ||
| 6th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.07.42–05.02.44 | ||
Fate: Sunk 04.12.43 by USS Apogen (SS-308) NE of Ponape (09°06'N; 159°02'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 05.02.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| LtCdr Morimoto Shinchi (40) | 森本信一 | 01.11.40–05.11.40 | |
| LtCdr Ichisubo Masao (45) | 市坪正雄 | 05.11.40–20.09.41 | |
| Resv Lt Matsumoto Shiro | 松本四郎 | 20.09.42–01.08.43 | |
| Resv LtCdr Shimizu [?] | 清水實次 | 01.08.43–04.12.43 | |
| Daigen Maru No. 7 第七大源丸 ンゲイタ | |||
| Builder: Namura Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Namura Kisen Goshi | |||
| Call Sign: JSTL | |||
| Official Number: 44016 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.04.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 01.08.1937 | ||
| Completed (1,289 GRT): | 08.11.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 18.11.1938 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 14, Shanghai Base Force, China Area Fleet | 12.41–10.04.44 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 10.04.1944 | ||
Fate: Sunk 14.08.44 by USS Croaker (SS-246) off Inchon, Korea (37°30'N, 125°50'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.11.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt(jg) Egashira Tomiya | 江頭富也 | 18.11.38–01.06.39 | |
| Resv Lt(jg) Abe Takeo | 阿部武男 | 01.06.39–29.06.43 | |
| Resv Lt Kitagawa Masue | 北川益衛 | 29.06.43– | |
| Delhi Maru でりい丸 | |||
| Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Innoshima Kojo | |||
| Owner: Osaka Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JHKA | |||
| Official Number: 28708 | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | 12.06.1922 | ||
| Completed (2,205 GRT): | 10.08.1922 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.11.1937 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| Returned to Owners 15.11.39 | |||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| 1st Maritime, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–20.07.42 | ||
| Yokosuka ND | 20.07.42– | ||
Fate: Sunk 16.01.44 (CK) by USS Swordfish (SS-193) off Miyakejima (34°12'N, 139°54'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.03.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Morino Sorokuro (40) | 森野草六郎 | 15.11.37–15.12.38 | |
| Capt Sasaki Kiyoharu | 佐々木喜代治 | 15.12.38– | |
| Resv Lt Kikuta Fusasaburo | 菊田福三郎 | 10.12.41–25.07.42 | |
| Capt Horiuchi Kaoru (40) | 堀内 馨 | 25.07.42–4.43 | |
| Cdr Nakamura Tshio (50) | 中村敏雄 | 15.09.43–16.01.44 | |
| Edo Maru 江戸丸 トエ | |||
| Builder: Osaka Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Konan Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JWOL | |||
| Official Number: 43646 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.11.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 10.05.1937 | ||
| Completed (1,299 GRT): | 12.08.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 4 | 12.41–10.04.42 | ||
| 3rd Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.04.42–15.05.42 | ||
| 7th Base Force, 5th Fleet | 15.05.42– | ||
Fate: Sunk 13.08.43 by USS Sunfish (SS-193) SE of Io jima (24°04'N, 142°21'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.11.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Hatakeyama Jusuke | 畠山重助 | 16.12.40–15.06.42 | |
| Resv Lt Kubota Rikuzo | 久保田 陸藏 | 15.06.42–01.06.43 | |
| Resv Lt Kawauchi Hisao | 川内久雄 | 01.06.43-13.08.43 | |
| Eifuku Maru 永福丸 クフイエ | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Yokohama Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Nippon Yusan | |||
| Call Sign: JZXM | |||
| Official Number: 45694 | |||
| Laid Down: | 03.08.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 08.12.1938 | ||
| Completed (3,520 GRT): | 05.04.1939 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| 11th Base Force, Southern Exp Fleet | 12.41–03.01.42 | ||
| 11th Base Force, 1st South Exp Fleet | 03.01.42–10.04.42 | ||
| 11th Base Force, 1st South Exp, SW Area | 10.04.42–05.02.45 | ||
| 11th Base Force, 1st South Exp, 10th Area | 05.02.45–10.03.45 | ||
Fate: Sunk 08.02.45 by USS Pompanito (SS-383) south of Cape Mau, Indochina (07°05'N, 104°50'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.03.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Irie Fuchihei (33) | 入江淵平 | 05.09.41–25.07.42 | |
| Capt Horiuchi Kaoru (40) | 堀内 馨 | 25.07.42–04.43 | |
| Capt Murakami Chonosuke (44) | 村上暢之助 | 04.43–20.05.43 | |
| *Capt Watanabe Tsutomu (34) | 渡辺安尚 | 20.05.43–08.02.45 | |
| Fukuyama Maru 福山丸 マヤクフ | |||
| Builder: Harima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Kaiyo Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JHDL | |||
| Official Number: 42632 | |||
| Laid Down: | 27.06.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 03.11.1936 | ||
| Completed (3,581 GRT): | 20.01.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.10.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| 3rd Base Force, 4th Fleet | 12.41–15.06.42 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 15.06.1942 | ||
Fate: Sunk 22.02.44 by USS Tang (SS-306) 40 nm west of Saipan (14°47'N, 144°50'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 31.03.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| LtCdr Sasaki [?] (48) | 佐々木丙二 | 15.10.40–10.12.40 | |
| Capt Goto Denjiro (38) | 後藤伝治郎 | 10.12.40–25.04.42 | |
| Capt Arima Seiho (33) | 有馬成甫 | 25.04.42–30.08.42 | |
| Capt Murakami Tamasaburo (M) | 村上 玉三郎 | 31.01.44–22.02.44 | |
| Hakkai Maru 八海丸 イカッハ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Kita Nihon Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JWIN | |||
| Official Number: 46795 | |||
| Laid Down: | 17.04.1939 | ||
| Launched: | 25.08.1939 | ||
| Completed (2,921 GRT): | 26.01.1940 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.08.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 05.05.43 by USS Sawfish (SS-276) off Ise-Wan, Honshu, Japan (34°11'N, 137°41'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.07.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Miniwa Toshitomi (36) | 鬼 俊民 | 15.08.41–01.10.42 | |
| Capt Yokoyama Tokujiro (36) | 横山徳治郎 | 01.10.42–25.06.43 | |
| Hakkaisan Maru 八海山丸 ンサイカッハ | |||
| Builder: Harima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Kaburagi Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JHGL | |||
| Official Number: 43358 | |||
| Laid Down: | 26.12.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 25.03.1937 | ||
| Completed (3,311 GRT): | 25.05.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| 6th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 12.41–20.11.42 | ||
Fate: Sunk 22.10.42 by USS Mahan (DD-364) and USS Lamson (DD-367) 80 nm SW of Tamana, Gilbert Islands (03°30'S, 175°15'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 30.11.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Irie Fuchihei (33) | 入江淵平 | 05.09.41–10.09.41 | |
| Capt Fukuda Kinzo (37) | 福田均三 | 10.09.41–20.04.42 | |
| Capt Ishiguro Tarao (37) | 石黒虎雄 | 20.04.42–25.07.42 | |
| *Capt Nakajima Kiyonobu (36) | 中島喜代宣 | 25.07.42–22.10.42 | |
| Heijo Maru 平壌丸 ジョイヘ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Chosen Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JHQQ | |||
| Official Number: C3154 | |||
| Laid Down: | 29.08.1939 | ||
| Launched: | 19.07.1940 | ||
| Completed (2,627 GRT): | 27.05.1941 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 6, 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.12.41–10.05.42 | ||
| 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.05.42–15.10.43 | ||
Fate: Sunk 04.09.43 by USS Albacore (SS-218) SW of Ponape (05°25'N, 156°37'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.10.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| LtCdr Fukuda [?] (48) | 福田弘ニ | 10.12.41–15.08.42 | |
| Lt Kawata Yoshio (48) | 川田義雄 | 15.08.42–05.08.43 | |
| Resv Lt Fujimoto Eizo | 藤本榮左 | 05.08.43–04.09.43 | |
| Hirotama Maru 弘玉丸 | |||
| Builder: Kawaminami Kogyo Koyagijima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Tamai Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JPYN | |||
| Official Number: 46629 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 18.07.1939 | ||
| Completed (1,911 GRT): | 26.12.1939 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 25.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Yokosuka ND | 25.12.40–15.10.41 | ||
| PG Div 7, 5th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 15.10.41–10.04.42 | ||
| 5th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.04.42–10.07.42 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 10.07.1942 | ||
| Yokosuka ND | 10.07.42–25.08.42 | ||
| SW Area Fleet | 25.08.42–14.02.43 | ||
Fate: Sunk 14.02.43 by USS Trout (SS-202) in Makassar Strait (03°59'N, 117°30'E). 29 dead; ? saved. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.04.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Aoki Setsuji (38) | 青木節二 | 25.02.40–06.01.41 | |
| Lt Cdr Kawata Yoshio (48) | 川田義雄 | 06.01.41– | |
| Hiyoshi Maru No. 2 Go 第2日吉丸 シヨヒ | |||
| Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen | |||
| Owner: Konan Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JJHK | |||
| Official Number: 42353 | |||
| Laid Down: | 15.06.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 07.10.1936 | ||
| Completed (1,287 GRT): | 10.11.1936 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 18.02.45 by aircraft of US Navy TF 58 at Futami, Chichi Jima (27°05'N, 142°11'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.04.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Kobayashi Masaharu | 小林正治 | 20.12.41–02.02.42 | |
| Resv Lt Tazaki Sueo | 田崎季夫 | 02.02.42– | |
| Hokoku Maru 豊国丸 クコウホ | |||
| Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen | |||
| Owner: Hinode Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JJJK | |||
| Official Number: 42690 | |||
| Laid Down: | 09.08.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 03.12.1936 | ||
| Completed (1,274 GRT): | 29.12.1936 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.09.1939 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 13, Shanghai Base Force, China Area Fleet | 12.41–20.02.44 | ||
| Supply | 20.02.44–14.07.45 | ||
Fate: Sunk 14.07.45 by aircreaft from US Navy TF 38 off Oma-saki (41°33'N, 141°08'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 20.02.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt [?] | 神澤政德 | 15.09.39–15.09.40 | |
| Resv Lt Hansawa Akio | 榛澤精男 | 15.09.40–01.07.42 | |
| Resv LtCdr Suzuki Seishiro | 鈴木清四郎 | 01.07.42–15.11.44 | |
| Resv LtCdr Watanabe Shigemi | 渡部成巳 | 15.11.44–14.07.45 | |
| Hong Kong Maru 香港丸 | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Kobe Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Toa Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JPHK | |||
| Official Number: 41513 | |||
| Laid Down: | 28.05.1935 | ||
| Launched: | 27.11.1935 | ||
| Completed (2,797 GRT): | 25.03.1936 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Chinkai Guard District | 01.12.41– | ||
Fate: Sunk 21.06.43 by USS Gunnel (SS-253) off Shirase, Japan (32°40'N, 126°37'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.09.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Ota Takasuke | 小田隆輔 | 01.12.41– | |
| Hyakufuku Maru 百福丸 | |||
| Builder: Harada Zosen | |||
| Owner: Gomei Kaisha Amasaki Kisembu | |||
| Call Sign: JNDH | |||
| Official Number: 35590 | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | 10.04.1928 | ||
| Completed (986 GRT): | 01.08.1928 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 22.10.1938 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 13, Shanghai Base Force, China Area Fleet | 12.41–01.06.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.06.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 30.06.44 by USS Plaice (SS-390) NW of Chichi Jima (28°20'N, 141°23'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.08.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt(jg) Akagi Tsuyoshi | 赤木 毅 | 22.10.38–01.06.39 | |
| Resv Lt(jg) Furuyama Shuro | 古山修郎 | 01.06.39–01.05.40 | |
| Resv LtCdr Nakajima [?] | 中島靈城 | 01.05.40–15.06.42 | |
| Resv Lt Akagi Tsuyoshi | 赤木 毅 | 15.06.42–15.07.43 | |
| Ikuta Maru 生田丸 タクイ | |||
| Builder: Yokohama Dock | |||
| Owner: Nippon Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JKEL | |||
| Official Number: 42685 | |||
| Laid Down: | 05.06.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 29.10.1936 | ||
| Completed (2,968 GRT): | 28.12.1936 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.11.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 8, 6th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 12.41–10.07.42 | ||
| 6th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.07.42–15.02.43 | ||
| 3rd Base Force, 4th Fleet | 15.02.43–05.01.44 | ||
| 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 05.01.44–04.03.44 | ||
Fate: Sunk 12.01.44 by aircraft of US Navy VB-108 and VB-109 in Kwajalein Lagoon, Marshall Islands (08°42'N, 167'44'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.03.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| LtCdr Onishi Kenji (52) | 大西謙次 | 08.09.37–01.12.37 | |
| Capt Ito [?] | 伊藤德堯 | 01.12.37–09.07.38 | |
| Capt Maesawa [?] (37) | 前沢弼治 | 09.07.38– | |
| Capt Kurama Hidetaka (49) | 座間榮敬 | 01.11.40–21.08.41 | |
| Resv LtCdr Ouichi Yoshibumi | 大内成文 | 21.08.41–25.09.43 | |
| Resv Lt Ishii Tomekichi | 石井留吉 | 25.09.43–12.01.44 | |
| Juzan Maru 壽山丸 | |||
| Builder: Tama Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Dairan Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JRRG | |||
| Official Number: K 848 | |||
| Laid Down: | 05.11.1939 | ||
| Launched: | 08.08.1940 | ||
| Completed (3,943 GRT): | 20.03.1941 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 14.04.45 by USS Tirante (SS-420) off Jeju Island, Korean Strait (33°25'N, 126°15'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 25.05.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Tahara Susumu (39) | 太原 進 | 05.09.41–10.02.42 | |
| Capt Tamaki Toshiharu (36) | 玉城利治 | 10.02.42–01.10.43 | |
| Kahoku Maru 河北丸 クホカ | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen Nagasaki Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Nihonkai Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JDJO | |||
| Official Number: 46807 | |||
| Laid Down: | 15.12.1930 | ||
| Launched: | 20.04.1931 | ||
| Completed (3,352 GRT): | 30.06.1931 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 08.06.43 by USS Finback (SS-230) about 100 N of Palau (08°14'N, 134°18'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.01.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Kawagoe Tadamitsu (33) | 川越忠光 | 20.09.41–02.04.43 | |
| Kaiho Maru 快鳳丸 | |||
| Builder: Kure Navy Yard | |||
| Owner: | |||
| Call Sign: | |||
| Official Number: | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | |||
| Completed: | |||
| Requisitioned: | |||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 19.04.45 by USS Sunfish (SS-281) off Hokkaido, Japan (42°22'N, 142°16'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | ? | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Fukuda Yoshio 08.04.44- | 福田義夫 | ||
| Kamitsu Maru 神津丸 ツミカ | |||
| Builder: Harima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Setsuyo Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JHKL | |||
| Official Number: 43455 | |||
| Laid Down: | 09.02.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 27.05.1937 | ||
| Completed (2,721 GRT): | 10.09.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 2, 2nd Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–10.03.42 | ||
| PG Div 2, 2nd Southern Exp Fleet | 10.03.42–20.03.42 | ||
| 5th Fleet | 0.03.42–25.11.42 | ||
| 22nd Squadron, 5th Fleet | 25.11.42–01.02.44 | ||
| 2nd Picket Boat, 5th Fleet | 01.02.44– | ||
Fate: Sunk 26.06.45 by USS Parche (SS-384) about 7 nm from Todozaki, Honshu, Japan (39°35'N, 142°04'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 20.05.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Horiuchi Kaoru (40) | 堀内 馨 | 16.12.40–23.12.40 | |
| Capt Miyasaki Ichiro (41) | 宮坂市郎 | 23.12.40–01.05.41 | |
| Resv LCdr Segawa Iwao | 瀬川岩雄 | 01.05.41–15.07.43 | |
| Resv LtCdr Akagi Tsuyoshi | 赤木 毅 | 15.07.43–01.08.44 | |
| Resv LtCdr Ikeda | 池田譽四郎 | 01.08.43–25.02.45 | |
| Resv LtCdr Morimoto Jiro | 森本十郎 | 25.02.45–26.06.45 | |
| Kanko Maru 漢江丸 カンコウKanko | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Osaka Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JFYM | |||
| Official Number: 44751 | |||
| Laid Down: | 06.04.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 16.08.1938 | ||
| Completed (2,929 GRT): | 18.11.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.10.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 1, 1st Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 1, 32nd Base Force, 3rd South Exp | 01.02.42–10.04.42 | ||
Fate: Sunk 10.01.42 by USS Pickerel (SS-177) off Cape San Augustin (06°12'N, 125°55'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 31.01.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt [?] (45) | 肱岡虎次郎 | 15.10.40–15.11.40 | |
| Resv LtCdr Tsuchiyama Tokichi | 土山藤吉 | 15.11.40–01.05.41 | |
| Resv LtCdr Noguchi Yasukazu | 野口保一 | 01.05.41–10.01.42 | |
| Kasagi Maru 笠置丸 ギサカ | |||
| Builder: Yokohama Dock | |||
| Owner: Nippon Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JQOB | |||
| Official Number: 33617 | |||
| Laid Down: | 05.10.1927 | ||
| Launched: | 03.03.1928 | ||
| Completed (3,140 GRT): | 30.04.1928 | ||
| Builder: | |||
| Owner: Nippon Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JQOB | |||
| Official Number: 33617 | |||
| Requisitioned: | 15.08.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Yokosuka ND | 12.41– | ||
Fate: Sunk 28.01.44 by USS Swordfish off Mikurajima, about 130 nm S of Tokyo Bay (33°31'N, 139°36'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.03.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers | |||
| Capt Watanabe Tsutomu (34) | 渡辺安尚 | 15.08.41–20.01.43 | |
| Katori Maru 香取丸 リトカ | |||
| Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen | |||
| Owner: Hinode Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JDXM | |||
| Official Number: 44505 | |||
| Laid Down: | 25.01.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 29.08.1938 | ||
| Completed (1,933 GRT): | 03.10.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Maizuru ND | 01.09.41–20.07.42 | ||
| 6th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 20.07.42–01.10.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
| 4th Fleet | 01.10.43–20.10.43 | ||
| 6th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 20.10.43–29.06.44 | ||
Fate: Sunk 29.06.44by USS Growler (SS-215) 11 nm NW Caminguin Is, Philippines (19.00N 121.42E). 44 dead; ? saved. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.08.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt [?] | 神澤政德 | 01.09.41–25.07.43 | |
| Resv Lt Nakamura Soichiro | 中村貞彦 | 25.07.43–30.03.44 | |
| Capt Hashimoto Kiyoshi (M) | 橋本 清 | 30.03.44– | |
| Katsura Maru No. 2 Go 第二號桂丸 | |||
| Builder: Goshi Kaisha Urabe Zosen Tekkosho | |||
| Owner: Marutatsu Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JNTL | |||
| Official Number: 42943 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.08.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 27.01.1937 | ||
| Completed (1,368 GRT): | 01.04.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 01.01.43 by USS S-28 (SS-133) W of Onekotan, Kurile Islands (49°05'N, 151°45'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | ? | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Kawamura Kiroku (M) | 川村喜六 | 01.04.39–14.03.40 | |
| Capt Hirayama Kotaro (M) | 平山 好太郎 | 14.03.40–20.12.41 | |
| Resv Lt Saito Yuichi | 齋藤祐一 | 20.12.41–31.05.43 | |
| Resv Lt Imai Tetsuo | 今井哲夫 | 31.05.43– | |
| Kazan (Huashan) Maru 崋山丸 ンザカ | |||
| Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Sakurajima Kojo | |||
| Owner: Toa Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JEJB | |||
| Official Number: 31667 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 23.02.1926 | ||
| Completed (2,103 GRT): | 30.03.1926 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 11.09.1937 | ||
| Returned to Owners 26.12.38 | |||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| 1st Maritime, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–15.11.43 | ||
| 1st Maritime, General Escort | 15.11.43–20.11.44 | ||
| 22nd Picket, NE Area Fleet | 20.11.44–25.01.45 | ||
| Yokosuka ND | 25.01.45– | ||
Fate: Sunk 31.05.45. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 25.01.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Cdr Shimizu Ryutaro (36) | 清水柳太郎 | 11.09.37–02.04.38 | |
| Capt Tonomura Senzaburo (40) | 殿村干三郎 | 02.04.38–26.12.38 | |
| Capt Tomita Kenshiro (37) | 富田賢四郎 | 05.09.41–01.10.41 | |
| Capt Iwahara Morie (36) | 岩原盛恵 | 01.10.41–30.12.41 | |
| *LtCdr Ichisubo Masao (45) | 市坪正雄 | 30.12.41–20.06.44 | |
| Resv Lt Ishii Tomekici | 石井 留吉 | 20.06.44–20.09.44 | |
| Resv LtCdr Mori Yamaichi | 森 安一 | 20.09.44–31.05.45 | |
| Keijo Maru 京城丸 ジョイケ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Chosen Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JLFN | |||
| Official Number: C2963 | |||
| Laid Down: | 16.05.1939 | ||
| Launched: | 12.10.1939 | ||
| Completed (2,626 GRT): | 20.06.1940 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 5, 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 12.41–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 5, 8th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 01.02.42–14.07.42 | ||
| PG Div 5, 8th Base Force, Combined Fleet | 14.07.42–01.07.42 | ||
Fate: Sunk 21.06.42 by USS S-44 (SS-155) about 12 nm W of Gavutu, Solomon Islands (09°00'S, 160°00'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.07.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Motoi Yoshio | 元井 吉男 | 20.09.41–21.06.42 | |
| Keiko Maru 慶興丸 | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Osaka Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JFUM | |||
| Official Number: 44743 | |||
| Laid Down: | 19.01.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 18.07.1938 | ||
| Completed (2,929 GRT): | 15.10.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 1, 1st Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 2.41–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 1, 32nd Base Force, 3rd South Exp Fleet | 01.02.42–10.04.42 | ||
| 32nd Base Force, 3rd Southern Exp, SW Area | 10.04.42–20.11.42 | ||
Fate: Sunk 08.11.42 by USS Seawolf (SS-197) off Cape San Augustin, Mindanao, Philippines (06°22'N, 126°03'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 30.11.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Kawana Takeo (34) | 川名彪雄 | 05.09.41–01.10.16 | |
| Resv LtCdr Azuma Tsuneji | 東 恒次 | 01.10.41–08.11.42 | |
| Keishin Maru | |||
| Builder: Sanoyasu Dock | |||
| Owner: Awakoko Kyodo Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JNJN | |||
| Official Number: 46408 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 27.11.1939 | ||
| Completed (1,434 GRT): | 20.04.1940 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 01.05.43 by USS Pogy (SS-266) off Iwaki, Japan (37°04'N, 141°06'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.07.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Okamura Minoru | 岡村 豊 | 20.12.41–02.02.42 | |
| Resv Lt Kawamoto Kazuo | 川本和雄 | 02.02.42–01.05.43 | |
| Kiso Maru 木曽丸 ソキ | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen Kobe Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Osaka Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JUHH | |||
| Official Number: 37489 | |||
| Laid Down: | 20.11.1931 | ||
| Launched: | 10.03.1932 | ||
| Completed (703 GRT): | 06.04.1932 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 3, 2nd Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–03.01.42 | ||
| PG Div 3, 3rd Southern Exp Fleet | 03.01.42–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 3, 31st Base Force, 3rd South Exp | 01.02.42–10.04.42 | ||
| PG Div 3, 31st Base Force, 3rd South Exp, SW Area | 10.04.42–01.07.42 | ||
| 31st Base Force, 3rd South Exp, SW Area | 01.07.42–15.02.43 | ||
| 3rd Southern Exp Fleet, SW Area Fleet | 15.02.43–10.11.44 | ||
Fate: Sunk 12.09.44 by aircraft from US Navy TF 38 off Cebu, Philippines. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.11.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Yano Shosaburo | 矢野昌三郎 | 16.12.40–24.11.41 | |
| Resv Lt Hiraishi Kiyoshi | 平石 廉 | 24.11.41–01.09.43 | |
| Resv Lt Uchida Kiyoshi | 内田 清 | 01.09.43–25.05.44 | |
| Resv Lt Shishido Yoshio | 宍戸良雄 | 25.05.44–12.09.44 | |
| Kongosan Maru 金剛山丸 ンサゴンコ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Nihonkai Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JDKO | |||
| Official Number: 47028 | |||
| Laid Down: | 30.08.1927 | ||
| Launched: | 21.12.1927 | ||
| Completed (2,119 GRT): | 19.02.1928 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Yokosuka ND | 12.41–10.04.42 | ||
| 2nd Maritime Escort, 4th Fleet | 10.04.42–20.05.42 | ||
Fate: Sunk 04.05.42 by USS Trout (SS-202) off the SEt coast of Honshu, Japan (33°32'N, 136°05'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.05.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Yamazaki [?] | 山嵜來代一 | 16.12.40–01.10.41 | |
| *Capt Kawana Takeo (34) | 川名彪雄 | 01.10.41–04.05.42 | |
| Kosho Maru 江祥丸 ショコ | |||
| Builder: Namura Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Eguchi Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JNAO | |||
| Official Number: 47676 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 09.03.1940 | ||
| Completed (1,365 GRT): | 25.10.1940 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 22.05.44 by British submarine HMS Sea Rover (P.218) S of Penang harbour, Malaya (04°52'N, 100°16'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.07.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Ota Kazuo | 小田壽夫 | 10.12.41–10.12.42 | |
| Resv LtCdr Nihei Kou | 二瓶 甲 | 10.12.42– | |
| Kowa Maru 興和丸 ワコ | |||
| Builder: Nakata Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Sanko Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JHUN | |||
| Official Number: 46908 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 20.11.1939 | ||
| Completed (1,106 GRT): | 11.03.1940 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 21.02.44 by USAAF 5th Air Force off New Hanover, Kavieng, New Ireland (02°30'S, 150°15'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | ? | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Mori Yasutaka | 森 泰隆 | 20.12.41–01.09.43 | |
| Resv Lt Harada Shichiro | 原田七郎 | 01.09.43–02.01.44 | |
| Capt Okada Eikichi (M) | 岡田 榮吉 | 02.01.44– | |
| Magane Maru まがね丸 | |||
| Builder: Harima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Nihon Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JGNM | |||
| Official Number: 47295 | |||
| Laid Down: | 14.12.1939 | ||
| Launched: | 15.05.1940 | ||
| Completed (3,120 GRT): | 05.08.1940 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 10, 7th Base Force, 5th Fleet | 12.41–10.04.42 | ||
| 7th Base Force, 5th Fleet | 10.04.42–25.09.42 | ||
| Yokosuka ND | 25.09.42– | ||
Fate: Sunk 24.01.44 by USS Snook (SS-279) about 175 miles NNW of Chichi Jima (29°49'N, 140°08'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.03.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Maniwa Kenji | 間庭建爾 | 05.09.41–25.12.41 | |
| LtCdr Sasaki [?] (48) | 佐々木丙二 | 25.12.41–25.05.43 | |
| Resv Lt Yamazaki [?] | 山嵜來代一 | 25.05.43–18.09.43 | |
| Resv Lt Yoshioka Shigematsu | 吉岡茂松 | 18.09.43–24.01.44 | |
| Manyo Maru 万洋丸 ヨンマ | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Yokohama Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Toyo Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JWWL | |||
| Official Number: 44235 | |||
| Laid Down: | 12.06.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 18.10.1937 | ||
| Completed (2,904 GRT): | 24.12.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| PG Div 2, 2nd Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–10.03.42 | ||
| PG Div 2, 2nd Southern Exp Fleet | 10.03.42–10.04.42 | ||
| PG Div 2, 2nd Southern Exp Fleet, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–15.03.43 | ||
Fate: Sunk 05.03.45 sunk by USS Sea Robin (SS-407) in the Java Sea (05°50'S, 113°46'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.05.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Horiuchi Karou (40) | 堀内 馨 | 16.12.40–23.12.40 | |
| Capt Abe Koun (41) | 阿部 耕運 | 23.12.40–01.05.41 | |
| Resv Lt Kouse Shinjiro | 廣瀬信治郎 | 01.05.41– | |
| Resv LtCdr Nakajima [?] | 中島靈城 | 23.11.44–05.03.45 | |
| Meiji Maru No. 1 Go 第一號明治丸 | |||
| Builder: Tsurumi Seitetsu Zosen | |||
| Owner: Hinode Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JJMK | |||
| Official Number: 43084 | |||
| Laid Down: | 26.11.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 16.04.1937 | ||
| Completed (1,934 GRT): | 15.05.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 20.04.43 by USS Scorpion (SS-278) off E Honshu, Japan (37°10'N, 141°25'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.07.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Capt [?] | 丸山 久吉 | 16.12.1941 | |
| LtCdr [?] | 予備少佐 丸山 久吉 | 17.11.1941 | |
| Myoken Maru 妙見丸 | |||
| Builder: Harima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Toa Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JHXL | |||
| Official Number: 45197 | |||
| Laid Down: | 26.03.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 18.07.1938 | ||
| Completed (4,124 GRT): | 30.09.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 1, 1st Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 1, 32nd Base Force, 3rd South Exp Fleet | 01.02.42–10.02.42 | ||
Fate: Sunk 24.01.42 by USS Swordfish (SS-193) N of Kema, Celebes(01°26'N, 125°08'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 05.02.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Iwahara Morie (36) | 岩原盛恵 | 05.09.41–01.10.16 | |
| Resv LtCdr Yagi Katsuji | 八木勝治 | 01.10.41–24.01.42 | |
| Nachi Maru 那智丸 チナ | AS | ||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Zosen Kobe Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Osaka Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JNAH | |||
| Official Number: 31563 | |||
| Laid Down: | 03.05.1926 | ||
| Launched: | 09.10.1926 | ||
| Completed (1,605 GRT): | 20.12.1926 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.02.1943 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| Converted to midget submarine tender | 25.01.1945 | ||
| Allied Repatriation Service | 1946–1947 | ||
Fate: Badly damaged by mine 10.05.45 N of Kyushu, off Mutsure Jima (33°59'N, 130°52'E). Repaired after surrender. Subsequently returned to original owner. Scrapped 1961. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 03.05.1947 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Kinbara Masaji | 金原政治 | 15.02.43–20.09.44 | |
| Resv LtCdr Shimada Suetsugu | 嶋田末次 | 20.09.44–30.01.45 | |
| Resv Lt Saito [?] | 齋藤方郎 | 30.01.45– | |
| Nagata Maru 長田丸 タガナ | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Yokohama Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Nippon Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JJLK | |||
| Official Number: 42697 | |||
| Laid Down: | 30.07.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 27.11.1936 | ||
| Completed (2,969 GRT): | 15.02.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.10.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Yokosuka ND | 15.10.40– | ||
| PG Div 8 | 12.40–15.01.41 | ||
| PG Div 8, 6th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 15.01.41–10.07.42 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 10.07.1942 | ||
| Yokosuka ND | 10.07.42–22.04.44 | ||
Fate: Sunk 22.04.44 by US aircraft 2 nm NE Cape St Jacques, Indochina. 53 dead; ? saved. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.06.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| LtCdr Sato Tadatoshi (48) | 佐藤忠寿 | 15.10.40–23.08.41 | |
| Resv LtCdr Shinoda Yoshitomo | 篠田良知 | 23.08.41–15.06.42 | |
| Resv LtCdr Suzuki Shigeru | 鈴木 盛 | 15.06.42–01.12.43 | |
| LtCdr Hirano Soma | 01.12.43– | ||
| Nampo Maru 南浦丸 | |||
| Builder: Tama Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Awakoko Kyodo Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JNIN | |||
| Official Number: 46423 | |||
| Laid Down: | 07.10.1939 | ||
| Launched: | 08.05.1940 | ||
| Completed (1,206 GRT): | 15.08.1940 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 3, 2nd Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–03.01.42 | ||
| PG Div 3, 3rd Southern Exp Fleet | 03.01.42–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 3, 31st Base Force, 3rd South Exp | 01.02.42–10.04.42 | ||
| PG Div 3, 31st Base Force, 3rd South Exp, SW Area | 10.04.42–01.07.42 | ||
Fate: Sunk 15.06.42 by USS Seawolf (SS-197) off Corregidor, Philippines (14°00'N, 120°00'E). | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.07.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Arima Kunio | 有馬國夫 | 16.12.40–05.05.41 | |
| Capt Suzuki Kiyoshi (35) | 鈴木 清 | 05.05.41–27.10.41 | |
| Resv Lt Torizuka [?] | 鳥塚壽平 | 27.10.41–15.06.42 | |
| Nikkai Maru 日海丸 イカッニ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Nissan Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JMGM | |||
| Official Number: 44774 | |||
| Laid Down: | 10.11.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 01.03.1938 | ||
| Completed (2,562 GRT): | 31.05.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 5, 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 12.41–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 5, 8th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 01.02.42–14.07.42 | ||
| PG Div 5, 8th Base Force, Combined Fleet | 14.07.42–25.09.42 | ||
| 8th Base Force, Combined Fleet | 25.09.42–24.12.42 | ||
| 8th Base Force, 8th Fleet, SE Area Fleet | 24.12.42–01.10.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
| Yokosuka ND | 01.10.43–26.11.43 | ||
Fate: Sunk 26.11.43 at 16:50 by USS Ray (SS-271) 210 nm SSW Puluwat, Carolines (04°12'N, 148°26'E). ? dead; ? saved | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 05.01.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Aoki Setsuji (38) | 青木節二 | 16.12.40–10.07.41 | |
| Capt [?] | 神山 德平 | 10.07.41–15.10.41 | |
| Resv LtCdr Okabe Tsuyoshi | 岡部 毅 | 15.10.41– | |
| Capt Sakamoto Kuni | 皆元 國 | 27.09.43–26.11.43 | |
| Nissho Maru No. 2 ウショッニ | |||
| Builder: Ohara Zosen Tekkosho | |||
| Owner: Marusho Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JBKP | |||
| Official Number: 47968 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 01.04.1940 | ||
| Completed (1,386 GRT) | |||
| Requisitioned: | 20.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 03.03.45. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.05.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Kanasawa Hyouichi | 神澤彪一 | 20.12.41–01.07.43 | |
| Resv Lt Morita Chikatsu | 森田千勝 | 01.07.43–02.12.43 | |
| Capt Kawaguchi Yoshimatsu (M) | 川口吉松 | 02.12.43– | |
| Nissho Maru No. 12 第十二日正丸 | |||
| Builder: Ohara Zosen Tekkosho | |||
| Owner: Marusho Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JJNL | |||
| Official Number: 42590 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.07.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 24.10.1936 | ||
| Completed (1,199 GRT): | 28.12.1936 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 18.11.1938 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 14, Shanghai Base Force, China Area Fleet | 12.41–10.04.44 | ||
| Supply | 10.04.44– | ||
Fate: Sunk 03.03.45. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.01.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Suzuki Kiyoshi | 鈴木 清 | 18.11.38–01.06.39 | |
| Resv Lt Arima Kunio | 有馬國夫 | 01.06.39–05.09.40 | |
| Resv Lt(jg) Murakami Tomoki | 村上友喜 | 15.09.40–22.08.41 | |
| Resv Lt Kawano Osamu | 河野 修 | 22.08.41– | |
| Nissho Maru No. 16 第十六日正丸 ウショッ | |||
| Builder: Ohara Zosen Tekkosho | |||
| Owner: Marusho Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JYLN | |||
| Official Number: 46385 | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | 05.07.1939 | ||
| Completed (1,173 GRT): | 22.12.1939 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 24.09.44, | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 05.02.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv LtCdr Ishiyama Teizo | 石山泰三 | 20.12.41– | |
| Okuyo Maru 億洋丸 ヨクオ | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Yokohama Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Toyo Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JDIM | |||
| Official Number: 44396 | |||
| Laid Down: | 17.09.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 15.01.1938 | ||
| Completed (2,904 GRT): | 25.02.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 31.12.43, | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 31.03.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv LtCdr Nakajima [?] | 中島靈城 | 15.11.43-31.12.43 | |
| Peking Maru 北京丸 ンキペ | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Kobe Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Dairen Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JQLG | |||
| Official Number: K 677 | |||
| Laid Down: | 02.03.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 07.08.1937 | ||
| Completed (2,288 GRT): | 29.12.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| 1st Maritime, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–15.11.43 | ||
| 1st Maritime, General Escort | 15.11.43–10.09.44 | ||
Fate: Sunk 28.07.44. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.09.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Tanihara Junzo | 谷原準造 | 10.12.41– | |
| Ramon Maru 羅門丸 | |||
| Builder: Submarine Boat Corporation | |||
| Owner: | |||
| Call Sign: JKAR | |||
| Official Number: | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | 20.09.1920 | ||
| Completed as steamship S/S Ramona (3,513 GRT) | |||
| Service: | |||
| Seized in Shanghai by Japanese | 08.12.1941 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.01.1942 | ||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 02.12.43 | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | ? | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Cdr Tsuchiya Kenichi (40) | 土山健一 | 15.01.42– | |
| Ryotoku Maru 両徳丸 リョウトク | |||
| Builder: Tama Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Oya Shoji | |||
| Call Sign: JZQL | |||
| Official Number: 44557 | |||
| Laid Down: | 30.10.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 3.17.38 | ||
| Completed (3,463 GRT): | 07.05.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| Reclassified as Transport 25.08.42 | |||
Fate: Sunk 23.09.43. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.12.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Kiyomiya Yoshitaka (33) | 清宮善高 | 05.09.41–20.02.42 | |
| Resv Lt Nagabuchi Torao | 永淵虎雄 | 20.02.42–23.09.43 | |
| Saikyo Maru 西京丸 | |||
| Builder: Osaka Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Hinode Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JNFL | |||
| Official Number: 43085 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.06.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 04.11.1936 | ||
| Completed (1,292 GRT): | 01.06.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 4 | 12.41–10.04.42 | ||
| 3rd Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.04.42–15.06.42 | ||
| 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 15.06.42–10.07.42 | ||
Fate: Sunk 28.06.42. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.07.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Navy Resv Lt (15.12.16) | 松本 薫藏 x | ? | |
| Navy Resv Lt (16.10.28) | 松本 千代太 x | ? | |
| Santo Maru 山東丸 | |||
| Builder: Mitsui Bussan Zosembu Tama Kojo | |||
| Owner: Dairen Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JKQA | |||
| Official Number: K 411 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.11.1930 | ||
| Launched: | 15.04.1931 | ||
| Completed (3,266 GRT): | 31.05.1931 | ||
| Reuisitioned 24.12.37 | |||
| Service: | |||
| Yokosuka ND | 24.12.37–26.02.38 | ||
| Returned to owners | 26.02.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Maizuru ND | 05.09.41–01.01.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Replenishment Ship | 01.01.1943 | ||
| Maizuru ND | 01.01.43–15.05.44 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 15.05.1944 | ||
| Maizuru ND | 15.05.44–30.06.45 | ||
| Returned to owners | 30.06.1945 | ||
Fate: Surrendered. Sunk 06.06.50. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 30.06.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Maruyama Hidenori (41) | 円山英勅 | 24.12.37–01.02.38 | |
| Capt Sakamoto Satoshi (37) | 坂本 敏 | 01.02.38– | |
| Capt Ebara Makiji (33) | 江原牧治 | 05.09.41–01.06.43 | |
| Capt Fukuhara Ichiro (37) | 福原一郎 | 01.06.43–29.07.43 | |
| Capt Takeda Kiyogo (38) | 武田喜代吾 | 29.07.43– | |
| Seikai Maru 靜海丸 | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Toa Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JWYN | |||
| Official Number: 47858 | |||
| Laid Down: | 25.07.1939 | ||
| Launched: | 09.03.1940 | ||
| Completed (2,693 GRT): | 14.12.1940 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 5, 4th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 12.41–01.02.42 | ||
| PG Div 5, 8th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 01.02.42–14.07.42 | ||
| PG Div 5, 8th Base Force, Combined Fleet | 14.07.42–25.09.42 | ||
| 8th Base Force, Combined Fleet | 25.09.42–24.12.42 | ||
| 8th Base Force, 8th Fleet, SE Area Fleet | 24.12.42–01.10.43 | ||
Fate: Sunk 16.09.43. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.10.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Fujimoto Eizo | 藤本榮左 | 05.09.41–05.09.43 | |
| Resv LtCdr Konashi Saburo | 小梨三郎 | 05.09.43–16.09.43 | |
| Seikyo Maru 盛京丸 ウキョイセ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Chosen Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JESG | |||
| Official Number: C1754 | |||
| Laid Down: | 03.05.1934 | ||
| Launched: | 20.09.1934 | ||
| Completed (2,608 GRT): | 15.12.1935 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.11.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Sasebo ND | 01.11.40–12.40 | ||
| PG Div 1 | 12.40–27.12.40 | ||
| PG Div 13 | 27.12.40–15.10.41 | ||
| Chinkai Guard District | 15.10.41–20.11.41 | ||
| Rashin Base Force, Ghinkai Guard | 20.11.41–25.08.42 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 25.08.1942 | ||
| Sasebo ND | 25.08.42–23.10.42 | ||
Fate: Sunk 23.10.42 by USS Kingfish (SS-234) in Kii Strait (33°12'N, 135°14'E). 43 dead; ? saved. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 30.11.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| LtCdr Morimoto Shinichi (40) | 森本信一 | 01.11.40–05.11.40 | |
| Resv LtCdr Yagi Katsuji | 八木勝治 | 05.11.40–01.10.41 | |
| Capt Tomita Kenshiro (37) | 富田賢四郎 | 01.10.41– | |
| Senyo Maru 千洋丸 | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Yokohama Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Toyo Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JWSL | |||
| Official Number: 44008 | |||
| Laid Down: | 11.05.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 17.09.1937 | ||
| Completed (2,904 GRT): | 20.11.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 25.08.42. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.09.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| Shinko Maru No. 1 Go 新興丸 ウコンシ | |||
| Builder: Sanoyasu Dock | |||
| Owner: Maryui Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JGHM | |||
| Official Number: 44829 | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | 15.04.1938 | ||
| Completed (934 GRT): | 29.06.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.11.1938 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 14, Shanghai Base Force, China Area Fleet | 12.41–01.04.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 10.04.1944 | ||
Fate: Sunk 09.01.45. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 05.02.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Iwata Shinichi | 岩田信一 | 16.11.38–15.05.39 | |
| Resv Lt(jg) Ichinose Shiro | 一ノ瀬志朗 | 15.05.39–22.08.41 | |
| Resv LtCdr Niki Kouzou | 仁木幸造 | 22.08.41–30.09.43 | |
| Capt Takato Akira | 高遠 章 | 30.09.43– | |
| Shinko Maru No. 2 Go 新興丸 ウコンシ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Toa Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JPTM | |||
| Official Number: 45391 | |||
| Laid Down: | 16.08.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 29.11.1938 | ||
| Completed (2,577 GRT): | 07.03.1939 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 09.01.45. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.12.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Tanii Suekichi (33) | 谷井末吉 | 20.09.41–01.02.42 | |
| Capt Itokawa Suetada (36) | 糸川季忠 | 16.02.42–19.02.42 | |
| Capt Ito Ko (39) | 伊藤 皎 | 05.08.43–12.44 | |
| Capt Kayaba Matsujiro (44) | 萱場松次郎 | 12.44–10.11.45 | |
| Cdr Kusaka Toshio (53) | 日下敏夫 | 10.11.45– | |
| Shinkyo Maru 新京丸 ウキョンシ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Chosen Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JERG | |||
| Official Number: C1558 | |||
| Laid Down: | 25.02.1932 | ||
| Launched: | 24.11.1932 | ||
| Completed (2,672 GRT): | 11.04.1933 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.10.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Sasebo ND | 15.10.40–15.11.40 | ||
| 1st Fleet | 15.11.40–15.03.43 | ||
| 22nd Squadron, 5th Fleet | 15.03.43–01.12.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.12.1943 | ||
| Sasebo ND | 01.12.43–24.03.44 | ||
Fate: Sunk 24.03.44 at 23:56h by USS Bowfin (SS-287) 28 nm E of Cape Chinaka, Mindanao (05°37'N, 125°58'E). 61 dead; ? saved. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.05.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt [?] (45) | 肱岡虎次郎 | 15.10.40–13.01.41 | |
| LtCdr Fukuda [?] (48) | 福田弘ニ | 13.01.41–05.05.41 | |
| Resv Lt Minawa Kenji | 間庭建爾 | 05.05.41–09.05.41 | |
| Resv LtCdr Azuma Tsuneji | 東 恒次 | 09.05.41–16.10.41 | |
| Resv Lt Yamazaki [?] | 山嵜來代一 | 16.10.41–05.03.43 | |
| Resv LtCdr Hiroe Shinichro | 廣江伸一郎 | 05.03.43–24.03.44 | |
| Shinyo Maru No. 5 第5信洋丸 ウヨンシ | |||
| Builder: Mukaishima Dock | |||
| Owner: Okada Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JFWF | |||
| Official Number: 42288 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.09.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 11.02.1937 | ||
| Completed (1,498 GRT): | 01.04.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 18.02.42. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.03.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| *Resv Cdr Mita Ichiya | 三田一也 | 20.09.41–17.02.42 | |
| Shoei Maru 勝泳丸 | |||
| Builder: Harima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Yamato Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JHCL | |||
| Official Number: 42617 | |||
| Laid Down: | 06.05.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 27.08.1936 | ||
| Completed (3,580 GRT): | 29.11.1936 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.10.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 25.05.43. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.07.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| LtCdr Sato Tadatoshi (48) | 佐藤忠寿 | 15.10.40–01.11.40 | |
| Cdr Kuramochi Magoichi (39) | 倉持孫一 | 01.11.40–11.06.42 | |
| Resv Cdr Mattou Yonetaro | 松任米太郎 | 11.06.42–01.04.43 | |
| Resv LtCdr Okabe Jusaku | 岡部重作 | 01.04.43–25.05.43 | |
| Shoei Maru 昌榮丸 | |||
| Builder: Hakodate Dock | |||
| Owner: Shimatani Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JPIJ | |||
| Official Number: 42947 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.06.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 06.12.1936 | ||
| Completed (1,986 GRT): | 01.03.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| Reclassified as Transport 15.03.43 | |||
Fate: Sunk 16.12.44. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 05.02.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv LtCdr Ishii Jiro | 石井次郎 | 20.09.41–06.06.42 | |
| Resv Lt Yokota [?] | 横田志茂喜 | 06.06.42– | |
| Shoei Maru No. 2 Go 第二號松榮丸 | |||
| Builder: Osaka Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Morita Kogyo | |||
| Call Sign: JGFN | |||
| Official Number: 45692 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.06.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 01.11.1938 | ||
| Completed (1,877 GRT): | 24.03.1939 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: ? | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.02.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Kinbara Masaji | 金原政治 | 10.12.41– | |
| Shoko Maru 昭興丸 コショ | |||
| Builder: Osaka Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Towa Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JHGN | |||
| Official Number: 45726 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 07.03.1939 | ||
| Completed (1,933 GRT): | 25.08.1939 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Kure ND | 10.12.41–20.03.42 | ||
| 3rd Picket, 5th Fleet | 20.03.42–10.08.42 | ||
| 5th Fleet | 10.08.42–25.11.42 | ||
| 22nd Squadron, 5th Fleet | 25.11.42–01.10.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
| Yokosuka ND 01.10.43- | |||
Fate: Sunk 01.12.43 by USS Pargo (SS-264) 280 nm WNW Guam (18°02'N, 138°55'E). 42 dead; 0 saved. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 05.01.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Aoki Kiyokazu | 青木清和 | 10.12.41–25.07.43 | |
| Resv LtCdr Nakajima [?] | 中島靈城 | 25.07.43–15.10.43 | |
| Capt Kikuchi Saburo (M) | 菊池 三郎 | 14.10.43–01.12.43 | |
| Shosei Maru 正生丸 イセショ | |||
| Builder: Gomei Kaisha Amasaki Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Gomei Kaisha Amasaki Kisembu | |||
| Call Sign: JNIH | |||
| Official Number: 34502 | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | 25.04.1929 | ||
| Completed (998 GRT): | ? | ||
| Requisitioned: | 22.10.1938 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 13, Shanghai Base Force, China Area Fleet | 12.41–20.02.44 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 20.02.1944 | ||
Fate: Sunk 20.05.44. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.03.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt(jg) Togawa Tsutomu | 戸川 勤 | 22.10.38–15.11.39 | |
| Resv Lt Azuma Tsuniji | 東 恒次 | 15.11.39–15.09.40 | |
| Resv Lt Nikki Izaburo | 仁木伊三郎 | 15.09.40–22.08.41 | |
| Resv Lt Shimada Suetsugu | 嶋田末次 | 22.08.41–10.10.43 | |
| Resv Lt Tauchi Hisao | 田内久雄 | 10.10.43–20.05.44 | |
| Shotoku Maru 昭德丸 | |||
| Builder: Hakodate Dock | |||
| Owner: Shimatani Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JPOJ | |||
| Official Number: 44595 | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | 16.01.1938 | ||
| Completed (1,964 GRT): | 24.03.1938 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 7, 5th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 12.41–10.04.42 | ||
| 5th Base Force, 4th Fleet | 10.04.42–01.09.43 | ||
Fate: Sunk 28.06.43. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.09.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Morisaki Takeo | 森崎孟男 | 05.09.41–20.05.43 | |
| Resv Lt Matsukawa Tomoo | 松川鞆雄 | 20.05.43–28.06.43 | |
| Taiko Maru 大興丸 | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Yokohama Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Chosen Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JEVG | |||
| Official Number: C2281 | |||
| Laid Down: | 11.08.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 27.12.1936 | ||
| Completed (2,984 GRT): | 24.03.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 16.12.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 2, 2nd Base Force, 3rd Fleet | 12.41–10.03.42 | ||
| PG Div 2, 2nd Southern Exp Fleet | 10.03.42–10.04.42 | ||
| PG Div 2, 2nd Southern Exp Fleet, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–15.03.43 | ||
Fate: Sunk 14.07.44. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.09.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Cdr Doi Takashi (42) | 土井 高 | 24.12.37–01.02.38 | |
| Capt Sakai Kazuo (39) | 酒井一雄 | 01.02.38–01.12.38 | |
| Capt Otsuka Toshio (38) | 大塚敏雄 | 01.12.38–01.04.39 | |
| Cdr Ogura Sotokichi (41) | 小倉外吉 | 16.12.40–05.05.41 | |
| Resv Lt Arima Kuni | 有馬國夫 | 05.05.41–20.10.43 | |
| Resv Cdr Ando Hideo | 安東英雄 | 20.10.43–14.07.44 | |
| Terushima Maru 光島丸 | |||
| Builder: Harima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Iino Kaiun Sangyo | |||
| Call Sign: JHHL | |||
| Official Number: 42966 | |||
| Laid Down: | 03.02.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 27.04.1937 | ||
| Completed (3,110 GRT): | 15.07.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: ? | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.10.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Capt Asai Kenji (33) | 浅井謙只 | 20.09.41–18.07.42 | |
| Capt Mitsuka Toshio (38) | 三塚俊男 | 18.07.42–15.09.42 | |
| Capt Takagi Banjiro (39) | 高木伴治郎 | 15.09.42–24.09.42 | |
| Cdr Hatakeyama Yoshitake (34) | 畠山義赳 | 24.09.42–18.05.43 | |
| Tomitsu Maru ツミト | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Kobe Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Settsu Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JSSL | |||
| Official Number: 44019 | |||
| Laid Down: | 07.04.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 26.07.1937 | ||
| Completed (2,933 GRT): | 30.11.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 15.11.1940 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 22.10.44. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.12.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Cdr Yamataka Matsujiro (44) | 山高松次郎 | 24.12.37–01.02.38 | |
| Cdr Matsumoto Shoji (40) | 松本象二郎 | 01.02.38–15.07.38 | |
| Capt Itani Yoshihsru (38) | 居谷吉春 | 15.07.38–15.11.39 | |
| Capt Matsumoto Shoji (40) | 松本象二郎 | 15.11.39–15.11.40 | |
| Capt Nishioka Shigeyoshu (40) | 西岡茂泰 | 15.11.40–28.07.41 | |
| Capt Takashimada Masaki (35) | 高島田政耕 | 28.07.41–18.03.43 | |
| Resv LtCdr Azuma Tsuneji | 東 恒次 | 18.03.43–10.10.44 | |
| Resv LtCdr Ishii Jiro | 石井次郎 | 10.10.44–22.10.44 | |
| Tosho Maru 東照丸 トウショウ | |||
| Builder: Namura Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Konan Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JKRL | |||
| Official Number: 43085 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.08.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 30.11.1936 | ||
| Completed (1,289 GRT): | 06.04.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 18.11.1938 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.06.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 23.09.44. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.03.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Honma Shoukichi | 本間尚吉 | 18.11.38–15.05.39 | |
| Resv Lt(jg) Shimokata [?] | 下方弘麿 | 15.05.39–22.08.41 | |
| Resv Lt Morita Chikatsu | 森田 千勝 | 22.08.41– | |
| Toyotsu Maru 豊津丸 | |||
| Builder: Mitsubishi Jukogyo Kobe Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Settsu Shosen | |||
| Call Sign: JSRL | |||
| Official Number: 43474 | |||
| Laid Down: | 24.02.1937 | ||
| Launched: | 28.06.1937 | ||
| Completed (2,930 GRT): | 08.11.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 01.02.42. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.04.1942 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Navy Capt (16.09.20) | 吉成 格四郎 | ? | |
| Navy Capt (17.01.10) | 太田 増右衛門 | ? | |
| Tozan Maru 唐山丸 ンザウト | |||
| Builder: Osaka Tekkosho Sakurajima Kojo | |||
| Owner: Toa Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JFWB | |||
| Official Number: 31678 | |||
| Laid Down: | |||
| Launched: | 07.04.1926 | ||
| Completed (2,103 GRT): | 03.05.1926 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| 1st Maritime, SW Area Fleet | 10.04.42–01.10.42 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1942 | ||
Fate: Sunk 08.08.43 | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 15.10.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Mori Araki | 森 蘭 | 10.12.41– | |
| Unkai Maru No. 10 第10雲海丸 イカンウ | |||
| Builder: Mihara Zosen Tekkosho | |||
| Owner: Nakamura Kisen | |||
| Call Sign: JHDN | |||
| Official Number: 45706 | |||
| Laid Down: | 01.07.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 01.03.1939 | ||
| Completed (851 GRT): | 15.05.1939 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 01.10.1939 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 13, Shanghai Base Force, China Area Fleet | 12.41–01.06.43 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.06.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 17.07.44. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.09.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv LtCdr Ishii Jiro | 石井次郎 | 01.10.39–15.09.40 | |
| Resv Lt Tsuda [?] | 津田象吾 | 15.09.40–22.08.41 | |
| Resv LtCdr Nakamura Soichiro | 中村貞彦 | 22.08.41– | |
| Unyo Maru No. 1 第1雲洋丸 ウヨンウ | |||
| Builder: Harima Zosensho | |||
| Owner: Sankyu Unyu | |||
| Call Sign: JHEL | |||
| Official Number: 42581 | |||
| Laid Down: | 08.09.1936 | ||
| Launched: | 20.12.1936 | ||
| Completed (2,039 GRT): | 20.03.1937 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 10.12.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| ? | ? | ||
Fate: Sunk 14.07.45. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 20.05.1945 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv Lt Sotoda Yasusaburo | 外田保三郎 | 10.12.41–15.07.44 | |
| Resv LtCdr Misaka Masakichi | 三政吉 | 15.07.44–05.04.45 | |
| Resv LtCdr Hamada Ichiro | 濱田一郎 | 05.04.45–14.07.45 | |
| Yoshida Maru 吉田丸 ダシヨ | |||
| Builder: Hakodate Dock | |||
| Owner: Nippon Yusen | |||
| Call Sign: JPZJ | |||
| Official Number: 48724 | |||
| Laid Down: | ? | ||
| Launched: | 09.05.1941 | ||
| Completed (2,926 GRT): | 30.08.1941 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 20.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| PG Div 10, 7th Base Force, 5th Fleet | 12.41–10.04.42 | ||
| 7th Base Force, 5th Fleet | 10.04.42–15.05.42 | ||
| Reclassified as Transport | 01.10.1943 | ||
Fate: Sunk 08.01.44. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 10.03.1944 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| Resv LtCdr Tsutitori Ei | 土取 英 | 20.09.41–11.43 | |
| Capt Mikami Tasaburo (M) | 三上 太三郎 | 11.43–08.01.44 | |
| Zuiko Maru 瑞興丸 ウコイズ | |||
| Builder: Uraga Senkyo Uraga Kojo | |||
| Owner: Toa Kaiun | |||
| Call Sign: JSEN | |||
| Official Number: 46624 | |||
| Laid Down: | 29.11.1938 | ||
| Launched: | 04.05.1939 | ||
| Completed (2,577 GRT): | 30.11.1939 | ||
| Requisitioned: | 05.09.1941 | ||
| Service: | |||
| Ominato Guard District | 05.09.41–14.12.41 | ||
Fate: Sunk 14.12.41. | |||
| Removed from Navy List: | 01.07.1943 | ||
| Commanding Officers: | |||
| *Capt Yoshimi Yusuke (35) | 吉見勇助 | 05.09.41–22.12.41 | |
