SS Ryūsei Maru

SS Ryusei Maru (隆西丸, Ryūsei Maru) was a Japanese transport ship that was sunk by USS Rasher on 25 February 1944. Nearly 5,000 people died.

History
Japan
NameSS Ryusei Maru
BuilderTyne Iron Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
Yard number177
Launched1911
FateSunk, 25 February 1944
General characteristics
Tonnage4,777 GRT
Length117.3 m (385 ft)
Beam15.5 m (51 ft)
Draft8.4 m (28 ft)
Installed powerTriple expansion steam engine 349 hp (260 kW)
PropulsionSingle screw
Speed9 knots (17 km/h; 10 mph)

See also

References

  • "Ryusei Maru (+1944)". Wreck Site. Retrieved 2 September 2013.


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