FIC = French Indo China Wartime Shipping PI = Philippines Ships Listed in BAAG Reports and their Probable Identities NA = Not available Nfi = No further information © Peter Cundall 2020-21. Based on a listing by Elizabeth Ride on her website of names and descriptions shown in columns B, C and D - see elizabethridearchive.com

It seems probable that the Chinese Agents as well as getting names wrong, were given false names deliberately to mislead, particularly of warships Use of Shima in lot of names is possibly error for wheel symbol 艘 or 轮commonly used by Chinese to indicate ship Identification system MKF etc see Talbot Booths Merchant Ships wartime years and postwar for explanation of nomenclature. (M=Mast, K = Kingpost, F = Funnel) Kowloon (Kyuryu) Docks = Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co, Kowloon Docks Displacement tons in italics

Sketch Name as shown in report Comments alongside name in original report Characters Shown Probable Name Correct Characters Type Built Gross Tons Flag Owners Fate Comments

AWM 11/10/41 Waichow Intelligence Summary #3, dated 15.8.42 Hospital Ship No. 995 Hospital ship- possibly ex Italian, about 8000 tons arrived 3/8/42.NA Wounded taken ashore.Manila Maru まにら丸 AH 15 9486 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 25/11/44 in 05.42N 113.15E about 160km NWWas of Miri not a hospital ship when sunk Ah Su Maru Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services阿蘇 provided by agent. Aso Maru 阿蘇丸 23 3028 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 24/6/44 at 09.56N 125.56E about 55km E of Surigao An Hing Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services安興 provided by agent. Anko Go 安興号 09 2906 Cs/Ja Japan Govt.(Charter) Mined 14/5/45 in 34.31N 134.46E about 40km N of Gunge,Character Awaji Jima suffix badly drawn in BAAG report Kwang Tung Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services廣東 provided by agent. Kanzan Maru 観山丸 04 1218 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 22/8/44 near Hong Kong. Salvaged andex repaired Kwang Tung postwar Hiu Wan Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services暁萬 provided by agent. ?? Ja No obvious match. Many ships with prefix none with suffix Fukien Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services福建 provided by agent. Fukken Maru 福建丸 20 2548 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 29/12/42 in 20.40N 109.19E about 16km NNE of Ping Ma Chiao (Pingmar Point) Hang Shan Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services衡山 provided by agent. Hengshan (Kozan) Maru 衡山丸 22 2748 Ja Toa Kaiun Survived war. Became Yuan Hsing and scrapped Taiwan 1959 Kam Moon Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services金門 provided by agent. Kinmon Maru 金門丸 21 2670 Ja Japan Govt. Caught fire and sank 10/6/44 in Singapore (Shonan) Portex Kiangsu (Br) Luk Sing Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services緑星 provided by agent. Ryokusei Maru 緑星丸 02 1907 Ja Toa Kaiun Bombed and sunk 27/12/42 at Huangpu (Whampoa) anchorage near Canton Shing Po Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services勝浦 provided by agent. Katsuura Maru 勝浦丸 16 1735 Ja Toa Kaiun Ran aground 2/2/45 in 25.40N 119.49E about 10km N of Hou Lie Wan, Haitan Island, Fukien Province Yat Tung Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services日東 provided by agent. Nitto Maru 日東丸 09 2935 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 4/7/44 in 20.18N 115.02E about 250km SE of Hong Kong Lu Shan Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services虚山 provided by agent. Rozan (Lushan) Maru 虚山丸 20 2531 Ja Toa Kaiun Bombed and sunk 5/2/44 21.55N 115.55E about 25km SSE of Cape Zhelang Jue, Kwangtung Province Shing King Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services城宮 provided by agent. ?? Ja Ship is unidentitified Sze Chuen Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services四川 provided by agent. Szechuan 四川 20 2604 Br China Nav Exploded and sank off Port Said 27/11/42, probably sabotageError as never captured. Possible error for others of same class that were seized Sung Shan Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services嵩山 provided by agent. Suzan (Sungshan) Maru 嵩山丸 20 2539 Ja Toa Kaiun Bombed and sunk 5/2/44 21.48N 116.19E 125km S of Shengchuan Van Shan Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services筑山 provided by agent. ?? Ja Possible error for Tsukuba Maru below. Van Po Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services筑波 provided by agent. Tsukuba Maru 筑波丸 23 3171 Ja Toa Kaiun Bombed 20/5/44 and on 22/55/44 sunk by ST 21.18N 117.12E about 80km NE of Dongsha Is Tai Kau Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services大球 provided by agent. Daikyu Maru 大球丸 20 1517 Ja Toa Kaiun Bombed and aground and sunk 12/1/45 880 metres NNE of Cape An Nhon, FIC Tai Nan Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services台南 provided by agent. Tainan Maru 台南丸 97 3173 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 24/6/44 at 32.24N 129.38E about 20km SW of Nomozaki Dau Shan Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services斗山 provided by agent. Tosan Maru 斗山丸 20 2604 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 22/8/45 off Nishiyama Light near Moji. ex Soochow (captured ship) Cheun Shan Part of list of enemy ships operating on ocean and river services松山 provided by agent. Chung Shan 松山丸?? 34 1085 Ja Hong Kong & Macau Steam11/12/41 Nav Co shelled and sunk off Kowloon Bay. 6/42 raised Japanesebut later sunkname by unknown- Allied bombing presumed Matsuyama Maru Ti Chung Already sunk according to list of agent 帝春 Teishun Maru 帝春丸 02 2251 Ja Teikoku Senpaku Sunk by ST 26/8/42 26.53N 121.23E about 70km E of Taisan Is Group Ti Yan Already sunk according to list of agent 帝欣 Teikin Maru 帝欣丸 19 1972 Ja Teikoku Senpaku Sunk by mine laid by submarine 27/7/43 23km W of W shore of Hainan Island Ti Lin Already sunk according to list of agent 帝連 Teiren Maru 帝連丸 09 3044 Ja Teikoku Senpaku Bombed and sunk 1/12/43 at Hong Kong

Enemy ships for River Service: Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Nam Hoi 201 Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided南海 by agent.201 Nankai 201 (alt for Koto Maru ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Shiro-Gan Maru Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided白銀丸 by agent. Shirogane Maru えろがね丸 Pass 38 929 Ja Setsuyo Shosen Mined 28/8/45 in Pearl River Hoi Kau Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided海球 by agent. Kaikyu Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Wan Yeung Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided萬陽 by agent. Manyo Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Ling Nam Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided靈南 by agent. (Rinnan Maru sic) Reinan Maru 嶺南丸 91 1053 Naika Unei Kumiai Bombed and sunk 24/12/44 in Urmston Roads between HongBelieved Kong ex andSam Macau Nam Hoi. Sank with major collaborationist figure on board Yee Yeung Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided宜陽 by agent. Iyo Ja Matches Nisshin's Iyang Maru but likely not same vessel. Likely motorised junk or similar Fook Hoi Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided福海 by agent. Fukkai Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Nam Hoi 323 Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided南海 by agent.323 Nankai 323 Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Hoi Ming Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided海明 by agent. Kaimei Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Nam Shiu Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided南昭 by agent. Nansho Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Nam Ho Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided南和 by agent. Nanwa Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Man Kwok Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided民國 by agent. Man Kwok 民國 40 100 Cs Hong Kong & Yaumati FerryRecovered Co postwar at Macau in badly damaged state Nam Tau Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided南斗 by agent. Nanto Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Nam Hoi 337 Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided南海 by agent.337 Nankai 337 Ja Likely motorised junk or similar Nam Hoi Part of list of enemy ships operating on river services provided南海 by agent. Nankai Maru 南海丸 12 451 Ja Kano Kisen Sunk by ST 1/9/43 in 39.36N 142.04E off Miyako, Iwate KenIdentity presumed. Only ship of size unaccounted for. Ex Sailer abandoned at Pescadores. Hsin Chang Wo 23, 582 was seized at Ichang and probably never ventured south

Tai Tung Maru Entered Naval Dockyard at 0800 12/7/42 for repairs. 320' 大東丸 (sic) Taito Maru 台東丸 35 4466 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 25/5/44 11.12N 135.12E about 370km NW of Yap Transport No.782 About 4000 tons with 2 x 4" guns aft entered harbour 3/8/42 andNA anchored off ShamshuipoToyama Maru 富山丸 15 7081 Ja Taiyo Kogyo Sunk by ST 29/6/44 12km NE of Kametsu, Tokunoshima Transport About 4000 tons with 2 x 4" guns fore and aft entered harbour NA2/3/42 and anchored off Shamshuipo Dock. Ship was heavily damaged amidships apparently by ST. To Naval Dockyard 5/4/42 then To Taikoo Dock. Now lying off Stonecutters Is repaired, as at 8/8/42. Identity unknown

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AWM 11/10/16 Waichow Intelligence Summary #5, dated 1.9.42. America Maru Seen and noted as only genuine Red Cross ship in port (many NAJap ships noted as painted greyAmerica with RedMaru Cross on funnel) 亜米利加丸 AH 98 6069 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 6/3/44 position 22.19N 143.54E about 320km SE of Iwo Jima Hsian Yiar Maru Japanese transport. Left Kowloon Docks 11/8/42 after undergoingNA repairs and is anchored Shin?near Kowloon Maru Dock. 450' about 10000 tons Maya Maru 320'. Undergoing repairs at Kowloon Dock NA Maya Maru 摩耶丸 25 3125 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 17/7/44 80 km N of Zamboanga, PI in position 07.42N 122.05E Nam Hoi Sailing between Hong Kong and Canton. Changes in schedule 南海frequent owing to troop movements.Nankai (alt for Koto Maru ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Hoi Chu Sailing between Hong Kong and Canton. Changes in schedule 海球frequent owing to troop movements.Kaikyu Kong Tao Sailing between Hong Kong and Canton. Changes in schedule 港島frequent owing to troop movements.Koto Maru (ex Fatshan) 港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Wan Yang Sailing between Hong Kong and Canton. Changes in schedule 萬陽frequent owing to troop movements.Manyo First character is very unclear Ling Nam Sailing between Hong Kong and Macao as a ferry 嶺南丸 Reinan Maru 嶺南丸 91 1053 Ja Naika Unei Kumiai Bombed and sunk 24/12/43 in Urmston Roads between HongBelieved Kong ex andSam Macau Nam Hoi. Sank with major collaborationist figure on board Canton Maru Canton/HK/Swatow/Amoy/Formosa ferry. Provides a fortnightly廣東丸 service leaving Canton onCanton alternate Maru Sundays. 広東丸 20 2827 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 2/7/43 24.42N 119.00E about 20km SE of Chuanchow Port, Fukien Province Min Kong Hong Kong to Swatow ferry. Carries refugees, troops and military民康 stores. Man Hong 民康 ? 149 Cs Hong Kong & Yaumati FerryBombed Co and sunk 1944 off St Johns Island Converted to coaster from ferry. Shirogane Maru Sailing between Hong Kong and Kwong Chow Wan. No regular白銀丸 ferry service but carries passengersShirogane and Maru general cargo. The ships えろがね丸are frequently taken offPass the run 38to carry troops.929 Ja Setsuyo Shosen Mined 28/8/45 in Pearl River Nam Dau Sailing between Hong Kong and Kwong Chow Wan. No regular南斗 ferry service but carries passengersNanto and general cargo. The ships are frequently taken off the run to carry troops. Tak Ching Sailing between Hong Kong and Kwong Chow Wan. No regular徳 ferry? service but carries passengersToku…? and general cargo. The ships are frequently taken off the run to carry troops. Suffix not legible.

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AWM 11/9/86 WIS #6.,dated 14.9.42. Maya Maru Returned from trials 6 hours after setting sail badly damaged toNA Kowloon Docks Maya Maru 摩耶丸 25 3125 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 17/7/44 80 km N of Zamboanga, PI in position 07.42N 122.05E Canton Maru Left Canton early 30/8/42. Arrived HK 30.8/42 at 10am, departedNA 12 noon , arrived SwatowCanton 31/8/42am Maru then left for Amoy, ETA 広東丸am 1/9. Then departed and arrived20 Takao 2/9/42.2827 ETDJa 6/9/42.Toa Kaiun Dates for leaving Canton/HKSunk by ST on 2/7/43 same route: 24.42N 13/9, 119.00E 27/9, about13/10 20kmand 25/10. SE of DepartingChuanchow Formosa Port, Fukien for HK Province and Canton 20/9, 4/10, 18/10 and 1/11 S S Kin Shan Formerly sunk in Yaumati typhoon shelter has been salvaged. LikelyNA ready for service in 1-2Hachian months. Maru (ex Kinshan) 八安丸 ex 金山 03 2933 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 30/12/42 04.55S 113.55E about 160km NE of Bawean Is Minekaze From 10th Flighting Group 9th Flotilla, 3rd Squadron.峰風 Transferred to Malayan FleetMinekaze 峰風 DD 20 1650 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 10/2/44 85 m NNE of Formosa in 23.12N 121.30E Oshio Forms part of 1st Blockade Unit 大潮 Oshio 大潮 DD 37 2370 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 20/2/43 70 m NW of Manus Is in 00.30S 146.06E Yomogi Forms part of 1st Blockade Unit 蓬 Patrol Boat No.38 哨戒艇第三十八 PB 22 1020 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 25/11/44 100 m N of Cape Enggano in 20.12N 121.51E Saga Forms part of 2nd Blockade Unit 嵯峨 Saga 嵯峨 FG 13 785 Ja IJN Sunk by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Hira Forms part of 2nd Blockade Unit 比良 Hira 比良 FG 23 340 Ja IJN Badly damaged by Chinese AB near Anking 26/11/44- later scrapped Ataka Forms part of 2nd Blockade Unit 安宅 Ataka 安宅 FG 22 880 Ja IJN Surrended 8/45 became Chinese An Tung- seized by Communists 1949 - nfi Toba Forms part of 3rd Blockade Unit 鳥雨 Toba 鳥羽 FG 11 291 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at - became Chinese Navy Yung Chu- taken over by Communists 1949 became Ho Hsieh Futami Forms part of 3rd Blockade Unit 二見 Futami 二見 FG 30 225 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Shanghai- became Chinese Navy Yung An- taken over by Communists 1949 Hozu Forms part of 3rd Blockade Unit 保津 Hozu 保津 FG 23 340 Ja IJN Sunk by Chinese AB near Anking 26/11/44 in 30.30N 117.00E Ching Hoi Small Japanese warships operating in Kwangtung area 澄海 Identity unknown Wai Yeung Small Japanese warships operating in Kwangtung area 萬陽 Identity unknown Chiu Yeung Small Japanese warships operating in Kwangtung area 湖陽 Identity unknown Shinkai/Sun Wui Small Japanese warships operating in Kwangtung area 新海 Identity unknown Toi Shan Small Japanese warships operating in Kwangtung area 台山 Identity unknown Hoi Fung Small Japanese warships operating in Kwangtung area 海豊 Identity unknown Ng Chuen Small Japanese warships operating in Kwangtung area 呉川 Identity unknown Mou Ming Small Japanese warships operating in Kwangtung area 茂名 Identity unknown

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AWM 11/9/70 WIS #7. Toi Tung Maru, Cargo. Repairs completed 11/9/42. Departed for Formosa with台東丸 700 sacks rice, 200 sacks scrapTaito metal Maru and 900 light machine guns.台東丸 35 4466 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 25/5/44 11.12N 135.12E about 370km NW of Yap Shin Tau Maru, Merchantman. Towed back to dock recently after being torpedoed.神島丸 16 out of 35 crew killedShinto or wounded. (Kamishima) Maru 神島丸 ARS 41 527 Ja Okada Gumi Ran aground and damaged 25/3/45 central N coast Java. Seized postwar by UK- became Kan Keng (Malaya). DLR 1976. HMS Moth, Once more in Naval Dock. Accommodation for soldiers is beingNA arranged. Fitted with 2AASuma guns (exbehind HMS bridge Moth) and one on each side須磨 and 1 x 6 pounder FGforward. Possibly16 another650 twoJa gunsIJN aft to be installed. Mined 19/3/45 32N 120E near Kiangyin, Yangtse Fei Shing, Maritime Customs Cruiser. Taken to Taikoo Dock end Aug 1942飛星 with badly damed forwardHisei and (ex reportedly Fei Hsing) 14 casualties. 飛星 FG 32 592 Cs ? Arrived at Taikoo Dock end Aug 42 with badly damaged forward, CU. Later became Tenkai No.3. Surrendered Aug 1945- fate unknown (mercantile) Barlight Boom Defence Vessel. Had been scuttled but salvaged 5/7/42 andNA under repair at Naval Dockyard.Netlayer Approx No.101 170ex Barlight x 12'. 38 crew. 1 敷設特務艇百一x 6 pounder forward andBDV 3 MGs.38 Departed for900 TsingtaoJa IJN19/9/42 Departed for Tsingtao 19/9/42. Survived war- to China Nationalist Navy 1947- taken by PRC in 1949.

Fishing boats docked at Kowloon Dock: Tai Sun Maru Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 100' docked 11/9/42 大新丸 Taishin Maru Several ships of this name. Specific identity unknown (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 100' docked 11/9/42 とよ丸 Toyo Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 80' docked 11/9/42 揚福丸 Yofuku Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 80' docked 11/9/42 明福丸 Meifuku Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 80' docked 11/9/42 西林丸 Sairin Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 80' docked 11/9/42 昭三丸 Shosan Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error No.17 Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 80' docked 11/9/42 NA No.17 Identity unknown (name not shown in English) Tugboat 70'. Docked 16/9/42 千田丸 Chita Maru Not listed in Nippon Senmeirku. Possible war captured? (No.1039) (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Docked 16/9/42 静神丸 Seishin Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (No.1025) (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Docked 16/9/42 明生丸 Myosei Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (No.1100) (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Docked 16/9/42 美吉丸 Miyoshi Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (No.1091) (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Docked 16/9/42 赳丸 Takeshi Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (No.176) (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Docked 23/9/42 ベわ丸 Bewa Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Docked 23/9/42 福島丸 Fukushima Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error (name not shown in English) Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Docked 23/9/42 福日丸 Fukunichi Maru All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error SS Ming Sang, Steamer. 350' Docked 16/9/42 NA Bisan Maru (ex Ming Sang) 美山丸ex 明生 34 3420 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 18/6/45 7.6km 225 degrees off Shirashu LH, Kanmon Strait SS Mau Lee Steamer 280' docked 11/9/42 NA Higashi Maru (ex Mao Lee) 東丸 ex 民利 11 1946 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk(with war damage) by Makurazaki typhoon 18/9/45 off Hakata. Later salved and scrapped SS Monarch Steamer. Docked 11/9/42 NA ? No obvious contender - identity unknown D-3018 Iron barge. Docked 22/9/42 NA D-3018 Identity unknown D-3024 Iron barge. Docked 22/9/42 NA D-3024 Identity unknown (name not shown in English) Twin funnel tugboat 100' length, steam driven. Docked 22/9/42朝日丸 Asahi Maru Could be ex Patricia Moller or even ex Margaret Moller (ex Ilia Muromerets)

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AWM 11/9/60 WIS #8, dated 9.10.42. Kin Wah Maru 8000 tons Now in Kowloon Dock No.1 NA ? Possibly Kinka Maru? Kin Shan Now in midsteam. NA Hachian Maru (ex Kinshan) 八安丸 ex 金山 03 2933 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 30/12/42 04.55S 113.55E about 160km NE of Bawean Is Ting Sang Former Jardines Vessel also undergoing repairs in ShamshuipoNA Dock Mikazuki Maru (ex Tin Seng) 三日月丸 ex 天成 90 1412 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 17/5/45 10km downstream from Woosung,Jardines Yangtse Ting Sang was never captured by the Japanese Red Cross Ship No.238 Arrived at Hong Kong in convoy from Singapore 24/9/42 NA Yoshino Maru 吉野丸 AH 06 8990 Ja Kinkai Yusen Sunk by ST 29/7/44 19.05N 120.55E about 36km N of Cape Mayraira, Luzon

AWM 11/9/40 WIS #10, dated 25.10.42 Kaga Aircraft Carrier 加賀 Kaga 加賀 CV 26 33695 Ja IJN Sunk by US Carrier AB 4/6/42 in 30.20N 179.17E NW of MidwayShip had already been sunk at time of report

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AWM 11/9/20 WIS #11, dated 8.11.42. Customs Cruiser 125 x 21 x 30' displacement, 5 guns, largest a 2" on the bow. Towed長廣 back to Naval Dock 3/10/42Chang Kwang?for minor boiler and engine room repairs. No ship of this name found Cruiser 150 x 36 x 27' displacement. Arrived from Tsingtao 3 Oct, docked新垣 at Naval Dock then sailed"Shinishi" to Singapore No ship of this name. Size is much too small for a cruiser. More like a - Ataka, Saga, Uji, Hashidate but none known to be in area and characters do not fit Fishing boat Departed Kowloon Dock 12/10/42 共法丸 Kyohou Maru No ship of this name found D-3010 Cutter. Left Kowloon dock 13/10/42. D-3010 Ship is unidentified Patrol boat Arrived from Tsingtao. 125 x 25 x 16' displacement. Due to leaveスワインノ for Quingdao 4/11/42 with"Suwainno" foodstuffs No ship of this name found Flying Star Maru Patrol boat 160 x 17 x 28 displacement. Towed in from sea 14/10/42飛星 to Kowloon Dock forHisei minor (ex repairs. Fei Hsing) 160 x 17'. 1 x 2" gun on飛星 bow. Now back at NavalFG Dock32 awaiting return592 ofCs crew.Japan Govt. Arrived at Taikoo Dock end Aug 42 with badly damaged forward, CU. Later became Tenkai No.3. Surrendered Aug 1945- fate unknown (mercantile) [Motor ]Torpedo boat Small torpedo boat, rebuilt from HK patrol boat that had been ユヌステチsalvaged. Moored in RN Dockyard."Yunesutechi" 150 x 26'. 1 x 2" on bow. Crew yet to be appointed. No ship of this name found Police launch Newly built police launch scuttled, refloated and repaired. 120セラノチ x 20 x 16. 1 x 2" on bow. Crew"Seranochi" yet to be appointed. In Basin RN dockyard. No ship of this name found Fishing boat Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Docked Kowloon dock 14/10/42.八幡丸 Yahata Maru Many ships of this name Fishing boat Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Docked Kowloon dock 14/10/42.文厳丸 Bungen Maru No ship of this name found Svermseroy (?), On of three Russian ships each with 3 Indian guards on board NAeach lying off the docks. Svirstroi СВИРЬСТРОЙ 19 4769 USSR USSR Badly damaged by Jap AB 12/41. Wreck beached Tsun Wan Bay. Still there 9/45; scrapped Oct 1950

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AWM 11/9/08 WIS #12 dated 18.11.42. No.697 Described as 10000 ton transport departed 3/11/42 NA (Kansai Maru No.1) - see comment 第一關西丸 12 482 Ja Tsurumaru Kisen Bombed and sunk 21/4/44 off Sarmi, New Guinea Clearly much smaller vessel but likely correct see WIS #13 Manila Maru Departed for Taiwan 3/11/42 in convoy NA Manila Maru まにら丸 AH 15 9486 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 25/11/44 in 05.42N 113.15E about 160km NW of Miri Maya Maru Arrived 27/10/42. Later departed for Manila. NA Maya Maru 摩耶丸 25 3125 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 17/7/44 80 km N of Zamboanga, PI in position 07.42N 122.05E 4000 ton transport Undergoing repair at Kowloon Dock 暁海丸 Gyokai Maru (ex Francis Garnier) 暁海丸 03 1174 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 20/2/44 6 miles off Pointe Lagan, SE Annam Coast Sumatra Undergoing repairs at Cosmopolitan Docks NA Sumatra Maru (ex Sumatra) スマトラ丸 94 984 Ja Japan Govt. Scuttled 20/12/41 raised r. Sumatra Maru. 1943 r. Gyoryuex Maru. Sumatra Recovered (Br) Singapore 1945 r. MTS No.3. Sold 1947 to Mrs Fan Fong Mui r. Sin Soon Lee. Sold 1954 to Chen Loh. Scrapped Singapore 1954 Hin Sang Undergoing repairs at Cosmopolitan Docks NA Kensei Maru (ex Hinsang) 顛生丸 41 4646 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by aircraft 12/1/45 at 11.10N 108.52 about 20km SW of Cap Padaran, FIC Shirogane Maru Arrived from Kwangchowan 12/11/42 白銀丸 Shirogane Maru えろがね丸 Pass 38 929 Ja Setsuyo Shosen Mined 28/8/45 in Pearl River (name not shown in English) Scheduled to sail to Kwangchowan 15/11/42 港島丸 Koto Maru (ex Fatshan) 港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. zSunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 (name not shown in English) Small auxiliary. Made trial run 6/11/42. フウシセン "Fuushisen" No ship of this name. Possibly same as Funshin - see WIS-15. Could be mispronunciation of Fushimi?? Bougainville Arrived Hong Kong 31/10/42 NA Teifu Maru 帝楓丸 13 7110 Ja Teikoku Shosen Sunk by air attack 21/1/45 at Takao French ship on charter Ting Hoi Maru, Torpedo boat (sic). Mined on recent voyage to HK but not seriously定海丸 damaged Ting Hai 定海 Cs Not 96, 1363 Chinese Navy ship that had been scuttled at Tsingtao. HMS Moth Patrolling between Hong Kong and Canton 須磨 Suma (ex HMS Moth) 須磨 FG 16 650 Ja IJN Mined 19/3/45 32N 120E near Kiangyin, Yangtse HMS Thracian Lightly damaged bow by running aground on trials NA PB-101 (ex HMS Thracian) 哨戒艇第百一 PB Ja IJN Recovered Yokosuka Oct 1945 in poor condition. Scrapped Hong Kong Feb 1946 Sing Lee Yuen Recently salvaged and under repair NA ? No ship of this name found Poet Chaucer Tug. Recently salvaged and under repair NA unknown Japanese name Tug 19 239 Br Fate unknown

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AWM 11/8/92 WIS #13, dated 6.12.42. (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Dock 25/11/42 after lengthy repairs and anchored香椎丸 offshore. Kashii Maru 香椎丸 36 8407 Ja Osaka Shosen Bombed and sunk 10/11/44 off Ponson Island, Ormoc Bay, Leyte 524 Approx 400 x 56' anchored offshore after completing repairs. 200NA Japanese troops on board.Hofuku ETD 24/12/42Maru destination unknown豊福丸 18 5824 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by AB 21/9/44 in 15.30N 119.50E about 50km W of Masinloc, PI S S Sing (now Victory Maru) ex Taikoo Ship at Inner Berth Kowloon Docks after salvage and勝利丸 repair. 420' length, paintedShori grey. Maru 勝利丸 07 3083 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 11/3/45 in 34.25N 127.54E about 22km SE ofex S tipSheng of Totsuzan Lee To, Chosen (Korea) (name not shown in English) Being repaired at Taikoo Docks 成都丸 Seito Maru 星斗丸 14 2219 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 26/10/44 in 03.10S 116.55E SE shore of exLaut Chengtu Is, Borneo. (name not shown in English) Being repaired at Taikoo Docks 阿蘇山丸 Asosan Maru 阿蘇山丸 34 8811 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by ST 1/5/44 in 07.08N 130.00E about 450km E of Davao (name not shown in English) Being repaired at Taikoo Docks 野島丸 Nojima 野島 AG 19 8750 Ja IJN Sunk by aircraft 3/3/43 in 07.15S 148.30E 50 nm SE of Finschafen, New Guinea Oil tanker Due to depart Naval Yard 26/12/42 after repair of war damage 陰音島丸from ST off Formosa.Hold amidshipsOtowasan and Maru astern with prop and rudders音羽山丸 damaged. 8 killedtk and 6 wounded.36 9204 Ja Mitsui Senpaku KK Sunk by ST 22/12/44 in 15.02N 109.08E about 80km SE of Cape Batangan, FIC American Maru (sic) Red Cross ship- departed Kowloon Docks 6/11/42 NA America Maru 亜米利加丸 AH 98 6069 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 6/3/44 position 22.19N 143.54E about 320km SE of Iwo Jima D-4148 Powered junk 70' length. Arrived Kowloon Docks 18/10/42 NA Ship is unidentified D-2033 Powered junk 70' length. Arrived Kowloon Docks 18/10/42 NA Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 16/10/42 稲荷丸 Inari Maru 稲荷丸 41 2759 Ja Konan Kisen Mined and sunk 24/7/45 250 metres 135 degrees off Yamazokono Hana LH, Kanmon Straits (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 19/10/42 福島丸 Fukushima Maru 福島丸 ? ? Ja ? Nfi Identity unknown. Several small ships of this name (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 23/10/42 幸勢丸 Kosei Maru 幸勢丸 ? ? Ja ? Nfi Identity unknown. Several small ships of this name (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 25/10/42 西林丸 Seirin Maru No ship of this name found. Could be a small locally built vessel. Several numbered vessels so could be one of those (name not shown in English) Arrived Kowloon Docks 22/10/42 明林丸 Meirin Maru No ship of this name found. Could be a small locally built vessel (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 23/10/42 第一勝丸 Katsu Maru No.1 第一勝丸 ? ? Ja ? Nfi Identity unknown. Several small ships of this name (name not shown in English) Arrived Kowloon Docks 22/10/42. Fishing junk using crude oil? 成丸engine. No.39 For minor repairs- left same day Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Arrived Kowloon Docks 23/10/42. Fishing junk using crude oil勝丸 engine. 100' length. For minorKatsu repairs- Maru left same day 勝丸 ? ? Ja ? Nfi Possibly same as Katsu Maru No.1. Several ships of this name (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 27/10/42 福田丸 Fukuda Maru 福田丸 41 91 Ja Yoshida, Yoichi Survived war. D-2215 Motor Cutter. Arrived Kowloon Docks 27/10/42 Ship is unidentified D-4041 Motor Cutter. Arrived Kowloon Docks 27/10/42 Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 1/11/42 金比羅丸 No.35 Kompira Maru No.35 第三十五金比羅丸 36 48 Ja Nasu Shoten Nfi (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 1/11/42 喜九吉丸 No.1067 Kikuyoshi Maru No.1067 Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 1/11/42 大勝丸 Taisho Maru 大勝丸 ? ? Ja ? Nfi Identity unknown. Several small ships of this name (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 2/11/42 同遠丸 Doen Maru Ship is unidentified D-3211 Motor Cutter. Departed Kowloon Docks 2/11/42 Ship is unidentified D-2035 Motor Cutter. Departed Kowloon Docks 2/11/42 Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Wooden fish junk using crude oil engines. 100' length. Arrived喜長丸 Kowloon No.3 Dock 1/11/42 forKicho minor Maru repairs No.3 and departed 4/11/42 第三喜長丸 Fish 40 110 Ja Kanda, Teiyoshi Sunk by air attack 28/2/45 40 Ri SW of Swatow (name not shown in English) Merchantman formerly owned by Wo Fat Shing Co 380 ' length.暁栄丸 1 x 3" gun forward. ArrivedGyoei Kowloon Maru Dock(ex Apoey) 28/10/42 暁栄丸 90 2290 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 14/1/44 in 19.33N 112.24E about 220km ESEex of ApoeyHaikow (name not shown in English) Merchantman 340' 1x 4" gun fore and 1 x 4"aft. Arrived Kowloon天領 Dock(?)丸 4/11/42 and departedTenryo 9/11/42 Maru 天領丸 38 2293 Ja Tatsunami Shosen Sunk by ST 29/5/45 in 46.45N 144.16E about 13km E of Airo Zaki, Karafuto (Sakhalin) (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 7/11/42 金比羅丸 Kompira Maru 金比羅丸 ? ? Ja ? Nfi Identity unknown. Numerous small ships of this name D-2053 Motor Cutter. Arrived Kowloon Docks 9/11/42. 60' length Ship is unidentified D-2130 Motor Cutter. Arrived Kowloon Docks 9/11/42. 60' length Ship is unidentified D-3017 Arrived Kowloon Docks 9/11/42. 60' length Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Arrived Kowloon Docks 12/11/42. Departed 14/11/42. Wooden春日丸 fish junk with crude oil engineKasuga 70' Maru length. Undergoing minor repairs.春日丸 ? ? Ja ? Nfi Identity unknown. Numerous small ships of this name (name not shown in English) Arrived Kowloon Docks 12/11/42. Departed 14/11/42. Wooden武麗丸 fish junk with crude oil engineBurei 70'Maru length. Undergoing minor repairs. Ship is unidentified 697 Cargo ship using crude oil engine 120' length. Arrived Kowloon第一關西丸 Dock 13/11/42. Departed Kansaithere 17/11/42 Maru No.1 第一關西丸 12 482 Ja Tsurumaru Kisen Bombed and sunk 21/4/44 off Sarmi, New Guinea (name not shown in English) Departed Kowloon Docks 15/11/42 朝日丸 Asahi Maru 朝日丸 ? ? Ja ? Nfi Identity unknown. Numerous small ships of this name (name not shown in English) Wooden fish junk using crude oil engines. 70' length. Arrived Kowloon不運丸 Dock 15/11/42 forFuun minor Maru repairs and departed 15/11/42 Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Wooden fish junk using crude oil engines. 50' length. Arrived Kowloon英徳丸 Dock 17/11/42 forEitoku minor Marurepairs and departed 18/11/43 Ship is unidentified D-2076 Motor Cutter. Arrived Kowloon Docks 15/11/42. 60' length Ship is unidentified 196 Wooden Fish Junk. Departed Kowloon Dock 18/11/42 Ship is unidentified D-4148 Departed Kowloon Docks 19/11/42 Ship is unidentified D-2053 Departed Kowloon Docks 19/11/42 Ship is unidentified

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AWM 11/8/45 WIS #14, dated 16.12.42. Son To Maru transport . Departed Hong Kong for Tsingtao 25/11/42 supposedly神島丸 sunk by ST shortly afterShinto (Kamishima) Maru 神島丸 ARS 41 527 Ja Okada Gumi Ran aground and damaged 25/3/45 central N coast Java. Seized postwar by UK- became Kan Keng (Malaya). DLR 1976. (name not shown in English) Destroyer 230 x 26 2 x 4" side by side on foredeck スワウシセ "Suwaushise" Ja Identity unknown Haruto (sic- kanji is Haruwa) Destroyer 270 x 24, 1x 4" forward 春和 Possibly Kuri, Kiji or Kasasagi? Ja No ship matches even vaguely. Ex Chinese Customs Chun Hsing 春星 might be a possibility Kaisei Destroyer 160 x 20, 1x 4" forward 海星号 Kaisei (ex Hai Hsing?) 海星号 FG 24 1960 Cs Chinese Collaborationist GovtSurvived ? war- sold to Ming Sung Industrial Co r. Ming ChungCharacters in 1947. match DLR 1960. but no info on Hai Hsing wartime fate Hisei ex Chinese Customs cruiser. Departed 23/11/42 for Tsingtao. 160飛星 x 20, 1 4" forward Hisei Maru (ex Fei Hsing) 飛星丸 FG 32 592 Cs Japan Govt. Arrived at Taikoo Dock end Aug 42 with badly damaged forward, CU. Later became Tenkai No.3. Surrendered Aug 1945- fate unknown (mercantile) C-2027 Cutter-Left Kowloon Docks 20/11/42 C-2027 Identity unknown C-2340 Cutter-Left Kowloon Docks 20/11/42 C-2340 Identity unknown C-1030 Cutter-Left Kowloon Docks 25/11/42 C-1030 Identity unknown D-2130 Cutter-Left Kowloon Docks 25/11/42 D-2130 Identity unknown (name not shown in English) Wooden Fish Junk- left Kowloon Docks 26/11/42 清福丸 Seifuku Maru Many ships of this name and characters (name not shown in English) Wooden Fish Junk- left Kowloon Docks 26/11/42 富福丸 Tomifuku Maru Many ships of this name and characters D-3008 Cutter 80' diesel engine arrived Kowloon Docks 22/11/42 D-3008 Identity unknown D-2218 Cutter-Left Kowloon Docks 20/11/42 D-2218 Identity unknown D-4041 Cutter-Left Kowloon Docks 20/11/42 D-4041 Identity unknown (name not shown in English) Wooden Fish Junk- left Kowloon Docks 26/11/42 とよ丸 Toyo Maru とよ丸 Fish 37 68 Ja Kishita, Shitaro Fate unknown Likely same as ship listed under WIS-7 (name not shown in English) Wooden Fish Junk using crude oil engine- arrived Kowloon Docks運勇丸 30/11/42 Unyu Maru 運勇丸 Fish 35 69 Ja Kasakan, Shokichi + 2 othersSurvived war (name not shown in English) Wooden Fish Junk using crude oil engine- arrived Kowloon Docks伊豫丸 30/11/42 Iyo Maru Many ships of this name and characters

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AWM 11/8/20 WIS #15, dated 30.12.42. Kanwa, ex Customs cruiser 150 x 34, 2 x 3" 漢和 Identity unknown Funshin patrol boat 140 x 20 2 x 2" フンシン Identity unknown HMS Moth, now Sumakaso (sic) 須磨 Suma (ex HMS Moth) 須磨 FG 16 650 Ja IJN Mined 19/3/45 32N 120E near Kiangyin, Yangtse Actually renamed Suma (name not shown in English) Underwent trials afternoon of 9/12 with 40 Japanese and 40 Chinese摩拿 on board Nojima 野島 AG 19 8750 Ja IJN Sunk by aircraft 3/3/43 in 07.15S 148.30E 50 nm SE of Finschafen,Name shown New as Guinea Mada but definitely Nojima that completed repairs 8/12/42 and left 10/12/42 (name not shown in English) Departed 5/12/42 completely repaired 暁栄丸 Gyoei Maru (ex Apoey) 暁栄丸 90 2290 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 14/1/44 in 19.33N 112.24E about 220km ESEex of ApoeyHaikow (name not shown in English) 千田丸 Chita Maru 千田丸 Tug 70' Tug - see WIS #7 (name not shown in English) Wooden Fish Junk 100' length using crude oil engine- arrived 運勇丸Kowloon Docks 30/11/42, departedUnyu Maru 3/12/42 運勇丸 Fish 35 69 Ja Kasakan, Shokichi + 2 othersSurvived war (name not shown in English) Wooden Fish Junk 100' length using crude oil engine- arrived 伊豫丸Kowloon Docks 30/11/42, departedIyo Maru 2/12/42 Fish Identity unknown (name not shown in English) Wooden Fish Junk 200' length engine installed, 3 sails- arrived南進丸 Kowloon No.112 Docks 30/11/42, Nanshindeparted Maru 2/12/43 No.112 第百十二南進丸 Fish Not listed. Probably a wooden junk renamed (name not shown in English) Steam ship 100' arrived 4/12/42 for hull and engine repairs 大富丸 Otomi Maru 大富丸 Tender/Tug10 113 Ja Tomishima Gumi Believed survived war Ming Sang Indo China SN ship scuttled during hostilities - trying to repairNA Bisan Maru (ex Ming Sang) 美山丸ex 明生 34 3420 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 18/6/45 7.6km 225 degrees off Shirashu LH, Kanmon Strait Kinka Maru Torpedo damage starboard side below funnel. Arrived about May/June金華丸 1942. Hull repaired-Kinka left No.1Maru Dock 1st week December. Cannot金華丸 repair engine in HK. 37 9306 Ja Osaka Shosen Bombed and sunk 14/11/44 at Pier No.7 Manila Gyo Yat Maru Over 400'. Launched prior to outbrak of hostilities. Lacked electrical暁一丸 fittings. Carried out unsatisfactoryGyoten Maru trials(ex Empre 26/12/42 Dragon) 暁天丸 43 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNW of Truk Gyo Yi Maru Lauched 8/12/42 but engine not completed 暁二丸 Gyoku Maru (ex Empire Lantern) 暁空丸 43 6854 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 18/9/44 in 35.02N 124.24E about 170km W of Mokpo Kasii Maru Damaged by ST same time and place as [Kinka Maru]. Engine 香椎丸not yet repaired. Kashii Maru 香椎丸 36 8407 Ja Osaka Shosen Bombed and sunk 10/11/44 off Ponson Island, Ormoc Bay, Leyte Hin Sang (ch) Indo China S Nav. Co. ship scuttled and burnt during hostiliries.顛生 Trying to repair Kensei Maru (ex Hinsang) 顛生丸 41 4646 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by aircraft 12/1/45 at 11.10N 108.52 about 20km SWShip of ofCap this Padaran, name had FIC been scrapped 3/39

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AWM 71/7/55 WIS #16, dated 14.1.43. (name not shown in English) Wooden fishing boat with diesel engine 100' length. Arrived Kowloon高知丸 Dock for minor engineKochi repairs Maru 22/12/41 高知丸 Fish 38 147 Ja Kochiken Suisan Ran aground and abandoned after air attack 3/1/45 550Identity metres 202presumed. degrees Steel from hull Haikow Lighthouse, Hainan Island (name not shown in English) Wooden fishing boat with diesel engine 80' length. Arrived Kowloon白洋丸 Dock for engine repairsHakuyo and hull Maru cleaning 25/12/42 白洋丸 Fish 41 58 Ja Nippon Kaiyo Gyogyo Sunk Causae unknown 12/10/44 in South China Sea (name not shown in English) Wooden fishing boat with diesel engine 100' length. Arrived Kowloon喜長丸 No.3Dock 26/12/41 Kicho Maru No.3 第三喜長丸 Fish 40 110 Ja Kanda, Teiyoshi Sunk by air attack 28/2/45 40 Ri SW of Swatow Akatsuki Maru Engine trials on 26/12/42 not very successful. More trials scheduled暁丸 for 28/12/42 Akatsuki Maru (preliminary name before暁天丸 Gyoten Maru) 42 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNW of Truk Gyoten Maru See above. Renamed from Akatsuki 暁天丸 Gyoten Maru (ex Empre Dragon) 暁天丸 43 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNW of Truk Junhwa Transport. Dark Grey 380 x 50. Arrived Hong Kong 7/12/42 from順和丸 Formosa with foodstuffs? and war supplies. Admitted to Kowloon Dock to replace some steel plating and other minor repairs. Undocked 18/12/42. Departed 24/12/42 for Formosa. No ship of this name. See Shun Wo under WIS-17 for more info. Tokusei Maru ex British. Light grey 130 x 30 2 x 2" 4 torp tubes. ETD 20/1/43徳星丸 for Formosa Nanyo (ex Teh Hsing) 南陽 ex 徳星 FG 33 1032 Ja IJN Sunk by US AB 23/12/43 in 25.30N 119.30E 35 m S of Formosa Kokko (ch) ex Customs Cruiser. Light grey 130 x 28, 1 x 2". Salvaged 10/9/42克光丸 to RN Dockyard, overhaul? completed 3/11/42 Likely same as Korkai - see below. Identity unknown. Tokusei Destroyer. Arrived from Tsingtao 2/12/42 180 x 20 x 28 displacement.徳星号 1 4" gun forward andNanyo aft, 4 (ex torpedo Teh Hsing) tubes 南陽 ex 徳星 FG 33 1032 Ja IJN Sunk by US AB 23/12/43 in 25.30N 119.30E 35 m S of Formosa Hshun Kwa Customs cruiser 124 x 22, 1 x 2" forward シュンクワ No ship of this name found. Fukuri Transport 180 x 26 x 30 displacement. Arrived with foodstuffs福利丸 from Tsingtao Fukuri Maru (ex Foo Lee) 福利丸 ex 福利 00 1398 Ja Seiki Rinsen Bombed and sunk 20/3/45 (as Fukusei Go) on 23.42N 117.35E about 3km N of mouth of Tongshan Port Seiko Cargo merchantman. Arrived HK 6/12/42 from Formosa with army清江丸 supplies. 180 x 30 x 28.Sekko Sailed Maru 10/12/42 (ex Chekiang) to Hainan Is carrying淅江丸 copper, iron, ammunition, foodstuffs14 2172 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk (as Shozan Maru) 3/4/45 Hong Kong Kanji is close and ship operated in area so a good fit. Could be 19 3183 NYK vessel that was in Ujina 30/12 but most likely ex Chekiang Korkau (?), Destroyer (?) Arrived from Tsingtao 10/12/42 140 x 20 x 16 displacement.克海丸 1 x 2" forward. ?Departed for Hainan Is 17/12/42 Likely same as Kokko - see above. Identity unknown. Dimensions too small for destroyer SS Tai Lee Sunk at Yaumati Typhoon shelter but being salvaged 23/12/42NA Tairyo Maru (ex Tai Lee) 大猟丸 ex 大利 14 1423 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 13/7/43 off Honggi (50km ENE of Haiphong) SS Kwangtung Sunk at Yaumati Typhoon shelter but being salvaged 23/12/42NA Kanzan Maru (ex Kwong Tung) 観山丸 ex 廣東 04 1218 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 22/8/44 off Hong Kong. Salved and returnedShip called to service Kwangtung postwar was sunk elsewhere in deep water

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AWM 11/7/19 WIS #17. 28.1.43. [The first page of this section has been retained by the MOD until 2021] Chung Hoi Diesel tanker 160'- docked Kowloon Docks 6/1/43 中海丸 Chukai Maru No ship of that name found. Possibly a renaming of one of the small water/bunker tankers in HK harbour Pui Hoi Diesel tanker 160'- docked Kowloon Docks 6/1/43 渤海丸 Bokai Maru No ship of that name found. Possibly a renaming of one of the small water/bunker tankers in HK harbour No.617 Diesel engine cargo 120' 2 masts docked Kowloon Docks 6/1/43NA for engine repairs and paintingMotoyama (Genzan) Maru No.11 第十一元山丸 36 133 Ja Motoyama Unyu Shoji Sunk by air attack 28/10/43 in 21.30N 112.34E off Hsiachuan Island Large ship 8 on funnel 380' 2 masts collected 8 wooden lighters built by Ngau Chi WanNA at Kowloon Dockyard 8/1/43Hozugawa and departed Maru later that day 保津川丸 41 1925 Ja Toyo Kaiun Sunk by ST 16/1/44 in 02.23S 149.46E about 20km W of WMovements tip of New fit Hanover and vessel Is type 1D was habitually used for carrying barges and lighters. Ship was 271' long Wing Ding Maru, Steam Cutter. Completed repairs at Kowloon Dock 13/1/43 and永定丸 departed. Eitei Maru No ship of this name found. Yin King Maru, oil tanker completed repairs at Kowloon Docks 10/1/43 and departed蓋京丸 Gaikyo Maru No ship of this name found. Possibly a mistranslation of very small vessel Puk Hoi Maru Diesel tanker 160'- docked Kowloon Docks 6/1/43 北海丸 Hokkai Maru Many ships with this name but no obvious fit. Possibly a renaming of one of the small water/bunker tankers in HK harbour Wan Yang Maru Completed repairs at Kowloon Dock 13/1/43 and left dock 運勇丸 Unyu Maru 運勇丸 Fish 35 69 Ja Kasakan, Shokichi + 2 othersSurvived war Sau Yat Maru Completed repairs at Kowloon Dock 11/1/43 and left dock 寿一丸 Juichi Maru 寿一丸 Fish 28 33 Ja Mihara, Toraichi Survived war Sun Sai Maru Completed repairs at Kowloon Dock 11/1/43 and left dock 新勢丸 Shinsei Maru Multiple possible ships with these characters- all small, wooden hulled Wing To Maru Completed repairs at Kowloon Dock 11/1/43 and left dock 永稲丸 Eito Maru No ship of this name found. Ko Chi Maru Completed repairs at Kowloon Dock 11/1/43 and left dock 高知丸 Kochi Maru 高知丸 Fish 38 147 Ja Kochiken Suisan Ran aground and abandoned after air attack 3/1/45 550Identity metres 202presumed. degrees Steel from hull Haikow Lighthouse, Hainan Island D-3006 Iron boat for cross river. Completed repairs at Kowloon DrydockD-3006 14/1/43 and departed Identity unknown D-2053 Iron boat for cross river. Completed repairs at Kowloon DrydockD-2053 15/1/43 and departed Identity unknown Wai Bi Sui Maru Diesel engine fishing boat 60' taken into Kowloon Docks 16/1/43第五恵比須丸 for engine repairs Ebisu Maru No.5 第五恵比須丸 Fish ? ? Ja ? Nfi Two possible ships both small fishing boats of about 35 gt Hiu Tin Maru To be completed 20/1/43 and departed 25/1/43 暁天丸 Gyoten Maru (ex Empre Dragon) 暁天丸 43 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17E about 300km WNW of Truk Ming Sang Maru 350' 80-90% complete. Trials scheduled for 15/1/43. To depart明生 25/1/43 with above ship Bisan Maru (ex Ming Sang) 美山丸ex 明生 34 3420 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 18/6/45 7.6km 225 degrees off Shirashu LH, Kanmon Strait Nam Hoi Maru Transport 270 x 60. Arrived from Tsingtao 29/12/42 with food南海丸 and ammunition. In Naval DockyardNankai Maru 30/12/42-2/1/43 南海丸 12 451 Ja Kano Kisen Sunk by ST 1/9/43 in 39.36N 142.04E off Miyako, Iwate KenIdentity presumed. Only ship of size unaccounted for. Ex Sailer abandoned at Pescadores. Hsin Chang Wo 23, 582 was seized at Ichang and probably never ventured south Wo Chuk Maru, Customs cruiser 120 x 20 with 2" forward 和竹丸 ? No ship of this name found. Pak Chau Maru (now Hakushu), Transport with No.23 near the bridge used for carting foodstuffs伯州丸 around harbour 100 x 20 Hakushux 18' draft. Maru At Taikoo Dockyard 13-21伯州丸 Jan 1943 undergoing underhull 38coasting and218 repairsJa to screwSeikai Kisen Survived war. Nfi Yum Yi Shan Maru, merchant ship 340' damaged by ST after departing Formosa. Transferred音羽山丸 to Taikoo DY 4/1/43.Otowasan 1st,2nd Maru and 3rd holds (sic) being音羽山丸 repaired and repaintedtk 36 9204 Ja Mitsui Senpaku KK Sunk by ST 22/12/44 in 15.02N 109.08E about 80km SE of Cape Batangan, FIC De Nor Si Ng (Noshin), Destroyer. Transferred to HK 26/12/42 from Amoy. 280 x 24'ナフシン 1 x4" forward, 1x 4" amidships,? 4 torp tubes Kana characters don't match description (Na-Fu-Shi-N). No ship of that name. Likely one of Hasu, Kuri or Tsuga (Momi class) Ngar Li Mo Ng De(Garimonna), Destroyer. Transferred to HK 26/12/42 from Tsingtao. 160 x 20'ガリモンナ Lt Grey overall. ? No destroyer/TB of this size likely. Probably an ex Chinese Customs cruiser Shun Wo Customs cruiser. Arrived 6/12/42 from Tsingtao. 140 x 20', 1 x順和丸 2", 2 Depth Charge throwers,? ETD 4/1/43 for Hainan Is See Junhwa under WIS 16 although ships are described very differently

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AWM 11/7/02 WIS #18, dated 12.2.43. Hachiman Maru Diesel Engined Fishing Boat 70' Completed repairs and left Kowloon八幡丸 Docks 17/1/43 Yahata Maru Many ships of this name Electric Star (former Star Ferry) 120' diesel. Salvaged and moved to KowloonNA Docks 17/1/43 for repairsElectric Star 電星 33 164 UK Star Ferry Co. Scuttled Hong Kong Dec 1941. Salved 1943. Survived war and restored to Star Ferry Service. Converted to diesel 1948. Sold 1968. No.617 Diesel engine cargo 120' 2 masts left Kowloon Docks 17/1/43 NAafter engine repairs and paintingMotoyama (Genzan) Maru No.11 第十一元山丸 36 133 Ja Motoyama Unyu Shoji Sunk by air attack 28/10/43 in 21.30N 112.34E off Hsiachuan Island D-3024 Cutter- Iron, diesel, entered Kowloon Docks for repair 17/1/43 Identity unknown D-3315 Cutter Iron, diesel, 60' entered Kowloon Docks for repair 17/1/43 Identity unknown D-2075 Cutter Iron, diesel, 60' entered Kowloon Docks for repair 11/1/43 Identity unknown D-2933 Cutter Iron, diesel, 60' entered Kowloon Docks for repair 11/1/43 Identity unknown Toyo Maru Completed repairs and left Kowloon Docks 17/1/43 とよ丸 Toyo Maru とよ丸 Fish 37 68 Ja Kishita, Shitaro Fate unknown Likely same as ship listed under WIS-7 Hakuyo Maru Completed repairs and left Kowloon Docks 17/1/43 白洋丸 Hakuyo Maru 白洋丸 Fish 41 58 Ja Nippon Kaiyo Gyogyo Sunk Causae unknown 12/10/44 in South China Sea Wi Re Si Mor Maru (?) Diesel engined wooden fishing boat, 80' 2 masts, 8 Japanese crew,NA arrived Kowloon DocksProbably 23/1/43 Ebisu Maru No.5 第五恵比須丸 Fish ? ? Ja ? Nfi See WIS-17. Discrepancy around arrival dates Hoi Cheung Maru Diesel engined wooden fishing boat, 2 masts, Japanese crew. Arrived喜長丸 Kowloomn No.3 Docks 23/1/43Kicho Maru No.3 第三喜長丸 Fish 40 110 Ja Kanda, Teiyoshi Sunk by air attack 28/2/45 40 Ri SW of Swatow Tien Lee Maru (Tenri Maru) Scuttled by British but salvaged 120' 大利 Tairyo Maru (ex Tai Lee) 大猟丸 ex 大利 14 1423 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 13/7/43 off Honggi (50km ENE of Haiphong) Ming Sang (Meisei) Maru Twin screw 350' steel ship scuttled by British under repair. Repairs明生 now complete. Bisan Maru (ex Ming Sang) 美山丸ex 明生 34 3420 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 18/6/45 7.6km 225 degrees off Shirashu LH, Kanmon Strait Gyoten Maru 450' long. Final trial scheduled for 26/1/43 暁天丸 Gyoten Maru (ex Empre Dragon) 暁天丸 43 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNW of Truk Ransan Destroyer 266 x 38 x 18' displacement. Lt Grey. 2 x 4" in single嵐山 turret forward, 1 AA amidships, 2 Torp tubes; Arrived Hong Kong 18/1/43 to Naval Dockyard. ETD HK 25/1/43 for Tsingtao No ship of this name found. Nanjun, Customs cruiser 140 x 23' Painted light grey. 1 x 2" on foredeck.南順 Taken to Naval Dock 6/11/42 for repairs and reconstruction No ship of this name found. Surote Sumo, Destroyer. Arrived from Amoy 18/1/43. 265 x 26 x 15' displacementスロテスモ 1 x 4" forward, 2 x 4" aft, 1 large AA amidships, 4 x torp tubes aft No ship of this name found.

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AWM 11/6/70 WIS #19, dated 17.2.43. Shan Tung Maru 2000 ton. Struck a mine near Kap Shui Mun and beached NA Only ship of this name survived war. No record of HK minings at this time. Likely a false rumour American Maru (sic) Not been seen in HK for considerable time NA America Maru 亜米利加丸 AH 98 6069 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 6/3/44 position 22.19N 143.54E about 320km SE of Iwo Jima Maru Part of large convoy NA Buenos Aires Maru ぶえのすあいれす丸AH 28 9865 Ja Osaka Shosen Bombed and sunk 27/11/43 (by US aircraft in error as was a clearly marked hospital ship) in 02.40S 149.20E about 30km W of Tingwon Island Wing Sang Raised and seen loading wolfram on 6/2/43 NA Wing Sang 永生 38 3850 Indo China Steam Nav Co ERROR- ship was never captured and survived war. May refer to Fau Sang or Ming Sang

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AWM 11/6/42 WIS #20, dated 23.2.43. Ning Po Maru, transport supposedly ST and damaged 6/1/43. Docked 6/2/43 寧波丸 Neiho (Ningpo) Maru 寧波丸 Pass 40 3764 Ja Toa Kaiun Survived the war. Became China Merchant SN Co Kiang GingClaim 1945 that and ship scrapped was torpedoed Taiwan and 1959 sunk 6/1/43 is wrong. Fook Li Maru (Fukuri) transport 340 x 40 x 24. Arrived 27/12/42 and drydocked at Kowloon福里丸 Drydock. Due to departFukuri for MaruHainan Is with scrap. 福利丸 ex 福利 00 1398 Ja Seiki Rinsen Bombed and sunk 20/3/45 (as Fukusei Go) on 23.42N 117.35E about 3km N of mouth of Tongshan Port Fook Hoi Maru, (Fukukai) transport 270 x 31 x 11. Arrived 27/12/42. Docked at Kowloon福海丸 Drysock and painted light Fukkaigrey Maru 福海丸 19 3829 Ja Meiji Kaiun Sunk by ST 13/12/43 in 07.06N 134.30E about 35km SE of Koror, Palaus Nam Li Maru, (Nanri) 260 x 40 x 11. Arrived from Tsingtao 3/2/43. Departed 10/2/43南利丸 with scrap to Hainan Is. Likely a garble for some other ship. Identity unknown Tsui Fung Maru, (Oikaze) Destroyer 270 x 40 x 11' 1 x 4" forward, 2 x 4" amidships, 1 x 追風4" aft, 4 torp tunes. Arrived Oitefrom Formosa 29/1/43 追風 DD 25 1720 Ja IJN Sunk by USN AB 17/2/44 at 07.40N 151.45E inside Truk AtollMay be correct that DD was Oite Hoi Tak Maru, (Kai Toku) ex Customs cruiser 190 x 30 x 11', 1 x 3 pound forward. Painted海徳丸 Lt. Grey. Scuttled but salvaged-Kaitoku due Maru for (exreconstruction Chun Hsing) by 6/4/43海徳丸 ex 春星 27 1200 Ja Japan Govt. Fate unknown Kalillimone, Destroyer 160 x 24 x 7. 1 x 4" forward, 1 heavy MG and 4 Torpカリリモネ Tubes amidships, 1 x 4" aft Identity unknown. Dimensions too small for destroyer Kim Fung Guard boat arrived from Formosa 30/1/43, 120 x 24 x 7', 1 x 2"欽福 gun forward, painted light grey All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error Fook Hing Guard boat arrived from Formosa 30/1/43, 100 x 20 x 6', 1 x 2"福興 gun forward, painted light grey All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error Chuk Wan Guard boat arrived from Formosa 30/1/43, 100 x 20 x 7', 1 x 2"出萬 gun forward, painted light grey All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error Ching Fung Guard boat arrived from Formosa 30/1/43, 88 x 20 x 6', 1 x 2" 青奉gun forward, painted light grey All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error Sun Ying Guard boat arrived from Formosa 30/1/43, 100 x 20 x 7', 1 x 2"神應 gun forward, painted light grey All of these characters are difficult to read and could be in error Chuk Shan Guard boat arrived from Formosa 30/1/43, 88 x 20 x 5', 1 x 2" 竹山gun forward, painted light grey Identity unknown Tai Sun Maru Completed repairs 26/1/43 and left Kowloon Drydock 大新丸 Daishin Maru 大新丸 C/L 18 1722 Ja Tatsuuma Kisen Sunk by ST 5/2/44 in 13.08N 120.20E about 40km SW of CouldCape Calavite be a smaller vessel but this ship was known to be in general area at this time Kwong Cheung Maru Completed repairs 24/1/43 and left Kowloon Drydock 第一光祥丸 Kosho Maru No.1 No ship of this name found. Warbuilt Aux sailing ship not completed till following year and had different characters. Wawa Maru Ex Guatemalan flag 340 x ? x 17' Salvaged with repairs completed華華 29/1/43 Awa Maru (ex Wawa) 阿波丸 25 1960 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 14/7/45 by US carrier aircraft in 40.56N 140.51E off Moura Jima near Aomori Port Ming Sang Maru Loaded at OSK Pier 28/1/43 and departed HK 31/1/43 明生 Bisan Maru (ex Ming Sang) 美山丸ex 明生 34 3420 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 18/6/45 7.6km 225 degrees off Shirashu LH, Kanmon Strait Tien Lee Maru Completed docking at Kowloon Dockyard 30/1/43 大利 Tairyo Maru (ex Tai Lee) 大猟丸 ex 大利 14 1423 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 13/7/43 off Honggi (50km ENE of Haiphong) C-3047 Motor trawler. Entered Kowloon Dockyard 3/2/43 Identity unknown C-2295 Motor trawler. Entered Kowloon Dockyard 3/2/43 Identity unknown Hiu Tin Maru Departure date delayed. Work on her at Kowloon Dockyard continues暁天丸 and when complete Gyotenship is to Maru sail to(ex Tokyo Empre Dragon) 暁天丸 43 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNW of Truk D-3018 Completed docking at Kowloon Dockyard 4/2/43 No details Lee Sang Maru Steam vessel 300' 鯉城丸 Rijo Maru (ex Shasi) 鯉城丸 10 1327 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Scrapped China 1948-50 Hiu Nam Maru Repairs almost completed - expected to depart soon 暁南丸 Gyonan Maru 暁南丸 11 1243 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war returned to owners as Hirondelle. 1948 renamedWrongly Argus. shown Scrapped as ex Luzon Philippines 1965. Hoi Nam Maru formerly Haitan. 365 x 40 x 24' NA Kainan Maru Haitan was not captured. No ship of that size fits. Possibly error for much smaller unit Asosan Maru 420 x 42 x 24' Salvaged 4/11/42. Repairs expected to be completed阿蘇山丸 27/3/43. Asosan Maru 阿蘇山丸 34 8811 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by ST 1/5/44 in 07.08N 130.00E about 450km E of Davao Formosa Maru 240 x 36 x 14' Under construction at time of occupation and completed台湾丸 20/1/43. Under managementTaiwan 1 Go?of Mitsui 第一臺湾号 43 200 Ja Minami Nippon Kisen Fate unknown Presumed but dimensions support larger vessel Hoi Sing Maru (Kaisei) 380 x 40 x 38'. Arrived from Formosa 20/1/43 with foodstuffs 海星丸and scrap iron for Hainan Is.Kaisei Departed (ex Hai 3/2/43 Hsing?) for Hainan. Allegedly海星号 transported 4780 NavalFG Force 24troops. 1960 Cs Chinese Collaborationist GovtSurvived ? war- sold to Ming Sung Industrial Co r. Ming ChungCharacters in 1947. match DLR 1960. but no info on Hai Hsing wartime fate Flotilla of patrol boats Wooden craft Sui 1-12. Sui 1 108 x 24, others 80 x 20 x 5' Ships are unidentified Dash Forward Speed Boats [Many technical details provided- see WIS for more details] 前衝快艇 Ships are unidentified Carl Island, Destroyer/Cruiser (Kato) 326 x 24 x 131. 1 x 4" each forward, amidship and aft respectively.加島 Arrived from Formosa Kashima???6/2/43 IJN cruiser Kashima had different kanji (鹿島) and was longer and was based at Truk at this time. Dimensionally fits fleet DD but none likely Hoi Kong Maru Sank at Canton 15/2/43 probably because of overloading . About海剛丸 300 dead. Kaigo Maru 海剛丸 Pass 38 173 Ja Chosen Yusen K.K. Unknown- presumed lost by capsize through overloadingFate 15/2/43 unknown. at Canton Had previously been Navy requisitioned until 31/10/40. Fate would fit as passenger boat likely needed in Canton

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AWM 11/6/? WIS #21, dated 1.3.43.

Asahi Maru List of guns from ship repaired at Navy Yard 朝日丸 Asahi Maru 朝日丸 Many ships with this name. Could be AH, or tug referred to in WIS #7 Toyo Maru No.1 List of guns from ship repaired at Navy Yard 第一東洋丸 Toyo Maru No.1 第一東洋丸 39 409 Ja Seikai Kisen Ran aground 12/11/44 off west coast Formosa and sank HMS Moth List of guns from ship repaired at Navy Yard 須磨 Suma (ex HMS Moth) 須磨 FG 16 650 Ja IJN Mined 19/3/45 32N 120E near Kiangyin, Yangtse Baraito List of guns from ship repaired at Navy Yard バライト Netlayer No.101 (ex Barlight) 敷設特務艇百一 BDV 38 900 Ja IJN Departed for Tsingtao 19/9/42. Survived war- to China Nationalist Navy 1947- taken by PRC in 1949. Ching Kiang List of guns from ship repaired at Navy Yard 清江 Sekko Maru (ex Chekiang) 淅江丸 14 2172 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk (as Shozan Maru) 3/4/45 Hong Kong Kanji is close and ship operated in area so a good fit. Could be 19 3183 NYK vessel that was in Ujina 30/12 but most likely ex Chekiang Suwanle List of guns from ship repaired at Navy Yard スワンレ Possibly ship listed under slightly different characters in WIS #11 or WIS #14 Hip Sing Maru List of guns from ship repaired at Navy Yard 協成丸 Kyosei Maru 協成丸 38 556 Ja Towa Kisen Sunk by US Naval Forces TG39-4 22-23/2/44 off Kavieng Sulasian List of guns from ship repaired at Navy Yard スラシアン Possibly ship listed under WIS # 12 as "Fuushisen" or even Funshin in WIS #15 ?

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AWM 11/6/08 WIS #22, dated 10.3.43. Transport 424 x 46 x 24. Dk Grey Arrived 16/2/43 likely from Formosa. 菲爾山Departed 23/2/43 Kachosan Maru 華頂山丸 24 2427 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by Air attack 22/3/45 in 28.40N 128.50E Hakue?, former Chinese Customs cruiser 246 x 26 x 9' Lt Grey, 2" gun 柏爾forward Ship is unidentified Hiyo Destroyer 246 x 24 x 11. Lt grey. Entered Naval yard for repairs飛鷹 24/2/43. ETD 1/3/43 No vessel of this name (except a very large aircraft carrier that was not the ship in question, known Asusan (?) Maru Undergoing repairs that will take several months NA Asosan Maru 阿蘇山丸 34 8811 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by ST 1/5/44 in 07.08N 130.00E about 450km E of Davao Tai Lee Maru Merchantman. Completed reconditioning and expected to leave大利 Kowloon Drydock 1/3/43 Tairyo Maru (ex Tai Lee) 大猟丸 ex 大利 14 1423 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 13/7/43 off Honggi (50km ENE of Haiphong) Hoi Chu Maru Merchantman. Completed reconditioning and expected to leave海珠丸 Kowloon Drydock 18/3/43.Kaishu Dark MaruGrey. Will run between Kwangchow海珠丸 Wan and Kongmoon 23 1078 Ja Canton Island Shipping AssocSurvived war. In 1945 presumed taken over by Chinese Govt.ex Hang r. Hai Cheong Chu. Mined and sunk 8/11/45 off Boca Tigris, mouth of Canton River. Hiu Tin Maru (Gyoten Maru) Repainted with Wavy Line camouflage 19/2/43 and expected to暁天丸 sail to Manila 1/3/43 Gyoten Maru (ex Empre Dragon) 暁天丸 43 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNW of Truk Tin Sang Maru Scuttled Jardine ship to undergo trials 28/2/43. Being fitted withNA 14 flat bottom boats for beachMikazuki landings Maru (ex Tin Seng) 三日月丸 ex 天成 90 1412 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 17/5/45 10km downstream from Woosung,Jardines Yangtse Ting Sang was never captured by the Japanese Shun Tung ? Maru Now completed and loading iron nails (formerly Chinese GovtNA owned) for Japan No ship of this name found. Shuntien that was similar was never captured The Moller ship Being requisitioned as a transport NA Several possibilities. Without more info not possible to usefully speculate on identity. Ha Pau Maru 4000 tons Damaged in air attack Canton and in Canton DrydockNA for repairs (see WIS #17) Apparently on missing first page of WIS #17. No idea as to identity (Ryokusei Maru had been hit much earlier) Red Cross Ship No 997 Left Kowloon Dockyard 14/2/43 NA Buenos Aires Maru ぶえのすあいれす丸AH 28 9865 Ja Osaka Shosen Bombed and sunk 27/11/43 (by US aircraft in error as was a clearly marked hospital ship) in 02.40S 149.20E about 30km W of Tingwon Island Fukunichi (?) Maru No.31 Diesel engined fishing boat. 2 masts 60', painted white. Docked第三十一福吉丸 at Kowloon Drydock for engineFukuyoshi repairs Maru 12/2/43 No.31 第三十一福吉丸 No ship of this name found. Likely a locally built vessel. Kobe Shingyo, Shinto Maru No.1 (2 entries)Merchantman 280 x ? x 17. Painted grey, 3 masts, steam engine.第一新尭丸 Entered Kowloon DockyardShinto 11/2/43 Maru for No.1 bottom and engine repairs.第一新東丸 Left dock on 21/2/43 39 1933 Ja Sawayama Kisen Sunk by bombing 19/2/44 in 02.46S 150.42E about 35kmKobe N of Kaviengis port of registry apparently. Shinto Maru No.1 was 271' and known to be in area at the time C-2124 Cutter. Diesel engine 40'. Taken into Kowloon Dock for engine repairs 12/2/43 No details Put Hoi Tanker. Completed repairs and left Kowloon Drydock 15/2/43渤海 No ship of that name found. Possibly a renaming of one of the small water/bunker tankers in HK harbour. See WIS #17 Pak Hoi Tanker. Completed repairs and left Kowloon Drydock 15/2/43北海 Hokkai Maru Many ships with this name but no obvious fit. Possibly a renaming of one of the small water/bunker tankers in HK harbour. See WIS #17 (name not shown in English) Diesel engined fishing boat. 1 mast 50'. Docked at Kowloon Drydock第十二福徳丸 for electrical repairs Fukutoku14-17/2/43 Maru No.12 No ship of this name found. Likely a locally built vessel. (name not shown in English) Diesel engined fishing boat. 1 mast 50', painted white. Docked菊水丸 at Kowloon Drydock for engineKikusui repairs Maru 15-17/2/43 菊水丸 Fish 32 25 Ja Nanho Kaiun Fate unknown (name not shown in English) Diesel engined fishing boat. 2 masts 60', painted white. Docked神佑丸 at Kowloon Drydock for engineShinyu repairs Maru 18/2/43 神佑丸 Fish 37 48 Ja Takahaski, Kiichiro Fate unknown (name not shown in English) Diesel engined fishing boat. 1 mast 60', painted grey. Docked at白洋丸 Kowloon Drydock for engineHakuyo repairs Maru 20/2/43 白洋丸 Fish 41 58 Ja Nippon Kaiyo Gyogyo Sunk Causae unknown 12/10/44 in South China Sea (name not shown in English) Diesel engined trawler. 1 mast 60', painted grey. Docked at Kowloon千田丸 Drydock for engine repairsChita Maru 20/2/43 No ship of this name found. Likely a locally built vessel. (name not shown in English) Diesel engined trawler. 50'. Docked at Kowloon Drydock for repairs住栄丸 22/2/43 Sumiei Maru Many ships with this name. No.181 Iron Merchantmen. 180' long, armed with 1.5" gun forward deckNA and another aft. Docked atHiroshi Kowloon Maru Dockyard No.3 22/2/43 第三ひろし丸 18 940 Ja Sugaya Kisen Sank in storm 17/9/44 in 44.56N 147.39E about 42km S of Tennei, Sakhalin No.5010 Steamship 400' long, 2 masts, painted grey. Docked at KowloonNA Drydock 24/2/43 Nanei Maru 南栄丸 tk 42 5019 Ja Nitto Kisen Sunk by ST 19/2/44 in 14.34N 114.11E about 500km E of Bong Song, FIC No.221 Steam cargoship 120' long. Docked at Kowloon Drydock 24/2/43NA Wakamatsu Maru No.2 第二若松丸 31 232 Ja Iwajima Unyu Sank in storm 14/12/44 near Hadono Misaki, Saga Ken Tin Sang Iron merchantman, steam engine, 120'. Taken into Kowloon Dockyard天星 for engine repairs 24/2/43 No ship of this name found. Not a Star ferry or Customs Vessel Yat Tai Maru (Nittai) Iron steamship. 420' x 26' draft. 2 masts 5" guns forward and aft.日泰丸 Docked at Kowloon DockyardNittai Maru25/2/43 to load 15 wooden boats日泰丸 built at Nagau Chi Wan. Sailed21 that night.6484 Ja Nissan Kisen Sunk by ST 3/3/44 in 03.18N 123.56E about 220km NNW of Menado, Celebes Kong Hing Small Naval river . COs attended a conference 15/2/43江興 Ship is unidentified Kong Tung Small Naval river gunboats. COs attended a conference 15/2/43光東 Ship is unidentified Hip Lik Small Naval river gunboats. COs attended a conference 15/2/43協力 Ship is unidentified San Wing Chong Small Naval river gunboats. COs attended a conference 15/2/43新英昌 Ship is unidentified

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AWM 11/15/39 WIS #24, dated 23.3.43 Asosan Maru, transport. Under repair at Taikoo Docks 26 Feb 1943 阿蘇山丸 Asosan Maru 阿蘇山丸 34 8811 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by ST 1/5/44 in 07.08N 130.00E about 450km E of Davao Shiren former Swedish tanker (sic). Scuttled but salvaged Nov 1942. 帝連丸Under repair at Taikoo DocksTeiren 26 Feb Maru 1943 帝連丸 09 3044 Ja Teikoku Senpaku Bombed and sunk 1/12/43 at Hong Kong Actually ex Gouveneur General A. Varenne (Fr) a cargo/pass ship JDFO Arrived berth B-26 6/3/43 1830, dep 10/3/43 0840 NA Tetsuwa Maru 鉄和丸 40 1951 Ja Nitto Kisen Sunk by AB 16/11/43 in 23.20N 116.45E off Swatow Port JKEC Arrived berth B-28 7/3/43 at 1025. Exporting iron NA Nachisan Maru 那智山丸 31 4433 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by ST 13/11/44 113 km 70 degrees off Mara Do, Korea 36 Arrived No.6 Kowloon Wharf 8/3/43 at 1025. Departed 10/3/43NA at 0905 Fukuyo Maru 福洋丸 20 5463 Ja Toyo Kisen Sunk by ST 6/12/44 in 18.52N 120.57E about 22km NE of Mayraira Point, Luzon 748 Arrived berth B-15 8/3/43 at 1030. Departed 10/3/43 at 0940. NA Uchide Maru 打出丸 19 5274 Ja Taihei Kisen Sunk by ST 2/3/44 (after ST 29/2/44) in 08.58N 132.45E about 230km NW of Palau 689 Arrived No.7 Kowloon Wharf 8/3/43 at 1305. Departed 10/3/43NA at 0825 Hozugawa Maru 保津川丸 41 1925 Ja Toyo Kaiun Sunk by AB 16/1/44 in 02.23S 149.46E about 20km W of W tip of New Hanover Is. JNHH Arrived No.5 Kowloon Wharf 9/3/43 at 1300 NA Takatori Maru No.1 第一鷹取丸 tk 28 878 Ja Iino Kaiun Sunk by ST 1/7/44 in 34.27N 123.46E about 130km NW of Sohukusan Island. JKFR Arrived berth B-8 9/3/43 at 1445. Departed 10/3/43 at 1255. DischargedNA from dock after repairs.Teika Maru 帝香丸 21 8009 Ja Teikoku Senpaku Mined and sunk 7/5/45 about 7.9km 152 degrees off Futaoiex Cap Jima Varella LH, near Moji. 366 Arrived Stonecutters Is 9/3/43 at 1545. Departed 10/3/43 at 0910NA Peking Maru 北京丸 14 3011 Ja Osaka Shosen Mined 21/5/45 and sank 31/5/45 in 33.57N 130.41E about 8km NE of Onagawa Rivermouth, Fukuoka Ken JHOA Arrived berth B-25 9/3/43 at 1635. Carrying fish. NA Koko Maru 幸光丸 22 1520 Ja Nichiro Gyogyo Mined and sunk 11/3/45 in 31.22N 121.37E about 10km E of Baoshan, Yangtse River Tikusan Maru Arrived Hong Kong, Canton and Macau Wharf 9/3/43 at 1725.竹山丸 Departed 10/3/43 at 1220. BroughtChikuzan 300 Maru pigs, 50 cows, beans etc from竹山丸 Kwangchowwan 07 1840 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 12/7/43 Halong Bay, FIC ex Ariadne Moller JPCG Arrived berth A-13 9/3/43 at 1740. Brougfht some rice and largeNA quantity of coal. Shinkyo Maru 新京丸 18 5139 Ja Dairen Kisen Sunk by ST 2/3/44 in 06.20N 148.50E about 120km SSW of Engebi Is JDFO Arrived berth A5 10/3/43 at 0945. Departed 10/3/43 at 1110. NA Tetsuwa Maru 鉄和丸 40 1951 Ja Nitto Kisen Sunk by AB 16/11/43 in 23.20N 116.45E off Swatow Port JHNB Arrived Stonecutters Is 10/3/43 at 1045. NA Nitto Maru 日東丸 20 2186 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 4/7/44 in 20.18N 115.02E 250km SE of Hong Kong 298 Arrived No.7 Kowloon Wharf 10/3/43 at 1255. NA Mexico Maru めき志こ丸 10 5785 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 29/8/44 in 02.15N 122.29E about 140km N of Sumalata, Celebes (name not shown in English) Arrived berth B-20 10/3/43 at 1710. Had visited twice before carrying之亜丸 rice. Chefoo Maru 芝罘丸 42 3218 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 12/1/45 at Saigon Port

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AWM 11/15/04 WIS #25, dated 27.3.43 (name not shown in English) Completed repairs Kowloon Dock 26/2/43 第五恵比須丸 Ebisu Maru No.5 第五恵比須丸 Fish ? ? Ja ? Nfi Two possible ships both small fishing boats of about 35 gt (name not shown in English) Completed repairs and left Kowloon Dock 28/2/43 白洋丸 Hakuyo Maru 白洋丸 Fish 41 58 Ja Nippon Kaiyo Gyogyo Sunk Cause unknown 12/10/44 in South China Sea (name not shown in English) Diesel engined fishing boat. Completed repairs and left Kowloon菊丸 Dock 27/2/43 Kiku Maru 菊丸 Fish 37 53 Ja Nichiro Gyogyo Nfi Several ships of this name so identity is presumptive 211 Completed repairs and left Kowloon Dock 27/2/43 NA Kozan Maru 宏山丸 35 4180 Ja Yamamoto Kisen Sunk by ST 4/9/43 in 22.06N 119.50E about 75km SW of MayTakao be Wakamatsu Maru No.2 ship not 221. See WIS #22 5010 Completed repairs and left Kowloon Dock 28/2/43 NA Nanei Maru 南栄丸 tk 42 5019 Ja Nitto Kisen Sunk by ST 19/2/44 in 14.34N 114.11E about 500km E of Bong Song, FIC 181 Completed repairs and left Kowloon Dock 28/2/43 NA Hiroshi Maru No.3 第三ひろし丸 18 940 Ja Sugaya Kisen Sank in storm 17/9/44 in 44.56N 147.39E about 42km S of Tennei, Sakhalin C-1055 49' iron trawler. Diesel engines. Docked at Kowloon Dock 28/2/43NA Identity unknown D-3084 Iron trawler. Completred repairs and left Kowloon Dock 3/3/43NA Identity unknown C-2293 Iron trawler. Completred repairs and left Kowloon Dock 3/3/43NA Identity unknown C-3047 Iron trawler. Completred repairs and left Kowloon Dock 3/3/43NA Identity unknown Ryoyo Maru Merchantman . Damaged by ST. Arrived Kowloon Dock 21/11/42.良洋丸 Repairs completed 5/3/43.Ryoyo Loading Maru armaments captured from 良洋丸Britain to be shipped away. 31 5973 Ja Toyo Kisen Sunk by ST 2/5/44 after stranding 3/3/44 at Matsuwa Jima Luzon Maru Merchantman. Salvaged by Japanese and taken to Kowloon Dock旅順丸 en Dec 1942. Luzon Maru 呂宋丸 05 1629 Ja Osaka Shosen Bombed and sunk 1/3/45 off Amami Oshima Is Name translates to Ryojin Maru and a small XPC 26, 123 was in Palau area. More likely Luzon Maru. Hong Kong Maru Armed merchantmen - still in Kowloon Dock 香港丸 Hong Kong Maru 香港丸 35 2797 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 16/9/43 in 33.13N 129.48E 3km N of Shirase LHThere was a dredger salved in Hong Kong and converted to cargo but this probably occurred later Chu Kut Maru (Sumiyoshi) Armed merchantmen - still in Kowloon Dock 住吉丸 Sumiyoshi Maru 住吉丸 ? ? Ja ? ? Many ships with this name- mostly fishing boats Shing Tin Maru (Narita) Armed merchantmen - still in Kowloon Dock 成田丸 Narita Maru 成田丸 42 1915 Ja NaigaI Kisen Sunk by AB 12/4/44 at Hollandia Khoon Shing Maru (Kanjo) Armed merchantmen - still in Kowloon Dock 漢城丸 Kanjo Maru 漢城丸 18 2197 Ja Chosen Yusen Sunk by ST 12/1/44 in 22.37N 120.13E about 2km W of Takao port entrance Ke Kut Maru (Kikichi) Armed merchantmen - still in Kowloon Dock 巴吉丸 No ship of this name found. Second character is unclear but still does not match any ship with this character prefix. Muk Yi Maru Armed merchantmen - still in Kowloon Dock 泊永丸 Hakuei Maru No ship of this name found. Kwei Ching Maru (Keijo) Armed merchantmen - still in Kowloon Dock 桂清丸 Keisei Maru No.3 第三桂清丸 27 26 Ja Shitsumoto, Nanigashi Nfi Pak Yeung Maru (Hakuyo) Armed merchantmen - still in Kowloon Dock 白洋丸 Hakuyo Maru 白洋丸 29 1327 Ja Agriculture & Forestry Dept.Sunk by ST 20/3/44 in 31.40N 140.42E about 50km ENE ofCould Torishima also refer to fishing boat that departed 28/2/43 (see above) Transport ship Arrived from Shanghai 6/3/43 with foodstuffs, 400 wounded Naval志? 島丸 ratings. Loaded scrap ironKagoshima and explosives Maru and departed 17/3/43鹿児島丸 for Hainan. 420 x 48 x 24 42 750 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Nfi. ex Gyosei Maru ex Lantan Custom cruiser Arrived from Hainan Is 28/2/43. Docked for major engine works島崎丸 - ETD HK 4/4/43. 240 x 24 x 10' Lt Grey Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Repairs completed at Kowloon Docks. Departed docks 7/3/43金龍丸 Kinryo Maru 金龍丸 05 4390 Ja Daiko Shosen Sunk by ST 21/8/44 in 13.27N 120.19E about 1.5km N of CouldCape Calavite, be much Mindanao smaller vessel (name not shown in English) Repairs completed at Kowloon Docks. Departed docks 7/3/43住栄丸 Sumiei Maru 住栄丸 ? ? Ja ? ? Many ships with this name- mostly fishing boats D-2076 Repairs completed at Kowloon Docks. Departed docks 9/3/43 Ship is unidentified D-2035 Repairs completed at Kowloon Docks. Departed docks 9/3/43 Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Crude oil engined fishing boat. 80' length. Admitted to Kowloon恵比須丸 Docks for engine repairs Ebisu9/3/43 Maru 恵比須丸 ? ? Ja ? ? Many ships with this name- all fishing boats (name not shown in English) Crude oil engined armed cutter. 50' length. Admitted to Kowloon建興 Docks for engine repairs 10/3/43 Ship is unidentified (name not shown in English) Crude oil engined cargo ship. 120' length. Admitted to Kowloon東光 Docks for engine and hull repairs 11/3/43 Ship is unidentified Riyo Left Kowloon Dock 10/3/43. Loading goods at Tai Koo Godowns.鯉城丸 ETD 18/3/43 for Hainan.Rijo Carrying Maru machine lathes for airfield 鯉城丸construction. 350' 110 Japanesae96 on board 1543 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 15/7/45 1.km N of Kita Kanegasawa, Aomori exKen Santa Fe ex Gouveneur General Merlin Asia Maru Crude oil engined ship carrying kerosene. 200' Adnited to Kowloon亜細亜丸 Dock 13/3/43 for hull Asiarepairs Maru 亜細亜丸 40 50 Ja Nippom Suisan Fate unknown Asia means Toa in Japanese. Large Naval tanker away elsewhere. Identification very tentative- possibly a different vessel Gyo Destroyer. 346 x 28 x 10' Dark Grey, 1 x 2" forward, 1 x 2" aft,曉 2 torp tubes. Arrived Taikoo Dock from Canton 24/2/43 for engine repairs. ETD 24/3/43. Ship is unidentified Customs cruiser Arrived at Hong Kong 26/2/43 and docked at Taikoo Dockyard.高沙 To go to Hainan Is when repairs completed. Ship is unidentified Merchantman Arrived from Formosa 11/12/42 and to Taikoo Dockyard for repairs第二湊丸 and reconstruction. 362Minato x 28 x Maru 10' No.2 第二湊丸 Trawler 24 224 Ja Nippon Suisan Sunk by AB 13/2/44 in 26.38N 121.53E about 150km ESE of Fuyan Is, China Gojen Destroyer. Had an accident near Tsingtao. Arrived Taikoo Dockyard五点丸 22/2/43. ETD 18/3/43. 300 x 26 x 11' 1 x 2" forward, 1 x 2" aft, 4 torp tubes. Painted light grey. Ship is unidentified Kwang Si Maru Merchantman. Salvaged 26/12/42. To Taikoo Dock for repairs 廣西丸and reconstruction. ETD 6/4/43.Ranzan To Maru be used on HK to Kwangchow藍山丸 Wan service. 340 x 24 x 24' 02 1309 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war and returned to owners (Shiu On SS Co). Scrapped HK 1955. Gyo Ei Merchantman. Arrived from Tsingtao 18/2/43. At Taikoo Dock暁栄丸 for engine repairs. ETD 10/5/43.Gyoei Maru318 x 42 x 24' 暁栄丸 90 2290 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 14/1/44 in 19.33N 112.24E about 220km ESEex of ApoeyHaikow Sai On Maru (Seian) Merchantman. Salvaged 8/12/42 and in Taikoo Dockyard for repairs西安丸 and reconstruction. Seian Maru 西安丸 24 1950 Ja Japan Govt. Recovered 1945 r. Sai On sold 1950 to Tai Yip SS Co r. Takshing; r. Tung Shan by same owner 1968. Scrapped at Hong Kong Jan 1974. Tung On Maru (Toan) Merchantman. Salvaged 8/12/42 and taken to Taikoo Docks for東安丸 repairs and reconstruction.Toan 324 xMaru 28 x 12' painted dark grey. 東安丸 24 1950 Ja Japan Govt. Had been scuttled 12/41. No info ship was salvaged. SupposedlyNot 43, 2110 scrapped that wasin situ only from completed 6/10/1948 Oct 1943 Asusan Maru Under repair still at Taikoo Dockyard. NA Asosan Maru 阿蘇山丸 34 8811 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by ST 1/5/44 in 07.08N 130.00E about 450km E of Davao Ningpo Under repair still at Taikoo Dockyard. Work expected to be longerNA than on Asosan Maru Nippo Maru (ex Ningpo) 日邦丸 37 6079 Ja Nippon Yusen (Japan Govt.)Sunk by ST 29/6/44 in 00.44N 109.32E about 126km SE of Singapore Strait Kaisei Tansport cargo 380 x 42 x 18'. Ex Swire. Salvaged 4/2/43, to Taikoo海星丸 Dockyard for repairs,Kaisei completed 6/3/43. Departed for Hainan海星 Is with 60 Japanese technicians,LH tender24 scrap copper,1960 electricCs Either welding Chinese sticks, Puppet explosives or JapaneseFate etc unknown Govt. Former British Govt vessel 280 x 24 x 13'. Painted Black. In RN Dockyard. Later towed toア Aberdeen ライアンス for repair Aldgate?? 34 345 Ja Japan Govt. Fate unknown Japanese name unknown. Identification is VERY tentative. Seems too small for dimensions Gun boat No.40 Transferred to HK from Kwangchow Wan 12/3/42 and at RN DockyardNA awaiting repairs Ship is unidentified Destroyer Transferred from Tsingtao to HK, arrived 14/3/43. Minor engine因値抱子 repairs at RN Dockyard 15-18/3/43. 280 x 24 x 9'. Lt Grey. 1 x 2:" forward, 2 torp tubes aft. Operated by Naval Police Guards. First, second and last characters unclear. Ship is unidentified On Lee Maru Transport. Salvaged and taken to Naval Dockyard and repaired.安利丸 Sailed to Tsingtao on trialsAnri 4/3/43. Maru 246 x 42 x 12' 安利丸 05 1668 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 25/6/45 1.5km ESE of Mutsure LH, ShimonsekiIts possible ship was Anri Go No.2 but based on dimensions more likely Anri Maru Wo Sing Customs cruiser. Salvaged 20/10/42. Repaired at Naval Dock. 和星ETD 4/3/43. 228 x 24 x 10'.Hoshin To leave Maru for Tsingtao(ex Ho Hsing) 宝辰丸 ex 和星 34 1000 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 25/7/44 in 22.00N 115.50E about 82km S of Jieshi Wan, South China Sea Destroyer 156 Destroyer. Arrived from Formosa 26/2/43. In Naval Dock ETDNA 5/3/43. 264 x 28 x 11'. 1 x 2" forward, 1 x 2" aft, 4 DC throwers. To be under control of Police Guard Force. Ship is unidentified Hoi Ping Customs cruiser. Taken into RN Dockyard 8/2/43. Expected to海平 ETD 10/3/43. 184 x 20 x 8".Kaihei 1 x 2"(ex forward, Hai Ping) 4 Depth Charge throwers海平 aft. Lt Grey. 34 600 Cs Either Chinese Puppet or JapaneseFate unknown Govt. Transport 320 x 36 x 18'. Painted Dk Grey. The ship arrived from Singapore柏? 島丸20/2/43. Departed 24/2/43Tokushima for Hainan Maru loaded with foodstuffs and徳島丸 scrap iron. Controlled by Mitsui.13 5975 Ja Nippon Yusen Sunk by ST 16/9/44 in 21.27N 121.35E about 90km SE of Oluanpi, Formosa Small gun boat 164 x 20 x 7'. 1 x 2" forward, 1 x 2" aft. Painted light grey. Transferredカリウリワナ to HK from Formosa. Ship is unidentified Transport 384 x 42 x 18' . Painted Lt grey. Arrived from Formosa 26/2/43徳 with? 島丸 foodstuffs and militaryTokushima supplies. DepartedMaru 2/3/43 for Hainan徳島丸 Is. Controlled by Mitsui Co. 13 5975 Ja Nippon Yusen Sunk by ST 16/9/44 in 21.27N 121.35E about 90km SE of Oluanpi, Formosa Tokusei Destroyer. 264 x 24 x 9'. Painted Lt Grey. Arrived from Tsingtao徳星 26/2/43, reassigned to HK.Nanyo (ex Teh Hsing) 南陽 ex 徳星 FG 33 1032 Ja IJN Sunk by US AB 23/12/43 in 25.30N 119.30E 35 m S of Formosa Transport Carrying large amounts of lumber and foodstuff from Shanghai鹿 arrived?島丸 8/3/43 and B-6 buoy.Kagoshima Departed Maru 18/3/43 with scrap copper鹿児島丸 and explosives for Formosa 42 750 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Nfi. ex Gyosei Maru ex Lantan Iko Destroyer. Arrived from Singapore 9/3/43. Departed 13/3/43 for威虎 Tsingtao. 346 x 52 x 18'. Lt Grey. 1 x 4" forward, 1 x 4" quarterdeck, 1 x 4" aft, 4 torp tubes Ship is unidentified Togai Destroyer. Arrived 10/3/43 from Hainan Is. Departed 14/3/43 for島嵐 Amoy. 320 x 28 x 10'. Lt Grey. 1 x 4" forward, 1 x 4" aft, 2 depth charge throwers. Ship is unidentified Merchant transport Arrived 12/3/43 from Shanghai carrying rice, oil and iron plates.神泊丸 Departed 18/3/43 for HainanTeiren Is carrying Maru explosives and rice. 480帝連丸 x 40 x 18'. Dark Grey. 09 3044 Ja Teikoku Senpaku Bombed and sunk 1/12/43 at Hong Kong Although characters are completely wrong movements fit exactly. Small transport No 26 Arrived 12/3/43 from Tsingtao with foodstuffs and military supplies.NA 240 x 28 x 15'. Dark Grey. Had been transferred to HK from Formosa Oct 1942 and placed at disposal of Naval Police Guards Ship is unidentified Destroyer Destroyer with 2 funnels, about 200-300' long, low hull. 1 x 4"NA forward, 2 x 4" amidships (each side of aft funnel), 1 x 4" aft. Left HK 15/3/43, returned 16/3/43. Anchored off Navy Dockyard 17/3/43 Ship is unidentified Destroyer Destroyer with 1 funnel. About 200-300'. Raised f'csle. 1 x 4" NAforward, 2 x 4" amidships behind funnel, 1 x 4" aft. Anchored off Navy Dockyard 17/3/43. Ship is unidentified Heu Hoi Maru Salvaged ship 3000 tons repaired by Kowloon Dock arrived fromNA FIC with 40000 bags brokenGyokai rice Maru (NB (exno dateFrancis quotred) Garnier) 暁海丸 03 1174 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 20/2/44 6 miles off Pointe Lagan, SE Annam Coast Heu Tin Maru 10000 ton new Empire ship has sailed for Manila under OSK control.NA ETA back in HK 21/3/43Gyoten from Maru FIC (ex with Empre 100000 Dragon) bags rice.暁天丸 43 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNW of Truk Dairen Maru Arrived 17/3/43 and loaded yarn for Japan. ETD 18/3/43 NA Dairen Maru (but see comment) 大連丸 25 3748 Ja Dairen Kisen Sunk by ST 30/11/44 in 38.06N 124.38E about 10km WSWVery of Changshanlikely this was Got, Teiren Chosen Maru not Dairen Maru but latter remains a possibility Nam Lee Maru 4000 tons loading railway tracks with ETD 21/3/43 for CantonNA See WIS #20 Nanri Maru. Ship is unidentified- possibly a garble.

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AWM 11/14/80 WIS #26, dated 7.4.43. Date Maru Reported launched 29/3/43 at unnamed local yard NA Likely Wooden hulled. Ship is unidentified Nam Chow Maru (Nanshu) Wooden ship. Completed and launched 5/2/43 by Kowloon Dockyard南洲丸 Nanshu Maru 南洲丸 43 40 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 16/1/45 22.10.5N 114.15E Wooden hull Fungkung Maru Completed and launched at Cosmopolitan Dockyard 1/3/43 豊乞丸 Likely Wooden hulled. Ship is unidentified Hew Tin Maru (see WIS # 22). Arrived back from FIC with 80000 bags rice. AlongsideNA Kowloon Dock ETDGyoten 10/4/43. Maru 2 (exmasts, Empre 1 short Dragon) funnel, 1 暁天丸bow gun and 1 dummy gun aft. To43 make one6864 trip toJa CantonJapan then Govt. transfer to militarySunk authorities by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNWSee of more Truk accurate report at bottom of this WIS Buenos Aires Maru Being used as a hospital ship and arrived 29/3/43 with 300 wounded.NA Took on another 60 patientsBuenos Airesthen sailed Maru for Japan. ぶえのすあいれす丸AH 28 9865 Ja Osaka Shosen Bombed and sunk 27/11/43 (by US aircraft in error as was a clearly marked hospital ship) in 02.40S 149.20E about 30km W of Tingwon Island Li Shing Maru ex British. Departed HK 18/3/43 for Hainan Is carrying lathes鯉城丸 and 120 Japanese. 350 x 15.Rijo 1 gun Maru bow and 1 gun stern 鯉城丸 96 1543 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 15/7/45 1.km N of Kita Kanegasawa, Aomori exKen Santa Fe ex Gouveneur General Merlin MV Hing Sang (formerly Jardine's) Scheduled for trials from Kowloon Dockyard顛生丸 10/4/43. Diesel engine 350Kensei x 17', Maru 2 masts (ex Hinsang) 顛生丸 41 4646 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by aircraft 12/1/45 at 11.10N 108.52 about 20km SW of Cap Padaran, FIC Lui Hung Tai (Gyonan) formerly British now Hiu Nam Maru. On trials 25/3/43 but problems.暁南丸 Further trial 2/4/43. Gyonan Maru 暁南丸 11 1243 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war returned to owners as Hirondelle. 1948 renamed Argus. Scrapped Philippines 1965. Kogyo Maru Big 5 on funnel. Damaged by AB forward and rear holds. UndergoingNA repairs at Kowloon DockyardKogyo Maru with trial sailing ETD 4/4/43.興業丸 Ids being painted all over with38 wave like camouflage6353 Ja Okada Shosen Sunk by USN AB 24/9/44 Coron Bay, PI Kogyo Maru's movements are unknown at this time and this is possibly correct Hung Shun Maru Armed Fishing boat 100' 2 masts, undergoing hull and engine 幸神丸repairs at Kowloon DockyardKoshin Maru 幸神丸 Fish ? ? Ja ? Nfi Many ships with this name- sometimes also spelt Kojin Maru Shun Yau Maru Armed Fishing boat 100' 2 masts, undergoing hull and engine 神佑丸repairs at Kowloon DockyardShinyu Maru 神佑丸 Fish ? ? Ja ? Nfi Many ships with this name. Fook ... Maru Armed Fishing boat 100' 2 masts, undergoing hull and engine 福吉丸repairs at Kowloon DockyardFukuyoshi Maru 福吉丸 Fish ? ? Ja ? Nfi Many ships with this name. Hei Cheung Maru Armed Fishing boat 100' 2 masts, undergoing hull and engine 第三喜漁丸repairs at Kowloon DockyardKiryo Maru No.3 第三喜漁丸 Fish ? 40 Ja Nanbo Boekiryogyobe Fate unknown First character illegible but this fits well so very likely Cargo ship Armed iron cargo ship 70' length undergoing hull and engine repairsレワンウヨチ at Kowloon Dock. Ship is unidentified Hiu Tin Maru Departed HK 28/2/43. Arrived back from FIC 21/3/43 with bags暁天丸 of rice. Docked at KowloonGyoten Dock Maru 26/3/43 (ex for Empre engine Dragon) repairs until暁天丸 ETD 5/4/43 43 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNW of Truk

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AWM 11/14/06 WIS #27, dated 14.4.43. Manila Maru Attacked by Sub 4/3/43 1100 200nm off Palau NA Manila Maru まにら丸 AH 15 9486 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 25/11/44 in 05.42N 113.15E about 160km NW of Miri Takachiho Maru Sunk by ST off Formosa 19/3/43 while on Japan-Taiwan run NA Takachiho Maru 高千穂丸 34 8154 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 19/3/43 in 26.05N 122.30E about 125km NE of Kieun (Keelung) Nanshu Maru Launched Kowloon Dock 5/1/43 as first wiooden ship built in NAHK. Trials have been satisfactory,Nanshu expected Maru to sail on maiden voyage南洲丸 mid April. 43 40 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 16/1/45 22.10.5N 114.15E Wooden hull Yamada Maru Reported as launched Kowloon Dock early 1943 NA 山田丸? No ship of this name found but as small war built foreign constructed ship omitted from all but local Japanese records Hai Ping former Chinese Maritime Customs. Gunnery trials report. 海平 Kaihei (ex Hai Ping) 海平 34 600 Cs Either Chinese Puppet or JapaneseFate unknown Govt. Hai Hui former Chinese Maritime Customs. Gunnery trials report. 海輝 Kaiki (ex Hai Hui) 海輝 34 600 Either Chinese Puppet or JapaneseFate unknown Govt. (name not shown in English) Diesel engine wooden fishing boat 100' length. 2 masts, grey all運勇丸 over taken into Kowloon DtydockUnyu Maru for engine repairs unknown date運勇丸 Fish 35 69 Ja Kasakan, Shokichi + 2 othersSurvived war 617 Diesel engine iron cargo boat, 2 masts, painted grey, 100' length,NA taken into Kowloon DockMotoyama for engine (Genzan)repairs 18/3/43 Maru No.11 第十一元山丸 36 133 Ja Motoyama Unyu Shoji Sunk by air attack 28/10/43 in 21.30N 112.34E off Hsiachuan Island Tin Sang Maru Completed repairs 23/3/43 and left Kowloon Dock. Will run between天生丸 HK and Swatow. Mikazuki Maru (ex Tin Seng) 三日月丸 ex 天成 90 1412 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 17/5/45 10km downstream from Woosung,Characters Yangtse translate to Tensei so identification is tentative Kin Hing Completed repairs 16/3/43 and left Kowloon Dock 建興 Kenko Maru 建興丸 ? 200 Tw Kentai Koshi Fate unknown C-1055 Iron Trawler. Repairs at Kowloon Dock completed and departed dock 23/3/43 Ship is unidentified C-2124 Iron Trawler. Repairs at Kowloon Dock completed and departed dock 23/3/43 Ship is unidentified Hiu Nam Maru (Gyonan) Reconditioning almost complete. Had engine trials 23/3/43 but暁南丸 because of adjustments moreGyonan trials scheduledMaru for 30/3/43 暁南丸 11 1243 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war returned to owners as Hirondelle. 1948 renamed Argus. Scrapped Philippines 1965. Ko Chi Maru Diesel engined wooden fishing boat, 100' length, 2 masts, taken高知丸 into Kowloon dock for engineKochi repairs Maru 26/3/43. Painted with wave高知丸 like camouflage whileFish in dock.38 147 Ja Kochiken Suisan Ran aground and abandoned after air attack 3/1/45 550Identity metres 202presumed. degrees Steel from hull Haikow Lighthouse, Hainan Island Hiu Hung Maru (Gyo Ku) Sister of Gyoten Maru is having construction work intensified.暁空丸 Boilers and engines have beenGyoku installed Maru (ex Empire Lantern) 暁空丸 43 6854 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 18/9/44 in 35.02N 124.24E about 170km W of Mokpo Yuan Ti Customs cruiser. Scuttled on fall of HK. Salvaged 20/11/42. Being原地丸 reconditioned by KowloonHaraji Drydock (Genchi) 264 Maru x 24 (ex x 11'Frosty Departed Moller) 原地丸Dock 18/3/43 to join local forces.25 Lt Grey 1 525x 2", Ja4 DC Japanthrowers. Govt. Sunk by AB 26/11/43 at Hua Hai Wan, Kwangtung Shuk Sing Maru Customs cruiser. Arrived from Hainan Is 26/3/43. Docked Kowloon淑星丸 Drydock 27/3/43 for egineShukusei repairs Maru and (ex side Shu of Hsing) hull. 280 x 24淑星丸 x 9. ETD 10/4/43 - to then join34 local garrison.234 PaintedJa Japanlt grey. Govt. 1 heavy MG fore andSurrendered aft. at Hainan Is in Sep 1945. Nfi. Hoi Fung Maru (Kai Ho) Torpedo boat. Arrived from Singapore damaged 24/3/43. Drydocked海蜂丸 at Kowloon Drydock for repairs to side, engine room, engine. ETD 15/4/43 for Kwangchow Wan. 364 x 24 x 13' 1 x 4" forward, 1 x 4" amidships, 1 x 4" aft. 1 Torp Tube. Unidentified. Possible error for Kaiki? (see above). Nothing fitting damage report. Same vessel as San Ning Po see below. Magpie Torpedo boat. Scuttled and salved by Japanese 26/2/43 at RN Naval鵲子号 Dock. Expected ETD Kasasagi6/4/43. 240 x 24 x 10, 1 x 2" forward,鵲 2 torp tubes. ControlledTB by Naval35 Garrison1040 troopsJa IJN Sunk by ST 26/9/43 in 05.00S 121.57E S of Flores Sea Error as Kasasagi was Chidori class TB that was never scuttled Chuen Hing Maru Merchantman 420 x 40 x 32'. Salvaged 4/3/43 and taken to Kowloon泉興丸 Dockyard. ETD 28/4/43.Senko To Maru be used (ex betweenChuan Hsing) Hong Kong and泉興丸 Canton ex 泉興 85 1200 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 15/12/44 Gulf of Tonkin off Paimanching. May be 37, 684 vessel- more investigation needed Transport No 460 Left for Japan 24/3/43 loaded with gunpowder, armaments, militaryNA supplies 280 x 24 x 14'.Zuisho Painted Maru Dark Grey. 瑞祥丸 12 5289 Ja Kyodo Kaiun Sunk by ST 14/8/44 in 03.54N 112.48E about 70km N of Tandjong Kidurang SW of Miri Transport No 92 Arrived from Kwangchow Wan 18/3/43 carrying foodstuffs andNA timber. 320 x 24 x 30'. DepartedAlaska 30/3/43Maru for Tsingtao あらすか丸 19 7378 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by AB 20/12/43 in 03.45S 151.30E about 80km NW of Rabaul Maraimansu Destroyer. Arrived from Formosa 18/3/43 to exchange duties withマライマンス another vessel. Presently anchored off Navy Dockyard. 348 x 24 x 14'. 1 x 4" forward, 1 x 4" aft. Ship is unidentified Sen Shima Maru Transport 462 x 48 x 30'. Arrived from Shanghai 19/3/43 with 先島丸rice and? foodstuffs. BerthedSakishima at Kowloon Maru No.4 dock. Departed 25/3/43先島丸 for Hainan Is with scrap copper,18 iron, lathes,1224 Jamotor Osakagenerators Shosen and other machinery.Sunk by ST 10/7/45 in 33.39N 126.40E about 23km NW ofFirst Saishu character obscured so difficult to tell San Ning Po Maru Torpedo boat. Arrived from Singapore 24/3/43 after damage from山寧波丸 a sea battle. Ro leave for Kwangchow Wan early April 1943. ? X 24 x 14". 1 x 4" forward, 1 x 4" amidships, 1 x 4" aft, 1 torpedo tube (?) Ship is unidentified. Same vessel as Hoi Fung (Kaiho) see above Shawo Maru Transport. Arrived from Kwangchow Wan 26/3/43 with livestock昭和丸 and timber. Now anchoredShowa Buoy Maru No.4. To depart in 8-9 days for昭和丸 Tsingtao. 20 2212 Ja Konan Kisen Sunk by ST 6/7/43 in 43.14N 139.53E about 25km SW of Kamoi Zaki, Hokkaido Manila Maru Red Cross ship. Arrived and tied up at No.1 Wharf 16/3/43. ManyNA soldiers onboard who appearedManila Maru healthy. Loaded with cotton yardまにら丸 and pig iron and departedAH 17/3/4315 9486 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 25/11/44 in 05.42N 113.15E about 160km NWThis of Miriis likely wrong. Manila Maru was believed in Takao at this time. Hiu Nam Maru Had a trial run on 24/3/43. Had been damaged at Whampoa, Canton暁南丸 duringf Allied AB JanGyonan 1943. Has Maru a slanting funnel and 3" gun暁南丸 on bow and a 3" aft. 11 1243 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war returned to owners as Hirondelle. 1948 renamed Argus. Scrapped Philippines 1965. Hospital ship Departed No.7 wharf and left HK on 24/3/43 NA ? Only Buenos Aires Maru arrived this day. No other AH departed. Hospital ship Departed Hong Kong 26/3/43 NA Buenos Aires Maru ぶえのすあいれす丸AH 28 9865 Ja Osaka Shosen Bombed and sunk 27/11/43 (by US aircraft in error as was a clearly marked hospital ship) in 02.40S 149.20E about 30km W of Tingwon Island Hinsang Formerly Jardine's. Has been salvaged and repaired. To make aNA trial run 12/4/43. Maiden voyageKensei ETD Maru 20/4/43 (ex Hinsang) to Canton or Manila顛生丸 41 4646 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by aircraft 12/1/45 at 11.10N 108.52 about 20km SW of Cap Padaran, FIC Buenos Aires Maru Arrived 23/3/43 at 1535 with 500 wounded. Some offloaded byNA launch at Blake Pier and takenBuenos to Queen Aires Maru Mary Hospital. All lightぶえのすあいれす丸 wounded went to LaSalleAH College28 that is being9865 usedJa as Osakaa hospital. Shosen Ship anchored Bombed25/3/43 near and Stonecutterssunk 27/11/43 Is. (by US aircraft in error as was a clearly marked hospital ship) in 02.40S 149.20E about 30km W of Tingwon Island Manila Maru Suggestion that earlier report (see top of this WIS is in error NA Manila Maru まにら丸 AH 15 9486 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 25/11/44 in 05.42N 113.15E about 160km NW of Miri Nam Hoi Maru Formerly Fat Shan (Nankai). River steamer plying between Canton南海丸 and HK daily or MacauNankai and HK Maru every (ex 2 daysFatshan). and between Usually calledKongmun港島丸 Koto and Maru HK weekly. Ships usually33 leave2639 HK atJa 0800Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Hoi Chu Maru (Kaikiu) River steamer plying between Canton and HK daily or Macau and海珠丸 HK every 2 days and betweenKaishu Kongmun Maru and HK weekly. Ships海珠丸 usually leave HK at 0800 23 1078 Ja Canton Island Shipping AssocSurvived war. In 1945 presumed taken over by Chinese Govt.ex Hang r. Hai Cheong Chu. Mined and sunk 8/11/45 off Boca Tigris, mouth of Canton River. Wan Yeung Maru (Unyo) River steamer plying between Canton and HK daily or Macau and雲陽丸 HK every 2 days and betweenUnyo MaruKongmun and HK weekly. Ships雲陽丸 usually leave HK at 0801 22 1037 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 28/12/43 upriver from Pengtse, Yangtse. Seems unllikely this ship would be operating out of HK Hoi Kong Maru (Kaiko) River steamer plying between Canton and HK daily or Macau and海剛丸 HK every 2 days and betweenKaigo KongmunMaru and HK weekly. Ships海剛丸 usually leave HK at 0802Pass 38 173 Ja Chosen Yusen K.K. Unknown- presumed lost by capsize through overloadingFate 15/2/43 unknown. at Canton Had previously been Navy requisitioned until 31/10/40. Fate would fit as passenger boat likely needed in Canton 2041 Arrived Buoy A8 at 1250 14/3/43. Departed 1050 on 20/3/43 NA Gyoei Maru 暁栄丸 90 2290 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 14/1/44 in 19.33N 112.24E about 220km ESEex of ApoeyHaikow JYNQ Arrived Buoy A3 at 1510 15/3/43. Departed 0845 on 19/3/43. NACarrying labourers to HainanYulin Is. Maru 楡林丸 00 6021 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 21/1/45 in Takao port ex Chung Hwah (name not shown in English) Arrived Buoy B26 at 1620 19/3/43. Departed 1745 on 20/3/43.大球丸 Carrying iron and military Daikyusupplies. Maru 大球丸 20 1517 Ja Toa Kaiun Bombed and aground and sunk 12/1/45 880 metres NNE of Cape An Nhon, FIC 805 Arrived Kowloon Wharf No.7 at 1000 20/3/43. Departed 1155NA on 22/3/43. Carrying scrap,Shinto military Maru supplies, No.1 3 railway coaches 第一新東丸 39 1933 Ja Sawayama Kisen Sunk by bombing 19/2/44 in 02.46S 150.42E about 35km N of Kavieng 985 Arrived Buoy B15 at 1510 20/3/43. Departed 1000 on 26/3/43.NA Carrying 25000 bags rice. Gyoten Maru (ex Empre Dragon) 暁天丸 43 6864 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 17/2/44 in 08.02N 149.17R about 300km WNW of Truk (name not shown in English) 2nd Working Dept (ex RN Naval Dockyard) steel use 東園丸 Toen Maru 東園丸 tk 17 5232 Ja Okada Shosen Sunk by ST 2/3/43 in 03.28S 117.23E about 100km E of NEAll point of these of Pulau ships Sebuku had previously been damaged and had been repaired at RN Naval Dockyard (name not shown in English) 2nd Working Dept (ex RN Naval Dockyard) steel use 野島 Nojima 野島 AG 19 8750 Ja IJN Sunk by aircraft 3/3/43 in 07.15S 148.30E 50 nm SE of Finschafen,All of these New ships Guinea had previously been damaged and had been repaired at RN Naval Dockyard (name not shown in English) 2nd Working Dept (ex RN Naval Dockyard) steel use りおぼん丸 Lisbon Maru りすぼん丸 20 7053 Ja Nippon Yusen Sunk by ST 1/10/42 in 30.17N 123.13E about 32km ESE ofAll Liang of these Hsiung ships Ti, hadChusan previously Is been damaged and had been repaired at RN Naval Dockyard (name not shown in English) 2nd Working Dept (ex RN Naval Dockyard) steel use 台東丸 Taito Maru 台東丸 35 4466 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk by ST 25/5/44 11.12N 135.12E about 370km NW ofAll Yap of these ships had previously been damaged and had been repaired at RN Naval Dockyard (name not shown in English) 2nd Working Dept (ex RN Naval Dockyard) steel use 阿蘇山丸 Asosan Maru 阿蘇山丸 34 8811 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by ST 1/5/44 in 07.08N 130.00E about 450km E of DavaoAll of these ships had previously been damaged and had been repaired at RN Naval Dockyard (name not shown in English) 2nd Working Dept (ex RN Naval Dockyard) steel use 音羽山丸 Otowasan Maru 音羽山丸 tk 36 9204 Ja Mitsui Senpaku KK Sunk by ST 22/12/44 in 15.02N 109.08E about 80km SE ofAll Cape of these Batangan, ships hadFIC previously been damaged and had been repaired at RN Naval Dockyard

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AWM 11/13/18 WIS #28, dated 25.4.43. Bird torpedo boat. Report on grounding 1515 17/2/43 Lui Chow Wan鵲 area. In Hong Kong No.1Kasasagi Drydock for 33 days. Detailed report 鵲on work undertaken TB 35 1040 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 26/9/43 in 05.00S 121.57E S of Flores Sea

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AWM 10/4/10 Kweilin Weekly Intelligence Summary #1, dated May 1943. Buenos Aires Maru Informant visited ship that was painted white with red crosses NA Buenos Aires Maru ぶえのすあいれす丸AH 28 9865 Ja Osaka Shosen Bombed and sunk 27/11/43 (by US aircraft in error as was a clearly marked hospital ship) in 02.40S 149.20E about 30km W of Tingwon Island

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AWM 10/2/24 KWIZ #3, dated 20.6.43 Chong Loong (Soryu) Aircraft Carrier. Sailed for Kiska presumably from HK 5/6/43 蒼龍 Soryu 蒼龍 AC 37 18800 Ja IJN Sunk by US Naval aircraft 4/6/42 30.38N 179.13W N olf MidwayIdentification is certainly wrong because of date of sinking Chun Ping Cruiser. Sailed for Kiska presumably from HK 5/6/43 足柄 Ashigara 足柄 CA 29 12986 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 8/6/45 in 01.59S 104.37E about 14 miles WSW of Muntok Tsui Siang Cruiser. Sailed for Kiska presumably from HK 5/6/43 最上 Mogami 最上 CA 35 13440 Ja IJN Sunk by FG 25/10/44 in 09.40N 124.50E S of Bohol Is Manshu Maru First auxiliary sailing vessel NA Nanshu Maru 南洲丸 43 40 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 16/1/45 22.10.5N 114.15E Wooden hull. Manshu is probably a very misspelling (Newspaper article) Conte Verde Italian steamer NA Conte Verde NA Pass 23 18765 It Lloyd Triestino Soc Anon Scuttled Shanghai 9/9/43- salved by Japanese. R. KotobukiLater Maru. (post Damaged Italian surrender) by mines 25/7/45 named Kotobuki at Maizuru Maru and recovered in semi sunk State. Scrapped 1951.

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AWM 10/1/16 KWIZ #4, dated 27.6.43. Shirogani Maru (sic) Passenger ship running between Hong Kong and Kwangchow Wan.白銀丸 Makes 4 trips a month.Shirogane Carries 100 Maru Jap trroops as well as Chineseえろがね丸 passengers each Passtime. Also38 carries ammunition929 Ja andSetsuyo gasoline. Shosen Mined 28/8/45 in Pearl River Wing Wah Sunk en route from Macau to Haipong 23/5/43 by AB. Portugese永華 Flag- only 15-20 rescuedEika out Maru of 200. ex LaterWing accountWah says sunk by永華丸 ST 2-3/6/43. ex 永華 98 1248 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 2/6/43 in 20.30N 107.57E Gulf of Tonkin Chuk Shan Maru formerly Hai Ching. Bombed at same time as Wing Wah but although竹山丸 exdamaged, 海澄 was able toChikuzan proceed Maruto Haiphong. 竹山丸 07 1840 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 12/7/43 Halong Bay, FIC Former Ariadne Moller. Hai Ching shown was never seized by Japanese.

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AWM 10/16/03-12 KWIZ #66, dated 15.9.44. Shin Kensei Opposite North Point 7 July 1944. Former Jardine's cargoship.新顛生 Flush decked, raked bow, oneKensei funnel Maru amidships, (ex Hinsang) one mast, 280' length顛生丸 41 4646 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by aircraft 12/1/45 at 11.10N 108.52 about 20km SW of Cap Padaran, FIC Yes Nagawa Maru Seen 16/7/44 at A7 buoy. Dk Grey 250 x 30' Flush deck, vertical永和丸 bow, counter stern, funnelSeiwa amidships, Maru 2 masts, arrived 4/7/44 生和丸. 14 7210 Ja Okada Gumi Sunk by AB 13/11/44 Manila Port Eiwa Maru, a 2AT tanker with this kanji,was not completed until Sep 1944 and was a different profile. Seiwa Maru is likeliest but considerable doubt on account of size Yes Cargo ship Seen 18/8/44 80' off Wing On godowns, West Point. 2800 tons,NA dark grey, 280 x 30', well decked, raked bow, counter stern, funnel amidship, dark grey with black top, 2 masts, coal burner, MFM Identity unknown Yes Shifu Maru Seen 9/7/44 Buoy A20 (?), Dark grey, about 3500 tons, 250 x 枝富丸45', well deck, raked bow, cruiserChefoo stern, Maru grey funnel amidships, 2 masts,芝罘丸 MFM, coal burning, arrived42 4/7/44 from3218 FormosaJa Toa alone Kaiun with 3000 tons of rice,Sunk of by which AB 12/1/45 half was at discharged. Saigon Port Departed 11/7/44 in morning via Western entrance Yes Nagawa Maru Seen 16/7/44 at A7 buoy. Lt Grey, about 3000 tons 250 x 40' Flush永和丸 deck, vertical bow, counterSeiwa stern, Maru funnel amidships-raked, 2 masts,生和丸 MFM,. arrived 4/7/44 from14 Formosa in7210 convoyJa of Okada16 ships Gumi Sunk by AB 13/11/44 Manila Port Some doubt as ship was much larger (470 x 58) than dimensions shown Yes Yurin (Nirebayashi) Maru Arrived 10/7/44 from Hainan Is, seen 14/7/44 Buoy A18. Black楡林丸 hull, about 3000 tons 250 Yulinx 45', Maru well deck, vertical bow, counter 楡林丸stern, funnel amidships MFM, brought14 rice,1893 salt andJa coalJapan Govt. Ran aground and sank 24/2/45 Yes Gunboat Seen 12/7/44 at buoy A-9. Later escorted Kinka Maru and HongNA Kong Maru 10/7/44. 350 Kurix 40' Lt Grey, Maierform bow and cruiser栗 stern. 2 Funnels MFFM.DD 1 x20 6" forward,1020 2 x 2",Ja 4" amidships,IJN 1 x 4" aft, arrivedMined 2/7/44 and from sunk Japan 8/10/45 with 500off Pusanwounded soldiers [illogical] Yes Eisen (Sakikawa) Maru Arrived 14/7/44 from Shanghai. Off North Point. Red and Black hull. Funnel amidships, 1Sagamigawa Norwegian typeMaru kingpost, MKFM. Oil相模川丸 engine 350 x 40 flush2A decked, 44vertical bow,6886 counter sternToyo Kaiun Mined and sunk 7/5/45 850 metres 192 degrees off NishiyamaCompleted breakwater 4/44 so LH, possible Kanmon but description does not match so highly dubious although name similar Yes Sainan (Tsinan) Maru Arrived 30/7/44 from Formosa with 3 other ships and 2 escorts.済南丸 Berthed at Kowloon WharfSainan No.3 onMaru arrival. Seen 7/8/44 Buoy A-17.済南丸 Dk Grey 5500 tons 300 x 40'43 well decked,3232 raisedJa bow,Toa cruiser Kaiun stern, funnel amidships,Mined and MFM, sunk coal 9/9/44 burning. off Woosung, Carrying near1800 Shanghai troops, fodder, towels, handkerchief, toothpaste etc Yes Tosan Maru formerly SS Soochow. Seen 8/8/44 at buoy A-9. Dark grey about斗山丸 3500 tons, 300 x 38' wellTosan deck, Maru vertical bow, counter stern, funnel斗山丸 amidships, MFM, coal burniung,20 arrived2604 30/7/44Ja fromJapan Formosa Govt. with 5 othersMined and 2and escorts. sunk 22/8/45Berthed offalongside Nishiyama Holt's Light Wharf. near Carrying Moji. ex rice, Soochow beans, (captured wheat, guns, ship) coal, toothpaste etc bound for Canton. Als0 1000 passengers. Yes Wuhu (Buko) Maru Seen 4/8/44 at buoy A-11. About 4500 tons, camouflage painted,無湖丸 350 x 40' well decked, rakedBuko bow, (Wuhu) cruier Maru sterm, funnel amidships,無湖丸 MFM, coal burning, arrived 30/7/4442 at 06003222 fromJa FormosaToa Kaiun with 2 escorts. BroughtSunk 80 by hotses, ST 29/10/43 beans, inpaddy, 22.30N and 115.25E wheat andabout 2000 23km passengers. WSW of Chelang Chiao, Kwangtung Provibce Yes Bizan Maru Seen 5/8/44 at Buoy A30. Black and Light red, about 5000 tons.美山丸 350 x 45'. Well decked, verticalBisan Maru bow, (ex counter Ming Sang)stern, coal burning.美山丸 Arrivedex 明生 30/7/45 at 0800 from34 Shanghai3420 in convoyJa ofJapan 6 ships Govt. escorted by 2 gunboats.Mined andBerthed sunk at18/6/45 2 Kowloon 7.6km Wharf 225 degreeson arrival. off Carrying Shirashu beans, LH, Kanmon coal, wheat, Strait paddy, fodder, biscuits, coffee etc. 2000 troops who have been transferred to Canton. Yes Choan (Nagayasu) Maru Seen 11/8/44 Douglas Wharf. Lt Grey about 600 tons, 120 x 28'長安丸 flush decked, vertical bow,Choan spoon Maru satern, funnel amidships, tugboat長安丸 like in appearance, MFM, coalburning,35 arrived330 Ja 4/8/44Nishi from Nippon Kobe Kisenwith rice, wheat,Sunk vegetablesby AB 12/10/44 etc at Takao port Yes Shinshu Maru Seen 30/7/44 No.2 Slipway, Taikoo Dock, Lt Grey, about 4000神洲丸 tons, 350 x 40' well decked,Shinshu vertical Maru bow, counter stern, funnel amidships,神州丸 MFM, diesel powered,33 arrived about4182 30/6/44,Ja Azuma entered Kisen Taikoo Dock 18/7/44Sunk by for ST repairs 13/10/44 to shaft, in 11.53N bearings, 109.17E piping, about engines 10km and NE ofpainting Dao Tagne, Camranh Bay Yes Tenichi Maru Seen 30/7/44 east of Taikoo Dock. Dark grey. About 500 tons.天一丸 140 x 25'. Flush decked withTenichi raised Maru superstructure, vertical bow, counter天一丸 stern. Thin funnel amidships,29 2 masts,942 MFM,Ja arrivedJapan 4/7/44. Govt. Entered TaikooSunk Dock by AB10/7/44 18/2/45 for paintingCu Lao Xanh Island, S of Tourane, FICex Tin Yat Yes Kanzan Maru Seen 28/7/44 alongside Taikoo Dock. Lt. Grey, about 2000 tons,観山丸 190 x 25', well decked, straightKanzan bow, Maru counter stern, thin tall funnel観山丸 amisdships, arrived 20/6/44,04 vessel departed1218 Ja TaikooJapan Dockyard Govt. 25/7/44 afterBombed engine repairsand sunk from 22/8/44 Swatow near Hong Kong. Salvaged andex repaired Kwang Tung postwar Kinka Maru Departed 10/7/44 after having twice before left, travelled about金華丸 50 nm and returned. Left withKinka Hong Maru Kong Maru escorted by a torpedo金華丸 boat. Cargo of zinc plates, 37lead, antimony,9306 copperJa coins,Osaka hemp,Shosen old cotton andBombed metals andand 150 sunk passengers, 14/11/44 atincluding Pier No.7 technicians, Manila bound for Japan Hongkong Maru See above 香港丸 Hong Kong Maru 香港丸 ? 643 Ja Japan Govt. Fate unknown Could also be ex Argus 01 1025 that was apparently called this at one point (later called Shinnan Maru) Yes Heikai Maru Work which started 7/3/44 suspended because of an absence of平海丸 1.5" boiler riverts awaited Heikaifrom Formosa. Maru Vessel was launched 21/7/44平海丸 at Taikoo Dock Cat 1000 with45 solemn 2807ceremonyJa andToa martial Kaiun law declared in dockyardSunk by ABso 3/4/45workmen near could Ngan not Chau enter (Round) or leave. Is, Ship Hong is Kong300' well deck, vertical bow, counter stern, single deck Yes Koto Maru ex Fatshan. Was named Nankai 201 after occupation, then Koto Maru, 160' on Hong KongKoto to Canton Maru (exrun Nanhai 201 ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971

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AWM 10/17/11-13 KWIZ #67 dated 22.9.44. Nichiko (Hinokaori) Maru Seen 4/8/44. Departed 12/8/44 for Singapore. 320 x 40' MFM日春丸 Nikko Maru 日光丸 03 5057 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 9/5/45 in 36.46N 123.36E about 100km SE of 41,Kao 6380 Chiao ship (Gao of Jiao),this name Shantung already Peninsula sunk. Identity presumed Katoto (Katoshima) Maru Seen 6/8/44. Departed 12/8/44 for Formosa. 386 x 46' MFM 加藤縞丸 Identity unknown Yushito (Yushishima) Marun Seen 14/8/44. Departed 19/8/44 for Singapore. 386 x 46' MMKF楡洲島丸 Yulin Maru 楡林丸 ? ? Ja Japan Govt. ? Two captured ships of this name- could be either Takizawa Maru Seen 15/8/44. Departed 21/8/44 for Hainan Is. 320 x 48' MFM龍澤丸 Ryusei Maru 龍勢丸 04 2087 Ja Tokai Kisen Ran aground outside Tokyo Bay 12/10/44 and sank Wataoka (Toro) Maru Seen 16/8/44 360 x 40' MFM 渡岡丸 Identity unknown Keiinsan (Keinyama) Maru Seen 17/8/44. Departed south 24/8/44. 384 x 48'. MKFM 敬陰山丸 Kachosan Maru 華頂山丸 24 2427 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by Air attack 22/3/45 in 28.40N 128.50E No 11 Transport (?Mario/Nanro/Tomiyama) Seen 19/8/44 350 x 48' MFM Identity unknown No 5 Transport (?Keian/Fukukai) Seen 19/8/44. 320 x 52' MFM Identity unknown Shoneito (Shoneishima) Maru Seen 21/8/44. Departed 25/8/44 for Shanghai. 360 x 40'. MKFM昭寧島丸 Shokei Maru 昭慶丸 38 2447 Ja Towa Kisen Sunk by ST 8/9/44 in 24.45N 123.20E about 60km NW of Iriomote Jima No 7 Transport (?Shoran Maru) Seen 21/8/44. 330 x 46'. MFM Identity unknown Ranjitsu Maru Seen 22/8/44. Departed 29/8/44 for Shanghai. 369 x 40' MFM嵐日丸 Kasuga Maru 春日丸 20 219 Ja Nippon Suisan Sunk by AB 5/3/45 in 15.32N 108.37E about 5km NW of CapeTentative Hapoix, identification FIC as does not match size or description Hintoto (Hamafujishima) Maru Seen 23/8/44. Departed 30/8/44 for Guam. 386 x 48' MKFKM濱藤島丸 Identity unknown Kaiko (Umimitso) Maru Seen 29/8/44. 320 x 40' MFM 海光丸 Kaiko Maru 海光丸 23 233 Ja Nippon Suisan Sunk by AB 13/4/45 in 21.25N 109.24E about 20km E of PeiTentative Hai, Gulf identification of Tonkin as does not match size or description Kakuran (Tsuruarashi) Maru Seen 31/8/44. Departed 10/9/44 for Hainan Is. 288 x 38' MFM鶴嵐丸 Identity unknown Transport Seen 6/9/44. 280 x 27. MFM. Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 6/9/44. 300 x 32' MFM Identity unknown Ryosan (Tatsuyama) Maru Seen 6/9/44. 200 x 25' MFM 龍山丸 Ryuzan Maru 龍山丸 22 2482 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 27/1/45 6km downstream from Hukou, exYangtze Changsha River Gunboat Seen 6/9/44 200 x 22' Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 6/9/44. 150 x 15'. Engines aft- flush deck Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 7/9/44, 500 x 42' MFM well decked. Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 7/9/44. 300 x 32' MFM well decked. Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 7/9/44. 300 x 30' MFM well decked. Identity unknown

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AWM 10/17/36 KWIZ #68, dated 29.9.44. Ichihasu (One Lotus) (Irren/Hasu?) Destroyer. Employed to patrol locally in HK waters 蓮 Hasu 蓮 DD 22 1020 Ja IJN Surrendered Sep 1945 at Tsingtao, scrapped 1946 Saga Gunboat. Employed to patrol locally in HK waters 嵯峨 Saga 嵯峨 FG 13 785 Ja IJN Sunk by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Hatsukari/Hatukari Torpedo boat. Employed to patrol locally in HK waters 初雁 Hatsukari 初雁 TB 34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped Maishi (Dancing Stork) River gunboat. Employed to patrol locally in HK waters 舞子 Maiko 舞子 RG 10 133 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945. Became Wu Feng, seized by PRC 1949, Nfi Minesweeper No 102 Length 200' 1500 tons dspl. Ready for sea trials 4/7/44 NA W-102 掃海艇第百二 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Anri River steamer ex Ho Fei. Canton river steamer. 2000 tons. Lying安利号 alongside ex 岳飛 weast wall of NavalAnri Marudockyard for repairs. 安利丸 05 1668 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 25/6/45 1.5km ESE of Mutsure LH, Shimonseki Chohatsu Repair work is finished and ship lying against north wall of Naval長発 Dockyard. 1000 ton cargoChohatsu ship for Maru local work 長発丸 04 457 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk 16/1/45 by AB in 18.35N 110.26E off SE coast Hainan Is Aldgate ex Boom Defence ship. Still lying in Naval Basin. Intended forNA use in HK harbour. (Japanese name unknown) BDV 34 345 Ja Japan Govt. Fate unknown Watergate ex Boom Defence ship. Still lying in Naval Basin. Intended forNA use in HK harbour. (Japanese name unknown) BDV 34 345 Ja Japan Govt. Fate unknown 6 MTBs Length 60'. Being built to plans of British MTBs. 2 launched toNA date Specific ships unidentified Dowa Maru New ship 200 tons, length 100' arrived Macau 17/8/44. Departed同和丸 Macau 0600 23/8/44 for DowaCanton Maru with rice. Likely a locally built small wooden ship

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AWM 10/18/27,28 KWIZ #69, dated 6.10.44. Nansho Maru Seen 11/9/44. Flush deck with raised focsle. 180 x 20' under repairs南照丸 at Cosmopolitan DockNanshu Maru 南洲丸 43 40 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 16/1/45 22.10.5N 114.15E Wooden hull Transport Seen 18/9/44. 220 x 26' MFKM flush decked NA Identity unknown Transport Seen 18/9/44. 250 x 28' MFM flush decked NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 20/9/44. 250 x 28' MFM flush decked NA Likely same ship as above Ship No 101 Seen 27/9/44. 320 x 38. Flush deck with raised poop. EnginesNA aft. Being converted to a tanker. MFM Identity unknown

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AWM 10/19/02-21 KWIZ #70, dated 13.10.44. Heikai Maru (Pinghoi) Under construction at Taikoo Dockyard- expected to be completed平海丸 shortly Heikai Maru 平海丸 C 45 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 3/4/45 near Ngan Chau (Round) Is, Hong Kong Cargo ship Arrived 3/9/44, 2000 tons, well decked, 190 x 30' MFM NA Identity unknown Shinto Maru Arrived 17/9/44 from Formosa. Departed 22/9/44. 350 x 40' 4000新東丸 ton well decked MFM. Shinto Maru 新東丸 18 1215 Ja Sawayama Kisen Sunk by AB 12/10/44 off Tsoying, N of Takao Tanker Arrived 22/9/44 from Singapore. 220 x 25' Tanker 2000 tons MFMNA Identity unknown Cargo trawler Arrived 20/9/44 from Formosa. Departed 21/9/44. Cargo trawler.NA 200 x 30', 2000 tons MMF Identity unknown Cargo trawler Arrived 20/9/44 from Formosa. Departed 21/9/44. Cargo trawler.NA 200 x 30', 2000 tons MKF Identity unknown Cargo ship Arrived 21/9/44 from Formosa. Departed 23/9/44. 200 x 40' 2000NA tons, well decked, MFM Identity unknown Cargo ship Arrived 21/9/44 . Departed 23/9/44. 200 x 35' 2500 tons, flushNA decked, MFM Identity unknown Cargo ship Arrived 21/9/44 from Formosa. Departed 21/9/44. 250 x 35' 2500NA tons, well decked, MFM Identity unknown Destroyer Arrived 21/9/44. Departed 24/9/44. 300 x 34' NA Identity unknown Tanker Arrived from Formosa 9/44. 3000 tons 270 x 36' flush deckedNA MFM Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 21/9/44 still in port 26/9/44. 250 x 28' well decked MFMNA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 21/9/44 still in port 26/9/44. 230 x 28' well decked MFMNA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 21/9/44 still in port 26/9/44. 200 x 25' well decked MFMNA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 21/9/44 still in port 26/9/44. 200 x 25' well decked MFMNA Identity unknown Yes Nichiko (Hinokaori) Maru Arrived 4/8/44 from Shanghai. Departed 12/8/44 for Singapore.日春丸 320 x 40' MFM cargo coal,Nikko lubricating Maru oil, electric wire, rice, tobacco,日光丸 cloth 03 5057 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 9/5/45 in 36.46N 123.36E about 100km SE of 41,Kao 6380 Chiao ship (Gao of Jiao),this name Shantung already Peninsula sunk. Identity presumed Yes Katoto (Katoshima) Maru Seen 6/8/44. Departed 12/8/44 for Formosa. 386 x 46' MFM cargo加藤縞丸 coal, hemp, wolfram, tank motors, rice, flour, 6 x field guns Identity unknown Yes Yushuto (Yushushima) Maru Seen 14/8/44. Departed 19/8/44 for Singapore. 386 x 46' MMKF,楡洲島丸 Cargo coal, gas cylinders,Yulin kerosene Maru drums, calcium carbide, rice,楡林丸 sugar, flour, electric wire, sundry? foodstuffs? Ja Japan Govt. ? Two captured ships of this name- could be either Yes Takizawa Maru Arrived 15/8/44 from Saigon direction. Departed 21/8/44 for Hainan龍澤丸 Is. 326 x 48' MFM CargoRyusei coal, Maru rice, sulphur, alcohol, engine龍勢丸 parts, rubber carpets, well deck,04 straight bow,2087 cruiserJa sternTokai Kisen Ran aground outside Tokyo Bay 12/10/44 and sank Yes Wataoka Maru Arrived 15/8/44 from Shanghai 360 x 40' MFM cargo of iron plates,渡岡丸 fabric, white acid, explosives, rice, well decked raked bow, counter stern Yes Keiinsan (Keiinyma) Maru Arrived 16/8/44 from Shanghai. Departed south 24/8/44. 384 x敬陰山丸 48'. MKFM oil engine, cargoKachosan medical Maru supplies, crude oil, gasoline,華頂山丸 ammunition, firld guns, white24 acid, well decked,2427 Ja rakedMitsui bow, Senpakucounter stern Sunk by Air attack 22/3/45 in 28.40N 128.50E Yes Transport No 11 (?Nanryo/Tomiyama Maru)Seen 19/8/44 350 x 48' MFM well decked, raked bow, counterNA stern, brought in ammunition, embarked troops See KWIZ #67 also Yes Transport No 5 (?Keian/Fukukai Maru) Arrived 19/8/44 via Lyemun Pass. 320 x 52' MFM. Steam engine,NA brought in ammunition, embarked troops Identity unknown Yes Shoneito (Shoneishima) Maru Arrived 21/8/44 from Hainan Is. Departed 25/8/44 for Shanghai.昭寧島丸 360 x 40'. MKFM, well decked,Shokei verticalMaru bow, counter stern. Brought昭慶丸 in sulphure and iron plates.38 Shipped out2447 sugar,Ja yarn,Towa wolfram Kisen Sunk by ST 8/9/44 in 24.45N 123.20E about 60km NW of Iriomote Jima Yes Transport No 7 Seen 21/8/44. 330 x 46'. MFM. Well decked, vertical bow, counterNA stern, lt grey. Cargo coal and engine parts Identity unknown Yes Arashijitsu Maru Seen 22/8/44. Departed 29/8/44 for Shanghai. 369 x 40' MFM,嵐日丸 well decked, raked bow, counterKasuga stern, Maru Grey, brought in petroleum,春日丸 coal, gunpowder and rice 20 219 Ja Nippon Suisan Sunk by AB 5/3/45 in 15.32N 108.37E about 5km NW of CapeTentative Hapoix, identification FIC as does not match size or description Yes Hintoto (Hamafujishima) Maru Arrived 23/8/44 from Formosa. Departed 30/8/44 for Guam. 386濱藤島丸 x 48' MKFKM. Lt Grey, well decked, raked bow, counter stern. Bringing in coal, diesel oil, calcium carbide, kerosene, oxygen cylinders, electric wire, rice; ouward cargo troops, machine guns, ammo Identity unknown Yes Kaiko (Umimitsu) Maru Arrived 16/8/44 from Saigon. Seen 29/8/44. 320 x 40' MFM, dull海光丸 grey, raked bow, well deck,Kaiko counter Maru stern, inwards cargo: lubricating海光丸 oil, crude oil, steel plate, 23coal, rice, sugar,233 keroseneJa Nippon tins. Suisan Sunk by AB 13/4/45 in 21.25N 109.24E about 20km E of PeiTentative Hai, Gulf identification of Tonkin as does not match size or description Yes Umeshima Maru Patrol cutter. Arrived 9/8/44 from Canton. Seen 10/8/44. Black海島丸 and greyish white, 160 x 20', flushed deck, raked vlipper bow, counter stern, oil engine, 1 x 2" forward. In Naval dockyard 13-18/8/44. Identity unknown Yes Tsuruarashi (Kakuran) Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 29/8/44 from Saigon. Seen 31/8/44. Departed鶴嵐丸 10/9/44 for Hainan Is. 288 x 38' MFM. Grey. White masts. Inward cargo: lubricating oil, crude oil, rice, coal, 4 x 4" guns Identity unknown Yes No 4 Muun Patrol Cutter. Seen 31/8/44 after arriving same day from Kongmoon.第四武運号 6/9/44 transferred to Naval Dockyard for repair of war damage- 4 dead, 8 wounded. Diesel, flush decked, raked bow, cruiser sternm 280 x 20', 1 x 2" forward, 4 DC aft Identity unknown Yes Kofuku (Hirofuku) Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 7/8/44 from Canton. Seen 9/8/44 at 1000. 廣福丸Dk Grey. Estimated 800 tonsKofuku 220 x Maru38', flush (ex Kwongdeck with Fook raised Cheung) focsle,廣福丸 vertical ex 廣福祥 bow, counter stern, at23 Taokoo Dockyard881 Ja 8/8/44Japan ex Govt. Kwong Fook Cheung,Survived MFM, war- steamship, returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Naval supply Depot craft No 45 Seen 9/8/44 mouth of main dock, Taikoo Dockyard. Admitted NAto dock that day for painting and hull repairds. Painted black, 80'; ETD 19/8/44 Identity unknown Yes "H" No 6 ex River steamer Lee Hong. Seen 10/8/44. Silvery grey. 250 x 36'.利航 Flush decked, vertical bow,Presumed counter Matsuyama stern, diesel- Maru engine ex Chung built松山 by Shan HK ex & 利航 Whampoa Dock Co; docked34 at Taikoo1085 DockyardJa Japan No.3 Govt. slipway for repairsSunk to hull unknown and engine date overhaul.Hong Kong Had by beenAB. Raised scuttled postwar Causeway andTentative Bayin 1949 12/41. identification became Salvaged Miss 1/7 Orient (year?) for andU Ping repaired Yuung. at 24/3/49Taikoo Dockyard mined and sunk Canton River. Raised and 8/49 sold to Tak Kee Shipping and Trading- reverted to original name of Lee Hong. 17/8/71 broke in two and sank in Rambler Channel, HK during typhoon Rose. Yes Fukuan Maru River steamer, formerly SS Fook On 福安丸 ex 福安 Fukuan Maru (ex Fook On) 福安丸 ex 福安 24 738 Ja Japan Govt. Fate unknown May be known as Fukuyasu Maru No.2 Yes Shinshu Maru Cargo ship. 320 x 45', well decked raked bow, counter stern, MFM,神洲丸 diesel, admitted to TaikooShinshu Dock Maru for repairs. 神州丸 33 4182 Ja Azuma Kisen Sunk by ST 13/10/44 in 11.53N 109.17E about 10km NE of Dao Tagne, Camranh Bay Koto Maru Arrived 18/7/44 from Canton, ex River steamer Fatshan. Admitted港島丸 to Kowloon Docks for repair.Koto Maru Seen (ex9/8/44. Nanhai Lt Grey201 ex 280 Fatshan) x 39' Flush港島丸 decked, vertical bow, counter33 stern, MFM2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Yes Shirogane (Shirogame) Maru Formerly River steamer, converted to cargo steamer at Kowloon白銀丸 Docks June 1944. Seen 9/8/44Shirogane 200 x Maru35' MFM, well decked, rakedえろがね丸 bow, counter stern Pass 38 929 Ja Setsuyo Shosen Mined 28/8/45 in Pearl River Yes Type F No 18 Cargo ship. Seen 10/8/44. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern,NA MFM, twin diesel engines,SS-15 New ship built at Kowloon Docks第十五機動艇 45 731 Ja Dept of Army (Japan Govt.)Became Tenzan Maru then Tien Shan. 1960 sold to Hwa Rung SS Co, Taiwan r. Hsing Chung. Wrecked 1/1/68 on Penghu Island Kaishu Maru River steamer. Arrived 9/8.44 from Canton. Seen 15/8/44. Departed海珠丸 21/8/44 for Canton. 244Kaishu x 28' Maru Light grey. Flush decked, raked海珠丸 bow, counter stern. MF only, 23steam engine.1078 EnginesJa repairsCanton undertaken Island Shipping at Kowloon AssocSurvived Dock. war. In 1945 presumed taken over by Chinese Govt.ex Hang r. Hai Cheong Chu. Mined and sunk 8/11/45 off Boca Tigris, mouth of Canton River. Kainan Maru No. 374 or 375 Arrived 20/8/44 from Swatow. Departed 2/9/44 for Formosa. Formosan海南丸 fishing boat convertedKainan to cargoMaru boat.No.1 Admitted to Kowloon第一海南丸 docks for painting circa 23/8/44.39 Dark grey89 89' Jacargo Takuyoof gasoline Suisan and timber Fate unknown Shown as two separate entries but seems more likely it is one vessel Akatsuki No.3 Under construction at Kowloon Dockyard NA Gyoko Maru (ex Empire Wall) 暁虎丸 - 6800 Ja Japan Govt. Never completed and scrapped on stocks postwar ex Empire Wall Gyoko Maru Nearing comnpletion at Kowloon Dockyard but work has stopped暁虎丸 Gyoko Maru (ex Empire Wall) 暁虎丸 - 6800 Ja Japan Govt. Never completed and scrapped on stocks postwar ex Empire Wall Minkaku Maru Harbour vehicular ferry readmitted to Kowloon Dockyard end July民覺丸 44 for repairs to hull. DepartedMinkaku dock Maru 4/8/44 (ex Man and Gok) departed HK 民覺丸8/8/44 forex 民覺Canton with cavalry 36 320 Ja Japan Govt. Found sunk Tak Hing City Sept 1945. Not salved and wreck scrapped postwar "Special 44" An oil depot ship towed to Kowloon Dockyard from ShamshuipoNA 12/8/44 for repairs to hull and painting. Identity unknown D-4174 Towed to Kowloon Dockyard from Shataukok for repairs to bottomNA and engine Identity unknown D-3024 Towed to Kowloon Dockyard from Shataukok for repairs to bottomNA and engine Identity unknown Yes No 2 Anri Maru Cargo ship. Seen 2/8/44. Departed 22/8/44 for Canton. Dark grey.第二安利号 200 x 32' MFM, flush decked,Anri Go vertical No.2 bow, counter stern, outward第二安利号 cargo weapons and ammunition09 1026 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 16/1/45 at Hong Kong Yes Gyoun (Agekumo) Maru Transport/cargo vessel. Arrived 20/7/44 from Shanghai via Formosa.暁雲丸 Seen 3/8/44, lt grey, 2500Gyoun tons, Maru flush decked, raised foc'sle,暁雲丸 vertical bow, cruiser stern, MFM,90 brought in912 troops,Ja guns,Japan ammunition. Govt. Repaired Sunkat Cosmopolitan by AB 12/10/44 Dock Hsitzu from 1/8/44Wan, Takao ex Ethel Moller Yes Hitsu Maru Cargo ship, Arrived 5/8/44 from Formosa, seen 23/8/44, dull light日津丸 grey, 2800 tons, well decked,Nisshin vertical Maru bow, counter stern, MFM,日津丸 1 gun on focsle, cargo: kerosene,16 bleaching1179 powder,Ja Mitsubishisteel plates, Kisen carbide and otherSunk cargo. by ST Moved 2/4/45 to in Cosmopolitan 34.02N 124.00E Dock about 21/8/44 100km W of Sohukusan Is, SW coast Chosen Eishun (Nagaharu) Maru Fishing vessel converted to cargo. Arrived 12/8/44 from Canton.永春丸 Seen 24/8/44. CamouflageEishun Painted. Maru 350 tons 110', brought rice, 永春丸provisions and scrap metals of damaged? aircraft.? DockedJa ? Cosmopolitan Dock 20/8/44? for repairs to engine and deck Several small ships of this name Nanhatsu (Nanbatsu) Maru Fishing vessel converted to cargo. Arrived 10/8/44 from Macau.南発丸 Seen 28/8/44. Lt Grey 250 tons 75', brought rice, provisions a. Docked Cosmopolitan Dock 16/8/44 for repairs to engine and deck. Former sailing ship Possible error for Chohatsu Maru???? No 1 Kinsan Taishin Maru, Fishing vessel converted to cargo. Arrived 14/8/44 from Canton.第一金山大新丸 Seen 28/8/44. Camouflage pattern. 340 tons 110', brought provisions, engines and weapons. Docked Cosmopolitan Dock 20/8/44 for repairs to engine and deck Probably either Kinzan Maru No.1 or Taishin Maru No.1 Gyokaku (Gyoko) Maru Fishing vessel converted to cargo. Arrived 18/8/44 at 1500 from暁鳩丸 Canton. Seen 29/8/44. CamouflageGyokyu Maru painted. 380 tons 110', brought暁鳩丸 rice, provisions and scrap metals43 of damaged140 aircraft.Ja Japan Docked Govt. Cosmopolitan DockFate 24/8/44 unknown for repairs to engine and deck Toko Maru After repairs at Cosmopolitan Docks loaded damaged aircraft parts.東光丸 ETD 22/8/44 for FormosaToko Maru No.1 Go 第一号東光丸 38 721 Ja Sanko Kisen Sunk by AB 9/9/44 Malipano, Mindanao Island Could be Toko Maru 43, 530 but more likely Toko Maru No.1 Go known to be in area Hakko Maru After repairs at Cosmopolitan Docks loaded damaged aircraft parts.八紘丸 ETD 20/8/44 for JapanHakko Maru 八紘丸 16 1132 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 12/10/44 1.5km off An Ping LH near Takao ex Randi Haruzu Kamikaze (Kamigaze) Maru (ch) After repairs at Cosmopolitan Docks loaded weapons. ETD 9/8/44治津神風丸 for Canton then Japan Koichi Maru After repairs at Cosmopolitan Docks loaded weapons and dynamite.虎一丸 ETD 7/8/44 for CantonToraichi then Japan Maru 虎一丸 25 28 Ja Chikumura, Takeshi Fate unknown May have been a larger locally built vessel of same or slightly different name

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AWM 10/19/45,46 KWIZ #71, dated 20.10.44. Hakko Maru Seen 2/9/44, cargo ship, 285 x 38 MKFMK 八紘丸 Hakko Maru 八紘丸 16 1132 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 12/10/44 1.5km off An Ping LH near Takao ex Randi Hoshu (Otorishima) Maru Seen 4/9/44. Departed 15/9/44 for Hainan 378 x 48, cargo ship,鵬州丸 MFMK Identity unknown Tosento (Fujikawashima) Maru Seen 7/9/44. Departed 10/9/44 for Burma. cargo ship, 356 x 40',藤川島丸 MFM Identity unknown Nagatori Maru Seen 12/9/44. Departed 16/9/44 via Lyemun Pass, destination 永富丸unknown, cargo ship 300 x 42" MKMF Identity unknown Fukyamato (Fukuyamshima) Maru Seen 14/9/44. Departed 16/9/44 for Kwangchow Wan, cargo ship,福山島丸 MFM, 350 x 41' Identity unknown Kyowato (Kyonwashima) Maru Seen 16/9/44. Departed 17/9/44 for Formosa and Japan, cargo 協和島丸ship 340 x 40, MFM Identity unknown Hichishiki (Hifuku) Maru Cargo ship 230 x 34' MFM. Seen in Kowloon Docks 2/9/44 日拭丸 Identity unknown Joshu Maru Cargo ship 320 x 40' MFM. Seen 7/9/44 at Taikoo Dockyard then徐州丸 to Naval Dock Joshu Go 徐州号 17 1659 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 10/10/44 in 25.20N 121.32E about 4km N of Fukiex Hsu Kaku Chow Shinshu Patrol cutter 240 x 20'. Seen 7/9/44. Left Naval Dockyard after神州号 repairs. Departed 18/9/44 for Kong Moon Identity unknown Junei Patrol cutter 280 x 24'. Seen 8/9/44. Left Naval Dockyard after順英号 repairs. Departed 20/9/44 for Canton Identity unknown Kyoko (Hashimitsu) Destroyer, 350' 1 funnel, seen 16/9/44. Repaired at Naval dockyard.橋光号 Later anchored at StonecuttersHashidate 橋立 PR 41 1204 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 22/5/44 off Pratas Is in 21.08N 117.20E Can't be Hashidate as already sunk Minesweeper No 102 Minesweeper. MFM. At Naval Dockyard. Seen 15/9/44. Later NAanchored near Stonecutters W-102Is 掃海艇第百二 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Keito ( Takashima/Tamasima) Maru Cargo ship 300 x 48' MKFK, seen 16/9/44 left for Hainan 21/9/44琼島丸 Identity unknown Tokyo Maru Cargo ship. 450 x 48". Seen 17/9/44. Left for South Seas 20/9/44NA All large ships of this name had been sunk. Only very small ships remained

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AWM 10/20/22-36 KWIZ #72, dated 27.10.44. Rinnan Maru Arrived 14/10/44 林南丸 Reinan Maru 嶺南丸 91 1053 Ja Naika Unei Kumiai Bombed and sunk 24/12/44 in Urmston Roads between HongBelieved Kong ex andSam Macau Nam Hoi. Sank with major collaborationist figure on board Nichiyasu Maru Seen at Kowloon Wharf 12/10/44 with No. 10 on funnel. 日安丸 Nichian Maru 日安丸 12 6197 Ja Nissan Kisen Sunk by ST 8/9/44 in 24.45N 123.20E 60km SW of Ishigaki Jima Unbu Convoy escort. Seen 19/9/44 off Tsimshatsui. Departed 19/9/44運舞 for south seas escorting a convoy. 239 x 20' , MFFM See KWIZ #77. Perhaps Hasu (first character) or error for Maishi (?) Soto (Takashima) Maru Cargo. Seen 20/9/44 off Naval Dockyard. Departed 26/9/44 for宗島丸 Burma. 478 x 48', MFM See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Shoshuto (Shoshushima) Maru Cargo. Seen 23/9/44 near Kau I Chau Is, Departed 26/9/44 for商洲島藤丸 Singapore. 420 x 48' MKFM,Shinshu Maru 神州丸 33 4182 Ja Azuma Kisen Sunk by ST 13/10/44 in 11.53N 109.17E about 10km NE ofSee Dao KWIZ Tagne, #77. Camranh Very tentative Bay identification. Ship arrived HK 13/9/44 and departed 29/9/44 for Yulin. Cargo ship No 3 Cargo. Seen 25/9/44, 240', MFM, Figure 3 on funnel, supposelyNA left 29/9/44 for Formosa [but see KWIZ # 77] See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Kichiryoto (Yoshiorashima) Maru Cargo seen 26/9/44. MFM 320 x 40' departed 30/9/44 for Hainan吉陵島丸 Identity unknown Choto (Nagashima) Maru Cargo. Seen 29/9/44 N of Lamma Is. Departed 30/9/44 empty to長島丸 Saigon. MMFK, 386 x 48' See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Fukunaga Maru Cargo. Seen 30/9/44 between Stonecutters Is and West Point. Departed福長丸 30/9/44 empty to Shanghai. MFM, 340 x 40' See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown- possible error for Fukuei Maru Suzukuni (Reino) Maru Seen 1/10/44, S of Stonecutters Is. 420 x 48', MFM, Departed 鈴邦丸8/10/44 for Kwangchow Wan See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Kikyoto Maru Cargo. Seen 1/10/44, 386 x 40', MFM, departed 4/10/44 for Formosa紀橋島丸 and Shanghai. See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Hokyo (Fukyo) Maru Cargo. Seen 5/10/44 ETD 12/10/44 for Malaya. 400 x 48', MFM蒲京丸 See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Transport No 11 (Nario/Nanryo Maru?) Transport. Arrived 8/10/44. MFM, 360 x 55' . No.11 on funnel;NA still there 12/10/44 See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Transport No 2 (Rosan Maru?) Transport (No. 2 on funnel) 440 x 65' Seen 8/10/44, still in harbourNA 12/10/44. See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Transport No 1 (Arushu Maru?) Transport (No. 1 on funnel) 420 x 70' , MKFM, Seen 8/10/44,NA still in harbour 12/10/44. Identity unknown Nami No 26 Minesweeper 220 x 20' MFM, Diesel engined, Flush decked with波第二十六 raised focsle, clipper bow, cruiser stern. Seen 11/10/44 Naval dockyard. ETD 18/10/44. See KWIZ # 77. Identity unknown W-102 was escort in this convoy Kumomitsu (Unko) Maru Minesweeper 235 x 24' MFFM, Diesel engined, Flush decked 雲光with raised focsle, clipper bow, cruiser stern. Seen 11/10/44 Naval dockyard. ETD 18/10/44 See KWIZ # 77. Identity unknown W-102 was escort in this convoy Cargo ship Cargo, MFM, 450 x 58', seen 11/10/44. Still in port 12/10/44.NA Identity unknown Sokusanto Maru Cargo/transport. Seen 11/10/44. 380 x 40' MFM, still in port 族山島丸12/10/44 Bisan Maru (?) 美山丸 34 3420 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 18/6/45 7.6km 225 degrees off ShirashuSee LH, KWIZ Kanmon #77. Strait Identification is very tentative Keiko Maru Transport. Seen 11/10/44 off Kennedy Town. MFKM, 360 x 40'瓊江丸 still in port 12/10/44 Kyuko (Kiukiang) Maru 九江丸 42 3222 Ja Toa Kaiun Mined and sunk 14/7/45 in 35.06N 129.43E about 60km SeeE of KWIZPusan #77. Identification is very tentative Kyosei Maru Cargo/transport. Seen 11/10/44 NW of Stonecutters. MFM, 360協勝丸 x 40' still in port 12/10/44Kenzui Maru (?) 乾瑞丸 04 4156 Ja Inui Kisen Sunk by ST 23/12/44 4km W of Darigayos Poinr, Luzon inSee 16.50N KWIZ 120.18E # 77. Reference to arrival on this date is correct but ID is very tentative Taishuto (Taishushima) Maru Cargo. Seen 11/10/44 near Lyemun Pass. MMMFK, 420 x 45' 台州島丸still in port 12/10/44 See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Ryoto Maru Cargo transport. Seen 11/10/44 S of Tsing Yi Is. MKMF, 440遼東丸 x 48' See KWIZ #77. Identity unknown Destroyer 2 funnels. Arrived from Formosa and seen 12/10/44. 320 x 48' NAETD 17/10/44 Identity unknown Destroyer 2 funnels. Arrived from Formosa and seen 12/10/44. 300 x 32' NAETD 17/10/44 Identity unknown Torpedo boat 1 funnel. Arrived from Formosa and seen 12/10/44. 220 x 28' ETDNA 17/10/44 Identity unknown Minesweeper 2 funnels. Arrived and seen 12/10/44. 210 x 25' ETD 17/10/44NA Identity unknown Oil tanker Flush decked with raised poop and focsle, MFM, 325 x 38' SeenNA 12/10/44- departed 13/10/44 Identity unknown Cargo transport Well decked, MFM, 250 x 28'. Arrived 12/10/44 NA Identity unknown Gunboat 1 funnel. 200 x 22'. Seen 15/10/44 in Kapsuimun area NA Identity unknown Chosu (Joshu) Maru Left Naval Dockyard after repairs 20/9/44 for trials.Later lying潮洲丸 alongside dock wall. Joshu Go 徐州号 17 1659 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 10/10/44 in 25.20N 121.32E about 4km N of Fukiex Hsu Kaku Chow Tsurugi Submarine. Seen 10/10/44 Naval Dockyard basin. Undergoing劍宇 repairs to conning tower. See KWIZ # 77. Name unknown. Submarines weren't given names- merely I, Ro, Ha prefix to a number. Possibly named after CO or a deliberate ruse de guerre by Japanese authorities aware of Chinese spies in their midst. Maishi River gunboat, formerly French moored west side of Naval basin舞子 7/10/44 for repair. Had beenMaiko towed from Macau Aug 43 for refit舞子 and repairs. RG 10 133 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945. Became Wu Feng, seized by PRC 1949,Ship Nfi was formerly Portugese, not French. Minesweeper No.101 Seen 10/10/44 lying off Naval Dockyard. Left 10/10/44 for Hainan.NA Had been built at NavalW-101 Yard between Aug 1943 and March 掃海艇第百一1944. MS 44 678 Ja IJN Sunk 12/1/45 by USN aircraft 7nm SW of Cap Padaran in 11.10N 108.55E Minesweeper No.102 Sistership of above. Seen 14/10/44. Also built at Naval Yrd betweenNA March-Sep 1944. W-102 掃海艇第百二 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Shinshu Maru Appears to have been completed and will leave Taikoo Docks 31/8/44神洲丸 for trial run. Armed Shinshuwith 1 x Maru4" forward. 神州丸 33 4182 Ja Azuma Kisen Sunk by ST 13/10/44 in 11.53N 109.17E about 10km NE of Dao Tagne, Camranh Bay Heikai Maru 2700 tons 310' Still under construction. Additional deck being平海丸 added. Heikai Maru 平海丸 45 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 3/4/45 near Ngan Chau (Round) Is, Hong Kong Fukuei Maru Cargo. 270 x 35' MKMF. Seen 15/9/44. Departed for Formosa福栄丸 1/10/44 Fukuei Maru 福栄丸 38 1868 Ja Nitto Kisen Survived war. Scrapped Osaka 1968 Banshu Maru Cargo. 150' On No.1 slipway, Taikoo Docks. 播洲丸 Banshu Maru 播州丸 39 992 Ja Nishi Taiyo Gyogyo Survived war. Owner became Taiyo Gyogyo KK in 1945. Lengthened 1954. Scrapped Higoshino Machi 1967. Kosho Maru No.1 Wooden ship recently built by Kwong Hip Lung Shipyard. 150第一香昭丸 x 20'. Flush decked with raisedKasho focsle. Maru Maierform No.1 bow, cruiser spoon第一香昭丸 stern. MFM. One thin funnel44 aft. 1 x AAMG250 Jaon bridge.Japan Govt. Fate unknown Tenichi Maru Repair work on ship at Taikoo Docks continues. Expected to be天一丸 complete by 15/9/44 Tenichi Maru 天一丸 29 942 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 18/2/45 Cu Lao Xanh Island, S of Tourane, FICex Tin Yat Koto Maru HK-Canton steamer. Mined 7/9/44 in vicinty of Castle Peak with港島丸 slight damage to engine room.Koto Maru (ex Nanhai 201 ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 I-22 Kare (Koko) Submarine. Sent to Guam 3/9/44 as part of 8th Submarine Flotillaイ第二十二 to make an attack on USI-22 warships in Guam area イ第二十二 41 2554 Ja IJN Missing from 5/10/42 W of Malaita Submarines were not named only numbered with an IROHA prefix I-23 Kare (Koko) Submarine. Sent to Guam 3/9/44 as part of 8th Submarine Flotillaイ第二十三 to make an attack on USI-23 warships in Guam area イ第二十三 41 2589 Ja IJN Missing from 15/2/42 S of Oahu All of this seems far fetched. Most ships listed had already been sunk. It is possible the Chinese agents were deliberately being fed misinformation I-24 Kare (Koko) Submarine. Sent to Guam 3/9/44 as part of 8th Submarine Flotillaイ第二十四 to make an attack on USI-24 warships in Guam area イ第二十四 41 2554 Ja IJN Likely sunk by ramming USS PC 487 10/6/43 50 miles NE Allof Attuof this in seems53.16N far 174.24E fetched. Most ships listed had already been sunk. It is possible the Chinese agents were deliberately being fed misinformation Satsuki/Satuki (Gogetsu) Destroyer. Sent to Guam 3/9/44 as part of 9th Destroyer Flotilla五月 to make an attack on US Satsukiwarships in Guam area 皐月 DD 25 1772 Ja IJN Sunk by AB 21/9/44 in Manila Bay All of this seems far fetched. Most ships listed had already been sunk. It is possible the Chinese agents were deliberately being fed misinformation Futatsu, (Ryo) (Wakatake?) Destroyer. Sent to Guam 3/9/44 as part of 9th Destroyer Flotilla両 to make an attack on US Wakatakewarships in Guam area 若竹 DD 22 1100 Ja IJN Sunk by AB 30/3/44 at Palau All of this seems far fetched. Most ships listed had already been sunk. It is possible the Chinese agents were deliberately being fed misinformation Tenryo /Tenryu(Amatatsu) Light Cruiser. Sent to Guam 3/9/44 as part of 10th Fighting Force天龍 to make an attack on USTenryu warships in Guam area 天龍 CL 19 4368 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 18/12/42 in 05.11S 143.57E 10 miles E of MadangAll of this seems far fetched. Most ships listed had already been sunk. It is possible the Chinese agents were deliberately being fed misinformation Yes Japanese Gunboat Seen at A-12 buoy 25/8/44. Dk Grey, approx 2000 tons. 250 xNA 30'. Flush decked with raised focsle. Raked bow, cruiser spoon stern. MFM, coal burning. 1 gun each forward, amidships and aft. Arrived 19/8/44 escorting 4 merchant ships. Departed 29/8/44. Identity unknown Yes Yurin Maru Cargo boat. Seen 12/7/44 off West Point. Arrived 9/7/44 from 楡林丸Hainan Is, escorted by gunboat.Yulin Cargo Maru of rice and salt. Departed 20/7/44.楡林丸 3000 tons 280 x 40' MFM.14 Well decked1893 withJa verticalJapan bow Govt. and counter stern.Ran Coal aground burning and sank 24/2/45 54km N of Qui Nhon, FICTonnage almost identical to ex Herleik, one of two Yulin Maru's Yes Koretomi Maru Cargo boat. Seen 26/8/44 at A-18. Arrived 19/8/44 with 4 ships之富丸 in convoy. Departed 30/8/44 for Formosa. 3500 tons approx. 300 x 46'. Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, MFM, coal burning. Brought hay, wheat, beans and 70 horses. Loaded scrap iron and fibre.Identity unknown Yes Kyuko (Kyuchi?) Maru Passenger and cargo boat. Seen 26/8/44 at No.3 Kowloon Wharf.九江丸 Arrived 19/8/44 in convoyKyuko of 4 (Kiukiang)ships escorted Maru by 2 gunboats. Departed九江丸 30/8/44 for Formosa. Dk42 grey 45003222 tons, Ja350 xToa 45' MFM,Kaiun well decked, rakedMined bow, and cruiser sunk 14/7/45spoon stern. in 35.06N Coal burning. 129.43E Brought about 60km beans, E offlour Pusan and medicines, 800 troops and horses. Departed with rags and worn out cotton Yes Zozan Maru Cargo. Seen 26/8/44 at A5 buoy. Arrived 19/8/44 in convoy escorted象山丸 by 2 gunboats. Black,Shozan about 3000Maru tons 280 x 38', well decked,象山丸 vertical bow, counter stern. MFM,14 coal 2171burning.Ja BroughtJapan groceries Govt. and tinned goodsBombed and and 50 sunkhorses (as and Shozan 500 troops Maru) 3/4/45 Hong Kong ex Sekko Maru ex Chekiang Yes Taito (Oatama) Maru Cargo. Seen 28/8/44 at A-9 buoy. Arrived 20/8/44 from Hainan大頭丸 Is with coal and salt. Dk Grey, 1500 tons. MFM 200 x 30' Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, coal burning Taijun Maru would be logical but both ships of this name already sunk. Yes Shinto Maru Cargo. Seen 18/8/44 at No.1 Kowloon Wharves. Arrived 14/8/44新東丸 with 3 ships and 2 gunboatsShinto from Maru Formosa. Arrived via Lyemun新東丸 Pass. Departed 22/8/44 for Shanghai.18 Dk Grey,1215 4000Ja tons,Sawayama MFM, Kisen350 x 40', well Sunkdecked, by verticalAB 12/10/44 bow, counteroff Tsoying, stern, N coalof Takao burning. Brought railway sleepers, 3 diesel engines, 500 steel plates, 1500 red cross parcels Yes Asahi Maru Cargo. Seen 16/8/44 at Jordan Road Ferry Terminal. Arrived 15/8/44朝日丸 in convoy escorted by 2 gunboats from Formosa. Departed 22/8/44 for Shanghai. Dk Grey, 2500 tons, MFM, 250 x 38', well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, coal burning. Brought ammunition, medicines,Asahi Maru groceries, No.2 was tinned due atgoods, HK this quinine date buttablets- was allsunk destined 136/8/44. for Canton Its possible the agent was basing identity on projected arrival info and mistook another vessel for Asahi Maru No.2 Yes Choka (Shoka) Maru Cargo. Seen 18/8/44 off Stonecutters Is. Arrived 15/8/44 in a convoy超華丸 escorted by 2 gunboatsKachosan from Shanghai. Maru Departed 22/8/44 for華頂山丸 Saigon. Dk Grey, 3000 tons, MFM,24 250 x2427 40', wellJa decked,Mitsui vertical Senpaku bow, counterSunk stern, by coal Air attackburning. 22/3/45 Brought in flour28.40N and 128.50E tinned goods Kachosan Maru arrived 16/8/44 from Shanghai and departed 24/8/44 and seems a likely fit Yes Joshu Maru (?) Cargo. Seen 29/8/44 at A-2 buoy. Arrived 24/8/44 probably from徐州丸 Hainan Is. Departed 30/8/44Joshu for Go Formosa. Dk Grey, 4000 tons, 徐州号MKFKM, goalpost mast kingposts.17 350' approx',1659 wellJa decked,Japan Govt.raked bow, cruiser stern,Sunk bycoal ST burning. 10/10/44 Brought in 25.20N coal, 121.32E rice, salt, about groceries, 4km N 200 of Fuki extins Hsu Kakucrude Chow oil Yes Kinshu Maru Cargo. Seen 26/8/44 off North Point. Arrived 19/8/44 in a convoy金州丸 escorted by 2 gunboats fromZenshu Shanghai. Maru Departed 30/8/44. Dk 全州丸Grey, 3000 tons, MFM, 250 x 40',06 well decked,530 verticalJa Japanbow, counter Govt. stern, coal burning.Survived Brought war. Returned 2000 tons to coal owners as Jessie Moller. Sold ex1949 Jessie to Anglo Moller Chinese Shipping Co, ame name and still managed by Mollers. Sunk 24/5/49 by artillery fire at Shanghai. Abandoned to underwritewrs- presumed scrapped. Shinto Maru Cargo. Seen 20/9/44 at No.1 Kowloon Wharves. Arrived 17/9/44新東丸 from Formosa. Departed Shinto22/9/44. Maru Dk Grey, 4000 tons, MFM, 350新東丸 x 40', well decked, vertical bow,18 counter1215 stern,Ja coal burning.Sawayama Brought Kisen coal Sunk by AB 12/10/44 off Tsoying, N of Takao Yes Kanzan Maru Cargo. Seen 21/9/44 off Laichikok. Arrived 3/9/44 Light Grey,観山丸 2000 tons, MFM, 190 x 30',Kanzan well decked, Maru vertical bow, counter stern,観山丸 coal burning. Brought coal 04 1218 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 22/8/44 near Hong Kong. Salvaged andex repaired Kwang Tung postwar Destroyer Seen 22/9/44 off Wanchai. Arrived 21/9/44 escorting 3 cargo ships.NA Departed 24/9/44. Dk Grey. 3000 tons, 300 x 34' raked bow, cruiser sterm. MFM, oil burning. 5 guns, 3 torp tubes. Identity unknown Yes Ryosan (Tatsuyama) Maru Cargo. Seen 6/9/44 off NE side of Naval Dockyard. Grey. 180-200龍山丸 x 23'. Flush decked, rakedRyuzan bow, Maru cruiser spoon stern. MFM, coal龍山丸 burning. 22 2482 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 27/1/45 off Hokow, China. ex Changsha Yes Nansho Maru Cargo. Seen 11/9/44 in Cosmopolitan Dock. 180 x 20'. Flush decked南照丸 with raised focsle. Raked bow, cruiser spoon stern. MFM, one 2.5 " gun. Ship undergoing repairs. Identity unknown

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AWM 10/21/05-09 KWIZ #73, dated 3.11.44. Tosan Maru cargo. Well decked MFM, arrived from Formosa 26/9/44 Tosan Maru 斗山丸 20 2604 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 22/8/45 off Nishiyama Light near Moji. ex Soochow (captured ship) Cargo ship Arrived 8/10/44. Seen 20/10/44. 14000 tons. Flush deck with raisedNA poop and focsle. MKMF, berthed at Holt's Wharf. 500 x 40' Identity unknown Cargo ship Arrived from Formosa 8/10/44. Seen 12/10/44. 5000 tons. FlushNA decked, raised poop and focsle, MFM, 320 x 30' Identity unknown Cargo ship Arrived from Formosa 8/10/44. Seen 12/10/44. Brought 40 ArmoredNA cars. 10000 tons Flush decked with raised focsle MMF, 450 x 40' Identity unknown Kinshu Maru Cargo. Arrived from Formosa 8/10/44. Seen 11/10/44. 3000 tons,金洲丸 well decked, MFM, 200Kishu x 30' Maru 貴州丸 20 2548 Ja Minami Nippon Kisen Sunk by AB 28/3/45 Takao Port Kwangtung Govt owned an 85 ton ship but this is evidently too small. Kasshi (Kinoene) Maru Cargo Arrived from Formosa 8/10/44. Seen 11/10/44. Departed甲子丸 17/10/44 for Japan. 2000 tonsKine flush Maru decked with raised poop and甲子丸 focsle, 200 x 28' 24 2195 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk 5/4/45 by AB in 22.45N 116.10E about 30km SW of Shenquan LH, Kwangtung Province Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived from Formosa 8/10/44. Seen 14/10/44. Sunk offNA Kowloon Dock 16/10/44. Bunzan 3500 tons, Maru well decked, MFM, 280 x 文山丸30' 41 1990 Ja Miyachi Kisen Sunk by AB 16/10/44 in Kowloon Dock, Hong Kong Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived from Formosa 8/10/44. Seen 12/10/44. 8000 tons,NA flush decked with raised poop and focsle, MFM, 420 x 39' Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived from Formosa 8/10/44. Seen 13/10/44. 5000 tons,NA well decked, MFM, 350 x 32' Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived from Formosa 8/10/44. Seen 22/10/44. 3500 tons,NA well decked, MFM, 250 x 30' Identity unknown Cargo ship Engines Aft Cargo. Arrived from Formosa 8/10/44. Seen 12/10/44.NA 15000 tons, flush decked,2A typeMKMF with goalposts below masts, 520 x 45'. Brought 3000 tons coal for Taikoo Docks and 1000 tons military stores for Canton Identity unknown Naval Vessel Converted cargo vessel with 10' hole from AB. Seen 22/10/44 NAdeparted grid location R18 following day. 300 x 38' Identity unknown Gunboat/Minelayer Seen 22/10/44, 200 x 26' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 22/10/44, 225 x 27' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 22/10/44, well decked, MFM, 260 x 29' NA Identity unknown Minesweeper Seen 22/10/44, MFM, 200 x 28' NA Identity unknown Minesweeper Seen 22/10/44, MFM, 180 x 23' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 22/10/44, well decked, MFM, 280 x 27' NA Identity unknown Gunboat Seen 22/10/44, MFM, 180 x 26' NA Identity unknown Transport Seen 22/10/44, MFM, 350 x 28' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 24/10/44, one funnel, 350 x 28' to Cosmopolitan Dock NA Identity unknown Gunboat Arrived 23/10/44. Seen 24/10/44, 200' NA Identity unknown Gunboat Arrived 23/10/44. Seen 24/10/44, 220' x 25' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 24/10/44, MFM, 200 x 26' NA Identity unknown Gunboat Seen 24/10/44, 200' NA Identity unknown Naval Craft Seen 24/10/44, Departed 24/10/44. 200' NA Identity unknown Naval Vessel Seen 24/10/44, 250-270' x 30' NA Identity unknown Gunboat Seen 24/10/44, 170' x 26' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 24/10/44, MFM, 180 x 25' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship/Transport Engines Aft Cargo. Seen 24/10/44. 15000 tons, MMFM, 400 xNA 45'. At Holt's Wharf Identity unknown Naval Vessel Seen 28/10/44, one funnel, 220 x 25' NA Identity unknown Naval Vessel Seen 28/10/44, one funnel, 240 x 25' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 28/10/44, well decked, MFM, 300 x 28' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 28/10/44, well decked, MFM, 280 x 32' NA Identity unknown Naval Vessel Seen 28/10/44, one funnel, 220 x 21' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 28/10/44, well decked, MFM, 300 x 28' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 28/10/44, well decked, MFM, 350 x 32' NA Identity unknown Tanker Seen 28/10/44, flush decked, MMF, 250 x 28' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 28/10/44, flush decked, MMF, 300 x 30' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 28/10/44, well decked, MFM, 350 x 34' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 28/10/44, well decked, MFM, 300 x 28' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 28/10/44, well decked, MFM, 280 x 29' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Seen 28/10/44, well decked, MKFM, 380 x 35' NA Identity unknown Kika Maru /Nagawa Maru Arrived in Hong Kong 8/10/44 and anchored off Stonecutters Is気禾丸 Identity unknown Gyozo Maru Approx 2300 tons. Received a direct hit by AB 16/10/44 while暁三丸 under construction Gyoko Maru (ex Empire Wall) 暁虎丸 - 6800 Ja Japan Govt. Never completed and scrapped on stocks postwar ex Empire Wall. Known as "Akatsuki No.3"

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AWM 10/21/37 - 48, 10/22/02 - 07 KWIZ #74, dated 10.11.44. Kaze No 8 Torpedo boat. In Hong Kong mid October 1944 NA Identity unknown Awa No 4 Torpedo boat. In Hong Kong mid October 1944 NA Kuri 栗 DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Hatsukaze No 10 Torpedo boat. In Hong Kong mid October 1944 NA Identity unknown Kaze No 6 Torpedo boat. In Hong Kong mid October 1944 NA Identity unknown Awa No 2 Minesweeper/ Torpedo boat. In Hong Kong mid October 1944NA Kuri 栗 DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Tsurugi Submarine. In Hong Kong mid October 1944 NA Identity unknown Kaishi Gunboat. In Hong Kong mid October 1944 NA Identity unknown. Maishi??? Sokusanto Maru Left for Hainan 14/10/44 380' 蘇山島丸 Identity unknown. See KWIZ #77 for more info. Keiko Maru Left for Shanghai 14/10/44 360' 瓊江丸 Kyuko (Kiukiang) Maru 九江丸 42 3222 Ja Toa Kaiun Mined and sunk 14/7/45 in 35.06N 129.43E about 60km SeeE of KWIZPusan #77 for more info. Kyosei Maru Lying off North Point 17/10/44 360' 協勝丸 No ship of size of this name. See KWIZ #77 for more info. Taishuto Maru Left for Burma 16/10/44 420' 台州島丸 Identity unknown. See KWIZ #77 for more info. Ryoto Maru Left for Tsingtao 16/10/44 440' 遼東丸 No ship of size of this name. See KWIZ #77 for more info. Ryosanto Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 10/10/44. Departed 14/10/44 for Kwangchow龍山島丸 Wan. MFM 380 x 48' WellRyuzan decked. Maru Vertical bow, cruiser spoon 龍山丸stern. 22 2482 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 27/1/45 off Hokow, China. ex Changsha Kichito (Yoshishima) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 10/10/44. Departed 18/10/44 for Kwangchow吉島丸 Wan. MKFM 400 x 40' WellMiyajima decked. Maru Raked bow, counter stern. 宮島丸 43 2000 Ja Tochigi Kisen Mined and sunk 13/5/45 off Gunge, Awaji Shima. According to records arrived 19/10/44 and departed 20/10/44. But kanji very similar and seems credible Tensei Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 11/10/44. Departed 16/10/44 for Kwangchow天生丸 Wan. MFM 320 x ? X 11.5' Flush decked. Vertical bow, counter stern. Several small vessels of this name but nothing large with this kanji. Ankoku (Yasukuni) Maru Freighter. Seen 12/10/44. Still in port 23/10/44. MKMFK 400安国丸 x 53' Well decked. Raked bow,Yasukuni cruiser Maru spoon stern 安国丸 42 5794 Ja Nippon Seitetsu Sunk by ST 6/12/44 37km N of Cape Mayraira in 18.59N 120.56EKnown to have been damaged by mine near Hong Kong 8/10/44 Shinko (Sinko) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 13/10/44. Departed 19/10/44 for Hainan. MFM新興丸 200 x 25' Flush decked. ShinkoVertical Maru bow, counter stern. 新興丸 35 6479 Ja Hashimoto Kisen Sunk by AB 18/10/44 near Babuyan Channel, PI WRONG. A detailed TROM for Shinko Maru is available. The ship did not call at HK at this time. Identity unknown. Taihoto Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 16/10/44. Departed 16/10/44 for Kwangchow台蒲島丸 Wan. MFM 460 x 40' Well decked. Vertical bow, counter stern. Identity unknown Matsuita Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 16/10/44. Departed 16/10/44 for Shanghai. MFM松板丸 386 x 48' Well decked. Raked bow, counter stern. Identity unknown Anei Maru Transport. Seen 16/10/44. Departed 16/10/44 for Shanghai. MFM丁甯丸 420 x 40' Well decked. KineVertical Maru bow, (?) counter stern. 甲子丸 24 2195 Ja Osaka Shosen Sunk 5/4/45 by AB in 22.45N 116.10E about 30km SW of Shenquan LH, Kwangtung Province Takikani (Roshin) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 16/10/44. Departed 20/10/44 for Kwangchow瀧神丸 Wan and Haiphong. MFM 360 x 48' Well decked. Raked bow, cruiser spoon stern. Identity unknown Hatayato (Hatayashima) Maru Freighter. Seen 16/10/44. Departed 20/10/44. MKMF 480 x 50'端谷島丸 Well decked. Vertical bow,Bingo cruiser Maru spoon (?) stern 備後丸 B 43 4667 Ja NYK Survived war. Scrapped Osaka, 1961. But possible "Teruzawa" Maru was Bingo Maru. Teruzawa (Kotaku) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 18/10/44. Departed 20/10/44 for Hainan. KKFM晃澤丸 340 x 40' Well decked. Vertical bow, counter stern. Identity unknown. Could be Bingo maru as above Shimada Maru Freighter. Seen 20/10/44. Departed 20/10/44 for Kwangchow Wan島田丸 and Pakhoi. KMMFK, 460 x 48' Well decked. Raked bow, cruiser spoon stern. Figure 12 on funnel Identity unknown Sakuko Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 20/10/44. Departed 21/10/44 for Hainan. MFM鑿晃丸 360 x 38' Well decked. VerticalHishigata bow, Maru counter (?) stern. Figure 6 on菱形丸 funnel 12 2833 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 2/1/45 at North San Fernando, PI ex Bisayas Kaiko Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 20/10/44. Departed 21/10/44 for Hainan & FIC.海口丸 MFM 340 x 48' Well decked.Kaiko Maru Vertical bow, counter stern. Figure海口丸 2 on funnel 02 2698 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 26/10/44 in 20.38N 111.50E about 108 km ENEex Maryof Cape Moller. Hainan, Hainan Is Umihagi (Kaiteki) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 22/10/44. MFM 420 x 48' Well decked. Vertical海萩丸 bow, counter stern. Identity unknown Shoteito Maru Freighter. Seen 23/10/44. Departed 23/10/44 for Manchuria. MKMFK捷弟島丸 420 x 46' Well decked. Raked bow, counter stern Identity unknown Gyoshin Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 24/10/44. ETD 25/10/44 for Hainan. MFM 368御神丸 x 36' Well decked. VerticalBingo bow, Maru cruiser (?) spoon stern. 備後丸 B 43 4667 Ja NYK Survived war. Scrapped Osaka, 1961. Seiwa Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 24/10/44. ETD 27/10/44 for Hainan. MKFKM清和丸 460 x 48' Well decked. RakedEiwa Marubow, counter stern. 永和丸 2AT 44 6968 Ja Sunk by AB 13/11/44 at Manila Umise (Kaikai) Maru Freighter. Seen 25/10/44. Departed 28/10/44 for Hainan. KMMF海瀬丸 460 x 48' Well decked. Vertical bow, counter stern Identity unknown Kaze No 8 Torpedo boat. Seen 15/10/44. 1 funnel, clipper bow, cruiser stern.風 No.8 220 x 30' In Naval Dockyard for repairs- completed 16/10/44. Now on duty in HK waters. Identity unknown Tsukugi No 2 Submarine. Arrived 6/10/44 from Pacific. Seen 10/10/44 Naval劍宇第二 Dockyard basin. 420 x 18'. Docked Naval Dockyard for repairs 7/10/44, ETD 13/10/44 for Pacific See KWIZ # 77. Name unknown. Submarines weren't given names- merely I, Ro, Ha prefix to a number. Possibly named after CO or a deliberate ruse de guerre by Japanese authorities aware of Chinese spies in their midst. Awa No 2 Minesweeper/Torpedo boat 1 funnel, clipper bow, cruiser stern.栗 250 No.2 x 20' Seen 16/10/44 DepartedKuri 18/10/44 for Hainan on convoy栗 duty. DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Awa No 4 Torpedo boat 1 funnel. 250 x 20' Seen 16/10/44 Still at Stonecutters栗 No.4 Is 20/10/44. Kuri 栗 DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Hatsukaze (Shobu) No 10 Torpedo boat 1 funnel. 230 x 26' Seen 16/10/44 Still in port 21/10/44.初風 No.10 Hatsukaze 初風 DD 39 2490 Ja IJN Sunk by DG (USS Spense et al) 3/11/43 near Augusta BayWRONG. in 06.01S Since 153.58E ship was a destroyer, already sunk it seems name is a misidentification Kaze No 6 Torpedo boat. Seen 16/10/44. Departed 19/10/44 for Kwangchow風 No.6 Wan on convoy duty. 1 funnel. 220 x 20' Identity unknown Maishi Gunboat. Discharged from Naval Dock 21/10/44. Sailed 21/10/44舞子 for Amoy. Maiko 舞子 RG 10 133 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945. Became Wu Feng, seized by PRC 1949, Nfi Yes Hoshu Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 4/9/44 at Stanley Bay and later Lyemun Pass.鵬洲丸 Arrived 3/9/44 from Tokyo. Departed 15/9/44 for Hainan Is. Dark Grey, 378 x 48', KFMK, diesel, well decked, raked bow, cruiser spoon stern. Brought 60 wind generators, 476 electrical switches, 780 oxygenIdentity cylinders, unknown 21 steam air pumps, 560 tins calcium carbide, 1670 bags coal, 900 bags rice, 300 lbs explosives. Sailed with troops, electric wire, wire cables, 4700 sticks dynamite, 12 AA guns, 4 2" guns, and asorted drugs Yes Tosento (Fujikawashima) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 7/9/44 off Kennedy Town. Arrived 3/9/44 from藤川島丸 Formosa. Departed 10/9/44 forBurma. Dull Grey, Black uppers in part, 356 x 40', MFM, Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern. Brought 12 sets wind generators, 60 pcs fire proof fabrics, 14 cooils electricalFujikawa wire, Maru 486 of bags this rice, initial 86 prefix bags corn.had already Departed been with sunk. 1670 Identity pcs scrap, unknown. 400 lbs explosive, 60 drums crude oil Yes Nagatomi Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 12/9/44 off Power Station, North Point. Arrived永富丸 12/9/44 from Singapore. Departed 16/9/44. Light Grey, 300 x 42', MKMF, Steam engine, Well decked, raked bow, counter stern. Brought 100 cases machine parts, 70 motor engines, 70 cartons unknownIdentity unknown Yes Hakko Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 12/9/44 at Laichikok Coal dump. Arrived 8/9/44八紘丸 at 1500 from Formosa. HakkoLight Grey, Maru 285 x 38', MKFMZK, Steam八紘丸 engine, Well decked, vertical16 bow, counter1132 stern.Ja BroughtJapan coal, Govt. 1000 kerosene tinsSunk of by carbide, AB 12/10/44 50 small 1.5km guns off and An ammo, Ping LH 70 near MGs Takao and ammo,ex Randi explosives. Went to Cosmopolitan Dock to repair engines and steam pipes Yes Fukuyamato (Fukusanto/Fukuyamashima) MaruCargo Ship. Seen 14/9/44 off HK & Macau SS Wharf. Arrived福山島丸 7/9/44 at 1500 from Manchuria.Fukuyama Departed Maru 16/9/44 for Kwangchow福山丸 Wan. Light Grey, 350 x 48', MFM,18 Steam6040 engine,Ja WellJapan decked, Govt. vertical bow, counterSunk stern.by AB Brought8/1/45 at 760 Takao bags rice, 900 cartons carbide, 400Suspect oxygen as cylinders, supposedly 1720 trading sheet Moji-Pusan iron, 26 steel at rods,this time 620 pcs iron billets, 6 x 4" guns, provisions. Went to Naval Dock 7/9/44-9/9/44 and 12/9/44-14/9/44 to repair forward deck and fit guns. Departed with sugar, matches and cotton rags. Yes Kyowato (Kyowashima) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 16/9/44 SW of Stonecutters Is. Arrived 12/9/44協和島丸 from Hainan Is. Departed 17/9/44 for Formosa and Japan. Light Greyish black, 340 x 40', MFM, Steam engine, Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern. Brought 1000 lbs cast iron, 12+60 iron sheets differenceKyowa Marugauges, (first 40 twoiron prefixrods, 50characters) bags rice, had 26 silveralready bars. been Embarked sunk. 304 injured troops for Japan. Also already carrying wolfram and sulphur. Yes Shinshu Patrol cutter Deep grey. 240 x 20'. Seen 7/9/44. Arrived 6/9/44.神州号 Left Naval Dockyard after engine, deck and gunnery repairs 18/9/44. Departed 18/9/44 for Kong Moon. Flush decked, clipper bow, cruiser stern. 1 x 2" forward, depth charges aft. Steam engined. Identity unknown Yes Junei Patrol cutter 280 x 24'. Arrived 8/9/44 from Kongmoon with damage.順英号 Seen 8/9/44. Left Naval Dockyard after repairs to bridge and deck. Departed 20/9/44 for Canton. Camouflaged light grey, white and green, Flush decked, clipper bow, cruiser stern. 1 x 2" forward, minelayersIdentity unknownaft. Diesel engined Yes Kyoko (Hashimitsu) Torpedo Boat/Destroyer?, 350 x 20' 1 funnel, seen 16/9/44. Arrived橋光号 12/9/44 from South Seas. Deck and Engines repaired at Naval dockyard. Undocked 20/9/44. Later anchored at Stonecutters. 1 x 4" forward, torp tubes amidships, 1 x 4" gun, aft- more torp tubes, 2 HMGs.Hashidate Oil burning, is similar flush but decked already with sunk. clipper Identity bow, unknown cruiser stern Yes Keito (Tamashima) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 16/9/44 . Arrived 10/9/44 from Saigon. Departed琼島丸 21/9/44 for Hainan Is. KyukoLight Grey, (Kiukiang) 300 x Maru 42', MKFK, Diesel engine,九江丸 Well decked, raked bow,42 counter stern.3222 BroughtJa Toa400 Kaiun drums petrol, 170 drumsMined lubricating and sunk oil, 14/7/45 780 drums in 35.06N crude 129.43Eoil, 560 aboutbags coal, 60km docked IdentityE of Pusan 13-18/9/44 is presumed for repairs only to engine shaft and derrick engines. Usually used to carry ore and oil. Yes No 102 Minesweeper Seen 17/9/44, Light grey, flush decked, vertical bow, cruiser stern,NA diesel, MFM, 1 x 3" forward,W-102 DC throwers, work began 20/2/43,掃海艇第百二 completed 20/9/44MS at Naval44 Dockyard678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Yes Tokyo Maru Cargo ship, Arrived 8/9/44 from Manchuria seen 17/9/44. Green東京丸 hull, masts and superstructure lt grey. 450 x 48, well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, diesel, repaired at Naval Dockyard 14-16/9/44, brought in 470 small water pumps, electric motors, wire coils,Both kerosene ships tins,of this carbide name 4sunk x 3" inguns, 1942-43. 12 AA Maybe guns. Loaded Fukuei Marudepth 38 charges 1864 butand as torpedoes engines aft and seems shells. unlikely Yes Joshu Maru Cargo. Seen 7/9/44. Arrived 1/9/44 probably from Singapore and徐洲丸 FIC. Departed 30/8/44 forJoshu Formosa. Go Dk Grey, 4000 tons, MFM,徐州号 320' x 40', well decked, vertical17 bow, counter1659 stern,Ja coalJapan burning. Govt. Engine British Sunkmade. by Brought ST 10/10/44 1000 bagsin 25.20N coal, 1000121.32E bags about each 4kmwhite N andof Fukiex red Hsu Kakurice, Chow docked at Taikoo Dockyard 7-9/9/44 for repairs to boiler and bottom painting. Yes Banshu Maru Cargo. Seen 13/9/44 at 0930 Taikoo Dockyard No.2 Slipway. 播洲丸Arrived 8/9/44 from Formosa.Banshu 150' x Maru 30' Well decked, vertical bow,播州丸 counter stern, Deep grey with white39 upper masts,992 Ja MFM,Nishi Engines Taiyo aft,Gyogyo steam engineSurvived built 1928. war. Brought Owner became500 bags Taiyo salt. Gyogyo KK in 1945. Lengthened 1954. Scrapped Higoshino Machi 1967. No 1 Police launch 95 x 19' Admitted to No.2 Slipway, Taikoo Dockyard 1600 4/9/44第一警 for逻艇 repairs to steering and painting. Discharged 1635 6/9/44 Identity unknown No 33 Lighter 30 x 20' 80 tons. Admitted to No.2 Slipway for repairs to bottomNA hull and painting. Discharged 1630 6/9/44. Identity unknown No 4 Tug 90 x 18' 100 tons. Admitted to Taikoo Dock No.2 Slipway 1730NA 10/9/44 for repairs to bottom hull and painting. ETD 17/9/44. Identity unknown Koto Maru, River steamer 180 x 39' Arrived 1/9/44 from Canton with provisions.港島丸 Admitted 10/9/44 toKoto No.2 Maru Slipway (ex forNanhai engine 201 repairs ex Fatshan) and repairs港島丸 to stern and hull from mine33 damage. Discharged2639 Ja 16/9/44.Japan Govt. Alongside dock withSurvived repairs war. expected Became completed Fatshan 5/10/44. postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Nankai Maru Discharged from Taikoo Dock 11/9/44. At present alongside dock南海丸 undergoing repairs. Nankai Maru (ex Fatshan). Usually called港島丸 Koto Maru 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Heikai Maru Berthed alongside Taikoo Dock still under construction. 2700 平海丸tons. Heikai Maru 平海丸 C 45 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 3/4/45 near Ngan Chau (Round) Is, Hong Kong Kofuku (Hirofutu) Maru 800 tons. Berthed alongside Taikoo Dock to left of office. 廣福丸 Kofuku Maru (ex Kwong Fook Cheung)廣福丸 ex 廣福祥 23 881 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war- returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Yes Hitsu Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 5/8/44 from Formosa. Seen 2/9/44 at Kowloon日津丸 Socks after anchoring Nisshinoff Stonecutters Maru Is 1/9/44. Light grey 2800日津丸 tons. Well decked, vertical 16bow, counter1179 stern.Ja MFMMitsubishi 230 x 34'. Kisen Steam engined.Sunk Arrived by ST with 2/4/45 6 electrical in 34.02N derricks 124.00E and (disappeared) 3 motors for F type cargo ships. Loaded 500 bags wolfram, 150 motor car engines and cast iron and other scrap. Admitted to Cosmopolitan Docks for repairs then transferred to Kowloon Docks for painting. Yes Tenri Maru Cargo ship. Seen 17/9/44. Arrived 13/9/44. Camouflaged MF with天利丸 engines aft. 180 x 30' WellTenri deck Maru vertical bow, counter stern, steam天利丸 engined. Admitted Kowloon? Dock 14/9/44380 forJa repairs.Japan Govt. Fate and Identity unknown Yes F-type No 18 Landing craft. Newly built at Kowloon Docks. Have space in holdNA for several tanks and automaticSS-15 ramp installed in bow. 第十五機動艇 45 731 Ja Dept of Army (Japan Govt.)Became Tenzan Maru then Tien Shan. 1960 sold to Hwa Rung SS Co, Taiwan r. Hsing Chung. Wrecked 1/1/68 on Penghu Island Minkaku Maru ex HK & Yaumati vehicular ferry bow converted to a military transport.民覺丸 180 x 40'. Arrived Minkaku14/9/44 from Maru Sunwui (ex Man area. Gok) Towed to Kowloon民覺丸ex Docks 民覺 No.2 slipway for36 bottom repairs.320 DischargedJa Japan 17/9/44 Govt. and to YaumatiFound for loading.sunk Tak Hing City Sept 1945. Not salved and wreck scrapped postwar Military landing craft 35 x 11' Seen 15/9/44. Camouflaged. Flushed deck, raked bow,NA counter stern, diesel engined. 6 under construction at Kowloon Docks- 2 completed Identities unknown Kinryo Steam Launch. Being used to carry troops and supplies to forward金龍 area at Shamshui, Kongmoon, Wuchow etc. About 100 exist- some at Kowloon Docks, Yaumati Typhoon shelter and Shamshuipo area. Identity unknown Ginkyo Steam Launch. Being used to carry troops and supplies to forward銀龍 area at Shamshui, Kongmoon, Wuchow etc. About 100 exist- some at Kowloon Docks, Yaumati Typhoon shelter and Shamshuipo area. Identity unknown Hakuryo Steam Launch. Being used to carry troops and supplies to forward白龍 area at Shamshui, Kongmoon, Wuchow etc. About 100 exist- some at Kowloon Docks, Yaumati Typhoon shelter and Shamshuipo area. Identity unknown Chiryo Steam Launch. Being used to carry troops and supplies to forward地龍 area at Shamshui, Kongmoon, Wuchow etc. About 100 exist- some at Kowloon Docks, Yaumati Typhoon shelter and Shamshuipo area. Identity unknown Kinsan Taishin Maru, Fishing vessel converted to cargo. 340 tons. At Cosmopolitan Dock金山大新丸 under repair till 1/9/44 then loading at Kowloon Docks. Came from Japan- bound for Canton with ammunition, miltary uniforms, 12 small guns and various smallarms. Departed 6/9/44 for Canton. See KWIZ #70 No.1 Kinshan Taishin Maru. Identity unknown Eishun Maru, Fishing vessel converted to cargo. 350 tons. At Cosmopolitan Dock永春丸 under repair till 2/9/44Eishun then loading Maru at Kowloon Docks. Bound永春丸 for Canton with ammunition, 12? small guns ?andJa various? smallarms. Departed 6/9/44? at 1800 for Canton. Several small ships of this name Hayashi Maru Wooden powered sailing ship 65'. Discharged from Cosmopolitan林丸 Dock 3/9/44. Moved to HayashiKowloon Maru Dock to load smallarms and ammo, 6 AA guns. Departed 6/9/44 for Macau. No ship of this name found. Likely a locally built vessel

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AWM 10/22/33 - 36 KWIZ #75, dated 17.11.44. Sanko Maru Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 25/10/44 Taikoo Dockyard.山幸丸 7000 tons, well decked,Yamasachi MKFM, (Yamako) 480 x Maru 40', carrying 30 山幸丸small boats [probably Shinyo]tk and43 rations 5948 Ja Yamashita Kisen Sunk by AB 16/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwarReference to arrival on this date is correct Tenzui Maru Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 2/11/44. 9000 tons,田瑞丸 flush decked, raised poopKenzui and focsle, Maru split superstructure, MFM,乾瑞丸 430 x 57', carrying 30 small boats04 and rations4156 Ja Inui Kisen Sunk by ST 23/12/44 4km W of Darigayos Poinr, Luzon inReference 16.50N 120.18E to arrival on this date is correct Kaiko Maru Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 29/10/44. 3500 tons,海口丸 flush decked, raised poopKaiko and Marufocsle, split superstructure, MFM,海口丸 280 x 32', carrying 30 small speedboats02 and2698 rationsJa Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 26/10/44 in 20.38N 111.50E about 108 km ENEex Maryof Cape Moller. Hainan, Actually Hainan departed Is HK 7/10/44 for Takao Kue (Soraeda) Maru Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 24/10/44. 13000 tons,空枝丸 flush decked, raised poopSorachi and focsle,Maru split superstructure, MFM,空知丸 570 x 35', carrying 80 small 30speedboats4109 and 50Ja motorMitsui cars Senpaku K.K. Survived war. Sold to Toyo Kaiun K.K. r. Edogawa Maru. Scrapped Actually departed Japan 1965 HK 7/10/44 for Takao Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 3/11/44. 8000 tons,NA flush decked, raised poop and focsle, split superstructure, MFM, 400 x 40' Perhaps Hamburg Maru? Gyoku Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 27/10/44. 8000 tons,暁空 flush decked, split superstructure,Gyoku Maru MFM, (ex Empire500 x 56' Lantern) (sic)暁空丸 43 6854 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 18/9/44 in 35.02N 124.24E about 170km W ofCertainly Mokpo wrong as Gyoku Maru had aleady been sunk Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 26/10/44. DepartedNA 27/10/44. 8000 tons, flush decked with raised poop, split superstructure, MFM, 220 x 30' Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 26/10/44. 3000 tons,NA flush decked with raised poop, split superstructure, MMF, 220 x 30' Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 24/10/44. 9000 tons,NA flush decked, split superstructure, MFM, 420 x 60' Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 24/10/44. 7000 tons,NA well decked, split superstructure, MFM, 420 x 60' Identity unknown Ranzan Maru ex Hang Cheong Cargo/transport. Arrived 25/10/44 from Canton, seen 27/10/44,藍山丸 departed ex 29/10/44.恒昌 1000 tons,Ranzan well Maru decked, MF 藍山丸 02 1309 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war and returned to owners (Shiu On SS Co). ScrappedHang Cheong HK 1955. 23 1078 supposedly became Kaishu Maru. Ranzan Maru was ex Kwong Sai 廣西 Taisan (Toishan) Maru River steamer. Arrived 27/10/44 from Canton, seen 29/10/44, departed台山丸 1/11/44 for Canton. 1000 tons, flush decked, MFM, inward cargo rice Identity unknown Kwang Fook Cheung Converted cargo ship. Arrived from Canton 29/10/44. Seen 2/11/44.廣福祥 800 tons, flush decked,Kofuku MFM, Maru 150 x(ex 25' Kwong Fook Cheung)廣福丸 ex 廣福祥 23 881 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war- returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Cargo ship Cargo. Arrived 3/11/44 from Formosa. Seen 4/11/44. 3000 tons,NA well decked, MMF, 200 x 30' Identity unknown Yurin Maru Arrived 8/10/44. Loaded scrap metal at power stations 20/10/44楡林丸 to ship to Japan Yulin Maru 楡林丸 ? ? Ja Japan Govt. ? Two captured ships of this name- could be either Tenichi Maru Departed 30/10/44 for Singapore. Carrying 1000 empty drums天一丸 Tenichi Maru 天一丸 29 942 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 18/2/45 Cu Lao Xanh Island, S of Tourane, FICex Tin Yat Transport Transport. Seen 4/11/44. well decked, KMFKMK, 300 x 30' NA Identity unknown Transport Transport. Seen 4/11/44. flush decked, raised poop and focsle,NA MMF, 250 x 25' Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo. Seen 4/11/44. well decked, MFM, 180 x 22' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo. Seen 4/11/44. well decked, MFM, 180 x 22' NA Probably same as ship above Cargo ship Cargo. Seen 4/11/44. well decked, MFM, 200 x 25' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo. Seen 4/11/44. well decked, MMF, 250 x 26' NA Identity unknown Ginsei Maru Shipment of 30,000 sheets corrugated iron, 497 drums lubricating銀星丸 oil, salt, wood, paper and empty petrol tins, 3889 bags fertiliser all from Formosa was shipped to Canton from 25/10/44 to 1/11/44. Sailed towing Kinsei Maru Identity unknown- no Star Ferry of this name. Possibly ex Chinese Customs Service? Kinsei Maru ex Star Ferry- see above. 金星丸 Kinsei Maru (ex Golden Star) 金星丸 Ferry 24 147 Ja Japan Govt. Mined Canton River 1943 but later salved. Sold to Yau Eing Co 1958 and converted to a lighter. Densei Maru ex Star Ferry. Sailed carrying above (See Ginsei Maru) with a large電星丸 lighter in tow Densei Maru (ex Electric Star) 電星丸 Ferry 33 164 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk in late 1944/early 1945 (presumably by AB at Ice Houseex Electric Street Star Pier, Hong Kong. Salved postwar and resumed ferry service. Sold 1969 to Weatherite Tourism Co r. Weatherite Prince

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AWM 10/23/16 - 19 KWIZ #76, dated 24.11.44. Ex Cornflower Sunk by AB 31/10/44 near Kapsuimun NA Chuko Maru ex Cornflower ex Tai Hing中興丸ex 大興 27 1068 Ja Japan Govt. Scuttled Deepwater Bay 19/12/41. Salved and r. Chuko Maru. Sunk by US AB 20/8/44 in South China Sea Chuko Maru Sunk by AB 30/10/44 while carrying a mixed cargo from Swatow,中興丸 3 miles outside Hong KongChuko Maru ex Cornflower ex Tai Hing中興丸ex 大興 27 1068 Ja Japan Govt. Scuttled Deepwater Bay 19/12/41. Salved and r. Chuko Maru. Sunk by US AB 20/8/44 in South China Sea Sun Hing 500 ton vessel sunk by mine 9/11/44 off Linton Island while enNA route from Hong Kong to Canton Suffix probably 興 Saga/Saka Gunboat . Sunk by mine about 1/10/44 between Stonecutters and嵯峨 Green Island. Armament Sagasalved and to Naval yard for cleaning and嵯峨 repair FG 13 785 Ja IJN Sunk by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Actual damage date was 26/9/44. Later salved and sunk Cargo/Transport Arrived 13/11/44. Seen 15/11/44. Well decked, MFM 150 x 20' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Arrived 13/11/44. Seen 15/11/44. Well decked, MFM 200 x 25' Identity unknown Tanker Tanker or possibly Engines aft cargo ship. Arrived 13/11/44. Seen 15/11/44. Well decked, MMF 180 x 24' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Seen 15/11/44. Well decked, MFM 200 x 25' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Seen 15/11/44. Well decked, MFM 250 x 30' Identity unknown Tanker Tanker or possibly Engines aft cargo ship. Seen 15/11/44. Well decked, MMF 200 x 26' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Seen 15/11/44. Flush decked with raised focsle, MFM 320 x 26' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Seen 15/11/44. Well decked, MMF 230 x 30' Identity unknown Tanker Tanker or possibly Engines aft cargo ship. Seen 15/11/44. Departed 16/11/44 for Kapsuimun. Flush decked with raised focsle and poop, MMF 256 x 30' Identity unknown Cargo/Transport Arrived 15/11/44. Seen 18/11/44. Well decked, MFM 290 x 33' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Arrived 13/11/44. Seen 18/11/44. Well decked, MFM 220 x 32' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Seen 18/11/44. Well decked, MFM 290 x 32' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Seen 18/11/44. Well decked, MFM 360 x 36' Identity unknown Tanker Tanker or possibly Engines aft cargo ship. Seen 18/11/44. Well decked, MMF 250 x 30' Identity unknown Tanker Tanker or possibly Engines aft cargo ship. Seen 18/11/44. Well decked, MMF 260 x 29' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Seen 18/11/44. Well decked, MFM 180 x 22' Identity unknown Hatsukari torpedo boat. Length 200'. Equipped with 1 x 4.7'" forward, 1 x初雁 4.7" aft, 2 torp tubes, variousHatsukari AA guns. Arrived Naval Dock in Sep初雁 1944 to bridge deckTB that was 34blown away.737 RepairsJa completedIJN in 2 weeks. Last inSurrendered HK 29/9/44 Augfor fitting 1945 atof Hong additional Kong twinand scrapped25mm MG aft. Suma ex HMS Moth. Scuttled Naval Dockyard basin. Salved about April須磨 1942. Renamed Suma. RemainedSuma (ex HMSin HK Moth) undergoing repairs from須磨 Oct 1942 until Jan 1943,FG then16 departed for650 Shanghai.Ja IJN Fitted with 1 x 4" forwardMined which 19/3/45 was shipped 32N 120E back near from Kiangyin, Shanghai Yangtse Sep 1944. Arashiyama (Ransan) Maru transport. Equipped with following AA guns: One 40mm pompom,嵐山丸 twin 13mm's. Last calledRanzan HK Aug Maru 1944 嵐山丸 20 219 Ja Nippon Suisan Surrendered at Hong Kong Aug 1945 Yugure Destroyer. Recalled to HK as part of 13th DesDiv. Received instructions夕暮 15/9/44 to patrolYugure S of Hong Komng and in Pearl River 夕暮area to protect Jap shippingDD movements35 carrying1802 troopsJa inIJN West River area Sunk by US AB 20-21/7/43 in 07.25S 156.45E Vella Lavella Gulf Sanae Destroyer. Recalled to HK as part of 13th DesDiv. Received instructions早苗 15/9/44 to patrolSanae S of Hong Komng and in Pearl River 早苗area to protect Jap shippingDD movements23 carrying1100 troopsJa inIJN West River area Sunk by ST 18/11/43 in 04.52N 122.07E about 90 miles S of Basilan Is Ashi (Yoshi) Destroyer. Recalled to HK as part of 13th DesDiv. Received instructions葦 15/9/44 to patrol? S of Hong Komng and in Pearl River area to protect Jap shipping movements carrying troops in West River area Probably Hasu?? Toriake Gunboat. Part of 3rd Gunboat Flotilla. Received instructions on鳥雨 15/9/44 to proceed westwarToba along West River to assist land forces鳥羽 in their attack on Wuchow.FG 11 291 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Shanghai- became Chinese Navy Yung Chu- taken over by Communists 1949 became Ho Hsieh Futami (Nigen) Gunboat. Part of 3rd Gunboat Flotilla. Received instructions on二見 15/9/44 to proceed westwarFutami along West River to assist land forces二見 in their attack on Wuchow.FG 30 225 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Shanghai- became Chinese Navy Yung An- taken over by Communists 1949 Hotsu (Yasutsu) Gunboat. Part of 3rd Gunboat Flotilla. Received instructions on保津 15/9/44 to proceed westwarHozu along West River to assist land forces保津 in their attack on Wuchow.FG 23 340 Ja IJN Sunk by Chinese AB near Anking 26/11/44 in 30.30N 117.00E Nagawa Maru Refer KWIZ 73 - vessel identified as Nagawa Maru (sic) 永和丸 Eiwa Maru 永和丸 2AT tk 44 6968 Ja Nippon Yusen Sunk by AB 13/11/44 at Manila Arrived HK 8/10/44 so extremely plausible Bizan Maru Refer KWIZ 73 - should have been included 美山丸 Bisan Maru (ex Ming Sang) 美山丸ex 明生 34 3420 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 18/6/45 7.6km 225 degrees off Shirashu LH, Kanmon Strait

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AWM 10/24/04-07, 10/24/17-37 KWIZ #77, dated 15.12.44. Ankai Maru Repairs to hull at Taikoo Dockyard expected by April 1945 安海丸 Ankai Maru 安海丸 C 45-48 2800 Ja Toa Kaiun Completed at Shanghai, postwar as Dah Chung. Sold 1949 r. Grand, later that year r. Oriental. Circa 1950-51 taken over by PRC. No further information Dosei Maru Berthed at main Taikoo Dock for conversion to a Naval vessel同生丸 Dosei Maru 同生丸 20 10892 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 18/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwar Tozan (Higashiyama) Maru Formerly river steamer Lee Hong. 950 tons 250' length in Taikoo東山丸 Dockyard ex 利航 Presumed Matsuyama Maru ex Chung松山 Shan ex 利航 34 1085 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk unknown date Hong Kong by AB. Raised postwar andTentative in 1949 identification became Miss Orient for U Ping Yuung. 24/3/49 mined and sunk Canton River. Raised and 8/49 sold to Tak Kee Shipping and Trading- reverted to original name of Lee Hong. 17/8/71 broke in two and sank in Rambler Channel, HK during typhoon Rose. Sanko Maru Oil transport. Seen 17/10/44. Well decked, raked bow, cruiser 山幸丸spoon stern. MKFKKM 450Yamasachi x 60' (Yamako) Maru 山幸丸 tk 43 5948 Ja Yamashita Kisen Sunk by AB 16/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwarArrived 8/10/44 from Takao Yuka Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 18/10/44. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern,裕華丸 MFM, 300 x 45' Identity unknown Eiwa (Nagawa) Maru Freighter. Seen 23/10/44. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern,永和丸 MMF, 320 x 32' Eiwa Maru 永和丸 2AT tk 44 6968 Ja Nippon Yusen Sunk by AB 13/11/44 at Manila Arrived HK 8/10/44 so extremely plausible. Could easily be mistaken for a freighter. Departed 27/10/44 Sankai Maru Freighter. Seen 4/11/44. Departed 17/11/44. Well decked, raked山海丸 bow, counter stern, MMF, 320 x 32' Perhaps Yokai Maru that arrived 6/11/44 and departed 17/11/44? But first date is clearly wrong. Bokusen Maru Transport/freighter. Seen 5/11/44. Well decked, raked bow, counter僕川丸 stern, MMF, 450 x 65' Identity unknown Freighter Seen 7/11/44. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern, MMFM,NA 400 x 36' Identity unknown Hatsukari Damaged on way to Kwangchow Wan. 42 killed and 64 wounded.初雁 Seen 7/11/42. Repairs expectedHatsukari to take place rill end November.初雁 TB 34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped Koto Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 8/11/44. Flush decked, raked bow, counter stern河東丸 , MFM, 420 x 40' Koto Maru (ex Nanhai 201 ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Kumomitsu (Unko) Maru Minesweeper. Seen 8/11/44. Escorted Hatsukari to Hong Kong雲光 See a more detailed description further down in KWIZ ##77. Identity unknown Minesweeper No 102 Seen 9/11/44. Escorted a convoy of 6 ships to Hong Kong thatNA are still in port. W-102 掃海艇第百二 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Kaihai (Uminami) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 11/11/44. Well decked, raked bow, cruiser stern,海杯丸 MFMM Identity unknown Gyoei Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 11/11/44. Departed 12/11/44 for Hainan. Well暁栄丸 decked, raked bow, counterGyoei stern, Maru MFM, (ex Apoey) 280 x 39' 暁栄丸 90 2290 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 14/1/44 in 19.33N 112.24E about 220km ESEex of ApoeyHaikow Kainan Maru Corvette. Also escorted Hatsukari to Hong Kong 開南丸 Kainan Maru 開南丸 XPC 39 524 Ja Taiwan Sotokufu Sunk by ST 20/3/45 7km SW of Cap Padaran, FIC in 11.18N 108.57E Jyakujo Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 12/11/44. Flush decked, vertical bow, counter鵲条丸 stern, MFM 286 x 32' Identity unknown Taito Maru Freighter. Seen 12/11/44. Departed 14/11/44 for Hainan. well台島丸 decked, raked bow, cruiser stern, MMF 400 x 40' Identity unknown Kaiyo Maru Freighter. Seen 12/11/44. Flush decked, raked bow, cruiser stern,海揚丸 MMF 420 x 48' Identity unknown Shima Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 12/11/44. Departed 16/11/44 for Shanghai.島丸 Well decked, raked bow, counter stern, MFM ? X 36' Identity unknown Hatsukazi (Shobu) Minesweeper. Still in dock at Naval Dockyard. 初風 Hatsukaze 初風 DD 39 2490 Ja IJN Sunk by DG (USS Spense et al) 3/11/43 near Augusta BayWRONG. in 06.01S Since 153.58E ship was a destroyer, already sunk it seems name is a misidentification Umise Maru Sailed 27/10/44 to Canton with 1270 troops. 460' length. NA Identity unknown Sakuko Maru Departure postponed to 26/10/44. Destination now Formosa.NA 360' Identity unknown Seiwa Maru Departure postponed to 1/11/44. 460' NA Identity unknown. Seiwa Maru 14, 7210 which would fit this was at sea in MOMA-06 and did not call at HK. Umihagi Maru Departure postponed to 31/10/44. 420' NA Identity unknown F-type Landing craft Nos 18, 19, 21, 20 First three almost completed at Kowloon Docks with rudder motors and generators awaited from Formosa. F 20 hull completed but not yet launched Only SS-15 (F-18) completed. Fates of others unknown. Akatsuki No 3 begun by British. Construction is being hastened and due to be暁三丸 launched 24/11/44. Gyoko Maru (ex Empire Wall) 暁虎丸 - 6800 Ja Japan Govt. Never completed and scrapped on stocks postwar ex Empire Wall. Known as "Akatsuki No.3" Gyoko Maru Patrol cutter. Sister to Gyoshin Maru. 200 x 20 x 12' 暁虎丸 Gyoko Maru (ex Empire Wall) 暁虎丸 - 6800 Ja Japan Govt. Never completed and scrapped on stocks postwar See above. May have a different character suffix to that shown Gyoshin Maru Sister to Gyoko Maru above. 200 x 20 x 12' 暁辰丸 Gyoshin Maru (ex Lyemun) 暁辰丸 PB 43 375 JA Department of Army (JapanSurvived Govt) war. Tai Fou Chow River craft. 5 patrol boats of this class completed by Kowloon大浮舟 Drydock by 20/9/44. For conveyance of troops and stores along inland waterways No details known 12 MTBs Completed between April 1943-Oct 1944 at Naval Dockyard. KnownNA as King class [presumably 王]. 2 torp tubes. 1 MG forward, double MG amidships and 2 depth charge throwers No details known Kyoko ( Hashimitsu) Torpedo boat. Sunk by air laid mine 25/9/44 just past Kapsuimun橋光 after leaving on patrol. TheSaga blast could be heard from the City.嵯峨 Sank between KauI andFG Green Island.13 Only785 18 outJa of 122IJN crew survived. Salvage operationsSunk by AB underway. at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Badly damaged by mine 26 [sic) /9/44 but salved and repaired. Almost certainly Hashimitsu is a false name Shoei Maru Patrol cutter. Also mined and sunk 25/9/44 W of Kau I Island.昭鉠丸 While sailing from Canton to Hong Kong carrying 270 troops and 65 crew. Only 26 survivors. No record of any mining other than Saga this date. Possibly an error for Saga as above Yes Hatsukari Torpedo boat sketch 初雁 Hatsukari 初雁 TB 34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped Cargo ship Arrived 8/10/44 from Manchuria. Seen 11/10/44 at Hunghom Bay.NA Grey, MFM, 430 x 48' YasukuniWell decked, Maru vertical bow, cruiser stern,安国丸 diesel engined. Carrying 80 large42 tanks, 4205794 rubberJa tyres.Nippon Struck Seitetsu a mine off WestSunk Point by and ST 6/12/44damaged. 37km To Hunghom N of Cape Point Mayraira for unloading in 18.59N then 120.56EKnown to Kowloon to have Docksbeen damaged for repair. by mine near Hong Kong 8/10/44 Yes Insanto (Insanshima/Sokusanto) Maru Cargo/transport. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 11/10/44.陰山島丸 Dark grey; 380 x 40' MFM,Bisan goalpost Maru (?) masts, well decked, vertical美山丸 bow, counter stern, oil burning34 engine, 3420carryingJa 80 smallJapan tanks, Govt. 20 motor vehicles,Mined 40 and drums sunk petrol, 18/6/45 760 7.6km troops 225 degrees off ShirashuIdentification LH, Kanmon Straitis very tentative Yes Keiko (Tamae) Maru Transport. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 11/10/44 off Kennedy瓊江丸 Town. Dark Grey, MFKM,Kyuko (Kiukiang) 360 x 40' MaruWell decked, vertical九江丸 bow, counter stern, steam engined.42 Brought3222 3870Ja troopsToa from Kaiun Formosa. Mined and sunk 14/7/45 in 35.06N 129.43E about 60km IdentificationE of Pusan is very tentative Yes Kyosei Maru No.2 Cargo/transport. Arrived 8/10/44 from Philippines. Seen 11/10/44協勝丸 NW No.2 of Stonecutters. DarkKenzui Grey, Maru MFM, (?) 360 x 40' Well decked,乾瑞丸 vertical bow, counter stern, steam04 engined.4156 BroughtJa 120Inui troops, Kisen 60 drums coconutSunk oil, by 80 ST drums 23/12/44 petroleum, 4km W 800 of Darigayosbags coal, Poinr,760 HMGs Luzon inReference 16.50N 120.18E to arrival on this date is correct but ID is very tentative Yes Taishuto Maru No.1 Cargo. Arrived 8/10/44 from Philippines. Seen 11/10/44 near Lyemun台州島丸 Pass. No.1 Dark Grey, MMMFK, 3 goalpost masts and 1 twin post, 420 x 45' Well decked, vertical bow, cruiser stern, diesel engined. 1 x 2" forward. Brought 270 amphibious tanks, 140 drums crude oil.Identity unknown Yes Ryoto Maru Cargo transport. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 11/10/44遼東丸 S of Tsing Yi Is. Grey, MKMF, 1 kingpost, 420 x 45' Well decked, raked bow, counter stern, oil burning engine. Brought 270 motorised troops from Formosa and 140 motor transport. Identity unknown Transport. (No.11 on funnel) Transport. Arrived 8/10/44. Seen 8/10/44 between Tsing Yi andNA Green Is. Greyish blue, MFM, 350 x 55' Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, oil burning engine. Brought troops, military equipment and 7 motor transports. No.11 on funnel Identity unknown Transport. Transport. Arrived 8/10/44 via Lyemun Pass. Seen 10/10/44 betweenNA Tsimshatsui and NavalPossible Dockyard. 2A type? Greyish blue, MKFM, 2 goalpost masts and 1 twin kingpost amidships. 420 x 75' Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, oil burning engine. Landed 7 Motor transportIdentity and unknown 3 tanks and armes and ammunition. Also landed about 1000 troops at Tsimshatsui Transport. Transport. Arrived 8/10/44. Seen 8/10/44 at Holt's Wharf. GreyishNA blue, MKFM, twin kingpost amidships, 440 x 65' Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, steam engine. Brought much ammunition and 6 motor transports. Identity unknown Yes Nami No 26 Minesweeper Arrived 8/10/44 from Philippines escorting a convoy.波第二十六 Lt Grey, 220 x 20' MFM, Diesel engined, Flush decked with raised focsle, clipper bow, cruiser stern. Seen 11/10/44 Naval dockyard. Undergoing repoairs to engine, leaks and painting. Identity unknown W-102 was escort in this convoy Yes Unko (Kumomitsu) No 2 Minesweeper Arrived 8/10/44 from Philippines escorting a convoy.雲光 Lt Grey, 235 x 24' MFFM, Diesel engined, Flush decked with raised focsle, clipper bow, cruiser stern. 1 x 3" forward and 1 x 3" aft. Seen 11/10/44 Naval dockyard. Undergoing repoairs to engine, changeIdentity a steam unknown pipe W-102 and painting. was escort in this convoy Yes Nagashima (Choto) Maru Cargo. Arrived 24/9/44 from Manchuria. Seen 29/9/44 N of Lamma長島丸 Is. Departed 30/9/44 empty to Saigon. Light Grey, MMFK, 1 twin kingpost, 386 x 48' Well decked, vertical bow, cruiser stern, split superstructure, diesel engined. 1 x 2" forward. Brought 870 cases carbide,Identity 86 unknown drums lubricating oil, 700 kerosene tins petrol, 120 sheets iron, 100 drums crude oil, 170 logs timber Yes Fukunaga (Fukucho) Maru Cargo. Arrived 25/9/44 from Kwangchow Wan. Seen 30/9/44 between福長丸 Stonecutters Is and West Point. Departed 30/9/44 empty to Shanghai. Dark Grey, MFM, 340 x 40' Well decked, vertical bow, cruiser stern, split superstructure, steam engined. Brought 1000 bags rice,Identity 1700 unknown.lbs green hemp, Possible 600 error bags forcoal, Fukuei 2000 Maru lb sulphur, 2 old marine boilers, 780 sheets irobn, 480 damaged MGs Yes Suzukuni Maru Cargo. Seen 1/10/44, S of Stonecutters Is. Departed 6/10/44 for鈴邦丸 Kwangchow Wan. Dk Grey, 420 x 48', well deck, raked bow, cruiser stern, MFM, arrived 28/9/44 from , diesel, carrying Naval ratings, carrying 18 large motors, 4 derricks, 8 diesel motors, 870 oxygenIdentity cylinders, unknown 1000 boxes carbide. Departed 6/10/44 for Kwangchow Wan Yes Kikyoto ( Kikyoshima) Maru Cargo. Seen 1/10/44, SW of Stonecutters Is. Lt Grey, 386 x 40',紀橋島丸 well deck, vertical bow, cruiser stern, MFM, arrived 27/9/44 from Hainan Is, departed 4/10/44 for Formosa and Shanghai. Steam, carrying 400 kerosene tins coconut oil, 80 kerosene tins petroleum, 760 bagsIdentity rice, 260 unknown iron rods, 170 iron pipes, 80 iron bars, 940 sheets iron, 400 bags coal, tobacco leaves and other sundry goods. Figure 3 on side of bridge Cargo ship (3 on Funnel) Cargo. Seen 25/9/44, 1 mile S of of Stonecutters Is Still anchoredNA there 5/10/44. Lt Grey, 240 x 54', well deck, vertical bow, cruiser stern, MFM, arrived 14/9/44 from Formosa. Steam, carrying 300 boxes sundry goods. Loaded scrap iron. Figure 3 on funnel Identity unknown Yes Kichiryoto Maru Cargo. Seen 28/9/44, ETD 30/9/44. Dk Grey, 320 x 40', well deck,吉陵島丸 vertical bow, cruiser stern, MFM, arrived 22/9/44 from Tsingtao. Steam, carrying coal, iron cable, rope, 480 iron bars 40 iron sheets, 40 drums lubricating oil, 26 drums petroleum, 120 bags of rice. Identity unknown Yes Hokyo Maru Cargo. Seen 5/10/44 SW of Stonecutters Is, Arrived 30/9/44 from蒲京丸 Manchuria. ETD 14/10/44 for Malaya. Lt Grey, 400 x 48', well deck, vertical bow, counter stern, steam driven, MFM, carrying one motor, 310 iron sheets, 4000 lbs explosives, 100 drums petroleum, 60 bagsIdentity sugar unknown Yes Shoshutoji Maru Cargo. Seen 23/9/44 near Kau I Chau Is, Arrived 19/9/44 from商洲島藤丸 Saigon. Departed 26/9/44 forShinshu Singapore. Maru Dk Grey, 420 x 48', well神州丸 deck, vertical bow, spoon stern,33 steam driven,4182 MKFM,Ja Azuma1 mast Kisenand kingpost forward,Sunk 1 goalpostby ST 13/10/44 mast aft, in carrying11.53N 109.17E467 bundles about electrical 10km NE welding ofVery Dao tentative sticks, Tagne, 500Camranh identification. bags coal, Bay 340 Ship drums arrived petroleum, HK 13/9/44 4 steam and departedpumps, 760 29/9/44 bags carbide, for Yulin. 620 bags rice. Undischarged cargo for Singapore included 5 seachlights, 4 steam derrick engines, 2 depth charge throwers and armaments Yes Soto (Soshima) Maru Cargo. Seen 20/9/44 off Naval Dockyard, Arrived 20/9/44 from宗島丸 Manchuria. Departed 26/9/44 for Burma. Green forward, rest lt Grey, 478 x 46', well deck, vertical bow, counter stern, steam driven, MFM, carrying 12 diesel engines, 760 bags carbide, 270 sheets iron, 72Identity iron rods, unknown 600 oxygen cylinders, 80 drums lubricating oil, 4870 boxes ammunition- all destined for Burma. Yes Unbu (Unfu) Maru Convoy escort. Seen 19/9/44 off Tsimshatsui. Arrived 19/9/44 運舞from Shanghai. Departed 26/9/44 for south seas escorting a convoy. Lt Grey 230 x 20' Well decked, clipper bow, cruiser stern, oil burning engine 1x 3.5" forward, 1 x 2.5 amidship, 1 depth charge thrower Perhaps Hasu (first character) or error for Maishi (?) Yes Fukuei Maru Cargo. Seen 15/9/44 at North Point Wharf, Arrived 8/9/44 from福栄丸 Singapore. Departed 3/10/44Fukuei for MaruFormosa with scrap iron. Lt Grey,福栄丸 270 x 35', flush decked, raised38 focsle and1868 poop,Ja verticalNitto bow, Kisen counter stern, steamSurvived driven, war. MKFM, Scrapped 2 cargo, Osaka 1 twin 1968 kingpost, carrying 1000 tons coal, 500 steam drills. Docked at Taikoo 16/9/44 for engine, bridge, deck, steam pipe repairs and painting. Undocked 25/9/44 Yes Koryo Maru Transport. Seen 2/10/44 off Central District, Arrived 15/9/44 江陵丸from Manila. Dk Grey with bow painted dek green, 380 x 45', flush decked, raised focsle and poop, vertical bow, cruiser stern, diesel driven, MFM, 2 cargo, 1 twin kingpost, carrying 2000 tons coal, 400 casesIdentity stores unknown that were all unloaded. 1300 cases of stores loaded. Nagatomi Maru Cargo. Arrived from Formosa 12/9/44. 300'. Unloaded at North長富丸 Point then to Taikoo Docks for painting. Anchored S of Stonecutters Is 25/9/44. Identity unknown Hitsu Maru Cargo. Loaded 213 cases stores and 300 drums fuel oil for Hainan日津丸 Is. Sand and earth laid Nisshinon floor Maru on holds to stop fire spreading日津丸 from oil if ship is attacked. Anchored16 off1179 StonecuttersJa Mitsubishi I 5/10/44. Kisen Sunk by ST 2/4/45 in 34.02N 124.00E (disappeared) Tokyo Maru Departed 26/9/44 after being delayed due to convoy arrangements.東京丸 450' Both ships of this name sunk in 1942-43. Maybe Fukuei Maru 38 1864 but as engines aft seems unlikely Keito (Tamashima) Maru Departed 21/9/44 at 1600 瓊島丸 Kyuko (Kiukiang) Maru 九江丸 42 3222 Ja Toa Kaiun Mined and sunk 14/7/45 in 35.06N 129.43E about 60km IdentityE of Pusan is presumed only Yes Tsurugi No 2 Submarine. Arrived 6/10/44 from Pacific. Seen 10/10/44 Naval劍宇第二 Dockyard basin. 420 x 18'. Docked Naval Dockyard for repairs 7/10/44, ETD 20/10/44 Name unknown. Submarines weren't given names- merely I, Ro, Ha prefix to a number. Possibly named after CO or a deliberate ruse de guerre by Japanese authorities aware of Chinese spies in their midst. Yes Maishi ( Maiko) Gunboat. Arrived Hong Kong with damage after operations in舞子 West River with 74 casualtiesMaiko (48 dead). Difficulty recruiting replacement舞子 crew. In NavalRG Dockyard10 for repair-133 ETDJa 21/10/44IJN then to South China areaSurrendered for further 1945. operations. Became Wu Feng, seized by PRC 1949, Nfi Yes Koto Maru River steamer. At Taikoo Dockyard under repair 6/10/44 港島丸 Koto Maru (ex Nanhai 201 ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Kofuko (Hirofuku) Maru cargo. Berthed at Douglas Wharf 6/10/44 800 tons 200'. Repairs廣福丸 now completed and shipKofuku now camouflage Maru (ex Kwong painted. Fook To Cheung)sail to Samshui/Hohou廣福丸 ex 廣福祥 on West River 23 881 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war- returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Nansei Maru No 102 Small cargo. Seen 4/10/44. 70 tons Dark Grey, 80 x 17', flush 南星丸decked No.102with raised focsle, vertical bow, counter stern, MF, diesel engine: Kwong Tung Wo Shipbuilders, Kowloon. Admitted to No.1 Dock Taikoo Dockyard 4/10/44 for engine and bottom repairs. ETD 19/10/44.Identity unknown. Likely a locally built wartime wooden ship. Yes Nankai No 413 Water Boat (ex Tai Kee No.3) 105 tons 110 x 23', flush decked,南海第 vertical413 bow, ex 銻記counterNo.3 stern,Possibly MF; engine ex Tai KwongSze No.3 Fook Cheung, Kowloon, Admitted to No.1 Dock Taikoo Dockyard 4/10/44 for engine and bottom repairs. ETD 19/10/44. Union Waterboat operated a Tai Sze No.4 as a waterboat at HK. It is likely they had earlier units 1-3 in operation Yes Nankai Maru River steamer. Seen 6/10/44. Arrived 11/4/44 from Kwaichow.南海丸 Entered Taikoo Dockyard 29/6/44.Koto Maru Work (ex completedNanhai 201 16/10/44- ex Fatshan) trials港島丸 18/10/44. Departed 1/10/44 for33 Canton.2639 Dk Grey,Ja aboutJapan 100 Govt. tons, Flush decked,Survived vertical war.bow, Became counter Fatshanstern; 108 postwar. x 21' , MF,Sunk Diesel in Typhoon engineIdentity Rose 1971 unknown. Likely a numbered vessel. Tug No 11 Tug. Black Hull, Yellow superstructure, 70 tons, 80 x 17' , MF,NA Diesel engine, Flush decked, vertical bow, counter stern; MF steam engine by Kwong Fook Cheung Shipyard. Entered Taikoo Dock No.2 Slipway 25/9/44 for bottom repairs and painting. ETD 2/10/44 Identity unknown Lighter No 230 Lighter. 90 tons, 100 x 20', Entered Taikoo Dock No.2 SlipwayNA 25/9/44 for bottom repairs and painting. ETD 2/10/44 Identity unknown Hiroshi (Ko) No 31 Tug. 80 tons, 90 x 20' , Entered Taikoo Dock No.2 Slipway 25/9/44廣第31 for号 bottom repairs. ETD 2/10/44 Identity unknown Minkyo ex Yaumati ferry 65 x 20' Used as military transport. Admitted民強 to Kowloon Dockyard 13/9/44Ming for Keung engine repairs and painting. ETD民強 2/10/44 for Whampoa. 24 48 HK (JaHong control) Kong & Yaumati FerryTotal Co loss recovered postwar. In 1950 the Hong Kong shipyard rebuilt hull and put in new diesel engine. GT now 90. Sold 1975 to US Soul Clinic (Church) and sunk 1983 in Typhoon Allen. Taifu (Otomi) Maru, Tug. 60 x 23' Admitted to Kowloon Dockyard 13/9/44 for engine大富丸 repairs and painting.CompletedOtomi Maru 20/9/44 大富丸 Tug 10 113 Ja Tomishima Kumi Fate unknown Hosei (Toyoshige) Maru No. 2 Wooden motor sailer. Arrived 15/6/44 from Shanghai. Docked豊盛丸 18/6/44. No.2 Seen 18/9/44 at No.2Hosei Slipway, Maru No.2 Cosmopolitan Dock and 豊盛丸undocked No.2 that day. DepartedWood 26/9/44MS ? ? for Canton. LoadedJa ? with 15 howitzers and ammunitionFate unknown or West River Front. Camouflaged. 205 tons 85Two x 18' ships Flush with decked this name with raised but both focsle smaller and poop.than 205 tons. May have been one of these ships or an error Mutsumaji (Mutsu) Maru No. 3 Wooden motor sailer. Repairs at Cosmopolitan Dock after many睦丸 delays No.3 expected to be completedMutsu Maruby 5/10/44. No.3 85' 150 tons 睦丸 No.3 Wood MS40 70 Ja Okaguchi, Ryotaro Fate unknown Yes Goro Maru No 469 Small cargo. Seen 20/9/44 at Cosmopolitan Dock pier. Arrived五郎丸 5/9/44 from Formosa. DepartedGoro Maru 27/9/44 for Canton. Had Loaded五郎丸 25 howitzer and 15 AA guns and35 ammunition300 atJa FormosaKansai for Kisen West River Front.Damaged (25 Howitzers by AB discharged strafing 24/11/44 at HK). InMacau Cosmopolitan and capsized Dock 27/11/44 No.46910-21/9/44 is off vessel's Kowloonfor repairs Army Dock to number engine entrance and deck. 450 tons 150' Yes Eisho Maru Small cargo. Seen 27/9/44. Arrived 15/8/44 from Formosa with営昭丸 200 tons coal. In Tsunan Dock for repairs to engine and deck. Grey, 100 x 27' well decked, raked bow and counter stern, MFM, diesel engined Identity unknown Yes Taisho Maru Small cargo. Seen 28/9/44. In Tsunan Dock for repairs to mast大商丸 and bridge. Black, 114 x 28'Taisho well decked,Maru vertical bow and counter大商丸 stern, diesel engined ? 142 Ja Ryochi, Sakaeichi & 5 othersBadly damaged 5/4/45 8 Ri E of Shangchuan Tao, Kwangtung Province in 21.45N 113.01E. Likely scrapped early postwar No 38 Seen 24/9/44. In Tsunan Dock from 3/9/44 for repairs to engineNA and hull. Camouflaged, 80 x 21' flush decked, vertical bow and counter stern, MF, diesel engined, funnel aft Identity unknown Yes Taifuku Maru Small cargo. Seen 24/9/44. Arrived 7/9/44 from Formosa with大福丸 150 tons coal. In Tsunan DockDaifuku for Marurepairs to mast and bridge. Expected大福丸 to be completed by 10/10/44.? ? Grey, 75 x Ja20' flush? decked, raked bow andFate counter unknown stern, MF, diesel engined, funnel aft. Dozens of ships with these characters so not possible to identify which

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AWM 10/25/03 - 09 KWIZ #78, dated 22.12.44. Tabun Maru Freighter. Seen 7/11/44- departed 16/11/44 unknown destination.多聞丸 Flush decked, raked bow,Tamon counter Maru stern No.15 420 x 65' MKMF 第十五多聞丸 2AT 44 6886 Ja Hachiuuma Kisen Mined and sunk 26/1/45 in 13.34N 109.17 E of North mouth of Qui Nhon Bay, FIC Kaisei (Umihoshi) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 14/11/44. Departed 16/11/44 for Formosa and海星丸 Japan. Well decked, raked bow, cruiser stern, 420 x 40' MKMF Likely third unknown member of HOTA-01 convoy. Identity unknown Gyosho Maru Transport. Seen 18/11/44. Flush decked, vertical bow, counter暁昭丸 stern, 350 x 45' MFM Gyosho Maru 暁昭丸 31 2561 Ja Japan Govt. Recovered and back to owners NV Konink Paket. Scrappedex ReaelHong Kong 1959 Nagai Maru Emergency Transport. Seen 21/11/44. ETD 28/11/44 for Singapore.長井丸 Flush decked, raked bow, cruiser spoon stern, 220 x 26' MMF Identity unknown Shimomatsu (Shitamatsu) Maru Emergency Transport. Seen 21/11/44. ETD 28/11/44 for Singapore.下松丸 Flush decked, raked bow,Kudamatsu cruiser spoonMaru stern, 185 x 22' MMF下松丸 35 295 Ja Nagasaki Kisen GodounshoSurvived war. Returned to service on Japanese coast. AfterKudamatsu 1950 trace Maru lost was towed to HK dockyard 14/12/44 but may have arrived earlier. Shimosa Maru (887) with similar characters was trading Sea of Japan at the time Freighter Freighter. Arrived 8/10/44. Seen 13/11/44- departed 19/11/44 NAunknown destination. 200 xOkinoyama 30' MF, brought Maru inNo.5 ammunition 第五沖ノ山丸 32 1543 Ja Taito Kisen Shelled and sunk 28/3/45 inside Naha Port by a US TaskforceMatches fairly approx in terms of dates and size and appearance Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 15/11/44- departedNA 19/11/44 unknown destination.Shinsei Maru 5000 tons, 320 x 36' MFM,神靖丸 Flush decked, Navy controlledC 44vessel 2880 Ja Kuribayashi Shosen Sunk by US AB 12/1/45 600 m E of LH, S of Cap St Jacques,Matches FIC fairly approx in terms of dates and size and appearance Cargo ship Cargo Transport Ship. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 16/10/44-NA departed 18/11/44 unknown destination. 6000 tons, 350 x 40' MFKM, Well decked Identity unknown Jinka Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 18/10/44 . Seen 10/11/44- departed 19/11/44仁華丸 unknown destination. 2500 tons, 220 x 30' MFM, Flush decked Maybe unknown ship Kayu Go. Identity unknown Razui Maru Transport Ship. Arrived 11/11/44 from Formosa. Seen 18/11/44.羅瑞丸 2000 tons, 180 x 30' MKM, Well decked. Brought 1000 troops. Too small to be Kenzui Maru that arrived much earlier anyway. Identity unknown. Kitamigi Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 16/11/44 from Formosa . Seen 21/11/44. 1600北右丸 tons, 150 x 30' MFM, HokuyuWell decked Maru 北祐丸 24 1450 Ja Osaka Shosen Scrapped Japan 1954. Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Arrived 17/11/44 from Formosa . Seen 17/11/44. DepartedNA 17/11/44. 5000 tons, 300 x 32' MFM, Well decked Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Arrived 21/11/44 from Formosa with destroyer escort.NA Seen 23/11/44. DepartedDoryo 26/11/44. Maru 2500 tons, 230 x 40' MFM,道了丸 Well decked, brought2D a cargo44 of coal 2275 Ja Nippon Yusen Sunk by ST 23/3/45 in 29.24N 127.31E about 220km NW Marchesof Naze, Amamifairly closely Oshima. in terms of dates and description Taikyu (Otama) Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 21/11/44 from Formosa with destroyer escort.大球丸 Seen 21/11/44. DepartedDaikyu 26/11/44. Maru 2000 tons, 200 x 30' MFM,大球丸 Well decked, brought a cargo20 of 1000 tons1517 coalJa Toa Kaiun Bombed and aground and sunk 12/1/45 880 metres NNE of Cape An Nhon, FIC Tanker Tanker? Arrived 21/11/44 from Formosa . Seen 21/11/44. DepartedNA 26/11/44 under escort.San 4000 Diego tons, Maru 300 x 40' MMF, Flush deckedさんでぃえご丸 with raised poop andtk focsle.28 7269 Ja Mitsubishi Kisen 1948 owners restyled Mitsubishi Kaiun. Scrapped Sakai 1961. Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 2/11/44 at Holt's Wharf. Departed 6/11/44. BroughtNA petrol drums, arillery, 400 troops and horses. Departed with 80 trucks and military stores Identity unknown Tanker Tanker. Seen 4/11/44. Departed 6/11/44 under escort. DischargedNA 30 tons diesel at APC Taikoktsui and petrol at Causeway Bay Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship Engines aft. Seen 28/11/44. 2000 tons approx. 2 islandNA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship Engines aft. Seen 28/11/44. 2000 tons approx. 2 islandNA Exact details as above ship. Identity unknown. Transport No 1702 Transport. Seen 1/12/44. Well decked, 3000 tons approx. MFM.NA Left Cosmopolitan Dock on 29/11/44. No ship with this number known Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 1/12/44, 2000 tons approx, well decked. MFMNA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Engines aft. Arrived 11/11/44 from Formosa. SeenNA 27/11/44. 2500 tons. 200 x 30' MMF 3 island. Entered Taikoo Docks for painting 26-28/11/44. Loaded rags, cloth and engines 30/11 until 2/12/44. Identity unknown Motor ship Motor Ship. Engines aft. Arrived from Formosa 27/11/44. SeenNA 9/12/44. 2000 tons 2 Island. 200 x 28' MMF Ryuei Maru No.2 is a possibility. Identity unknown Motor ship Motor Ship. Engines aft. Arrived from Formosa 27/11/44. SeenNA 9/12/44. 2000 tons 2 Island. 200 x 28' MMF Exact details as above ship. Identity unknown. Kofuku Maru Seen 28/11/44. Flush decked with raised focsle. MFM. ?? X 26'.廣福丸 Entered Taikoo Docks 28/11/44.Kofuku Maru (ex Kwong Fook Cheung)廣福丸 ex 廣福祥 23 881 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war- returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 3/12/44 250 x 30' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 4/12/44 205 x 30' Well decked MFM NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Arrived 29/11/44. Seen 6/12/44 330 x 36' Flush deckedNA with raised poop and focsle. MFM Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Arrived 4/12/44. Seen 6/12/44 360 x 38' MFM. InwardNA cargo of large packing cases. Yulin Maru ex Herleik a possibility Seagoing Tug Seagoing Tug. Arrived 4/12/44. Seen 6/12/44. 180 x 22' NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Engines aft. Seen 6/12/44. Flush decked MMF 300NA x 32' Identity unknown Tanker Tanker. Seen 6/12/44. Flush Decked with raised poop and focsle.NA No funnels or masts. 180 x 36' Identity unknown Tanker Tanker. Seen 6/12/44. Flush Decked with raised poop and focsle.NA No funnels or masts. 180 x 36' Exact details as above ship. Identity unknown. Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 6/12/44. Well decked. 280 x 23' MFM NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 6/12/44. 9000 tons Well decked. 300 x 32' NA Tonnage does not match size. Identity unknown. Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 6/12/44. Flush decked with raised poop and NAfocsle. 240 x 27' MFM Identity unknown Destroyer Destroyer. Seen 10/11/44. ETD 28/11/44 for Singapore. RakedNA bow. Cruiser stern. 2 funnels. 350 x 15 (?)' Identity unknown Saga Seen 12/11/44. Well decked. Clipper bow. Cruiser stern. MFM.嵯峨 In Taikoo Dock. Repairs expectedSaga to be completed in January 1945嵯峨 (?) FG 13 785 Ja IJN Sunk by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Hatsukari Gunboat [sic] 1 funnel and 1 mast. Torpedo tubes aft. 120'. Entered初雁 Taikoo Dock for bow repairsHatsukari 7/11/44. Vessel believed damaged初雁 in Oct 1944 airraid.TB Left 20/11/44.34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped Saga Seen 13/11/44. Engines aft [sic] 1000 tons MF. 200 x 26'. Vessel嵯峨 under repair at Taikoo Dock.Saga Believed hit mine off Green Is 7/11/44嵯峨 and salvaged 12/11/44.FG 13 785 Ja IJN Sunk by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Naval vessel Seen 29/11/44. 1 Funnel 230' NA Identity unknown Naval vessel Seen 29/11/44. 1 Funnel 250' NA Identity unknown Naval vessel Seen 29/11/44. 1 Funnel 230' NA Identity unknown Minesweeper Seen 4/12/44. 1 funnel and tripod mast forward, mast aft 200 xNA 27' W-102 掃海艇第百二 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Presumed- arrived 3/12/44 Escort Vessel Seen 4/12/44. 1 funnel and 2 masts 200 x 26' NA Identity unknown Escort Vessel Seen 4/12/44. 1 funnel and tripod mast forward, mast aft 180 xNA 24' Identity unknown Destroyer Arrived from Formosa 4/12/44. Escorted 2 merchant ships. SeenNA 6/12/44. 2 funnels with camouflaged tripod masts. 2 x 4" guns in single turret forward. 200 x 25' Identity unknown Haiphong Torpedo boat. Arrived 10/11/44 as escort to convoy of 4 merchantmen海防 from Manchuria and Formosa. The ships entered HK individually from Lyemun Pass between 10-12/11/44. 250' Clipper bow, cruiser stern and 1 funnel. Departed HK 20/11/44 for Pakhoi. Possibly Manchurian warship. Identity unknown Kokai Torpedo boat. Arrived 10/11/44 as escort to convoy of 4 merchantmen航海 from Manchuria and Formosa. The ships entered HK individually from Lyemun Pass between 10-12/11/44. 250' Clipper bow, cruiser stern and 1 funnel. Departed HK 21/11/44 for Singapore. Possibly Manchurian warship. Identity unknown Minesweeper No.102 Departed HK 19/11/44 for Kwangchow Wan. NA W-102 掃海艇第百二 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Gogen Maru Departed HK 28/11/44 for Whampoa. Carrying 617 tins of petrol午現丸 and 178 barrels vaseline. Likely small vessel. Identity unknown. Tai Lee Single funnelled ship with name in English on hull moored NavalNA Dock South Wall. 250' 140See mencomment working on ship in shifts even at night. Could this be Tairyo Maru (ex Tai Lee) salvaged? See BAAG WIS #16, WIS #18, WIS # 20 and WIS #22 Suma (ex HMS Moth) 130' Moored at West of Basin, Naval Dock since須磨 arrival mid Oct 1944. Suma (ex HMS Moth) 須磨 FG 16 650 Ja IJN Mined 19/3/45 32N 120E near Kiangyin, Yangtse Hatsukari Destroyer. Berthed N of Basin, Naval Yard. Length 150'. Damaged初雁 as a result of striking a Hatsukarimine. Since departed to Taikoo Dockyard初雁 for repairs. TB 34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped Saga Destroyer. Berthed N of Basin, Naval Yard. Length 135'. Damaged嵯峨 as a result of striking a Sagamine (?). 嵯峨 FG 13 785 Ja IJN Sunk by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Yokai Maru Work is being accelerated and night work is being carried out. 陽海丸Expected to be completed JanYokai 1945 Maru 陽海丸 C 44 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 2/4/45 at Hong Kong Description appears error for Heikai Maru completed Jan 1944. Yokai maru was built April 1944 Heikai Maru A sister ship to the above. 平海丸 Heikai Maru 平海丸 C 45 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 3/4/45 near Ngan Chau (Round) Is, Hong Kong Hakuun (Shirakumo) Maru Has been at Taikoo Dockyard since Mid Oct 1944 for conversion白雲丸 to a torpedo boat. Hakuun Maru 白雲丸 P 24 244 Ja Toa Kaiun Mined 7/6/44 near Hong Kong. Apparently salvaged. Nfi. Nankai Maru ex Fatshan. The ship is being converted at Taikoo Dockyard to南海丸 a river vessel. Koto Maru (ex Nanhai 201 ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Ankai Maru Keel has been laid and engine is now being built 安海丸 Ankai Maru 安海丸 C 45-48 2800 Ja Toa Kaiun Completed at Shanghai, postwar as Dah Chung. Sold 1949 r. Grand, later that year r. Oriental. Circa 1950-51 taken over by PRC. No further information Koto Maru ex Fatshan. The ship is being converted at Taikoo Dockyard to港島丸 a river vessel. Koto Maru (ex Nanhai 201 ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Hatsukari Destroyer [sic]. Undergoing repairs at Taikoo Dock. Approx 260',初雁 2 funnels Hatsukari 初雁 TB 34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped Gyoko Maru Lying near 100 ton crane at Kowloon Docks awaiting installation暁虎丸 of engine. 180' x 24' Gyoko Maru (ex Empire Wall) 暁虎丸 - 6800 Ja Japan Govt. Never completed and scrapped on stocks postwar ex Empire Wall. Dimensions quoted in this report suggest a mistaken ID for smaller vessel Koto Maru aka Nankai Maru ex Fatshan. Mined and sunk 28/10/44 300 yards港島丸 off Kau I Island, HK. Koto Maru (ex Nanhai 201 ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Yugure Destroyer. Entered Kowloon Docks 5/10/44 for engine repairs.夕暮 Had been on convoy escortYugure river duties on West River. Repairs completed夕暮 15/10/44. RepaintedDD with35 wavy camouflage1802 Ja pattern.IJN Sunk by US AB 20-21/7/43 in 07.25S 156.45E Vella LavellaWrong Gulf as ship had been sunk long before Anri Maru Damaged by mine 6/11/44 off Tsunwan. Taken to Naval Dockyard安利丸 and repairs completed 23/11/44.Anri Maru 安利丸 05 1668 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 25/6/45 1.5km ESE of Mutsure LH, Shimonseki Yokai Maru Together with escorting Naval vessel both damaged by mines 7/11/44洋海丸 off Green Is, HK (NavalYokai vessel Maru to Taikoo Dockyard 12/11/44-陽海丸 presumed Hatsukari)C 44 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 2/4/45 at Hong Kong Likely kanji prefix error Yugure Part of 13th DesDiv, 5th Torpedo Fighing Group, 3rd Fleet. On夕暮 patrol in Pratas area. Yugure 夕暮 DD 35 1802 Ja IJN Sunk by US AB 20-21/7/43 in 07.25S 156.45E Vella LavellaWrong Gulf as ship had been sunk long before Sanae Part of 13th DesDiv, 5th Torpedo Fighing Group, 3rd Fleet. On早苗 patrol in Pratas area. Sanae 早苗 DD 23 1100 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 18/11/43 in 04.52N 122.07E about 90 miles S of Basilan Is Ashi (Yoshi) Part of 13th DesDiv, 5th Torpedo Fighing Group, 3rd Fleet. On葦 patrol in Pratas area. Identity unknown Yes Sanko Maru Cargo transport. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa. Seen 25/10/44山幸丸 at Taikoo Dock. Lt Grey, 480'Yamasachi x 40'. MKFM, (Yamako) 2 goalpostMaru masts and山幸丸 1 kingpost, coal burning,tk Well43 decked, vertical5948 bow,Ja cruiserYamashita spoon Kisen stern. BroughtSunk 500 bybags AB beans 16/1/45 and Hong 50 small Kong. speedboats. Salvaged andDocked scrapped at Taikoo postwarSanko Dockyard Maru is alternatefor repairs reading to engine of Yamasachiand bottom Maru. plates over hold No.3 Yes Tenzui Maru (sic) Cargo ship. Arrived 8/10/44 from Formosa in convoy. Seen 2/11/44田瑞丸 at Holt's Wharf. TemporarilyShinsei Maru left harbour 25/10/44-1/11/44.神靖丸 Sea green camouflage.C 9000 44tons 430 x 288057', MFM,Ja coalKuribayashi burning, flushShosen deck withSunk raised by USpoop AB and 12/1/45 focsle, 600 raked m E bow,of LH, counter S of Cap stern. St Jacques, BroughtMatches FIC 60 Army fairly lorries. approx in terms of dates and size and appearance Yes Kaiko Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 8/10/44 in convoy from Formosa. Seen 29/10/44海口丸 off North Point. TemporarilyKaiko Maru departed harbour 1/11/44. 海口丸Lt Grey, 3800 tons, 280 x 32', MFM.02 Flush decked2698 Ja with Japanraised Govt.poop, vertical bow,Sunk counter by AB stern. 26/10/44 Crude inoil 20.38N fired engine, 111.50E Brought about 10850 small km ENEspeedboats,ex Maryof Cape Moller. Hainan,cigarettes, Hainan biscuits, Is fodder and 500 troops. Yes Kue (Kushi) Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 8/10/44 in convoy from Formosa. Seen 24/10/44空枝丸 at buoy A-11. Sea greenSorachi colour. Maru 13000 tons 570 x 55', coal空知丸 burning. Flush decked with raised30 poop and4109 focsle,Ja verticalMitsui bow, Senpaku counter K.K. stern.Survived MFM with war. 2 goalpost Sold to Toyo type Kaiunmasts. K.K. Brought r. Edogawa 2500 (500 Maru. bundles) Scrapped Actually cavalry departed Japan saddles, 1965 HK 7/10/44300 cases for ammo, Takao 80 speedboats, 50 motor cars. Yes Gyoku (Agenosora) Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 8/10/44 in convoy from Formosa. Seen 27/10/44暁空丸 E of Stonecutters Is.Sorachi Temporarily Maru left harbour 27/10/44. Lt空知丸 green colour. 12000 tons 50030 x 56', coal burning.4109 Ja FlushMitsui decked Senpaku with raised K.K. poopSurvived and focsle, war. vertical Sold to bow, Toyo counter Kaiun K.K. stern. r. Edogawa MFM. Maru. ScrappedLikely misreading Japan 1965 (other side of vessel of Sorachi Maru. Gyoku Maru had already been sunk Yes Taisan Maru River steamer. Arrived 27/10/44 from Canton. Seen 28/10/44台山丸 at No.1 Kowloon Wharf. Departed 1/11/44 for Canton. Lt Grey. Approx 1000 tons 170 x 25' Flush decked, vertical bow, cruiser stern, coal burning, MFM. Brought 2000 bags rice. Departed with 1100 bagsIdentity wheat, unknown 960 pcs iron water pipes, medicines, welding sticks, gas cylinders and machinery Yes Ranzan Maru River Steamer ex Hang Cheong. Arrived 25/10/44 from Canton.藍山丸 Seen 27/10/44ex 恒昌 at No.3 KowloonRanzan Wharf. Maru (exDeparted Kwong 29/10/44. Sai) Grey.藍山丸 Approxex 廣西 1000 tons 160 x 25' Flush02 decked1309 raisedJa focsle,Japan vertical Govt. bow, counter stern,Survived coal burning,war and MF.returned Left withto owners 950 suis (Shiu army On uniforms, SS Co). Scrapped 1500 bags HK peanuts, 1955. 700 bags beans, marine producrs and medicines Yes Kofukusho (or Kwong Fook Cheung) Converted cargo vessel. Arrived 29/10/44 from Canton. Seen廣福祥 2/11/44 at Douglas Wharf. KofukuLt Grey, Maru 800 tons (ex Kwong approx, Fook 150 Cheung)x 25'. Flush廣福丸 decked, ex 廣福祥 vertical bow, cruiser23 spoon stern,881 MFM,Ja coalJapan burning. Govt. Brought 800 bagsSurvived rice, war- 20 bundles returned silks, to Ming410 cartons Sang SS dried Co. Sold fruit, 1956 spices to andYau groceriesWing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Yes Sub chaser Seen 25/10/44 at Buoy A-3. Grey 2500 tons, 240 x 25' MFM, NAoil burning, 1 x 5.5" forward, 1 x 5.5" aft, 1 x 2" forward, 1 x 2" amidships, 2 x 2" aft Either CH-30, CH-33 or CH-41

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AWM 10/25/49 - 52 KWIZ #79, dated 29.12.44 Yoshu Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 14/11/44. Departed 18/11/44 for Kwangchow揚洲丸 Wan. Well decked, verticalYoshu bow, Marucounter stern. 465 x 42' MKFMK豫州丸 16 5711 Ja Uwajima Kaiyu Sunk by AB 12/1/45 N of Quinhon Bay Shinto (Kamishima) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 17/11/44. Departed 20/11/44 for Burma. Well神島丸 decked, raked bow, counterShinsei stern. Maru 420 x 40' MMF 神靖丸 C 44 2880 Ja Kuribayashi Shosen Sunk by US AB 12/1/45 600 m E of LH, S of Cap St Jacques,2212 FIC ton vessel had already been sunk and ARS of same name too small Keishu Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 17/11/44. Departed 21/11/44 for Singapore. 琼州丸Well decked, raked bow, counterKishu stern.Maru 460 x 48' MKFMK 貴州丸 20 2548 Ja Minami Nippon Kisen Sunk by AB 28/3/45 Takao Port Riwa (Yoshiwa) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 17/11/44. Departed 21/11/44 for Hainan Is. Flush利和丸 decked, raked bow, counter stern. 240 x 26' MFM Identity unknown Kinshu Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 3/12/44 from Formosa with escort. Seen 6/12/44.金州丸 3000 tons. Well decked.Kanshu 250 Maru x 32' MFM. Brought 50 tons甘州丸 of coal. 05 2011 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 7/10/45 off Hakata. Wreck scrapped postwarex Kanchow Taikyu (Otama) Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 3/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 3/12/44. Departed大球丸 4/12/44. 1800 tons. WellDaikyu decked. Maru 190 x 28' MFM. Brought 大球丸military stores. 20 1517 Ja Toa Kaiun Bombed and aground and sunk 12/1/45 880 metres NNE of Cape An Nhon, FIC Yurin Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 4/12/44 from Shanghai with escort. Seen 6/12/44.楡林丸 Still in HK 9/12/44.Yulin 3000 Maru tons. 250 x 34' MFM. 楡林丸 14 1893 Ja Japan Govt. Ran aground and sank 24/2/45 54km N of Qui Nhon, FICTonnage very similar to ex Herleik, one of two Yulin Maru's Kashosan Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 3/12/44 from Formosa with escort. Seen 5/12/44.華頂山丸 2800 tons. Well decked.Kachosan 250 x Maru 32' MFM. Brought 15000 華頂山丸railway sleepers 24 2427 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by Air attack 22/3/45 in 28.40N 128.50E Shifu (Shibatomi) Maru Transport. Arrived 3/12/44 from Formosa with escort. Seen 5/12/44.芝富丸 3500 tons. Well decked.Chefoo 300 Marux 40' MFM. Brought 1150 troops芝罘丸 and horses and 30 tons coal.42 3218 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 12/1/45 at Saigon Port Transport Transport. Arrived 4/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 4/12/44. Well NAdecked 250 x 30' MFM. BroughtHokoku rice, Maru 80 tons coal, 1800 officers 報国丸and other rank troops 40 246 Ja Dai Nippon Enkyo Fate unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 12/12/44 Flush decked with raised poop andNA focsle, 200 x 28' MFM Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 12/12/44 Flush decked with raised poop andNA focsle, 180 x 26' MFM Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 12/12/44 Flush decked with raised poop andNA focsle, 190 x 24' MFM Identity unknown Transport Transport. Seen 12/12/44. Departed 15/12/44 for Singapore withNA empty drums. Flush deckedShinsei , 230' Maru x? MFM 神靖丸 C 44 2880 Ja Kuribayashi Shosen Sunk by US AB 12/1/45 600 m E of LH, S of Cap St Jacques, FIC Transport Transport. Seen 12/12/44. Vessel bombed 8/12/44 and enteredNA Naval dockyard for repairs 15/12/44. Flush decked , 350' x? MFKM No record of any ship bombed and sunk 8/12/44. Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Engines aft. Seen 12/12/44. Departed 15/12/44 FlushNA decked, 250' MFM Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 12/12/44. Departed 15/12/44 Flush decked, NA120' MFM Identity unknown Transport Transport. Arrived 17/12/44 with Naval escort. Seen 17/12/44.NA Vessel bombed 18/12/44 andHida damaged. Maru Flush decked , 300' x? MKFKM日田丸 K 43 5320 Ja Nippon Yusen Bombed and damaged 19/12/44 and then sunk by AB 16/1/45 in Hong Kong Transport Transport. Arrived 17/12/44 in convoy. Seen 17/12/44. Still inNA harbour 18/12/44. Flush deckedNisshin , 250' Maru x? MFM 日津丸 16 1179 Ja Mitsubishi Kisen Sunk by ST 2/4/45 in 34.02N 124.00E about 100km W of Sohukusan Is, SW coast Chosen Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 18/12/44. Believed recently repaired.Well decked,NA 290 x 34' MFM Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 12/12/44. Well decked, 200 x 25' MFM NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 12/12/44. Well decked, 220 x 36' MFM NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 12/12/44. Well decked, 200 x 25' MFM NA Apparent duplicate with ID two above Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 18/12/44. Bombed on 18/12/44 and burnt forNA 20 hours. Well decked, 300Hida x 55' Maru MKFM 日田丸 K 43 5320 Ja Nippon Yusen Bombed and damaged 19/12/44 and then sunk by AB 16/1/45 in Hong Kong Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 17/12/44. Well decked, 250 x 30' MFM NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 17/12/44. Well decked, 220 x 32' MFM NA Identity unknown Cargo ship Cargo Ship. Seen 17/12/44. Well decked, 250 x 34' MFM NA Identity unknown Destroyer (old type) Destroyer. Arrived 3/12/44 in convoy. Seen 6/12/44. 2 funnels,NA 2 masts 350' W-102 掃海艇第百二 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Known to have arrived 3/12/44 though different from description in most respects Naval Vessel Seen 12/12/44. 1 Funnel 180' NA Identity unknown Naval Vessel Seen 17/12/44. Probably a new type destroyer. 2 funnels. BroughtNA the new Japanese Governor to HK. 250' Identity unknown Gunboat Probably an escort vessel. Seen 17/12/44 180 x 23' NA Identity unknown Gunboat Probably an escort vessel. Seen 17/12/44 190 x 23' NA Identity unknown Yokai Maru Seen 7/12/44. Berthed alongside North Quay, Taikoo Dockyard陽海丸 Yokai Maru 陽海丸 C 44 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 2/4/45 at Hong Kong Dosei Maru Seen 7/12/44. In Drydock, Taikoo Dockyard 同生丸 Dosei Maru 同生丸 20 10892 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 18/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwar Saga Gunboat. Seen 7/12/44. On No.2 Slipway, Taikoo Dockyard 嵯峨 Saga 嵯峨 FG 13 785 Ja IJN Sunk by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Hatsukari Gunboat (sic). Seen 7/12/44. On No.3 Slipway, Taikoo Dockyard初雁 Hatsukari 初雁 TB 34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped

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AWM 10/27/04-19 KWIZ #80, dated 5.1.45. Sai On River steamer. Seized at Macau Aug 1943. Anchored 200 yards西安 opposite No.2 Police StationSeian Maru ex Sai On 西安丸 24 1950 Ja Japan Govt. Recovered 1945 r. Sai On sold 1950 to Tai Yip SS Co r. Takshing; r. Tung Shan by same owner 1968. Scrapped at Hong Kong Jan 1974. Cargo Ship Cargo ship arrived 11/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 18/12/44. NotNA unloaded. 2000 tons. Well decked MKFKM 180 x 26' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship arrived 12/12/44. Seen 13/12/44. Departed 15/12/44NA in convoy. 4500 tons. Engines aft. 260 x 30' Loaded troops, arms and ammunition. Neither Chefoo Maru or Shinsei Maru that departed HK this date were engines aft. Identity unknown. Escort Escort Vessel arrived 12/12/44. Seen 13/12/44. MFM 1500 tons.NA 200 x 22' W-101 掃海艇第百一 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Sunk 12/1/45 by USN aircraft 7nm SW of Cap Padaran in Arrival11.10N date 108.55E fits Transport Transport arrived 13/12/44 from Shanghai. Seen 13/12/44. DepartedNA 15/12/44 with 5 other ships. 2000 tons. Well decked MFM 190 x 26' Navy controlled vessel Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship arrived 18/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 18/12/44. 4500NA tons. Well decked. MKFKM 300 x 32' Navy controlled vessel. Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship arrived 18/12/44 from Haiphong. Seen 18/12/44. 1000NA tons. Well decked MFM 100 x 22' Identity unknown Transport Transport arrived 19/12/44 from Shanghai. Seen 24/12/44. ETDNA 4-5 days. Flush decked MFM 320 x 40' Loading guns, ammunition, machinery and generators. Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship seen 23/12/44. MFM 200 x 29' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship seen 23/12/44. MFM 200 x 29' NA Apparent duplicate with above Cargo Ship Cargo ship seen 25/12/44. 200' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship seen 25/12/44. 200' NA Apparent duplicate with above Tabun Maru Left Hong Kong for Japan with another vessel 17/11/44. Loaded多文丸 speedboats, 4 guns, 57 machinery items, 1500 bags copper coins, 12000 pieces moulded copper and tin, 11210 bags resin, 1350 bundles of hides, 1358 bundles flax and 15000 bundles old newspapers Left in HOTA-01 this day Chusan Maru Left Hong Kong for Formosa 8/12/44 沖山丸 Okinoyama Maru 沖ノ山丸 17 984 Ja Taito Kisen Sunk by ST 6/2/45 about 40km SE of Akuseki Shima in 29.09NActually 129.45E departed 9/12/44 in TA-902 Juyu (Kitamigi) Maru Left Hong Kong for Formosa 8/12/44 北右丸 Hokuyu Maru 北祐丸 24 1450 Ja Osaka Shosen Scrapped Japan 1954. Actually departed 9/12/44 in TA-902 Kinsei Maru Arrived at Hong Kong from Canton 12/12/44 with 8000 catties金星丸 of rice. Kinsei Maru (ex Golden Star) 金星丸 Ferry 24 147 Ja Japan Govt. Mined Canton River 1943 but later salved. Sold to Yau Eng Co 1958 and converted to a lighter. Kashosan Maru 250' Left Hong Kong for Japan with 7854 bags wolfram, 457 bundlesNA rags and 1800 petrol Kachosandrums Maru 華頂山丸 24 2427 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by Air attack 22/3/45 in 28.40N 128.50E Kofuku Maru Unloaded sugar and Army uniforms on 8/12/44 NA Kofuku Maru (ex Kwong Fook Cheung)廣福丸 ex 廣福祥 23 881 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war- returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Kinshu Maru 250' Left Hong Kong 15/12/44 with 2000 troops, 250 bundles NArags and personal effects andShinsei 1000 tonsMaru cement 神靖丸 C 44 2880 Ja Kuribayashi Shosen Sunk by US AB 12/1/45 600 m E of LH, S of Cap St Jacques,Shinsei FIC Maru departed in YU-502 for Yulin with Chefoo Maru 15/12/44 Shifu (Shibatomi) Maru 300' Left Hong Kong 17/12/44 NA Chefoo Maru 芝罘丸 42 3218 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 12/1/45 at Saigon Port Chefoo Maru departed in YU-502 for Yulin with Shinsei Maru 15/12/44 Taikyu (Otama) Maru 190' Loaded 278 empty petrol drums and expected to sail for Singapore.NA Daikyu Maru 大球丸 20 1517 Ja Toa Kaiun Bombed and aground and sunk 12/1/45 880 metres NNE of Cape An Nhon, FIC Heikai Maru One of three sisters under construction at Taikoo Dockyard. Cargo平海丸 ships 254 x 40'. Fitted withHeikai sound Maru detectors, 4 watertight partitions平海丸 and 2 DC throwersC aft. 45 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 3/4/45 near Ngan Chau (Round) Is, Hong Kong Yokai Maru One of three sisters under construction at Taikoo Dockyard. Cargo陽海丸 ships 254 x 40'. Fitted withYokai sound Maru detectors, 4 watertight partitions陽海丸 and 2 DC throwersC aft. 44 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 2/4/45 at Hong Kong Ankai Maru One of three sisters under construction at Taikoo Dockyard. Cargo安海丸 ships 254 x 40'. Fitted withAnkai sound Maru detectors, 4 watertight partitions安海丸 and 2 DC throwersC aft.45-48 2800 Ja Toa Kaiun Completed at Shanghai, postwar as Dah Chung. Sold 1949 r. Grand, later that year r. Oriental. Circa 1950-51 taken over by PRC. No further information Lee Hong River steamer. Towed to Naval Dockyard 26/10/44 for repairs.利航 Apparently had been sunk andPresumed salvaged Matsuyama as covered Maruin barnacles ex Chung and松山 Shan rust. ex About 利航 250' length. Was worked34 on at1085 TaikooJa DockuyardJapan Govt. in 9/44 and engineSunk fitted unknown by about date 100 Hongworkmen. Kong Alongside by AB. Raised at Naval postwar Dockyard andTentative in 16/11/44 1949 identification became with work Miss stillOrient to commencefor U Ping Yuung.and no funnel24/3/49 and mined masts and fitted. sunk Canton River. Raised and 8/49 sold to Tak Kee Shipping and Trading- reverted to original name of Lee Hong. 17/8/71 broke in two and sank in Rambler Channel, HK during typhoon Rose. Dosan Maru Machinery at Taikoo Dockyard gates was damaged in an airraid同山丸 leaving ship trapped inside.Likely Repair Dosei work Maru began as below11/44. Ship still inside lockgate on 9/12/44. Apparent error for Dosei Maru- see below Dosei Maru ex Dollar line. Second more reliable report says that above ship同生丸 is in fact this one. Dosei Maru 同生丸 20 10892 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 18/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwar Anri Maru Berthed at Taikoo Dock 7/12/44 awaiting to repairs to damage安利丸 from bombing attack Anri Maru 安利丸 05 1668 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 25/6/45 1.5km ESE of Mutsure LH, Shimonseki Shinsei (Kamihari) Maru Entered Taikoo Dock 10/12/44 for keel repairs. 3000 tons 240神靖丸 x 30'. Well decked MFM. DepartedShinsei Maru dock 12/12/44 神靖丸 C 44 2880 Ja Kuribayashi Shosen Sunk by US AB 12/1/45 600 m E of LH, S of Cap St Jacques, FIC Toei Maru No.1 Entered Taikoo Dock 26/11/44 for repairs. Undocked 15/12/44東永丸 and departed (No.1) Hong Kong 19/12/44.Toei Maru 2000 tons 160 x 27' MKMF 東栄丸 ARS 41 433 Ja Daito Kaiji Kogyo Sunk by AB 6/3/45 near coast of Sanmen Is Yokai Maru To undergo engine trials on 28/12/44 陽海丸 Yokai Maru 陽海丸 C 44 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 2/4/45 at Hong Kong Hatsukari In Taikoo Dockard- identity unconfirmed. NA Hatsukari 初雁 TB 34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped Saga In Taikoo Dockard- identity unconfirmed. NA Saga 嵯峨 FG 13 785 Ja IJN Sunk by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 On Lee (Anri Maru) In Taikoo Dockard- identity unconfirmed. Probably Anri Maru安利丸 Anri Maru 安利丸 05 1668 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 25/6/45 1.5km ESE of Mutsure LH, Shimonseki Hatsukari Torpedo boat. On 10-11/11/44 at 1500 damaged by mine and proceeded初雁 to Naval DockyardHatsukari under own power. Berthed at North arm初雁 of basin under 20 tonTB crane. 34Bow under water.737 Ja Ship IJNcovered in mud. All JapaneseSurrendered in dockyard Aug called 1945 to at help Hong rfloat- Kong no and Chinese scrapped allowed near. Wounded crew were driven away in ambulances. Moved to Taikoo Dockyard- still there 7/12/44. Mutsu Battleship. C in C South China Fleet flagship 陸奥 Mutsu 陸奥 BB 21 38500 Ja IJN Sunk by magazine explosion 8/6/43 in 34.03N 132.20E HiroshimaWrong as Wan ship had already been sunk Murakumo Destroyer in 23 DesDiv. Ordered to reinforce forces in PI. 叢雲 Murakumo 叢雲 DD 29 2090 Ja IJN Sank 12/10/44 after AB damage in 08.40S 159.20E about 90 miles WNW of Savo Island Tachikaze Destroyer in 23 DesDiv. Ordered to reinforce forces in PI. 太刀風 Tachikaze 太刀風 DD 21 1650 Ja IJN Sunk by AB 17/2/44 in 07.04N 151.55E at Truk Atoll Wrong as ship had already been sunk Yugure Destroyer. Ordered to reinforce forces in PI. 夕暮 Yugure 夕暮 DD 35 1802 Ja IJN Sunk by US AB 20-21/7/43 in 07.25S 156.45E Vella LavellaWrong Gulf as ship had already been sunk Sanae Destroyer. Ordered to reinforce forces in PI. 早苗 Sanae 早苗 DD 23 1100 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 18/11/43 in 04.52N 122.07E about 90 miles S Wrongof Basilan as shipIs had already been sunk Shikinami Destroyer. 1st class DD sunk in PI Naval battle 敷波 Shikinami 敷波 DD 29 2090 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 12/9/44 in 18.16N 114.40E about 240 miles S of Hong Kong Kaki Destroyer. 1st class DD belonging to 31 DesDiv sunk in PI Naval柿 battle Momo 桃 DD 44 1530 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 18/12/44 140 miles WSW of Cape Bolinao, PINo ship called Kaki or 31 DesDiv at this time so a guess only. DD Kaki was only completed 5 March 1945. Oshio Destroyer. 1st class DD belonging to 9 DesDiv sunk in PI Naval大潮 battle Oshio 大潮 DD 37 2370 Ja IJN Sunk by ST 27/2/43 in 00.50S 146.06E about 70 miles NWWrong of Manus as ship Is had already been sunk Aigan (Aiiwa/Metzuiwa), Cruiser of 9th Fighting Force. Damaged in PI battles and proceeded愛岩 to Formosa for repairsAtago 愛宕 CA 32 9830 Ja IJN Sunk by USS Darter 23/10/44 in Palawan Passage Samidari Destroyer. 1st class DD belonging to 9 DesDiv damaged in PI 五月雨Naval battle Samidare 五月雨 DD 37 1980 Ja IJN Wrecked 18/8/44 and then ST 25/8/44 off Palau Island Notoro Seaplane Carrier belonging to 3rd Fighting Force damaged in PI能登呂 battles. Notoro 能登呂 AO 20 14050 Ja IJN Heavily damaged by AB 5/11/44 at Singapore. Reduced to oil storage vessel. Surrendered Sept 1945 at Singapore and scrapped there May 1947 Mutsu, Battleship - formerly commanded by Tachino Tokujiro 陸奥 Mutsu 陸奥 BB 21 38500 Ja IJN Sunk by magazine explosion 8/6/43 in 34.03N 132.20E HiroshimaWrong as Wan ship had already been sunk Aigan Cruiser. New flagship for Rear Admiral Tachino Tokujiro, Commander愛岩 12th Fighting ForceAtago of Third Fleet 愛宕 CA 32 9830 Ja IJN Sunk by USS Darter 23/10/44 in Palawan Passage Wrong as Atago had already been sunk Furutaka (Koyo) Cruiser of 5th Fighting Force. Left Formosa to reinforce PI approx古鷹 17/11/44 Furutaka 古鷹 CA 26 8586 Ja IJN Sunk by FG 11/10/42 in 09.02S 159.34E NE of Savo IslandWrong as ship had already been sunk Jintsu (Zintu) Cruiser of 5th Fighting Force. Left Formosa to reinforce PI approx神通 17/11/44 Jintsu 神通 CL 25 7100 Ja IJN Sunk by FG and FT 13/7/43 in 07.41S 157.13E about 14 milesWrong N of as Kolmbangara ship had already been sunk Kitamigi Maru Arrived 16/11/44 from Formosa. Seen 21/11/44 E of Stonecutters北右丸 Is. Lt Grey, 1600 tons Approx.Hokuyu 150 Maru x 30' Well decked, vertical 北祐丸bow, counter stern, MFM, coal 24burning. Brought1450 Jarice husksOsaka and Shosen wooden planks. LoadedScrapped rabbit Japan skins, 1954. rattan sticks and scrap metal. Formerly Mitsui & Co vessel on Shanghai, Dairen and Nagasaki route. Yuka Maru Arrived 18/10/44. Seen 10/11/44 near B 15 buoy. Departed 19/11/44裕華丸 Grey, 2500 tons Approx."Kayu" 220 Go x 30' Flush decked, vertical bow, counter stern, MFM, coal burning. Loaded machine parts, guns and ammunition. Ship features in several convoys under name Kayu Go but is unidentified Razui Maru Arrived 11/11/44 from Formosa. Seen 13/11/44 near A 2 buoy.羅瑞丸 2000 tons Approx. 180 x 30' Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, MFM with goalpost masts, coal burning. Brought 1000 troops. Kenzui Maru would fit but ship arrived 8/10/44. Possible ship made a short trip to Formosa but identity unknown Taikyu (Otama) Maru Arrived 21/11/44 from Formosa. Seen 21/11/44 near A 18 buoy.大球丸 Lt Grey. 2000 tons Approx.Daikyu 200 xMaru 30' Well decked, vertical bow,大球丸 counter stern, MFM, coal burning.20 Brought1517 1000Ja tonsToa coal. Kaiun Bombed and aground and sunk 12/1/45 880 metres NNE of Cape An Nhon, FIC Hatsukari Entered Taikoo Dock 7/11/44 for repair to damage and camouflage初雁 painting. Seen 7/11/44 HatsukariTaikoo Dockyard slipway No.3. Camouflage初雁 painted. 2000 tonsTB approx.34 120 x 25',737 2 gunsJa forward,IJN 1 large torp tube amidships.Surrendered MFM. Aug Possibly 1945 at lightly Hong damagedKong and by scrapped AB in 16/10/44 airraid. Ships deck now covered with leaves and branches. Saga Entered Taikoo Dock 12/11/44 for repair to mine damage after嵯峨 being sunk near Green Is 7/11/44.Saga Seen 13/11/44 Taikoo Dockyard嵯峨 slipway No.2. 1000 tonsFG approx.13 200 x 26',785 2 gunsJa forward,IJN 2 guns amidships, 1Sunk gun aft.by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Gunboat Arrived 24/11/44. Seen 24/11/44 off Wanchai. Departed 26/11/44NA escorting a convoy. Dk Grey.CH-19 1500 or CH-26 tons approx. 250 x 26' 2 guns forward, 2 guns amidships,SC 141 gun aft. 460 Ja IJN CH-19 survived, CH 26 sunk by AB 30/7/45 Korea Strait Both subchasers arrived and departed at same time so unclear which was seen.

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AWM 10/27/49-58 , KWIZ #81,dated 12.1.45. Kinshu Maru Left Hong Kong 2/1/45 believed for Swatow and Amoy with 1515金州丸 troops. Zenshu Maru 全州丸 06 530 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Returned to owners as Jessie Moller. Sold ex1949 Jessie to Anglo Moller Chinese Shipping Co, ame name and still managed by Mollers. Sunk 24/5/49 by artillery fire at Shanghai. Abandoned to underwritewrs- presumed scrapped. Sanko Maru Sunk in Hong Kong harbour by AB 8/12/44 山幸丸 Yamasachi (Yamako) Maru 山幸丸 tk 43 5948 Ja Yamashita Kisen Sunk by AB 16/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwarSanko Maru is alternate reading of Yamasachi Maru. Toei Maru Sunk in Hong Kong harbour by AB 8/12/44 東栄丸 Toei Maru 東栄丸 ARS 41 433 Ja Daito Kaiji Kogyo Sunk by AB 6/3/45 near coast of Sanmen Is Rionan Maru River steamer. 200' Bombed and sunk off Castle Peak 24/12/44.嶺南丸 Hit by 2 bombs while loadedReinan with Maru ammunition and 400 drums嶺南丸 of petrol near Kapsuimun while91 en route to1053 WestJa River.Naika Unei Kumiai Bombed and sunk 24/12/44 in Urmston Roads between HongNote differenceKong and Macau in date of exactly one year (24/12/43 to 44) Taroi or Taro Maru Previously hit by bombs was damaged again by AB 19/12/44. Moved多労丸 to Cosmopolitan DockTamon for repairs. Maru No.15 第十五多聞丸 2AT 44 6886 Ja Hachiuuma Kisen Mined and sunk 26/1/45 in 13.34N 109.17 E of North mouthUncertain of Qui identification. Nhon Bay, FIC Known to have arrived in TASA-18 about 12/12/44 Kachosan Maru Returned to HK 20/12/44. Hit by AB 24/12/44, entered Naval 華頂山丸Dockyard 25/12/44 and departedKachosan 26/12/44. Maru 華頂山丸 24 2427 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by Air attack 22/3/45 in 28.40N 128.50E Unknown ship Sunk by AB 22/12/44 off Lyemun Pass. NA Identity unknown Transport No.1271 290'. Hit by AB 8/12/44- in Naval Dockyard for repairs. NA Okinoyama Maru No.5 第五沖ノ山丸 32 1543 Ja Taito Kisen Shelled and sunk 28/3/45 inside Naha Port by a US TaskforceNo.1271 was Okinoyama Maru No.5 Naval vessel Naval vessel. 180 x 22' On slips at Cosmopolitan Dockyard. ETDNA 30/12/44. Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship bombed 8/12/44 undertaking repairs at CosmopolitanNA Dock. The work is expected to take two months. Could be "Taro" Maru. Identity unknown Wooden Ship Wooden ship 140 x 18' approx with 1 funnel amidship seen at NABaileys Shipyard 20/12/44. Identity unknown Hatsukaze Minesweeper. Arrived from FIC 24/11/44. Seen 25/11/44. Departed初風 26/11/44 for KwangchowHatsukaze Wan. Flush Decked, clipper bow,初風 cruiser stern. 1 FunnelDD 225 x 18'39 2490 Ja IJN Sunk by DG (USS Spense et al) 3/11/43 near Augusta BayWRONG. in 06.01S Since 153.58E ship was a destroyer, already sunk it seems name is a misidentification Koryo Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 24/11/44 from FIC. Seen 25/11/44. Departed江綾丸 30/11/44 for Hainan Is. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern, MFM, 340 x 40' Identity unknown Omatsu Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 24/11/44 from FIC. Seen 25/11/44. Departed大松丸 30/11/44 for Hainan Is. Well decked, raked bow, cruiser stern, MFM, 320 x 40' brought 4000 lbs explosives, 800 cases cars, coal and diesel oil. Departed with dynamite and cable wire. Identity unknown Destroyer Arrived 5/12/44 as escort from Hainan and Kwangchow Wan. DepartedNA 17/12/44 for Amoy.Kuri 栗 DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Minesweeper No.102 Arrived 5/12/44 as escort from Hainan and Kwangchow Wan. DepartedNA 16/12/44 for FormosaW-102 and Japan 掃海艇第百二 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Kokushan (Katsumatsu) Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 5/12/44 from Hainan and Kwangchow Wan.克松山丸 Seen 10/12/44. Departed Chefoo15/12/44 Maru for Shanghai. Well decked, vertical芝罘丸 bow, counter stern, Figure42 3 on funnel3218 MKFM,Ja 350Toa xKaiun 38' brought iron platesSunk and by diesel AB 12/1/45 oil. at Saigon Port Does not fit description or characters but arrived 4/12/44 and departed 15/12/44 so fits dates Kigai (Sakigake) Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 5/12/44 from Hainan and Kwangchow Wan.崎崖丸 Seen 9/12/44. Departed 13/12/44 for Amoy. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern, Letter L on funnel. MFM, 340 x 40' brought sulphur, coal and rice. Identity unknown Kyoko Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 5/12/44 from Hainan and Kwangchow Wan協江丸 under escort. Seen 12/12/44.Sekko Departed Maru (ex16/12/44 Chekiang) for Kwangchow淅江丸 Wan. Well decked, vertical bow,14 counter stern,2172 MFM,Ja Japan386 x Govt.42' . Bombed and sunk (as Shozan Maru) 3/4/45 Hong Kong Kanji is close and ship operated in area so a good fit. Ryosanto Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 5/12/44 from Hainan and Kwangchow Wan.龍山島丸 Departed 16/12/44 for Yokohama.Ryuzan Maru Well decked, vertical bow, cruiser龍山丸 stern, MFM, 380 x 48' brought22 hemp,2482 rice andJa peanutJapan oil. Govt. Mined and sunk 27/1/45 6km downstream from Hukou, River Kyosei Maru No.2 Cargo ship. Arrived 5/12/44 from Hainan and Kwangchow Wan.協勝丸 Departed No.2 6/12/44 for Formosa. Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, MFM, 360 x 40' brought hemp, and 60 damaged machine guns Identity unknown Matsu No.4 Cargo ship. Arrived 5/12/44 from Hainan and Kwangchow Wan.松 SeenNo.4 8/12/44. ETD 19/12/44 for Amoy. Well decked, raked bow, cruiser stern, MMF, 160 x 30' brought wolfram, and peanut oil. Identity unknown Matsu No.1 Cargo ship. Arrived 5/12/44 from Hainan and Kwangchow Wan松 under No.1 escort. Seen 10/12/44. ETD 19/12/44 for Hainan. Well decked, raked bow, cruiser stern, MFM, 164 x 28' brought rice and explosives. Identity unknown Awa No.4 Torpedo boat. Arrived 5/12/44. Seen 7/12/44. ETD 16/12/44 栗on No.4 escort duty. Flush decked,Kuri cruiser stern, 1 funnel. 250 x 20' 栗 DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Kuri arrived 4/12.44 with HO-03 convoy Haiphong or Kokai Torpedo boat. Arrived 5/12/44. Seen 7/12/44. ETD 16/12/44 海防on escort or 航海 duty. Identity unknown [ ] yama Maru Merchant ship. Arrived 5/12/44. Seen 7/12/44. Departed 17/12/44?山丸 for Formosa. Well decked vertical bow, counter stern, MKMFM 420 x 46' May be Okinoyama maru ? Identity unknown Gyoto Maru Merchant ship. Arrived 5/12/44. Seen 5/12/44. ETD 13/12/44暁藤丸 for Singapore. Well decked raked bow, counter stern, MFM 362 x 42' Identity unknown Kenri Maru Merchant ship. Arrived 5/12/44. Seen 8/12/44. ETD 17/12/44健利丸 for Hainan. Well decked vertical bow, counter stern, MFM 340 x 36' Kenri Go (07, 2860) had already stranded and been lost. Identity unknown Hoshu Maru Merchant ship. Arrived 5/12/44. Seen 8/12/44. ETD 17/12/44蓬洲丸 for Kwangchow Wan. WellKanshu decked Maru vertical bow, counter stern, MKFM甘州丸 426 x 40' 05 2011 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 7/10/45 off Hakata. Wreck scrapped postwarex Kanchow Hiroshima Maru Merchant ship. Arrived 5/12/44. Seen 8/12/44. ETD 16/12/44広島丸 for Hainan. Well decked vertical bow, counter stern, MFM 326 x 48' Identity unknown Kofuku (Hirofuku) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 5/12/44. 800 tons. 220' 廣福丸 Kofuku Maru (ex Kwong Fook Cheung)廣福丸 ex 廣福祥 23 881 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war- returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Nami No.26 Minesweeper. Arrived from Burma (sic). Seen 10/12/44 Flush波第二十六 decked, clipper bow, cruiser stern. 1 funnel 220 x 20' Identity unknown Vessel with 4 on funnel Merchant ship. Seen 12/12/44. ETD 16/12/44 for Singapore. WellNA decked vertical bow, counter stern, MMF 400 x 40' Identity unknown Hatsukaze No.1 Minesweeper. Arrived from Burma (sic). Seen 13/12/44 Flush初風 decked, No.1 clipper bow, cruiserHatsukaze stern. 1 funnel 230 x 26' 初風 DD 39 2490 Ja IJN Sunk by DG (USS Spense et al) 3/11/43 near Augusta BayWRONG. in 06.01S Since 153.58E ship was a destroyer, already sunk it seems name is a misidentification Junto Maru Merchant ship. Seen 13/12/44. ETD 16/12/44 for Manchuria.潤島丸 Well decked vertical bow, counter stern, MFM 382 x 40' . Inward cargo coal. Rice and hemp. Identity unknown Tonan Maru, Merchant ship. Seen 13/12/44. ETD 17/12/44 for Shanghai. Well島南丸 decked vertical bow, counter stern, MFM 340 x 36' . Inward cargo coal. Rice and hemp. Identity unknown Gankato Maru Merchant ship. Seen 13/12/44. Arrived from Burma under escort.岩華島丸 ETD 17/12/44 for Formosa. Well decked vertical bow, cruiser stern, MKKFKM 486 x 46' . Identity unknown Vessel with 3 on funnel (see Kokusan Maru above). Seen 14/12/44. Well decked, rakedNA bow, counter stern. 330 xChefoo 38 MFM Maru 芝罘丸 42 3218 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 12/1/45 at Saigon Port Does not fit description or characters but arrived 4/12/44 and departed 15/12/44 so fits dates Taroi or Taro Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 20/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 25/12/44. 4000多労丸 tons. Well decked, MKFKM,Tamon 260 Maru x 28' No.15 brought red mineral clay.第十五多聞丸 Hit during 24/12/442AT airraid-44 apparently 6886aground.Ja Hachiuuma Kisen Mined and sunk 26/1/45 in 13.34N 109.17 E of North mouthUncertain of Qui identity Nhon Bay, based FIC on earlier references to same or similar ship name Passenger Ship Passenger Ship. Seen 20/12/44. 1400 tons. MFM 130 x 20' HeavilyNA armed. Admitted to Taikoo Slipway No.3 for keel repairs. Identity unknown Hitsu Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 23/12/44 from Saigon under escort of 2 Naval日津丸 vessels. Seen 25/12/44. Nisshin1500 tons. Maru Well decked, MFM, 150 x日津丸 22' brought rice. 16 1179 Ja Mitsubishi Kisen Sunk by ST 2/4/45 in 34.02N 124.00E about 100km W of Sohukusan Is, SW coast Chosen Shitamatsu (Shimomatsu) Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 24/12/44. Engines aft. 1600 tons MMF. 120 下松丸x 20'. Entered Taikoo DocksKudamatsu 23/12/44 for Maru minor repairs. 下松丸 XAN 36 295 Ja Nagasaki Kisen Survived war- returned to owners. Trace lost after 1950. Seikoro Russian cargo ship. Seen 25/12/44. 3500 tons. Well decked. MFM西纂魯 280 x 34'. Loaded with ammunition and mixed cargo. Attacked during 24/12/44 airraid sustaining minor damage. Highly dubious given Russia was Allied to USA and Great Britain etc. Motre likely disinformation fed to an agent. No ship of this name. Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Arrived 26/12/44 from Formosa under escort. SeenNA 26/12/44. 4500 tons. Well Akeshimadecked, MFM, Maru 380 x 84' brought 3000明島丸 troops and speedboats.1D Ship was43 transiting-1993 coalingJa only.Iino Kaiun KK Survived war. Sold to Naigai Kisen 1955, reenging 1959. 1961Akeshima sold to Maru Kokusai was Kaiun.engines 1965 aft but sold likeliest to Kokuyo as largest Kaiun. ship 1968 in sold TAHO-04 to Kaihatsu convoy Kaiun. that arrived1968 sold this to day. Ta Cheng Marine Co r. Great Island. Scrapped Kaohsuing 1971. Naval vessel Naval vessel- apparently a destroyer. Seen 28/12/44. 2 funnels,NA 2 masts. 260' Kuri 栗 DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Kuri departed 29/12/44 and firs description Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 25/12/44. Well decked, MF, 200 x ?' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Arrived 28/12/44. Seen 29/12/44. Well decked, MFM,NA 320 x 35' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Arrived 28/12/44. Seen 29/12/44. Well decked, MFM,NA 240 x 28' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 29/12/44. Flush decked, MFM, 160 x 20' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 29/12/44. Well decked, MFM, 360 x 36' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 29/12/44. Diesel. Engines aft. Well decked, NAMFM, 160 x 25' Loaded with drums of petrol from Taikoktsui Oil Installation Several 2TE tankers in port at this time and one of these is likely Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 29/12/44. Diesel. Engines aft. Well decked, NAMFM, 160 x 25' Loaded with drums of petrol from Taikoktsui Oil Installation Apparent duplicate of above Transport Transport. Seen 29/12/44. Well decked, MKFKM, 390 x 42' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 29/12/44. Well decked, MFM, 400 x 42' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 29/12/44. Diesel. Engines aft. 180 x 20' NA Several 2TE tankers in port at this time and one of these is likely Destroyer Destroyer. Seen 29/12/44. 2 funnels, 2 masts. 320 x 32' NA Kuri 栗 DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Kuri departed 29/12/44 and fits description Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 2/1/45. MFM, 420 x 45' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 2/1/45. MFM, 220' NA Identity unknown Transport Transport. Seen 2/1/45. MFM, 250' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 2/1/45. MFM, 200' NA Identity unknown Destroyer Destroyer. Arrived 29/12/44. Seen 29/12/44. 2 funnels. 320 x 34'NA Identity unknown Cargo-Transport Cargo-Transport. Arrived 30/12/44. Seen 4/1/45. Flush deckedNA with raised focsle. MFM 280 x 32' Identity unknown Destroyer Destroyer. Arrived 31/12/44. Seen 31/12/44. Departed 3/1/45. NA250 x 30' Identity unknown Gunboat Gunboat. Arrived 31/12/44. Seen 31/12/44. Departed 3/1/45. 200NA x 28' Identity unknown Gunboat Gunboat. Arrived 1/1/45. Seen 4/1/45. 1 funnel 220 x 24' NA Identity unknown Naval vessel Naval vessel. Seen 2/1/45. 2 funnels. Seen at Aberdeen. NA Identity unknown Naval vessel Naval vessel. Seen 2/1/45. 2 funnels. Seen at Aberdeen. NA Apparent duplicate of above Naval vessel Naval vessel. Seen 2/1/45. 1 funnel. Seen at Aberdeen. NA Identity unknown Naval vessel Naval vessel. Seen 2/1/45. 1 funnel. Seen at Aberdeen. NA Apparent duplicates of above Naval vessel Naval vessel. Seen 2/1/45. 1 funnel. Seen at Aberdeen. NA Apparent duplicates of above Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 4/1/45. Flush decked with raised focsle. MFM,NA 280 x 36' Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo ship. Seen 4/1/45. 380 x 42' NA Identity unknown

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AWM 10/27/77- 79, KWIZ #82, dated 19.1.45. Convoy 3 cargo ships and 2 Naval escorts seen arriving HK morning ofNA 31/12/44 from the East. Convoy is unidentified Cargo ship 1500 ton cargo ship left HK 3/1/45 with cargo of cased petrol takenNA from storage dump at KennedytownKachosan Maru marketplace and large quantities華頂山丸 of copper, tin and leather.24 2427 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by Air attack 22/3/45 in 28.40N 128.50E Believed to have departed this day. Naval Vessel Seen between 3-10/1/45. Described as light cruiser. 370'. CarriedNA 3 aircraft. Only 3 funnelled light cruisers then afloat, Kitakami and Isuzu, both known to be elsewhere. Identity unknown. Naval Vessel Seen between 3-10/1/45. Described as light cruiser. 300' NA Only 3 funnelled light cruisers then afloat, Kitakami and Isuzu, both known to be elsewhere. Identity unknown. Tanker Tanker. Seen 26/12/44, engines aft, 160 x 19' NA Size suggests a small 2TE. Several possibilities. Cargo Ship Cargo Ship. Arrived 9/1/45. Seen 10/1/45. Well decked, MFM,NA 250 x 32' Katsuura Maru 勝浦丸 16 1735 Ja Toa Kaiun Ran aground 2/2/45 in 25.40N 119.49E about 10km N of IdentificationHou Lie Wan, tentative-Haitan Island, arrived Fukien from Province Yulin 8/1/45 but description/dimensions fit Cargo-Transport Cargo-Transport. Seen 10/1/45. Well decked, MFM, 300 x 36'NA Identity unknown Cargo-Transport Cargo-Transport. Seen 10/1/45. Well decked, MKFMM, 400 xNA 42' Juzan Maru 寿山丸 41 3943 Ja Dairen Kisen Sunk by ST 14/4/45 20km N of N side of Saishu To (QuelpartTentative Is) in 33.25N identification 126.15E only based on ship's profile Cargo-Transport Cargo-Transport. Seen 10/1/45 at OSK Wharf. Well decked, MFM,NA 155 x 24' Identity unknown Cargo-Transport Cargo-Transport. Seen 10/1/45. Flush decked, MFM, 200 x 29'NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo Ship. Seen 10/1/45. MFM, 290 x 32' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo Ship. Seen 10/1/45. 160' NA Identity unknown Cargo Ship Cargo Ship. Seen 10/1/45. 160' NA Apparent duplicate of above Tanker Tanker. Seen 10/1/45, diesel, engines aft, no funnel 160' NA Almost certainly a 2TE type. Several possibilities. Transport Transport. Seen 10/1/45 Kowloon Docks. MFM 250 x 30' NA Identity unknown Naval Vessel Naval vessel. Seen 3/1/45. 1 Funnel 260' NA Identity unknown Light Cruiser Light Cruiser. Seen 5/1/45. 3 funnels, 3 aircraft aft 370' NA Only 3 funnelled light cruisers then afloat, Kitakami and Isuzu, both known to be elsewhere. Identity unknown. Light Cruiser Light Cruiser. Seen 5/1/45. 3 funnels 300' NA Only 3 funnelled light cruisers then afloat, Kitakami and Isuzu, both known to be elsewhere. Identity unknown. Destroyer Destroyer. Arrived 6/1/45. Seen 10/1/45. 1 funnel, tripod mastsNA 180' Probably a Kaibokan of which there were CD-1, CD-3, CD-130 and CD-134 in port Destroyer Destroyer. Arrived 7/1/45. Seen 8/1/45. 1 funnel 180 x 26' NA Probably a Kaibokan of which there were CD-1, CD-3, CD-130 and CD-134 in port Gunboat Gunboat. Arrived 7/1/45. Seen 8/1/45. 1 funnel 200 x 29' NA Identity unknown Destroyer Destroyer. Arrived 9/1/45 with a transport. Seen 10/1/45. 1 funnelNA 180' Probably a Kaibokan of which there were CD-1, CD-3, CD-130 and CD-134 in port Patrol Vessel Patrol vessel with motor engine. Seen 10/1/45 160 x 18' NA Identity unknown Patrol Vessel Patrol vessel with motor engine. Seen 10/1/45 160 x 18' NA Apparent duplicate of above

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AWM 10/26/04-16, KWIZ #83 dated 28.1.45. Mochi River boat. To be salvaged after sunk near Buoy No.15. Formerly望江 plied between Hong Kong and Canton Identity unknown Kosho Maru Motor Powered Sailing vessel. Owned by Japanese Military Supplies香蕉丸 Dept. 250 tons. In a convoyKasho Maru of 3 ships No.1 sailing from HK to Formosa第一香昭丸 in Aug 44 when attacked44 by AB. The250 otherJa two Japanships wereGovt. sunk. Kosho MaruFate escaped unknown and reached Takao end September 1944. No record as to which convoy. Saga Gunboat. Struck a magnetic mine and sank off West Point. Salvaged嵯峨 mid Oct 1944 and towedSaga to Taikoo Dockyard for repairs. 210'-嵯峨 corroborated by otherFG sources.13 785 Ja IJN Sunk by AB at Hong Kong 22/1/45 Sanko Maru Damed 8/12/44 airraid and towed to Taikoo Dockyard for repairs.山幸丸 Yamasachi (Yamako) Maru 山幸丸 tk 43 5948 Ja Yamashita Kisen Sunk by AB 16/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwarSanko Maru is alternate reading of Yamasachi Maru. Soryoshu Maru Transport. Arrived 18/12/44. Seen 22/12/44. Departed 26/12/44倉陵洲丸 for south. Well decked, raked bow, cruiser spoon stern. MKFKM 465 x 48' Identity unknown Go (Ayogiri)…. Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 18/12/44. Seen 22/12/44. Departed 26/12/44梧? for丸 south. Well decked, raked bow, cruiser spoon stern. MMFKM 420 x 42' Inward cargo iron plates and girders. Outward cargo munitions. Identity unknown Yokunan Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 18/12/44 from Manchuria. Seen 18/12/44.翼南丸 Departed 26/12/44 for Hainan Is. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern. MFM 420 x 42' Identity unknown Ryoshu Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 18/12/44 from Manchuria. Seen 18/12/44.隆洲丸 Departed 26/12/44 for Hainan Is. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern. 360 x 40' Inward cargomortars, mountain guns, ammo and stores, rifles, barbed wire, cables, explosives etc. Identity unknown Takasago Maru Tanker. Seen 25/12/44 at Kowloon Dock. 高砂丸 Takasago Maru 高砂丸 tk 41 1116 Ja Horai Tankers Sunk by ST 28/4/45 70km N of Pattani in 06.48N 101.37EMay be one of the 2TE numbered Takasago Maru series Ryogin (Ryoshin) Maru, Cargo Ship. Arrived 26/12/44 from south. Seen 26/12/44. Departed龍神丸 30/12/44 for south. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern. MFM 320 x 38' Inward cargo mortars, mountain guns, ammo and stores, rifles, barbed wire, cables, explosives etc. Ryujin Maru 43, 495 likely too small and not in area. Identity unknown. Nanryu Maru Tanker. Seen 26/12/44 in Kowloon Dock. ETD 31/12/44. Well南隆丸 decked, raked bow, counterNanryu stern. MMFMaru No.2220 x 20' 第二南隆丸 2TE tk 44 834 Ja Nanho Yusosen Hoya Maru Transport. Arrived 27/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 28/12/44. Departed鵬也丸 30/12/44 for south. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern. MKFMM 460 x 40' Might be Akeshima Maru (engines aft though) but identity unknown Yushin Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 27/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 28/12/44. Departed勇新丸 30/12/44 for south. Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern. MKFM 380 x 42'. Transit cargo was munitions. Might be Akeshima Maru (engines aft though) but identity unknown Yokai Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 29/12/44 Kowloon Docks. Well decked, raked陽海丸 bow, counter stern. MFMYokai 280 xMaru 60'. Struck a mine and repairs estimated陽海丸 to take 2-3 months.C 44 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 2/4/45 at Hong Kong Kishuto Maru Freighter. Arrived 31/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 2/1/45. ETD 6/1/45崎洲島丸 for Philippines. Well decked, vertical bow, cruiser stern. MKMF 460 x 48'. Transit cargo was munitions. Identity unknown Shinto Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 31/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 2/1/45. ETD新藤丸 6/1/45 for Saigon. Well decked, vertical bow, cruiser stern. MFM 376 x 42'. Transit cargo was munitions. Identity unknown Buto Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived 31/12/44 . Seen 2/1/45. ETD 6/1/45 for FIC.葡東丸 Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern. MFM 360 x 40' Inward cargo munitions. Transit (outward) cargo diesel oil, gasoline, munitions Identity unknown Transport Transport. Arrived 31/12/44 . Seen 2/1/45. Well decked, rakedNA bow, counter stern. MFM 320 x 28' Inward cargo 7 motor trucks, 1200 troops, 200 cases ammunition Identity unknown Chohatsu Maru Seen 1/1/45 at Taikoo Dock. 長発丸 Chohatsu Maru 長発丸 04 457 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk 16/1/45 by AB in 18.35N 110.26E off SE coast Hainan Is Gyosho Maru Seen 2/1/45. 暁昭丸 Gyosho Maru 暁昭丸 31 2561 Ja Japan Govt. Recovered and back to owners NV Konink Paket. Scrappedex ReaelHong Kong 1959 Sanko Maru Transport. Seen 2/1/45. Vessel was damaged in airraid 8/12/44山幸丸 and towed to Taikoo Dock.Yamasachi 450' (Yamako) Maru 山幸丸 tk 43 5948 Ja Yamashita Kisen Sunk by AB 16/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwarSanko Maru is alternate reading of Yamasachi Maru. Unknown type vessel Unknown type vessel. Well decked, raked bow, counter stern MMFNA 220 x 20' Probably a 2TE tanker of which there are several possibilities Heikai Maru Cargo ship at Taikoo Dock. Construction expected to be complete平海丸 by 15/1/45 Heikai Maru 平海丸 C 45 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 3/4/45 near Ngan Chau (Round) Is, Hong Kong Awa No 5 Torpedo Boat. Arrived 18/12/44 from north. Seen 24/12/44. In栗 Naval No.5 Dockyard. Flush decked,Kuri clipper bow, cruiser stern. 2 funnesl栗 200 x 20' DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Minesweeper No 17 Arrived 18/12/44 from north. Seen 22/12/44. Departed 26/12/44NA on convoy duty. Flush decked,W-17 clipper bow, cruiser stern. 1 funnel掃海艇第十七 200 x 20' MS 36 707 Ja IJN Damaged 2/8/45 by mine S of Korea 36.06N 128.40E, captured Sasebo, scrapped 1947. Minesweeper No 101 Arrived 18/12/44 from Manchuria. Seen 22/12/44. Departed 30/12/44NA on convoy duty escortingW-101 3 ships to Hainan Is. Flush decked,掃海艇第百一 clipper bow, cruiserMS stern. MFM,44 1 funnel678 220Ja x 24' IJN Sunk 12/1/45 by USN aircraft 7nm SW of Cap Padaran in Actually11.10N 108.55Ejoined convoy HI-85 in S China sea Haiphong Torpedo Boat. Arrived 26/12/44 from south. Seen 26/12/44. 海防 Identity unknown Unko (Kumomitsu) Minesweeper. Arrived 27/12/44 from Formosa. 雲光 Could be W-39 that was escort of convoy that arrived 26/12/44 and departed 28/12/44?? Destroyer Destroyer. Arrived 31/12/44. NA Identity unknown Kofuko (Hirofuku) Maru Merchant Vessel. Seen 28/11/44 after entering Taikoo Dock. 2000廣福丸 tons approx.190 x 26' approx.Kofuku MaruFlush (exdecked, Kwong vertical Fook bow,Cheung) counter廣福丸 stern, ex 廣福祥 MFM. Coal burning.23 881 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war- returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Kashoshan Maru Transport. Arrived 3/12/44 from Formosa with naval escorts. Seen華頂山丸 5/12/44 at No.4 KowloonKachosan Wharf. 2800Maru tons approx.250 x 32' 華頂山丸approx. Well decked, vertical bow,24 counter 2427stern, MFM.Ja Mitsui Coal burning.Senpaku Brought 15000Sunk railway by Air attack sleeper 22/3/45 that were in 28.40Nsent to Canton128.50E by railway straight after unloading. Also 2500 bags sugar. Shifu Maru Transport. Arrived 4/12/44 from Formosa. Seen 5/12/44 at Holts芝富丸 Wharf. 3500 tons approx.Chefoo 300 x 40'Maru approx. Well decked, vertical芝罘丸 bow, counter stern, MFM. Coal42 burning.3218 BroughtJa 155Toa troops, Kaiun 125 horses and 30Sunk tons by coal. AB 12/1/45 at Saigon Port Yurin Maru Transport. Arrived 4/12/44 from Shanghai with naval escorts. Seen楡林丸 6/12/44 at Holts Wharf.Yulin Grey. Maru 3000 tons approx. 250 x 34' approx.楡林丸 Well decked, vertical bow,14 counter stern,1893 MFM.Ja CoalJapan burning. Govt. Brought 850Ran bags aground peanuts, and 769 sank cases 24/2/45 military 54km stores N andof Qui Chinese Nhon, herbal FICDimensions medicines and tonnage very similar to ex Herleik, one of two Yulin Maru's Kinshu Maru Transport. Arrived 3/12/44 from Formosa with naval escorts. Seen金州丸 6/12/44 off Western District.Kanshu Dark Maru Grey. 3000 tons approx. 250甘州丸 x 32' approx. Well decked, vertical05 bow, 2011counterJa stern,Japan MFM. Govt. Coal burning. BroughtMined sugar, and sunk rice, 7/10/45 old newspapers, off Hakata. 50 Wrecktons coal. scrapped postwar Taikyu (Otama) Maru Transport. Arrived 3/12/44 from Formosa with naval escorts. Seen大球丸 3/12/44 E of StonecuttersDaikyu Is. Departed Maru 4/12/44. Grey. 1800 tons大球丸 approx. 190 x 28' approx. Well20 decked, vertical1517 Ja bow, Toacounter Kaiun stern, MFM. CoalBombed burning. and Brought aground 750 and bundles sunk iron12/1/45 picks, 880 1500 metres cases NNE horse of shoes,Cape An 800 Nhon, drums FIC petrol, 267 cases medicines, 764 cases sugar and 700 cases groceries. No 1 Toei Maru Freighter/Cargo. Arrived Taikoo Docks 28/11/44 for repairs to第一東栄丸 engine room and stern. RepairsToei completedMaru 15/12/44 and engine trials東栄丸 held same day. DkARS Grey. 200041 tons approx.433 160Ja x 27'Daito approx. Kaiji Raked Kogyo bow, counterSunk stern, by AB MFM. 6/3/45 Oil near burning. coast of Sanmen Is Anri Maru Cargo Ship. Seen 7/12/44 at Taikoo Docks for repairs after being安利丸 salvaged after being bombedAnri andMaru sunk. Grey. Flush decked, vertical安利丸 bow, counter stern, MFM. 052 Lattice type1668 masts.Ja CoalJapan burning. Govt. Mined and sunk 25/6/45 1.5km ESE of Mutsure LH, Shimonseki Shinsei Maru Cargo Ship. Arrived Taikoo Docks 10/12/44 for repairs to keel神靖丸 and repainting. Repairs completedShinsei Maru12/12/44. Dk Grey. 3000 tons 神靖丸approx. 240 x 30' approx.C Well 44decked, vertical2880 bow,Ja counterKuribayashi stern, MFM.Shosen Coal burning.Sunk by US AB 12/1/45 600 m E of LH, S of Cap St Jacques, FIC

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AWM 10/26/41- , KWIZ #84 dated 28.2.45. Yamakumo Destroyer. Torpedo tubes repaired 7/42 by Japanese and Chinese山雲 workers at Naval DoockyardYamagumo 山雲 DD 38 2370 Ja IJN Sunk by FG USS McDermot Surigao Strait 25/10/44 in 10.16N 125.23E Hatsukari Torpedo Boat. Torpedo tubes repaired 1942 by Japanese and Chinese初雁 workers at Naval DoockyardHatsukari 初雁 TB 34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped Tosan Maru River steamer salvaged and repaired by Tung Tai Shipbuilding東山丸 at North Point between JulyTosan 1943 Maru and Nov 1944. Placed on Hong斗山丸 Kong- Formosa service. 20 2604 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 22/8/45 off Nishiyama Light near Moji. ex Soochow (captured ship) Shirogane Maru River steamer salvaged and repaired by Tung Tai Shipbuilding白根丸 at North Point between JulyShirogane 1943 and Maru Nov 1944. Placed on Hongえろがね丸 Kong- Formosa service.Pass 38 929 Ja Setsuyo Shosen Mined 28/8/45 in Pearl River Eido Maru River steamer salvaged and repaired by Tung Tai Shipbuilding永同丸 at North Point between July 1943 and Nov 1944. Placed on Hong Kong- Formosa service. Several ships were salvaged whose fate are unknown. Identity unknown Eiwa Maru River steamer salvaged and repaired by Tung Tai Shipbuilding永和丸 at North Point between JulyEiwa 1943 Maru and exNov Wing 1944. Wo Placed on Hong永和丸 Kong- Formosaex 永和 service. 90 1200 Ja Japan Govt. Fate unknown- lost during war Eisei Maru River steamer salvaged and repaired by Tung Tai Shipbuilding永星丸 at North Point between July 1943 and Nov 1944. Placed on Hong Kong- Formosa service. Several ships were salvaged whose fate are unknown. Identity unknown Ryonan Maru ex Kwangsi Bombed and sunk 24/12/44 at 1100 while carrying 470 passengers-嶺南丸 including ex 廣西 19 Japanese Reinanofficers, Maru medicines and gasoline. Sunk嶺南丸 near Castle Peak- only 121 survivors.91 1053 Naika Unei Kumiai Bombed and sunk 24/12/44 in Urmston Roads between HongBelieved Kong ex andSam Macau Nam Hoi. Sank with major collaborationist figure on board SS Cbepbcton Russian vessel in port prior to Dec 41 attack strucks by bombsNA 5pm 24/12/44 by 4 x P-51Svirstroi fighters, 2 of which were shot down.СВИРЬСТРОЙ 850 tons (sic) 19 4769 USSR USSR Badly damaged by Jap AB 12/41. Wreck beached Tsun Wan Bay. Still there 9/45; scrapped Oct 1950 Tai Shan Scuttled vessel. Bombed 21/12/44 by AB in Saiwan Bay and brokeNA into two parts. Taishan 泰山 25 3174 Br HK, Canton and Macau SS SunkCo. by Japanese AB near misses Saiwan Bay 14/12/41. Apparently never salvaged and destroyed by bombing 21/12/44 SS Tin Sang Set on fire by AB 8/12/44 with explosions coming from ship- formerly天生 Jardines. 300' Mikazuki Maru (ex Tin Seng) 三日月丸 ex 天成 90 1412 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 17/5/45 10km downstream from Woosung,Jardines Yangtse Ting Sang was never captured by the Japanese Momo Maru Passenger or tourist ship. Entered Dock 10/12/44 for keel repairs.桃丸 Seen 20/12/44 on No.3 Slipway, Taikoo Dock. Grey 1400 tons approx, Flush decked, clipper bow, counter stern, 130 x 20' MFM, diesel engined. A fishing boat of this name (31, 98) was in area but appears much too small. Identity unknown. Shimomatsu Maru Cargo ship. Entered Dock 23/12/44 for minor repairs and overhaul.下松丸 Seen 24/12/44 at TaikooKudamatsu Dock. Greyish Maru green 1600 tons approx,下松丸 Well decked, rakedXAN bow, counter36 stern, 120295 xJa 20' MMF,Nagasaki coal Kisenpowered. Survived war- returned to owners. Trace lost after 1950. Taroi Cargo ship. Arrived 20/12/44 from Formosa. Bombed 24/12/44多労伊 and lying half submerged inTamon shallow Maru water. No.15 Seen 25/12/44 off Yaumati.第十五多聞丸 Greyish green 40002AT tons 44approx, Well6886 decked,Ja verticalHachiuuma bow, counterKisen stern, 260Mined x 28' and MKFKM, sunk 26/1/45 coal powered. in 13.34N Brought 109.17 cargoE of North of red mouth mineralUncertain of clay. Qui identity Nhon Bay, based FIC on earlier references to same or similar ship name Hitsu Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 23/12/44 from Saigon with Naval escort. Seen日津丸 25/12/44 at Kowloon Wharves.Nisshin Maru Grey, 1500 tons approx, Well日津丸 decked, vertical bow, counter stern,16 150 x 22'1179 MFM,Ja coalMitsubishi powered. Kisen Brought 800 bagsSunk polished by ST 2/4/45 rice. in 34.02N 124.00E about 100km W of Sohukusan Is, SW coast Chosen Si-bay-rus Cargo ship. Bombed 24/12/44 and lightly damaged. Seen 25/12/44西彼魯斯 off Yaumati.? Grey, 3500 tons approx, Well decked, vertical bow, counter stern, 280 x 34' MFM, coal powered. Loaded ammunition and military supplies and miscellaneous stores. Almost certainly not a Russian ship as claimed. Meito Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 28/12/44. Seen 28/12/44 at Buoy A-7. Grey,明島丸 6000 tons approx, Well decked,Akishima vertical Maru bow, cruiser stern, 700'明島丸 (sic!) MFM, coal powered.1D Brought43 landing1993 craftJa and ArmyIino Kaiun trucks and Japanese troopsMined and 26/5/45 wounded and soldiers.badly damaged near Moji. Survived war. 1955 transferred to Naigai Kaiun. 1961 sold to Kokusai Kisen. 1965 sold to Kokuyo Kaiun. 1968 sold to Kaihatsu Kaiun. 1968 sold to Ta Cheng Marine Co, Pa r. Great Island. Scrapped Kaohsiung 1971. Bizan Maru ex Ming Sang Formerly Jardines Ming Sang. Cargo ship. Arrived 31/12/44 from美山丸 ShanghaI. Seen 31/12/44Bisan at Kowloon Maru (ex Wharf Ming Sang)No.1. Moved to Holt's美山丸 Wharfex 明生 2/1/45. Then to Buoy34 A-12 4/1/45.3420 4000Ja tonsJapan approx, Govt. Well decked, rakedMined bow, and counter sunk 18/6/45 stern, 350 7.6km x 30' 225 MFM. degrees Brought off Shirashu 3 Army LH,trucks, Kanmon 3500 Strait cases military stores, 400 tons medicines, cotton yarn and cloth and 700 tons coal. Also 2000 Japanese troops from Shanghai. Heian Maru Towed 3 lighters of troops to Canton unloaded from Bisan Maru平安丸 6/1/45 Heian Maru 平安丸 17 1577 Ja Chosen Yusen Ran aground 19/6/45 east coast Korea off Yongil Bay (Geinichiwan). Salvaged postwar and became Pyong An (Korea SS Co). Nfi 1959- ship reported out of service Tosan Maru Cargo ship. Arrived 31/12/44. Seen 31/12/44 at Holt's Wharf. Then斗山丸 to Kowloon Wharf No.3Tosan 2/1/45. Maru Then to Buoy B-26 6/1/45. 斗山丸 3500 tons approx, Well decked,20 raked bow,2604 counterJa stern,Japan 350' Govt. MFM. Brought 3500Mined cases and ammunition sunk 22/8/45 and offmilitary Nishiyama supplies, Light 700 near tons Moji. medicines,ex Soochow cotton (captured yarn and ship)cloth and 500 tons coal. Also 700 Japanese troops. Japanese light cruiser Cruiser. Seen 5/1/45 off Wanchai. Dark Grey. 370' MFFFM 3-4NA guns, 3 aircraft on deck, camouflage netting. Neither Isuzu or Kitakami, the last 3 funnelled cruisers were in the area. Both were under repair at Sourabaya and Sasebo respectively. Identity unknown. Japanese light cruiser Cruiser. Seen 5/1/45 off Wanchai. Dark Grey. 300' MFFFM 3 NAguns, camouflage netting. Neither Isuzu or Kitakami, the last 3 funnelled cruisers were in the area. Both were under repair at Sourabaya and Sasebo respectively. Identity unknown.

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Missing AWM 11/5/06, 07 KWIZ #87, dated 28.2.45. (Missing) Sanko Maru This BAAG report is missing but name can be assumed based on earlier BAAG references Yamasachito same ships (Yamako) Maru 山幸丸 tk 43 5948 Ja Yamashita Kisen Sunk by AB 16/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwar Heikai Maru This BAAG report is missing but name can be assumed based on earlier BAAG references Heikaito same Maru ships 平海丸 45 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 3/4/45 near Ngan Chau (Round) Is, Hong Kong Kinshu Maru This BAAG report is missing but name can be assumed based on earlier BAAG references Zenshuto same Maruships 全州丸 06 530 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Returned to owners as Jessie Moller. Sold 1949 to Anglo Chinese Shipping Co, ame name and still managed by Mollers. Sunk 24/5/49 by artillery fire at Shanghai. Abandoned to underwritewrs- presumed scrapped. Tosan Maru This BAAG report is missing but name can be assumed based on earlier BAAG references Tosanto same Maru ships 斗山丸 20 2604 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 22/8/45 off Nishiyama Light near Moji. ex Soochow (captured ship)

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Sketches: 10/16/15,16 KWIZ #66 Nagawa Maru See BAAG report above NA Seiwa Maru 生和丸. Eiwa Maru, a 2AT tanker with this kanji,was not completed until Sep 1944 and was a different profile. Seiwa Maru Cargo ship See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Shifu Maru See BAAG report above NA Chefoo Maru 芝罘丸 42 3218 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 12/1/45 at Saigon Port Nagawa Maru See BAAG report above NA Seiwa Maru 生和丸. Yurin Maru See BAAG report above NA Yulin Maru 楡林丸 14 1893 Ja Japan Govt. Ran aground and sank 24/2/45 Gunboat See BAAG report above NA Kuri 栗 DD 20 1020 Ja IJN Mined and sunk 8/10/45 off Pusan Eisen Maru See BAAG report above NA Sagamigawa Maru 相模川丸 2A 44 6886 Toyo Kaiun Mined and sunk 7/5/45 850 metres 192 degrees off NishiyamaCompleted breakwater 4/44 so LH, possible Kanmon but description does not match so highly dubious although name similar Sainan Maru See BAAG report above NA Sainan Maru 済南丸 43 3232 Ja Toa Kaiun Mined and sunk 9/9/44 off Woosung, near Shanghai Tosan Maru See BAAG report above NA Tosan Maru 斗山丸 20 2604 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 22/8/45 off Nishiyama Light near Moji. ex Soochow (captured ship) Wuhu Maru See BAAG report above NA Buko (Wuhu) Maru 無湖丸 42 3222 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 29/10/43 in 22.30N 115.25E about 23km WSW of Chelang Chiao, Kwangtung Provibce Bizan Maru See BAAG report above NA Bisan Maru (ex Ming Sang) 美山丸ex 明生 34 3420 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 18/6/45 7.6km 225 degrees off Shirashu LH, Kanmon Strait Choan Maru See BAAG report above NA Choan Maru 長安丸 35 330 Ja Nishi Nippon Kisen Sunk by AB 12/10/44 at Takao port Shinsu Maru See BAAG report above NA Shinshu Maru 神州丸 33 4182 Ja Azuma Kisen Sunk by ST 13/10/44 in 11.53N 109.17E about 10km NE of Dao Tagne, Camranh Bay Tenichi Maru See BAAG report above NA Tenichi Maru 天一丸 29 942 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 18/2/45 Cu Lao Xanh Island, S of Tourane, FICex Tin Yat Kanzan Maru See BAAG report above NA Kanzan Maru 観山丸 04 1218 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 22/8/44 near Hong Kong. Salvaged andex repaired Kwang Tung postwar Heikai Maru See BAAG report above NA Heikai Maru 平海丸 C 45 2807 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by AB 3/4/45 near Ngan Chau (Round) Is, Hong Kong Koto Maru See BAAG report above NA Koto Maru (ex Nanhai 201 ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971

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10/19/12 KWIZ #70 Nichiko Maru See BAAG report above NA Nikko Maru 日光丸 03 5057 Ja Toa Kaiun Sunk by ST 9/5/45 in 36.46N 123.36E about 100km SE of 41,Kao 6380 Chiao ship (Gao of Jiao),this name Shantung already Peninsula sunk. Identity presumed Katoto Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Yushoto Maru See BAAG report above NA Yulin Maru 楡林丸 ? ? Ja Japan Govt. ? Two captured ships of this name- could be either Takizawa Maru See BAAG report above NA Ryusei Maru 龍勢丸 04 2087 Ja Tokai Kisen Ran aground outside Tokyo Bay 12/10/44 and sank Wataoka Maru See BAAG report above NA Keiinsan Maru See BAAG report above NA Kachosan Maru 華頂山丸 24 2427 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by Air attack 22/3/45 in 28.40N 128.50E Transport No 11 See BAAG report above NA See KWIZ #67 also Transport No 5 See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Shoneito Maru See BAAG report above NA Shokei Maru 昭慶丸 38 2447 Ja Towa Kisen Sunk by ST 8/9/44 in 24.45N 123.20E about 60km NW of Iriomote Jima Transport No 7 See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Arashijitsu Maru See BAAG report above NA Kasuga Maru 春日丸 20 219 Ja Nippon Suisan Sunk by AB 5/3/45 in 15.32N 108.37E about 5km NW of CapeTentative Hapoix, identification FIC as does not match size or description Hintoto Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Kaiko Maru See BAAG report above NA Kaiko Maru 海光丸 23 233 Ja Nippon Suisan Sunk by AB 13/4/45 in 21.25N 109.24E about 20km E of PeiTentative Hai, Gulf identification of Tonkin as does not match size or description Umeshima Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Tsuruarashi Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Mu Un No 4 See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Kofuku Maru See BAAG report above NA Kofuku Maru (ex Kwong Fook Cheung)廣福丸 ex 廣福祥 23 881 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war- returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. "H" No 6 See BAAG report above NA Presumed Matsuyama Maru ex Chung松山 Shan ex 利航 34 1085 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk unknown date Hong Kong by AB. Raised postwar andTentative in 1949 identification became Miss Orient for U Ping Yuung. 24/3/49 mined and sunk Canton River. Raised and 8/49 sold to Tak Kee Shipping and Trading- reverted to original name of Lee Hong. 17/8/71 broke in two and sank in Rambler Channel, HK during typhoon Rose. Fukuan Maru See BAAG report above NA Fukuan Maru (ex Fook On) 福安丸 ex 福安 24 738 Ja Japan Govt. Fate unknown May be known as Fukuyasu Maru No.2 Shinshu Maru See BAAG report above NA Shinshu Maru 神州丸 33 4182 Ja Azuma Kisen Sunk by ST 13/10/44 in 11.53N 109.17E about 10km NE of Dao Tagne, Camranh Bay Shirogane Maru See BAAG report above NA Shirogane Maru えろがね丸 Pass 38 929 Ja Setsuyo Shosen Mined 28/8/45 in Pearl River "F" No 18 See BAAG report above NA SS-15 第十五機動艇 45 731 Ja Dept of Army (Japan Govt.)Became Tenzan Maru then Tien Shan. 1960 sold to Hwa Rung SS Co, Taiwan r. Hsing Chung. Wrecked 1/1/68 on Penghu Island No 2 Anri Maru See BAAG report above NA Anri Go No.2 第二安利号 09 1026 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 16/1/45 at Hong Kong Gyoun Maru See BAAG report above NA Gyoun Maru 暁雲丸 90 912 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 12/10/44 Hsitzu Wan, Takao ex Ethel Moller Hitsu Maru See BAAG report above NA Nisshin Maru 日津丸 16 1179 Ja Mitsubishi Kisen Sunk by ST 2/4/45 in 34.02N 124.00E about 100km W of Sohukusan Is, SW coast Chosen

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10/20/37,38 KWIZ #72 Japanese gunboat See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Yurin Maru See BAAG report above NA Yulin Maru 楡林丸 14 1893 Ja Japan Govt. Ran aground and sank 24/2/45 54km N of Qui Nhon, FICTonnage almost identical to ex Herleik, one of two Yulin Maru's Koretomi Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Kyoko Maru See BAAG report above NA Kyuko (Kiukiang) Maru 九江丸 42 3222 Ja Toa Kaiun Mined and sunk 14/7/45 in 35.06N 129.43E about 60km E of Pusan Zozan Maru See BAAG report above NA Shozan Maru 象山丸 14 2171 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk (as Shozan Maru) 3/4/45 Hong Kong ex Sekko Maru ex Chekiang Taito Maru See BAAG report above NA Taijun Maru would be logical but both ships of this name already sunk. Shinto Maru See BAAG report above NA Shinto Maru 新東丸 18 1215 Ja Sawayama Kisen Sunk by AB 12/10/44 off Tsoying, N of Takao Asahi Maru See BAAG report above NA Asahi Maru No.2 was due at HK this date but was sunk 136/8/44. Its possible the agent was basing identity on projected arrival info and mistook another vessel for Asahi Maru No.2 Choka Maru See BAAG report above NA Kachosan Maru 華頂山丸 24 2427 Ja Mitsui Senpaku Sunk by Air attack 22/3/45 in 28.40N 128.50E Kachosan Maru arrived 16/8/44 from Shanghai and departed 24/8/44 and seems a likely fit Joshu Maru See BAAG report above NA Joshu Go 徐州号 17 1659 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 10/10/44 in 25.20N 121.32E about 4km N of Fukiex Hsu Kaku Chow Kinshu Maru See BAAG report above NA Zenshu Maru 全州丸 06 530 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Returned to owners as Jessie Moller. Sold ex1949 Jessie to Anglo Moller Chinese Shipping Co, ame name and still managed by Mollers. Sunk 24/5/49 by artillery fire at Shanghai. Abandoned to underwritewrs- presumed scrapped. Kanzan Maru See BAAG report above NA Kanzan Maru 観山丸 04 1218 Ja Japan Govt. Bombed and sunk 22/8/44 near Hong Kong. Salvaged andex repaired Kwang Tung postwar Ryosan/Ryoman Maru See BAAG report above NA Ryuzan Maru 龍山丸 22 2482 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 27/1/45 off Hokow, China. ex Changsha Nansho Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown

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10/22/08 - 10 KWIZ #74 Hoshu Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Tosento Maru See BAAG report above NA Fujikawa Maru of this initial prefix had already been sunk. Identity unknown. Nagatomi Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Hakko Maru See BAAG report above NA Hakko Maru 八紘丸 16 1132 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 12/10/44 1.5km off An Ping LH near Takao ex Randi Fukuyamoto Maru See BAAG report above NA Fukuyama Maru 福山丸 18 6040 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 8/1/45 at Takao Suspect as supposedly trading Moji-Pusan at this time Kyowato Maru See BAAG report above NA Kyowa Maru (first two prefix characters) had already been sunk. Shinshu Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Junei See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Kyoko Maru See BAAG report above NA Hashidate is similar but already sunk. Identity unknown Keito Maru See BAAG report above NA Kyuko (Kiukiang) Maru 九江丸 42 3222 Ja Toa Kaiun Mined and sunk 14/7/45 in 35.06N 129.43E about 60km IdentityE of Pusan is presumed only No 102 Minesweeper See BAAG report above NA W-102 掃海艇第百二 MS 44 678 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945 and scrapped Uraga 1948 Tokyo Maru See BAAG report above NA Both ships of this name sunk in 1942-43. Maybe Fukuei Maru 38 1864 but as engines aft seems unlikely Joshu Maru See BAAG report above NA Joshu Go 徐州号 17 1659 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by ST 10/10/44 in 25.20N 121.32E about 4km N of Fukiex Hsu Kaku Chow Banshu Maru See BAAG report above NA Banshu Maru 播州丸 39 992 Ja Nishi Taiyo Gyogyo Survived war. Owner became Taiyo Gyogyo KK in 1945. Lengthened 1954. Scrapped Higoshino Machi 1967. Hitsu Maru See BAAG report above NA Nisshin Maru 日津丸 16 1179 Ja Mitsubishi Kisen Sunk by ST 2/4/45 in 34.02N 124.00E (disappeared) Tenri Maru See BAAG report above NA Tenri Maru 天利丸 ? 380 Ja Japan Govt. Fate and Identity unknown F-type No 18 See BAAG report above NA SS-15 第十五機動艇 45 731 Ja Dept of Army (Japan Govt.)Became Tenzan Maru then Tien Shan. 1960 sold to Hwa Rung SS Co, Taiwan r. Hsing Chung. Wrecked 1/1/68 on Penghu Island ------

10/24/13 KWIZ #77 Hatsukari torpedo boat NA Hatsukari 初雁 TB 34 737 Ja IJN Surrendered Aug 1945 at Hong Kong and scrapped Insanto Maru See BAAG report above NA Bisan Maru (?) 美山丸 34 3420 Ja Japan Govt. Mined and sunk 18/6/45 7.6km 225 degrees off ShirashuIdentification LH, Kanmon Straitis very tentative Keiko Maru See BAAG report above NA Kyuko (Kiukiang) Maru 九江丸 42 3222 Ja Toa Kaiun Mined and sunk 14/7/45 in 35.06N 129.43E about 60km IdentificationE of Pusan is very tentative Kyosei Maru See BAAG report above NA Kenzui Maru (?) 乾瑞丸 04 4156 Ja Inui Kisen Sunk by ST 23/12/44 4km W of Darigayos Poinr, Luzon inReference 16.50N 120.18E to arrival on this date is correct but ID is very tentative Taishuto Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Ryoto Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Nami No 26 See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown W-102 was escort in this convoy Unko No 2 See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown W-102 was escort in this convoy Nagashima Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Fukunaga Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown. Possible error for Fukuei Maru Suskuni Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Kikyoto Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Kichiryoto Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Hokyo Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Shoshutoji Maru See BAAG report above NA Shinshu Maru 神州丸 33 4182 Ja Azuma Kisen Sunk by ST 13/10/44 in 11.53N 109.17E about 10km NE ofVery Dao tentative Tagne, Camranh identification. Bay Ship arrived HK 13/9/44 and departed 29/9/44 for Yulin. Sost Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Unbu Maru See BAAG report above NA Perhaps Hasu (first character) or error for Maishi (?) Fukuei Maru See BAAG report above NA Fukuei Maru 福栄丸 38 1868 Ja Nitto Kisen Survived war. Scrapped Osaka 1968 Koryo Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Tsurugi No 2 See BAAG report above NA Name unknown. Submarines weren't given names- merely I, Ro, Ha prefix to a number. Possibly named after CO or a deliberate ruse de guerre by Japanese authorities aware of Chinese spies in their midst. Maishi See BAAG report above NA Maiko 舞子 RG 10 133 Ja IJN Surrendered 1945. Became Wu Feng, seized by PRC 1949, Nfi Nankai No 413 See BAAG report above NA Possibly ex Tai Sze No.3 Union Waterboat operated a Tai Sze No.4 as a waterboat at HK. It is likely they had earlier units 1-3 in operation Nankai Maru See BAAG report above NA Koto Maru (ex Nanhai 201 ex Fatshan)港島丸 33 2639 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war. Became Fatshan postwar. Sunk in Typhoon Rose 1971 Goro Maru See BAAG report above NA Goro Maru 五郎丸 35 300 Ja Kansai Kisen Damaged by AB strafing 24/11/44 Macau and capsized 27/11/44No.469 is off vessel's Kowloon Army Dock number entrance Eisho Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Taisho Maru See BAAG report above NA Taisho Maru 大商丸 ? 142 Ja Ryochi, Sakaeichi & 5 othersBadly damaged 5/4/45 8 Ri E of Shangchuan Tao, Kwangtung Province in 21.45N 113.01E. Likely scrapped early postwar Taifuku Maru See BAAG report above NA Daifuku Maru 大福丸 ? ? Ja ? Fate unknown Dozens of ships with these characters so not possible to identify which

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10/25/18 KWIZ #78 Sanko Maru See BAAG report above NA Yamasachi (Yamako) Maru 山幸丸 tk 43 5948 Ja Yamashita Kisen Sunk by AB 16/1/45 Hong Kong. Salvaged and scrapped postwarSanko Maru is alternate reading of Yamasachi Maru. Tenzui Maru See BAAG report above NA Shinsei Maru 神靖丸 C 44 2880 Ja Kuribayashi Shosen Sunk by US AB 12/1/45 600 m E of LH, S of Cap St Jacques,Matches FIC fairly approx in terms of dates and size and appearance Kaiko Maru See BAAG report above NA Kaiko Maru 海口丸 02 2698 Ja Japan Govt. Sunk by AB 26/10/44 in 20.38N 111.50E about 108 km ENEex Maryof Cape Moller. Hainan, Hainan Is Kue (Kushi) Maru See BAAG report above NA Sorachi Maru 空知丸 30 4109 Ja Mitsui Senpaku K.K. Survived war. Sold to Toyo Kaiun K.K. r. Edogawa Maru. Scrapped Actually departed Japan 1965 HK 7/10/44 for Takao Gyoku (Agenosora) Maru See BAAG report above NA Sorachi Maru 空知丸 30 4109 Ja Mitsui Senpaku K.K. Survived war. Sold to Toyo Kaiun K.K. r. Edogawa Maru. ScrappedLikely misreading Japan 1965 (other side of vessel of Sorachi Maru. Gyoku Maru had already been sunk Taisan Maru See BAAG report above NA Identity unknown Ranzan Maru See BAAG report above NA Ranzan Maru (ex Kwong Sai) 藍山丸ex 廣西 02 1309 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war and returned to owners (Shiu On SS Co). Scrapped HK 1955. Kofukusho (Kwong Fook Cheung) See BAAG report above NA Kofuku Maru (ex Kwong Fook Cheung)廣福丸 ex 廣福祥 23 881 Ja Japan Govt. Survived war- returned to Ming Sang SS Co. Sold 1956 to Yau Wing Co. Ltd r. Yau Cheiung. Converted to a lighter 1956. Sub chaser See BAAG report above NA Either CH-30, CH-33 or CH-41