Awata Maru - illustration from combinedfleet.com
| Name | 粟田丸 Awata Maru |
| Ship Type | Cargo Ship |
| Launched/Completed | 1937 |
| Builder | Mitsubishi Jukogyo K. K. |
| Tonnage | 7,072 tons |
| Owner | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Loss Date | October 22, 1943 |
| Location | 26-32N 125-05E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 223 crew members, 1,087 military passengers |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Grayback (SS-208) | Patrol Number 8 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR John A. Moore | Attack No. 1226 |
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