Akikawa Maru, sister ship of Gyokuyo Maru
| Name | 王洋丸 Gyokuyo Maru |
| Ship Type | Ore carrying cargo ship |
| Launched/Completed | 1943 |
| Builder | Nippon Kokan K. K. |
| Tonnage | 5,396 tons |
| Owner | Toyo Kisen K. K., Tokyo |
| Loss Date | November 14, 1944 |
| Location of Attack | 31-04N, 123-56E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo two days after being damaged by USS Barb (SS-220); ship was being towed by coastal defense ship CD-8 when sunk by Spadefish |
| Number of Men Lost |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Spadefish (SS-411) | Patrol Number 2 |
| Commanding Officer | CDR Gordon W. Underwood | Attack No. 3059 |
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