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Gyozan Maru
Gyozan Maru

Name 日本海丸 Gyozan Maru
Alternative Reading Gyosan Maru
Former Name SS Hosang
Ship Type Cargo Ship
Launched/Completed 1922
Builder North Ireland Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Londonderry
Tonnage 5,698 tons
Owner Imperial Japanese Navy
Loss Date November 21, 1944
Location 10-30N, 115-08E
Circumstances Hit by multiple torpedo attacks, rendered a total loss
Number of Men Lost 21 crew members
Note JANAC credits Flounder and USS Guavina (SS-362) for the distruction of this vessel. USS Bashaw (SS-241) may have hit Gyozan Maru earlier the same day.
 

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Name of Submarine USS Flounder (SS-251) Patrol Number 4
Commanding Officer CDR James E. Stevens Attack No. 3151

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