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Etorofu, sister ship of Hirado
Etorofu, sister ship of Hirado

Name 平戸 Hirado
Ship Type Escort Vessel
Launched/Finished 1943
Builder Hitachi Zosen Co. Ltd., Osaka
Tonnage 680 tons
Owner Imperial Japanese Navy
Loss Date September 12, 1944
Location 17-54N, 114-49E
Circumstances Sunk by torpedo
Number of Men Lost 107 crew members
 

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Name of Submarine USS Growler (SS-215) Patrol Number 10
Commanding Officer CDR Thomas B. Oakley Attack No. 2624

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