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Myoken Maru
Myoken Maru

 

Name 妙見丸 - Myoken Maru
Ship Type Cargo
Launched/Completed 1938
Builder Harima Shipbuilding and Engineering, Aioi
Tonnage 4,124 tons
Owner Imperial Japanese Navy
Loss Date January 24, 1942
Location 1-22N, 125-05E
Circumstances Sunk by torpedo
Number of Men Lost 6 crew members
 
Submarine Information

Name of Submarine USS Swordfish (SS-193) Patrol Number 2
Commanding Officer LCDR Chester Carl Smith Attack No. 47
     

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