Nichian Maru drawing from U.S. Navy, Japanese Merchant Ships Recognition Manual, ONI-208-J
| Name | 日安丸 Nichian Maru |
| Alternative Spelling | Nitian Maru |
| Ship Type | Cargo ship |
| Launched/Completed | 1912 |
| Builder | William Doxford & Sons, Ltd., Sunderland, U. K. |
| Tonnage | 6,197 tons |
| Owner | Nissan Kisen K. K., Tokyo |
| Loss Date | September 8, 1944 |
| Location of Attack | 24-46N, 123-15E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 51 crew members |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Spadefish (SS-411) | Patrol Number 1 |
| Commanding Officer | CDR Gordon W. Underwood | Attack No. 2599 |
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