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Nichiman Maru drawing from U.S. Navy, Japanese Merchant Ships Recognition Manual, ONI-208-J
| Name |
日満丸 Nichiman Maru |
| Alternative Spelling |
Nitiman Maru |
| Ship Type |
Cargo ship |
| Launched/Completed |
1917 |
| Builder |
Harada Shoko, Osaka |
| Tonnage |
1,922 tons |
| Owner |
Toa Kaiun K. K., Tokyo |
| Loss Date |
September 8, 1944 |
| Location of Attack |
24-46N, 123-15E |
| Circumstances |
Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost |
53 crew members |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine |
USS Spadefish (SS-411) |
Patrol Number 1 |
| Commanding Officer |
CDR Gordon W. Underwood |
Attack No. 2598 |
Spadefish Sinkings
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