Kotoku Maru, sister ship of Nichiyoku Maru, photo from combinedfleet.com
| Name | 日翼丸 Nichiyoku Maru |
| Ship Type | Tanker |
| Launched/Completed | 1943 |
| Builder | Kawanami Kogyo K. K. |
| Tonnage | 1,945 tons |
| Owner | Nissan Kaisen K. K. |
| Loss Date | February 22, 1945 |
| Location | 11-30N 109-06E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 32 crew members and 38 gunners |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Becuna (SS-319) | Patrol Number 3 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR Henry Dixon Sturr | Attack No. 3577 |
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