Naples Maru, sister ship of Nikki Maru
| Name | 日紀丸 Nikki Maru |
| Ship Type | Cargo Ship |
| Launched/Completed | 1918 |
| Builder | Kawasaki Dockyard Co., Kobe |
| Tonnage | 5,857 tons |
| Owner | Nissan Kaisen K. K., Tokyo |
| Loss Date | February 22, 1944 |
| Location | 00-11S, 135-00E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 8 crew members and at least 50 passengers |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Balao (SS-285) | Patrol Number 4 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR Cyrus C. Cole | Attack No. 1671 |
Sinkings by Selected Submarines
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