Shinshu Maru
| Name | 神州丸 Shinshu Maru |
| Ship Type | Landing Craft Depot Ship |
| Launched/Completed | 1935 |
| Builder | Harima Shipbuilding |
| Tonnage | 8,160 tons |
| Owner | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Loss Date | January 3, 1944 (Aspro attack occurred on January 2, 1944) |
| Location | 17-33N, 120-21E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by air attack after the vessel had been damaged by an Aspro torpedo on January 2, 1944 |
| Number of Men Lost | 33 crewmen, 66 gunners, and 283 soldiers |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Aspro (SS-309) | Patrol Number 6 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR William A. Stevenson | Attack No. 3358 |
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