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Washin Maru, sister ship of Taishin Maru
Washin Maru, sister ship of Taishin Maru

Name 大新丸 Taishin Maru
Ship Type Cargo Ship
Launched/Completed 1918
Builder Mistubishi Kobe Shipyard
Tonnage 1,723 tons
Owner Imperial Japanese Navy
Loss Date February 5, 1944
Location 13-09N, 120-24E
Circumstances Sunk by torpedo
Number of Men Lost 58 crew members, 12 gunners, and 36 passengers
 

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Name of Submarine USS Flasher (SS-249) Patrol Number 1
Commanding Officer LCDR Reuben T. Whitaker Attack No. 1597

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