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