Tokusetsu Kyusetsumokan

About Tokusetsu-kyusetsumokan

The IJN called converted netlayers "Tokusetsu-kyusetsumokan". Their task was to patrol and to lay anti-submarine nets capable of rapid extension. They also engaged in the service as a mother ship of Tokusetsu-kusentei. Two merchant ships were used as Tokusetsu-kyusetsumokan.

Data of Tokusetsu-kyusetsumokan

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History of Tokusetsu-kyusetsumokan

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Sumanoura Maru

Seian Maru

 

Photo Source:

  1. Sumanoura Maru: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Shinzosen shashinshi. 1981
  2. Seian Maru: S. Yamada. Nippon Shosentai no Kaiko No.210, Funenokagaku. Sempaku Gijutsu Kyokai Jan 1997

 

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