Tokusetsu Unsosen (Kyutansen)

About Tokusetsu Unsosen (Kyutansen)

The IJN called auxiliary coalers "Tokusetsu Unsosen (Kyutansen)". Their task was to transport coals. Eight merchant ships were used as Tokusetsu-unsosen(Kyutansen) between 1937 and 1945.

Data of Tokusetsu Unsosen (Kyutansen)

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Tokusetsu Unsosen (Kyutansen)

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Yubari Maru

Shin Yubari Maru

Kamoi Maru

Tokachi Maru

Ishikari Maru

Unkai Maru No.1

Sansei Maru

Nittei Maru

 

Photo Source:

  1. Yubari Maru, Shin Yubari Maru: Bureau of Military Affairs, Navy Department. Kisenhyo (Bessatsu Shashincho). 1938
  2. Kamoi Maru, Tokachi Maru: Hokkaido Tanko Kisen K.K. 50 nenshi. 1939
  3. Ishikari Maru: Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd. 35 nenshi 1953
  4. Unkai Maru No.1: Tama Shipyard Co., Ltd. Mitsui Bussan K.K. Zosembu 20 nenshi
  5. Sansei Maru: K. Ueno. Sempaku 100 nenshi Zempen. Ariake Shobo 1957
  6. Nittei Maru: S. Yamada. Nippon Shosentai no Kaiko No.175, Funenokagaku. Sempaku Gijutsu Kyokai Feb 1994

 

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