Albacore Sinkings - Choko Maru #2

Chojo Maru, Sister Ship of Choko Maru #2

Name	第二号長江丸 - Choko Maru #2
Ship Type	Gunboat, formerly passenger ship
Launched/Completed	1927
Builder	Osaka Iron Works
Tonnage	2,629 tons
Owner	Imperial Japanese Navy
Loss Date	January 12, 1944
Location	3 30N, 147 27E
Circumstances	Sunk by torpedo
Number of Men Lost
Note	JANAC and some other sources list the name of this ship as "Choko Maru" (only). Japanese sources and wrecksite say "Choko Maru No. 2." This ship should not be confused with Choko Maru (長光丸) sunk by USS Tang.

Submarine Information

Name of Submarine	USS Albacore (SS-218)	Patrol Number 8
Commanding Officer	LCDR James William Blanchard	Attack No. 1492