Macassar Maru, from U.S.Navy, Japanese Merchant Ships Recognition Manual, ONI-208-J
| Name | マカッサ丸 Macassar Maru |
| Ship Type | Transport |
| Launched/Completed | 1920 |
| Builder | Mitsubishi Zosen K. K., Kobe |
| Tonnage | 4,026 tons |
| Owner | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Loss Date | October 7, 1944 |
| Location | 17-30N, 119-52E |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo; USS Aspro shared credit with USS Hoe |
| Number of Men Lost | 4 crew members and 4 troops |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Hoe (SS-259) | Patrol Number 6 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR Victor B. McCrea | Attack No. 2770 |
| Name of Submarine | USS Aspro (SS-309) | Patrol Number 5 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR William A. Stevenson | Attack No. 2773 |
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