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Periscope photo of Nisshun Maru sinking

Periscope photo of Nisshun Maru sinking

Name 日春丸 Nisshun Maru
Ship Type Cargo Ship
Launched/Completed 1941
Builder Nippon Kokan K. K.
Tonnage 6,380 tons
Owner Imperial Japanese Navy
Loss Date April 18, 1943
Location 02-02N 148-27E
Circumstances Sunk by torpedo
Number of Men Lost 35 crew members
 

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Name of Submarine USS Drum (SS-228) Patrol Number 5
Commanding Officer LCDR Bernard F. McMahon Attack No. 754

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