Showa (Syowa) Maru, sister ship of Taijin Maru
| Name | 泰仁丸 Taijin Maru |
| Also Known As | Taizin Maru (spelling change) |
| Former Names | SS Tune, SS Gijones |
| Ship Type | Cargo Ship |
| Launched/Completed | 1916 |
| Builder | American Shipbuilding Co. |
| Tonnage | 1,937 tons |
| Owner | Morihei Kisen, Kobe |
| Attack Date | March 12, 1944 |
| Location | 25-53N, 131-19E (sub position) |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 35 crew members |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS Flying Fish (SS-229) | Patrol Number 9 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR Robert D. Risser | Attack No. 1741 |
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