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Tarushima Maru
Tarushima Maru

Name たるしま丸 Tarushima Maru
Alternative Spelling Tarusima Maru
Ship Type Cargo Ship
Launched/Completed 1938
Builder Osaka Iron Works
Tonnage 4,865 tons
Owner Imperial Japanese Navy
Loss Date January 17, 1944 (Seawolf attack took place on January 16, 1944)
Location 22-34N, 135-46E
Circumstances Sunk by torpedo (Seawolf attack was by gunfire)
Number of Men Lost 30 crew members, 2 gunners, and 4 passengers
Note Credit for this sinking is shared with USS Whale (SS-239)
 

Submarine Information

Name of Submarine USS Seawolf (SS-197) Patrol Number 12
Commanding Officer CDR Royce L Gross Attack No. 1516

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