Japanese patrol boat Chōkai Maru

History
Empire of Japan
NameChōkai Maru
BuilderMitsubishi Jukogyo Hikoshima Zosensho
Laid down14 September 1936?
Launched28 June 1936
Completed15 February 1937
Commissioned20 September 1941, requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy
Decommissioned10 May 1945
Identification
FateSunk, 2 March 1945
General characteristics
Tonnage136 GRT

Chōkai Maru was an auxiliary patrol boat of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.

History

Chōkai Maru was laid down on 14 September 1936 at the shipyard of Mitsubishi Jukogyo Hikoshima Zosensho.[1] She was launched on 28 June 1936 and completed on 15 February 1937.[1] On 5 September 1941, she was requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy and converted to an auxiliary patrol boat.[1] She was assigned to 1st platoon, Patrol division 7, 5th Fleet along with Fukuichi Maru No. 5, Seiju Maru No. 5, and Kairyū Maru. On 2 March 1945, she was torpedoed and sunk by USS Bowfin north-east of Miyake-jima (33°50′N 139°22′E / 33.833°N 139.367°E / 33.833; 139.367).[2] On 10 May 1945 she was struck from the Navy list.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Niehorster, Leo; Donahoo, Jeff. "Converted Patrol Boats - Imperial Japanese Navy". World War II Armed Forces - Orders of Battle and Organizations. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Bowfin (SS-287) Submarine of the Balao class". uboat.net. Retrieved 22 August 2019. 2 Mar 1945 USS Bowfin (Cdr. A.K. Tyree, USN) torpedoed and sank the Japanese guard boat Chokai Maru (135 GRT) north-east of Miyake Jima in position 33°50'N, 139°22'E.


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