HAURAKI 1922-1942

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Number of ImagesHauraki Last edited by: John Brown

Particulars of Ship

BuilderWm Denny & Bros Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltDumbarton Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1922 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage7113 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

Number of passengers12 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionTwin screw motor Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1922-1942 USSCo
1942-1944 Japanese Navy HOKI MARU Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesThis 7113 ship was the first motor ship in USSCo using 14 tons of oil fuel per day. All her winches were powered by electricity. She was the 41st ship built by Denny's for Union Company. Employed mainly on North American service. She was captured by Japanese surface craft in the Pacific in 1942 and converted to transport HOKI MARU. Bombed and sunk by US carrier planes at Truk, Caroline Islands 17 February 1944. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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HAURAKI 1922-1942