Ship History
Houn Maru was built by Kawaminami at Nagasaki in 1917 for Toho Kisen K. K., Osaka. Aquired by the Japanese Army July 1940.

Sinking History
On May 19, 1943, tirty TBF Avengers from VT-11 and VMSB-143 damaged the Houn Maru and force her aground at Tonolei Harbor off southern Bougainvillle, a total loss.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

6.47 N
155.51E