Mexico Maru

IMO: 13662

Nationality: Japanese
Type: Cargo Ship
Propulsion: Steam
Date built: 1910

GRT: 5785
LOA: 121.90 Mts. B: 15.50 Mts. D: 9.80 Mts.
Engine: 2 x 3-cyl. triple expansion engine, dual shaft, 2 screws Power: 578 n.h.p.
Speed: 13 Knots
yard no.: 201
call sign: LMKD

Ship?s Yard: Mitsubishi Dockyard & Engineering Works, Nagasaki Hull N? 201

On August 29th, 1944, the US submarine Jack (SS-259) sinks the Japanese minesweeper W-28 and the army cargo ship Mexico Maru northwest of Menado, Celebes.