Yamashio Maru-class escort carrier

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The Special 2TL Type was a class of auxiliary escort carriers built for the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. They were converted from Type 2TL tankers. It is also called the Yamashio Maru (山汐丸) class in some western sources.

1945  WikimediaWikidata
speed 15 knot, 
escort carrier, Imperial Japanese NavyMitsubishi Heavy Industries

Chigusa Maru

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  • Chigusa Maru
  • Yamashio Maru
  • Zuiun Maru
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Japanese oiler Yamashio Maru and target ship Osashi 1946Japanese oiler Yamashio Maru and target ship Osashi 1946
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    objectwatercraftZuiun MaruYamashio Maru-class escort carrier, escort carrierWikidata
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    commonsimageJapanese oiler Yamashio Maru and target ship Osashi 1946 Commons