Shinshuu Maru

Shinshū Maru was a ship of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. During some of her operations, she was known to have used at least four cover names, R1,GL,MT, and Ryujo Maru. The Shinshū Maru was one of the ships sunk by friendly torpedo fire at the Battle of Sunda Strait, but later salvaged and returned to service. Shinshū Maru was a significant advance in amphibious warfare, having incorporated numerous innovative features, and as such she was shrouded in a veil of secrecy throughout her existence. She could carry 29 Daihatsu-class landing craft, 25 Shohatsu-class landing craf...