This is the sister ship to the Nipon Maru (II). They were both built from the same plan. Built by Sumitomo Heavy Industry September 15, 1989. Original Kaiwo Maru built in 1930 and Nipon Maru 1930. Weight: 2,556 tons 4 cycle diesel engine (2 sets) 3,000 PS (2,206 KW) maximum Sea Speed: 14.1 kn / 13.0 knots Range: 18,150 km (9,800 miles) Complement: 199 persons Length: 110.09 meters Beam: 13.8 meters Draft: 10.7 meters Rigs - Four Masted Barque Fore Mast: 42 meters / 3.5 degrees Main Mast: 43.5 meters / 4.0 degrees Mizzen Mast: 43 meters / 5.0 degrees Jigger Mast: 34 meters / 5.5 degrees Bow Sprit: 16.5 meters / 17.5 degrees , Full Sail
This is the sister ship to the Nipon Maru (II). They were both built from the same plan. Built by Sumitomo Heavy Industry September 15, 1989. Original Kaiwo Maru built in 1930 and Nipon Maru 1930. Weight: 2,556 tons 4 cycle diesel engine (2 sets) 3,000 PS (2,206 KW) maximum Sea Speed: 14.1 kn / 13.0 knots Range: 18,150 km (9,800 miles) Complement: 199 persons Length: 110.09 meters Beam: 13.8 meters Draft: 10.7 meters Rigs - Four Masted Barque Fore Mast: 42 meters / 3.5 degrees Main Mast: 43.5 meters / 4.0 degrees Mizzen Mast: 43 meters / 5.0 degrees Jigger Mast: 34 meters / 5.5 degrees Bow Sprit: 16.5 meters / 17.5 degrees , Full Sail