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 kn Range 9,800 miles (18,150km) Complement 199 persons 110.09 m 13.8 m 10.7 m Rigs - Four Masted Barque Height / rake Fore Mast: 42m / 3.5 deg. Main Mast: 43.5m / 4.0 deg Mizzen Mast: 43m / 5.0 deg Jigger Mast: 34m / 5.5 deg Bow Sprit: 16.5m / 17.5 deg
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 kn Range 9,800 miles (18,150km) Complement 199 persons 110.09 m 13.8 m 10.7 m Rigs - Four Masted Barque Height / rake Fore Mast: 42m / 3.5 deg. Main Mast: 43.5m / 4.0 deg Mizzen Mast: 43m / 5.0 deg Jigger Mast: 34m / 5.5 deg Bow Sprit: 16.5m / 17.5 deg