Taikoo Wan Yi

History

1919. Initially requisitioned by the British Gov't on completion, then handed to Taikoo Sugar Refinery.

1928. Sold to Okazaki Kisan, Japan. Renamed "Nikko Maru"

July 1st. 1944. Sunk by a mine, position 5.39 E, 119.28 S.

Taikoo Wan Yi
IMO. /ID No. 1143276.
Type	Cargo.
Gross Registered Tonnage	3,094 grt.
Builder	Sir Raylton Dixon & Co. Middlesborough. Yard No. 617.
Delivery date	June 6th.1919.
Hull	Steel, clincher construction.
Length	328 ft.
Width	46.5 ft.
Engine Type	Steam turbine.
Propulsion mode	Single screw.
Speed	11 kts.
Power	Steam
Fuel	Coal.
Propeller	Right hand.
Propeller blades	4
Propeller formation	Solid
Launched	April 15th. 1919.
Original owner	Taikoo Sugar Refinery.
Delivered to owner	June 12th.1919.