Yamasuki Maru-class Transport Ship

Yamasuki Maru is a spelling associated with Yamatsuki Maru, a Japanese merchant ship used as a military transport during the Second World War. She carried troops and equipment in the Pacific and became one of the transports lost during attempts to reinforce Guadalcanal in November 1942. Her beached wreck was photographed after the fighting. In the November reinforcement convoy, Japanese transports attempted to deliver troops despite repeated American air attacks. Several damaged ships were deliberately run ashore near Guadalcanal, where much cargo could not be recovered. Yamatsuki Maru’s wreck became part of the island’s visible maritime battlefield remains. Her loss illustrates the vulnerability of merchant hulls.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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